Finally, Some Structure

Last week's training was the start of something awesome:  structured work.  I'm working on my mileage, but I'm not stressing it.  I'm letting this process happen at the easiest pace ever -- I (really) don't want to get injured again.:)

Monday was 45 minutes on Quistis (road bike) on the trainer.  I will be returning to my favorite spin class this morning, but I love having the trainer as a backup option (i.e. if I don't have my bag packed and ready to go the morning of a 5:45am spin class).

Tuesday was a rainy run around the 'hood.  Tuesdays have always been my *short and easy* run, an intro to the rest of the week for running.

Four miles for Wednesday.  The sun is practically up by the time I step out for a run at this point.

Thursdays are usually rest days, so of course, I was cranky all day.  Students even asked if I had run that morning... (?!)

Friday morning = my first swim in ...I don't know.  *shrug*

I wasn't interested in staying in the water for much longer than 45 minutes, and I was basically right on the money.  I'll get back to loving swimming at some point -- I just know it.

And speaking of which, swimming makes me SO HUNGRY.  Like RAVENOUS hungry!  This was the first time in my entire life when I've devoured two pouches of oatmeal, so I figured it was worth taking a picture...?

I was totally going to run on Saturday, but I had a ton of planning (and a twinge of anxiety) to deal with.  I was running a track and field meet all by myself (!!!!!!), so I wanted to be extra prepared.  I'm not proud of myself for skipping training for what's basically stressing out over something, but at least I'll feel more confident at the next meet.

Long run Sunday!  I basically Snapchat'd a few times while running, and thanked anyone watching along when I was all done.  This run felt great, and though it was a little warm out (it was 65*F, but that sun was definitely doing its thing!), I kept an easy effort.

Harry treated me to some Honey Butter Fried Chicken, one of our favorite spots.  If you live in Chicago, you HAVE TO GO.  Also, you have to invite me.  Have to.

A little snack after a two and a half hour nap...

Harry had gone out for the afternoon, so I treated myself to some sushi.  I could only finish two rolls (which is pretty normal, right?), so I have some leftovers for today, yay!

The real hero here is Sunday, haha.
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Monday - 45 minutes cycling
Tuesday - 3.02 miles
Wednesday - 4.1 miles
Thursday - REST
Friday - 1500 yards swam
Saturday - REST
Sunday - 7 miles

TOTAL mileage ran - 14.12 miles
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Have an awesome Monday, y'all!  Keep it marvelous!

The most important things in my life at the moment

This has been a long week!  Therefore, I'm just going to highlight some random things in my life that are getting the most attention from me.

P.S.  That's not any different from any other TOLT -- just sayin'.

Spoiler alert:  Food, training, and teaching P.E.  That's basically it.😂

1.  Can we talk about overnight oats for just a second?  Healthy Diva Katie makes them so often, I decided to give it a try.  It's pretty darn good!

Also?  I'd do just about anything Katie does.  I'm not ashamed to say that.

2.  These shooooooooooes feel like pillows on my feet!  They're my new solemate shoes!  Running in these babies make me feel very efficient with my gait and form.  PT Ed gave me some drills to do in the first mile of every run, and I'll go over those tomorrow; but these shoes really make everything feel right.  Even the drills.

3.  I'm just gonna throw this out there into the universe:  Soup and salad on a cold, rainy day is the cat's pajamas.  I had basically a repeat salad from Monday, and threw in some of my fave tomato soup.

4.  Sometimes you gotta play an enormous game of Frogger with your first and second graders to make life awesome for everybody.  (My students were waiting for me to take this picture on the side, practically frothing at the mouth.)

5.  For every bone-chilling minute I was out in the rain and storms yesterday heading up a track meet, I had to remind myself that it was worth it not to work for money (but maybe for boredom) over the summer.  It really started to downpour during the last 400 of the boys medley at the end of the event.  I ran to the car without saying goodbye to any of the coaches. *blush*  I got home and took the longest shower of my life (to where the hot water nearly went out!  Sorry, Earth!).

I hope you have a wonderful Thursday!  I know it's been a long week for a lot of people, especially Teachers!  We're almost there, guys! <3

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