This was another busy and tiring week, but at least my workouts were pretty good. It’s so strange how it is technically fall but still feels like summer. I thought I had missed out on some of the worst of summer running weather but the heat seems to be sticking around at least for now.
This weekend I was in DC for my sister’s bachelorette party and got in a great run along some of the trails near the Potomac (I’m not even sure where exactly I was running!) I love running in DC because there always seems to be a nearby running path and plenty of other runners to follow.
Here’s how the rest of the week looked:
Monday: 3.1 miles
It felt so hot and humid for this run, especially after some of the cooler weather we had the prior week. I ran up a couple of hills and it was tough. I think my face was red for like an hour after I got back from running.
Tuesday: Strength training
I haven’t started the next phase of my strength training plan yet (I’ll be starting it this week) so I just did most of the same exercises from week 6 of phase 2.
Wednesday: 3 miles
I was stressed out from work stuff again this week, and this run helped me to clear my mind a bit.
Thursday: 15 minutes elliptical, strength training
I did this strength training workout at the gym, so I also got in a few minutes on the elliptical. It was nice to be able to use heavier weights for some of the exercises!
Friday: 45 minutes spinning
Just an easy-ish 45 minutes on the spin bike while watching the videos for the next phase of my strength training plan.
Saturday: 6 miles
I went into this run with very low expectations after staying up way past my bedtime the night before. I figured I would plan to run for 30 minutes but keep going if I felt good. The first mile was a struggle, but then I got into the groove and just kept going. I ended up covering 6 miles which is the longest I’ve run since around April.
Sunday: Rest
I really needed this rest day. I was exhausted from a weekend away, staying up late, and all the stress of work. Also, I know this upcoming week is going to be a really rough one, probably with extra long hours once again.
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Does it feel like fall where you live?
How long does your face stay red after a tough workout?
What’s your favorite city for running?
Six miles! That’s awesome! Just a couple of months ago could you have imagined that you would be able to get into a groove and run six comfortable miles?!
It definitely doesn’t feel like fall here. Today the high is 90 degrees with a feels like temp over 100. I am SO over this weather and cannot wait for it to cool down at night (it’s never really cool during the day). I miss sitting outside playing card games and stuff but that’s impossible to do during summer when it’s still 95 degrees with sky high humidity at midnight!
Its so amazing how quickly the fitness comes back. Im sure you will be saying the same thing in a few months!
It was super warm here this weekend. Sat and Sun, the real feel was around 90! I’m sure it was like that for you as well. I just bought some cute fall clothes, so it better cool off around here soon! I don’t think my face gets red, but sometimes after a hard workout I just can’t stop sweating. Even after my shower.
I’ve definitely had that problem where I can’t stop sweating. I basically had to give up blowdrying my hair before work all summer because I was already so warm after my shower!
My husband goes up to DC for work and he goes to all the running stores/events there. He raves about the ease of running. I need to go up with him sometime!
You really should! There are awesome running paths/trails everywhere!
Where is fall? I hope this is the last of these crazy temps!
Yes, like you, my face stays red for a long time. I do not do well in the heat!
I am definitely ready for it to cool off at least a little bit! No more 90 degree days in September.
I am SOOOOO tired of the heat! It definitely does *not* feel like fall in Jersey yet! 🙁 I can’t wait for cooler temps! WTG on getting in that 6-mile run!! 🙂
Thanks! Hopefully it will start to cool off soon.
I had a feeling the summer would stick around here too when in June it wasn’t near as hot as it normally is. Great week for you, my face gets beet red too sometimes and will last half an hour! Enjoy the next phase of your strength training!
Thats such a good point that it was not very warm in June. I guess we are just having an extended summer to make up for it!
Awesome week of running for you! My face gets VERY red when I run/workout, especially when it’s hot out. And it’s still very hot in Boston 🙁 🙁
Its still so hot in so many places! I thought I was past the time of year where my face gets red from running in the heat.
It was fall-like weather here last week – I feel like we are the only part of the country that is actually experiencing fall. 6 miles is so awesome – you are building back to running so well!
I do think you are the only part of the country experiencing fall temps! We are all going to have to move there with you!
It definitely feels like summer still here. Congrats on your six miler. It It’s also nice going longer than what you planned. I always feel a sense of accomplishment when that happens.
It was definitely a good feeling but I was also worried that I was overdoing it! But I think it was fine since I felt ok since then and ran again yesterday.
LOVE DC! Hope that you had a great time for the bachelorette party! Great week of workouts.
It is still feeling like summer here. 90 degrees today! Thankfully it is supposed to cool down for this weekend!
I keep hearing it will cool off this weekend and that would definitely be nice!
great week of workouts, so impressed that you fit it all in with a bachelorette party 🙂
Fall is here, right…right?? ha!
Haha its so strange! I never remember experiencing this kind of heat this late in the year before.
I have never run in DC, but I bet it would be amazing! Rumor has it that our summer-like weather is about to vacate the premises….
That’s what I’ve heard too! We’ll see if it goes away for good this time…
Another great week of training for you 🙂 Congrats on that 6 mile run!
Thanks! It definitely felt good to build back up my running distance!
I heard it’s supposed to cool down by this weekend so I am excited for that! Ive had enough of the humidity for sure.
Awesome week! It’s funny you’re liking the weather because I am so.over.it. Your DC run looks like it was on a beautiful course!
I think Im just nervous for winter! I wouldnt mind temps that are a little cooler. 80-90 degrees at the end of September is a bit much!
Your running is coming back for sure! That’s great – hope it stays on track and no more issues. Today is at least 10 degrees cooler than it has been – and I’m getting excited to get my boots and jeans out! Of course that will cause me all sorts of confusion on what to wear for running though – shorts and tank top is always a given for summer, but when it’s around 40-50 degrees? Always confusing! I have a race this weekend and I just got a team singlet for my group. I need to shop for some arm warmers I think!
It was still really hot here today, but Ive heard it will cool off soon! I agree, Im ready for regular fall clothes but wearing something besides shorts and tank tops for running will be confusing!
Six miles is fantastic! Although I have visited the DC area, I have never run there. I can imagine how pretty it would be. Thanks for linking!
It’s such a great city for running!
My work schedule has been tough on me all summer long! It leaves me exhausted and it is rolling over into my running. I used to get up at the same time every morning and on the days I didn’t run I walked. More times than not I stay in bed on non-running days. It’s so hard to get out of the habit too!
Fall has got to show up at some point, right?