After a busy week, I felt like I spent the weekend catching my breath. We got back from Denver on Sunday and jumped right into the week. Of course work was busy after being out for a few days the week before, plus I had training for 3 days (which meant falling even more behind on my regular work and trying to play catch-up in the evenings). On Friday we had a wedding to go to. It was in Maryland but about 2 hours away so we stayed overnight. In a way it was good that it was on Friday so we had the rest of the weekend to regroup.
On Friday night I went to sleep at 11:30 (really late for me) and slept in until 6:30. After driving back home I ended up taking a 4.5 hour nap. I was worried I wouldn’t be able to sleep on Saturday night, but nope. I managed to sleep for 10 hours. Hopefully I’m not slipping back into my first trimester habits and was just exhausted from traveling and not getting enough sleep during the week.
I went into the week without a plan but ended up having some really good runs and higher mileage than I would have expected.
Weekly Recap: Catching My Breath
Monday: 5 miles + mobility
It was hard getting back into the swing of things after being on vacation. I knew a run would be the best way to start out the week.
Tuesday: Strength training + 5 miles
This started out my last week of Phase 8 of my strength training plan. It’s getting harder but still feels good to get in these kinds of workouts! Then I did 5 miles on the treadmill.
Wednesday: 7 mile fartlek run
I went back to my usual fartlek run and added on some 1 minute intervals at the end:
1 mile warm-up
2,3,4,5,4,3,2 minutes hard with 2 minute recovery in between each
5 x 1 minute hard, 1 minute easy
Cool down to 7 miles
My pace was a little slower than the past few times I did this workout, but the effort was still there.
Thursday: Strength training +4 miles
I finished up Phase 8 and then jumped on the treadmill for 4 miles.
Friday: 9 miles
I was thinking about doing my long run this day because of being away Friday night and the potential for rain on Sunday. On Friday morning I couldn’t sleep so I headed out a little before 5 am. I just kind of zoned out and decided it would be a good day for a long run. Initially I was thinking of doing 6-7 but the more I ran the more I wanted to keep going, so I ended up doing 9. (I only stopped because it was time to get ready for work!)
Saturday: Rest day
As I said, there was lots of sleep this day!
Sunday: 5 miles
It was cooler out (60 degrees!) but raining. I was still determined to run outside. Luckily the rain wasn’t too heavy, although it did pick up throughout my run. I managed to hit some paces that I haven’t seen since the winter!
Week 27
I think I’m done traveling for a while now, and next week will be a low-key weekend at home. I’m starting to feel stressed about all the things I need to get done in the next 3 months, and I feel like there’s not enough time to do it all!
Yesterday I hit 27 weeks. Running is still feeling good but everything else feels harder. How is it that I can get so winded walking up the stairs or even just getting off the couch but I can run 9 miles and keep my breathing under control the whole time? The heartburn has been mostly better with the Zantac but will still hit me once in a while.
Another challenge has been staying hydrated enough for my runs without feeling like I need to stop to go to the bathroom every 5 minutes. It’s nice to be able to run on the treadmill so I can keep my water bottle with me and also have the bathroom 5 feet away. When I run outside I bring water for longer runs and stay close to home. Most of the time it’s just the bouncing that makes my bladder feel like it’s full, but if I distract myself for a few minutes the feeling goes away.
I can’t believe the weather is finally starting to cool off. Although, of course we are getting a ton of rain. How about some nice cooler, sunny fall days? I’m sure that’s too much to ask for. I’m still on the lookout for a race, but I have no idea if or when that will happen.
Do you ever spend the whole weekend resting/sleeping after a busy week?
Has it started to cool off where you live?
Have you ever gone out for a long run and not wanted to stop running?
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I had such a busy week last week and basically spent yesterday afternoon lying around waiting to go to bed! A great week for you, well done.
Thanks! And lazy days can be the best, especially after a busy week!
You are still running so strong; I was so inactive during my pregnancies so I am really impressed and inspired. To answer one of your questions, I actually spent this weekend doing nothing but relaxing and resting. The kids were with their grandparents so after my 16 km Run on Saturday, I basically slumped on the couch and watched reruns of everything. After a crazy few weeks at work, it felt AMAZING.
I love weekends like that! I haven’t had one in way too long (well, other than this past Saturday).
Wow! you definitely had a busy week back after your time away in Denver, but you handles it like a champ, as always!
I keep hoping things will quiet down, but I don’t think they will!
You look amazing!! As always, I continue to be impressed by your activity level. Giving birth should be a breeze for you!
Haha, I sure hope so!
You are amazing to be doing all you do at 27 weeks. I know I sound like a broken record but it’s true. It has finally cooled off here too and it feels amazing. Although Vancouver was cooler…and more amazing. 😀
The cooler weather is definitely welcomed! Now if it could just stop raining here….
I was on vacation last week and have my last week of my current job this week. I was quite grumpy this morning since I want to still be on vacation.
It’s so hard to get back to work after vacation! I bet even more so knowing its your last week of work.
You are amazing! I’m always impressed with how strong each week of running is as your pregnancy progresses. The weather finally feels cool here as well, but it’s also humid with the rains starting. I hope you enjoy a low-key weekend!
Thanks! I’m happy to finally have cooler weather but I could do without the rain!
I feel you on the evening catchup – that was my life last week and meant no blog catch up either.
Lately I’ve been in a place of “don’t wanna” for miles 1-2 and run forever in 3-5. Kind of loving it. You look amazing for 27 weeks!
Thank you! I think most of my runs are like that…it takes me a few miles to get into the groove!
It’s so impressive what you are doing this far into your pregnancy! Anytime you can sleep just go ahead and take advantage of it. 😉 I’m glad you are getting cooler weather. That may help you catch your breath as well. Thanks for linking!
I really think the cooler weather the past few days has helped a lot! This was a rough summer for sure.
I am so exhausted after I work red eyes that I do nothing the next day but sleep. You are looking great for that long along. Great job on keeping up with your workouts. You have an excuse to be tired.
I couldn’t imagine working red eyes all the time! I don’t blame you for spending the whole day sleeping afterwards.
I am so exhausted when I do red eyes that I do absolutely nothing the next day except sleep. You are looking great for that far a lot. Great job keeping up with your workouts. You have an excuse to be tired.
Oh all that sleep sounds fantastic! Obviously you need it 🙂 Congratulations on your pregnancy. I just found you in the link up so I’m just catching up here. Sounds like this is the first baby – how exciting! Keep hydrating and sleeping and the rest will come together eventually.
Thank you! Yep, this is my first. And that sounds like good advice!
I have zero running advice while pregnant because I never did it. It just felt so weird on my bladder and my body as a whole. Great job on a strong week!
Thanks! I think it felt weird in the beginning but since I’ve been doing it all along now it is just my new normal…for now anyway.
You are doing such a great job with all of your daily workouts! Even though I’m not pregnant (ha! that train has left the station LOL), I do sometimes find myself winded just running up a flight of stairs or walking out to the mail box LOL What is up with that??? I can run 100 flights of stairs (almost) nonstop …how is it that sometimes ONE flight can feel so taxing?
Yes, I know! Even before I was pregnant walking up a flight of stairs seemed to be harder to me than running 10 miles, lol.
So fun to follow your running while pregnant journey. You’re amazing!
Thank you!
Runs where you don’t want to stop are honestly the best. Nothing feels better! It’s awesome you’re still able to do so much exercise while 27 weeks pregnant. I hope you’re able to until the baby is born.
I hope so too! But right now I’m just taking it week by week.
It is really fantastic that you are still able to run 6 days a week! I cannot do that and I am not pregnant 🙂 You look amazing!
Thank you! Usually I can’t/don’t run 6 days a week so this is different even for me.