What a weekend! It was SOO beautiful out – I hope you were able to enjoy the sunshine as well. Today I am linking up with Tara at Running n’ Reading for the Weekend Update.
Monday 4/27 – 3.5 miles (hills)
Tuesday 4/28 – 60 minutes personal training + 3.1 miles (strength exercises)
Wednesday 4/29 – Rest day
Thursday 4/30 – 2 miles walking
Friday 5/1 – 2 miles walking
Saturday 5/2 – 5 miles + 3.1 miles (hills and intervals)
Sunday 5/3 – Bethesda Chevy Chase Res1cue Run 8K + .03 miles
Total: 23.7 miles
This was a much better week workout/running wise! The fitness highlights of the week occurred over the weekend. On Saturday I ran 5 miles with my friend Rachel followed by 3.1 miles of running/hill work/intervals. Georgetown was much greener and warmer compared to our last outing there in March.
That afternoon I enjoyed this spectacular view from my friend’s apartment roofdeck.
The second fitness highlight of the week occurred on Sunday. I participated in the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Res1cue 8K Run (recap coming this week) with my cousins – I always enjoy spending time with them!
That evening my mom came to DC for dinner and a concert. We went to Pearl Dive Oyster Palace and had reservations at the Chef’s Table. If you get a chance to dine there – try requesting the Chef’s Table, it is a fun experience. There are typically two seatings/night and there is no extra charge to sit there.
Ice tea is always fun in a carafe!
The Amish fried chicken was delicious, followed by a Strawberry “cheesecake” (the cake part was more sponge like)… soo good!
After dinner we attended the Nashville concert at DAR Constitution Hall. Scarlett, Deacon, Will, Maddie, Daphne and Layla (the show names) all performed and they were all really good live.
Did you enjoy the warm weather this weekend?
Are you a Nashville (city or show) fan?
Kelly
May 4, 2015Sounds like a great weekend! That food is making me drool and I haven’t even eaten breakfast yet. 🙂 Can’t wait to read your race recap. It was a beautiful day to race!
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Run Jenny Run
May 5, 2015Haha, I am the same way! So glad the weather is cooperating, but I have a feeling it will be real humid soon!
Brandi @ Java and Sole
May 4, 2015Love all the fun running and fitness you were able to squeeze in this weekend! It really was fantastic weather to be outside. I don’t believe I have ever eaten at a Chef’s table, but it sounds like a great time. And *everything* served in a carafe is definitely more fun 🙂 Happy Monday to you!
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Run Jenny Run
May 6, 2015Happy Monday to you as well! Haha… so true… you are right everything is more fun in a carafe 🙂
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home
May 4, 2015It was so warm this weekend, and I loved it except not during my race on Sunday! It was hot and we just aren’t used to it here!
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Run Jenny Run
May 6, 2015I agree – it did get a bit hot for my liking during the race…but it made for nice walking weather 🙂
Sharon
May 4, 2015Looks like a nice week of workouts! Your friend has a nice roofdeck view! Cool that you participated in the 8K with your cousins! Bet it was a great time! Looking forward to your recap!
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May 6, 2015It was a beautiful view – one of the highest points in DC. Always fun seeing my cousins and her kiddos (3 and 1 respectively).
Chaitali
May 4, 2015Great week and it sounds like a really fun weekend! That view of your friend’s rooftop is amazing.
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Run Jenny Run
May 6, 2015Thanks Chaitali! It was a fun weekend and it did not feel over-scheduled. The view was impressive – it was my first time there. You could even seen the National Cathedral to the right.
Mindy @ Road Runner Girl
May 4, 2015What an amazing week and weekend! I had no idea that Nashville put on concerts! I LOVE LOVE LOVE that show!
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May 6, 2015Thanks Mindy! They were really good live – it was better than expected! I just caught up with the season, wonder what will happen next!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running
May 4, 2015I am so glad that the nicer weather appears to finally be here! It was so cold and windy last weekend for our race, this weekend was a complete 180!
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Run Jenny Run
May 6, 2015Completely agree! I wish Spring would stay a little bit longer…and by Spring I mean the 50-60F weather with no rain 🙂
Mar @ Mar on the Run
May 4, 2015great week!! It was beautiful in Pittsburgh so I imagine how much nicer it was in DC.
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May 6, 2015Thanks! So glad you had another run Pittsburgh Running weekend! Great (first) recap.
lacey@fairytalesandfitness.com
May 4, 2015Sounds like a fun wkend. Great job on your workouts. That dessert looks delicious! I am a huge Nashville fan and they were coming to Philadelphia to perform but I had to work that night. It is such a great show.
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May 6, 2015Thank you, Lacey! Ahh too bad you are working that evening. I think they tour maybe at least once/year? I remember my mom looked it up last year and it was sold out in DC. Such a good cast.
Mary Beth Jackson
May 4, 2015great weekend and great job on the training miles! The dinner looks yummy and I love when we can sit at a chef’s table like that- it really ups the experience! have a great week!
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May 6, 2015Thank you Mary Beth! What I liked about this particular restaurant is that there was no extra surcharge for the Chef’s Table – makes it more accessible for people.
Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC
May 4, 2015wow – what a fun weekend! i love pearl dive oyster palace – that meal looks YUMMY! 🙂
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May 6, 2015Was sooo good, ended up doggy bagging half of it. I haven’t tried BlackJack yet… the pizza/burgers they were cooking in the kitchen looked just as delicious.
Tara @ Running 'N' Reading
May 4, 2015I loved the weather this weekend, Jenny; it was great! Can’t we just have this ALL the time?!? You had a GREAT training week; way to go, girl! What a fun restaurant experience and that food looks ahhhhmazing. Thanks so much for linking up with the blog and I hope you have a great Monday!
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Run Jenny Run
May 6, 2015Thank you, Tara! It was pretty spectacular. Now I have to remember to put on sunscreen (I know… I should be putting it on during winter runs as well). Hope you have a great week!
Jenny @ TurtleStride
May 4, 2015We had a stormy yet rather warm weekend; no complaints here! Your dining experience sounds like a fun time. Maybe I’ll check it out whenever I get around to visiting DC again. I LOVE Nashville (
the show and the city). I would love to see the cast perform live. Hope you have a great week!
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Run Jenny Run
May 6, 2015Oh boy! You got the last of the April showers? If you get to DC again I definitely recommend any restaurant owned by this particular restaurant group (they have some more places in MD). Hopefully you’ll get to see the cast perform live one day.
Amy Lauren
May 4, 2015Great training week and I’m kinda jealous of your chef’s table experience! That’s really neat to see everything up close in the restaurant like that and glad you got to spend time with your cousins at the race and your mom at the concert. It’s definitely warm here, bordering on hot (87 yesterday).
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Run Jenny Run
May 6, 2015Thanks Amy! If you are in DC will have to take you there. What I love about this particular Chef’s Table is the no extra cost – makes it more accessible. As you are aware, Chef’s Tables can be pricey!
Lauren @ Lauren Runs
May 4, 2015Sounds like a fun weekend! My sister was in Georgetown on Saturday too and said it was gorgeous out there! Good luck with the half marathon training!
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May 6, 2015Thanks Lauren! Hope your sister had a fun time in Georgetown. Good luck to you as well!
Leana
May 4, 2015That fried chicken? I am drooling! Looks amazing!
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May 6, 2015I know… I could go for some more 🙂 Luckily the fried chicken places are not too close to my apartment – may have to make a “healthy baked version”.
Tamieka@ Fitballingrunningmom
May 4, 2015Good job on your workout week!
What an awesome weekend you had!!
I hope to get some runs in DC this Spring and Summer.
Have a great week!
Run Jenny Run
May 6, 2015Thanks, Tamieka! Hope you get a chance to run in DC this spring/summer. The Capital Crescent Trail is nice b/c it is shaded.
Jill
May 4, 2015The weather was/is incredible! It finally feels like summer! Glad you had a nice weekend. It’s always so lovely to get together with family.
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May 6, 2015Did you find Baltimore to be less crowded? Or people starting to come out and enjoy the city? Love seeing my cousins and their two sons – always fun to catch up with them.
Stephanie
May 4, 2015I agree, it was a beautiful weekend! Hopefully we get to enjoy this weather before the high heat and humidity come. I have not been to Nashville nor seen the show, but I do hope to change this before the end of the year. Hope you’re having a great Monday!
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Run Jenny Run
May 6, 2015I know, right! It was even a little humid on Sunday and during the week as well. Almost forget what it feels like each year. Hope you have a wonderful week.
Pam and Christine
May 4, 2015We had beautiful weather this weekend too. In fact, it is supposed to be gorgeous all week. I am so happy that spring is finally here. Great job on your workouts this week. The dinner out with your mom looked really yummy. I love fried chicken and the dessert…..swooning!
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Run Jenny Run
May 6, 2015I am glad there is not too much rain in the forecast! Glad you had beautiful weather down south as well. Hope you have a great week ahead!
Kelli
May 4, 2015Nice training week! I love how you incorporate so many races into your training. I raced every weekend in April but I have to be careful I don’t go too hard every time. It was a beautiful weekend here, too. Have a great week!
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Run Jenny Run
May 6, 2015Thanks Kelli! The 5Ks are good b/c I get to work on a speed a little – which I dislike, but know I need to improve. The 8K was fun and a good race for me to work on my half pacing. Hope you have a great week as well.
Lisa @ Running Out Of Wine
May 4, 2015Looks like a great weekend and a great week of training! I was so happy that it was nice out this weekend. Its so refreshing to feel the warm sun after the long winter we had!
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May 6, 2015Thanks, Lisa! I am also loving the longer days.
Smitha @ FauxRunner ... No More
May 4, 2015Good week!! And yumm at all that food !!
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May 6, 2015Thanks Smitha!
Christy
May 5, 2015I would love a rooftop view like that. Pretty awesome!
I enjoyed the warm weather this weekend; we hit 100 degrees over here in the southwest. Beginning to feel a lot like summer.
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Run Jenny Run
May 6, 2015Wow 100 degrees! Ok I won’t complain when it hits the 80s/90s 🙂 The view was pretty spectacular, a panoramic view of DC.
Sun
May 5, 2015Sounds like a great week of training! I’m looking forward to reading your race recap 🙂
I didn’t realize Nashville has its own concert. Interesting! I’ve never seen the show but often see promos on ABC Maybe once Revenge ends I’ll get into it!
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May 6, 2015Thanks Sun! I started watching it last year (and caught up) – luckily there are not too many seasons (yet). I’m a little sad with Revenge ending – I hope what the now Series Finale won’t leave us hanging!
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero
May 5, 2015I am a huge Nashville fan. It is one of the few shows I watch. I swear if Deacon dies….
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May 6, 2015I think he had the loudest applause when he came on stage! What a cliffhanger last week.. I want to know what happens to Teddy!
Lindsey
May 5, 2015Aw, I’m glad you got to spend time with your mom! I want Nashville to come on Netflix! I have been wanting to watch it, but this old lady can’t stay up late enough (plus, I’m so far behind that it wouldn’t make sense to start now!)
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May 6, 2015Ohhh hopefully it does! Perhaps you can watch it during the summer hiatus! Will be quick to catch up. Or borrow someones Hulu account 😉
Jennifer @ Running on Lentils
May 6, 2015Good job getting hill runs in!
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May 11, 2015Thanks Jenn! Tough, but will help out in the long run.