Hi there! I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend! I’m just popping in today to share my workouts from last week and some pictures from Christmas. I’m off to Michigan later today to keep the festivities rolling!
Monday: 20 minutes spinning + BBG Arms and Abs
I had run on Sunday, so went with a little biking and arms/legs to start out the week.
Tuesday: 3.5 miles + PT exercises
I did another mini-workout: Warm up, then 2 minute hard/1 min easy (7 times total) plus a few minutes of easy running to cool down.
Wednesday: 10 minutes spinning + BBG Legs and Cardio
More burpees once again! I think they are in just about every BBG workout.
Thursday: 4.3 miles + PT exercises
It was a balmy 37 degrees for this run! I wore a few less layers, and was slightly chilly when I started but ended up feeling really good after the first mile. Isn’t this how December weather is supposed to be?
Friday: 10 minutes spinning + BBG Total Body Workout
The nice thing about following BBG is that I don’t have to think about what to do for my strength training routines. I think it would have been more difficult to get started with a workout if I had to figure out what to do on my own!
Saturday: 10 miles!
My first double-digit run post-injury! In fact, the last time I ran 10 miles was in the Baltimore 10 miler the week before my foot started hurting. I wasn’t planning to do 10, I actually had no distance in mind, but once I got to 8 I figured I would just keep going! I got outside a little later because of the rain but this run went by pretty quickly.
On Saturday afternoon Rob and I went to church and then met my parents, sister, and her fiancé for dinner. We then all went back to my parents’ house to exchange gifts.
Sunday: 4 easy miles
I love running on Christmas morning! A nice easy recovery run was perfect before heading home for breakfast, coffee, and exchanging gifts with Rob.
I must have been good because I got a new Garmin!! Of course 99% of my gifts were running related. I also love this mug that Rob had made for me with my blog on it!
We went back to my parents’ on Sunday afternoon and just had a low-key day. My sister went to her finance’s family’s house for the day, so it was just the 4 of us. Lots of relaxing, eating, and drinking wine, just the way I like it!
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Tell me about your holiday weekend!
How were your workouts last week?
Linking up with Holly and Tricia for hosting the Weekly Wrap!
Stacey says
Great week! Your post reminded me I need to continue my PT exercises-need to keep my ITBS away as the mileage increases-thank you 🙂
Lisa @ Mile By Mile says
Those exercises are so important! Hope you stay injury-free!
meredith (The Cookie ChRUNicles) says
have a great trip! I love the mug 🙂
Lisa @ Mile By Mile says
Thanks!
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
Look at that runner’s haul! Love it. Like I said, I’ve been thinking about BBG, but I won’t be able to do burpees because of IVF, so I think it probably wouldn’t be a good idea for me!
Lisa @ Mile By Mile says
BBG has SOOO many burpees. It’s kind of good because I would never do them on my own.
Michael Anderson says
Yeah! Love that mug!
Awesome haul of gifts – I had a clothing-centric Christmas, with about half of it running-specific, and I really needed new winter gear! You’ll see pics, but I think I finally found some cool men’s tights!
Glad you had a great Christmas, and always love the pics of you two – looking great and happy!
Lisa @ Mile By Mile says
Glad you got some great running gifts this year! Hope you had a great holiday!
Shandy Sanford says
Sound like a nice Christmas and you made out like a bandit! Love the mug.
Lisa @ Mile By Mile says
Thanks! Hope you had a nice holiday too!
josephine says
awesome gifts! looks like you had a great holiday 😉
Lisa @ Mile By Mile says
Thanks! I hope you did too!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
I love that mug! I also received a lot of running related gifts, including a medal rack from my parents! I never had one before.
Lisa @ Mile By Mile says
I still haven’t hung my medal rack that I go 2 years ago! I need to do that soon.
Kimberly Hatting says
That mug rocks!! My week consisted of slowly adding in some extra miles…taking things easy so my recovery can continue in a positive direction. I sorta of scored on running-related gifts as well 😉
Lisa @ Mile By Mile says
Running gifts are the best! Glad you are recovering well!
Lesley says
It’s funny but I didn’t get any running gear. I think that’s the first in quite a few Christmases. I did get an iTunes gift card, so I can go looking for new songs for my running lists.
Lisa @ Mile By Mile says
An iTunes gift card is a great gift! Hope you had a great holiday!
Suzy says
Whoa, brownie points to Rob for the mug gift! NICELY DONE! Congrats on that 10 miler. Solid pace, too. Enjoy the rest of the festivities! Drive safe!
Lisa @ Mile By Mile says
Thanks! Wasn’t the mug such a creative idea? Hope you are having a great holiday week!
Laura @ This Runner's Recipes says
Awesome gifts! Most of my gifts were running or hiking related. Great job on your 10 miler – long runs that go further than planned are always good!
Lisa @ Mile By Mile says
Thanks! It was a great feeling to hit that distance again!
[email protected] says
Oh wow how special I love that coffee mug with Mile by Mile on it! The hubs did a great job on that gift! How do you like you new watch? I bet you couldn’t wait to get out there and try it out.
I got some new workout clothes but it was so dang hot and humid til I stuck with shorts and a tank! This Mississippi weather is crazy!!!
Lisa @ Mile By Mile says
The watch is really great! It does so many things besides just tracking runs. I can’t believe its still so warm for you!
Karen @ Fit in France says
I got in a lot of workouts last week, as most of my clients are on vacation, so things were slow.
Glad you had a nice family Christmas.
Lisa @ Mile By Mile says
Glad you were able to get in lots of workouts!
Jennifer @ Dashing in Style says
Love the new Garmin and mug! Merry Christmas! And congrats on your double-digit, pain-free run! Here’s to many more in 2017!
Lisa @ Mile By Mile says
Thanks! I hope you had a great holiday too!
Megan @ Meg Go Run says
Congrats on 10 miles! I bet that felt good. 🙂 What a great idea for a mug! I have nothing with Meg Go Run on it. Maybe I will do a mug or Christmas ornament or something. You know what’s crazy? I didn’t get any running related gifts this year! I didn’t ask for or need anything so I guess that makes sense. I am currently working on a puzzle I got.
Lisa @ Mile By Mile says
I asked for almost all running and workout stuff so that is pretty much what I got! I didnt’ have anything for my blog so the mug was a nice surprise!
Vicky says
I like your workouts. In winter, I still run outside. Yes, feeling is great. ^^
Kristina Running says
That mug is so awesome, what a thoughtful gift!
You will looove your new Garmin! It’s so nice to not have to wear a second device for tracking heart rate!
Lisa @ Mile By Mile says
It really is great! I cant believe how well it tracks heart rate without a chest strap!
Rachael @ Catch Me If You Can says
i love workout calendars that are already planned for you. i think thats why in the past i didnt do as much as i should because its really a lot of work figuring out what moves to do! I have that same garmin watch in the same color and LOVE it!!
Lisa @ Mile By Mile says
Isn’t the watch the best?! Following a workout plan is definitely easier than figuring out what to do on your own.
HoHo Runs says
Congrats on your first double digit run since your foot injury. I know you were pleased! I think you’ve been so patient with and diligent about your rehab. That mug is such a sweet gift as well as the new Garmin watch. Can you believe I didn’t get any running gifts? But, I did get a few cycling ones. Low-key is the perfect way to spend Christmas Day. Since I didn’t host Christmas Dinner, it was much less stressful and more enjoyable this year. Thanks for linking, Lisa!
Lisa @ Mile By Mile says
A low-key holiday is definitely nice! The recovery has certainly felt long but I think its finally starting to pay off.