Week In Review 12/11

Kind of a busy week with thrift shopping, happy hour, bowling, a company holiday and of course, all the normal running.

Sunday, 12/04

I woke up with pretty bad cramps and was overall feeling pretty crummy. I still wanted to stick to my Nike+ training program, so I half-assed my way through a strength workout. I figured a lazy attempt at a workout was better than skipping it.

The plan was to then go for a trail run with a friend. I was about to text her that I wasn't feeling well, so it would probably be more walking than actual running, when I received a text from her suggesting a Starbucks date instead of a run. Sounds good to me!

But first... #RWRunStreak Day 11. Just a slow, easy mile to keep the streak alive.

We met for coffee and then also headed to Savers. We were on the hunt for a rack, so I can get all crafty and make myself a medal rack. We found something that is kind of perfect (but a little different from all our Pinterest examples) for only $3.50! I also scored 3 pairs of boots, one of which was also only $3.50! Pretty successful trip to the thrift store, for sure.

Monday, 12/05

#RWRunStreak Day 12. Cold, dark mile with Sallie. As soon as we finished, I remembered that I had wanted to swap out my Mon & Tues runs. Oh well.

After work, we met up with an old friend of mine {from elementary school} for happy hour at Pink Taco. Margaritas, well drinks, and a good variety of food for $6 each (also 2-for-1 beers, if that's your thing) - probably one of best happy hours on The Strip. Especially since it goes from 3-7 PM.

Tuesday, 12/06

After bar food and 3 margaritas for dinner, I was pretty nervous about this run. #RWRunStreak Day 13. 400M Intervals with 2 min rest between each.

Paces → 9'49" | 8'38" | 8'12" | 8'35" | 8'58"

I wasn't feeling 100%, but still very pleased with how well this workout went.

My company holiday party was coming up Thurs evening, so I painted my nails in preparation. They didn't turn out as good as I hoped they would. All 10 nails were supposed to have the string of lights, but half of them were so horrible that I had to paint over them with a solid green.

Wednesday, 12/07

Our Columbus, OH, coworkers were in town for our holiday party. There had been same talk about going for a run in the afternoon, but their trip was pretty short, so we decided to skip it. Thankfully, we made that decision Tues afternoon, so I was able to get in #RWRunStreak Day 14 before work. Just a super slow mile with Sallie.

My lower legs were feeling a bit tight, so I took a few minutes post-run to do a little rolling.

Thursday, 12/08

#RWRunStreak Day 15. Longest run of the week. 3.77 miles. My goal pace was 11'06", but my actual pace ended up being only 10'38". The cold weather helped push me a little faster; I just wanted to get back to the warmth of my apartment.

I took a Starbucks break in the morning to redeem a free reward for my favorite holiday drink.

For lunch, we had an Ops Outing at Red Rock Lanes. We've got some pretty decent bowlers in my office! I am not one of them. I can't remember my final score, but at the end of frame 9, I was at 81. Frame 10 was a gutter and then some pins.

Our holiday party was in the evening at TopGolf at the MGM. After my morning run + the bowling, I didn't feel up to a driving range, so I just went for the socializing and free drinks/food.

Friday, 12/09

#RWRunStreak Day 16. Another slow, easy mile with Sallie.

Saturday, 12/10

I had a real tough time motivating myself to get out the door! I kept thinking I need to make sure I don't have speed work on the weekends, because weekends should be for easy runs. LOL. I finally managed to get #RWRunStreak Day 17 done around 1:30PM.

Intervals were on the schedule. 200M with 1:30 rest breaks in between. For not being in the mood, I kinda killed it out there.

Paces → 7'38" | 7'39" | 6'40" | 6'23" | 6'39" | 7'04"

We try to only go grocery shopping every other week. This was a shopping weekend, so I headed to Walmart and Whole Foods after my run.


How was your week last week?
Are you a thrift shopper? I really have to be in the right mood, but when I am and I find good deals, it's so much fun!
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I'm linking up today with Tricia & Holly for the Weekly Wrap as well as Ilka & Angela for Sunday Fitness & Food.