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I should call this post Week #3 of Holiday Festivities! It seems like every weekend we have something festive going on. I don't remember doing so many festive things last year at this time, so it's kind of nice.
If you missed it......
Week 1 we visited A Longwood Gardens Christmas
Week 2 we did Late Night Shoppers night and Holiday movie
And now this week......
On Sunday My Aunt and I went to the Lights of Love ceremony at our local hospital.
I got an invitation to the event because I made a donation to the Hospice center in memory of my Grandmother (my Aunt's mom). At the end of the event we sang Silent Night as they lit up the memorial garden with Christmas lights. I'm not going to say this was a happy event, but it did feel good to participate and recognize the work of all the people who help care for our loved ones in their time of need.
The week days were spend gathering things we will need for an upcoming Christmas gathering and gift getting. I feel like I am pretty well set with my Christmas gifts but need to get a few more pieces to make some of them complete! -M
Workouts
Because of all the running around I did this week to gather gifts and supplies, I only got in one treadmill run and my performance on race day reflected that...haha.
Here are Lacey's Workouts.
Monday I had to teach my spin class then had some clients to
train in the afternoon. I met a friend for lunch after work. By the time we
finished it was getting cold and dark out so I decided to do 5 miles on the
treadmill.
On Tuesday after work I finished some Christmas shopping
then I decided to go back to the gym and take a class which I usually don’t get
to since I am always teaching them. I
took a CX Works class (which is a core class) and a Body Step class. Both of
those classes I do not teach so it is always fun to take something
different. I also did a mile and half on
the treadmill afterwards.
Wednesday I had another spin class. I didn’t think I was
going to have time after work to run so I wanted to make sure that I got my run
in before class. So I did 2 miles on the treadmill before teaching my spin
class. After work it turned out to be a
nice day and I couldn’t miss an opportunity to get outside to run since I have
been doing my runs on the treadmill lately. I ended up running 5 miles outside
at a pretty good pace. It’s hard to believe how much faster your pace can be
running outside rather than on the treadmill. I actually went back and did a
Body Pump class that evening. I guess I was really feeling good this day. Another reason I chose to go back and take
that class was so I didn’t have to wake up in the morning to take it.
Since I didn’t have to teach class in the morning on
Thursday, I caught up on some much needed sleep then I went for a 7 miles run
outside. I had to teach a HIIT class
that evening and one of my co-workers took the class and he told me he was sore
the next day. It made me feel like I was doing my job well!
Friday I work up with a sore throat. I thought I may be
coming down with something but I had a full day with clients and my class so I
was going to try my best to get through it. Luckily no one showed up for class
so I was able to leave early and not have to teach. I came home and slept all afternoon hoping
that this would help. When I woke up I knew I had to get at least a mile on
treadmill. I am trying to do the running streak. I almost didn’t want to share
this with anyone in fear that I would not be able to complete the challenge and
set myself up for failure. So far so good, but this had to be the hardest day
so far since I wasn’t feeling well. I managed a run/walk for a mile and then I
was done.
Saturday morning I woke up still not feeling the greatest. It was a good thing I had a race that morning or I may have forgo my workout. It was the Running with the Elves 5k. Even though my sister has run this race before, this was a new to me a race so I didn’t know what to expect. Other than it being pretty cold, I was happy how things turned out. Recap to come. After the race I napped again all day. Later that evening I watched Christmas movies while wrapping Christmas gifts. -L
Sounds like you both had a busy week! Looking forward to hearing more about your race.
ReplyDeleteWe plan to post it on Tuesday.
DeleteUGH, being sick is not fun! Hope you're feeling better soon! Your Christmas outfits look awesome for your race ;-)
ReplyDeleteYes, I hope so too. I have been feeling a bit sluggish lately. And therefore my workouts have been suffering a bit.
DeleteFun that you both have the opportunity to do so many races together!
ReplyDeleteYes it was. My dad even came to cheer us on.
DeleteOh no, I'm sorry that you aren't feeling well :( I give you credit for still racing even though you didn't feel well.
ReplyDeleteWell I paid, so didn't want to lose out.
DeleteI love a good holiday movie! I'm sorry to hear about your sore throat. To me, that is the worst thing! You try not so swallow -- but can't help it! Kudos for going ahead with the 5k! Thanks for linking.
ReplyDeleteI am a sucker for those Hallmark Holiday movies.
DeleteYou guys are all about the holidays! Lacey, I hope you are feeling better. Sounds like you made the best of it!
ReplyDeleteHope you're feeling better! There is a lot of stuff going around, my husband has it, and I am trying really hard to avoid it.
ReplyDeleteI managed to totally stay off the treadmill last week. I doubt I will this week, not with a snowstorm predicted Tuesday, but you never know.
Good luck with that streak.
Thanks. It hasn't been too bad until I wasn't feeling well. Hopefully this week ges better than this weekend did.
DeleteI haven't taken a step class in years! I need to find a gym here that offers group classes. I miss them!
ReplyDeleteThey have really revamped those Step classes. It is nothing like those ones back in the 90s that people would do.
DeleteI hope you are feeling better now -- I love your festive tights!
ReplyDeleteThanks. My sister got those for me for my birthday.
ReplyDeleteLacey, I love your leggings!
ReplyDeleteThey are so comfy! They are not too christmasy so I think I can pull them off wearing them in the winter as well.
DeleteYou all look so festive! Lacey I hope you're feeling better. There's a bug going around here too that just won't quit.
ReplyDeleteOh no! I hope I don't give it to anyone else.
DeleteThe Colorado weather has been so random, I keep waking up with a sore throat. It'll come and go, and I definitely don't want to get sick. I hope you feel better!
ReplyDeleteYeah I always hear about the Colorado weather, one day you could be wearing shorts and the next it snows.....so weird!
DeleteSounds like a busy week! I love the festive attire you all had for the holiday race :)
ReplyDeleteYes it was. We had a lot of fun at the race despite it being cold out.
DeleteYes I did, even when it was as struggle.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a sweet ceremony! I'm glad that you were able to attend that. Our local hospitals host a few family events that are similar throughout the year and I always thought that was a nice touch! Congrats on making it through a busy week! Hope you feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteYou girls definitely know how to do Christmas! Hope you're feeling better soon Lacey!
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