This Monday, I’m switching it up a bit and joining in with Tara over at Running n Reading for her Weekend Update link up. I booked it out of DC on Friday and won’t be back until the end of this week, so I actually do have some fun stuff to share instead of my usual weekend routine of running, napping and church. π
Friday started off with an early wakeup and a run. I ran my long run on Friday for the second week in a row. Ten miles with my training group – it wasn’t easy but we got it done.
Next, I hustled to get out of town. I had a 12pm flight and hadn’t packed as of 10am. Ooops. Luckily, I made it on my flight and proceeded to have a long day of flights, layovers and then some driving. By the time I made it to Atlanta, I was wiped out. However, there was no rest for the weary, because I was up early for a race Saturday morning in Atlanta. I had arranged to meet up with a couple of Atlanta Oiselle Team gals for a four mile race on Saturday. Originally, I thought I might use the race to help me get the ten miles I needed for my long run. But as, I said above, I got that run done Friday, so I just decided to use the race as redemption after my last failed attempt at a four mile race. It was a success! It was hot, hilly and humid, so I kept it easy and had a consistent pace – finished just over 40 minutes, at 41.02 (a 10:08 average pace). I was most pleased with my consistent splits. Yay!
After running and hanging with the Atlanta birds, I spent some time with my dear friend Megan (who was kind enough to host me in Atlanta all weekend) and ended Saturday with dinner with Megan, her husband and one of my law school roommates. It was delightful and such fun.
Sunday, Megan and I took a Pure Barre class with one of my old Pure Barre instructors who now teaches in Atlanta. That was such a fun way to start the day and I loved seeing both my former DC friend and the Atlanta PB studio! Next, we headed to a bbq and spent the afternoon eating and playing with precious babies. I capped off Sunday with dinner with Alana, Rachel and Erin (friends from college).
I had an absolutely awesome weekend in Atlanta and am excited for the rest of my week down South. I’ll be in Birmingham most of the rest of the week — then running 16 miles the morning after I get back in DC. Yay!
Hot and humid indeed! This southern heat is no joke!
Way to go on your race!
I was in ATL for a flag football tournament!
Enjoy the rest of your week!
oh i hope your tourney went well and you brough home a win!
YAY!!! so happy you had a good weekend!! I love Atlanta. Need to get back there sometime. Enjoy Birmingham π
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It’s a really fun city, minus the traffic π
There’s no getting away from that humidity. Looks like a fun race though and yay for redemption!
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Yeah the humidity is a KILLER!
That southern humidity is no joke. I remember battling it in Savannah for a weekend last year! Sounds like a fun weekend-enjoy the week!
Thanks – I love little trips but I already miss my crew at home!
Great job redeeming after the tough race! The heat and humidity is no joke and can definitely take a toll on running performance. Have a great week!
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I’m so glad you had such a great time in Atlanta, Courtney! It’s so cool that you got to meet up with some other birds and congrats on your race – woo hoo! Definitely tough weather conditions for racing, especially after that long run – good grief. I’m in awe of the fact that you managed to pack and make it for your noon flight, all after 10 am. You may need to write a post on quick packing tips – ha! Thanks so much for linking up with the blog; hope your week is off to a great start!
Tara @ Running ‘N’ Reading recently posted…Weekend Update
Haha, I was in awe as well – that’s actually a great idea for a post! Thanks, Tara! π
I always love consistent splits! π It sounds like you had a good race and like you’re having a good time eating, running, and hanging out with friends. I hope it continues to be stupendous!
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I hope so as well, thanks Emily! π
So happy to hear you enjoyed my city this weekend! Have fun in Birmingham!
I went to college here – it’s always fun to come back π
Congrats on your race! I love getting consistent splits. Even if they aren’t the best times, I always get excited that I paced the same because that’s usually hard for me to do. Looks like you had a blast in ATL.
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Thanks – consistency is always nice!
I remember those hills in Atlanta from when we ran in the Georgia Marathon. Just walking across town from our hotel t the race start and stop was hilly and exhausting!
Hope you have a great rest of your time away! Enjoy!
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It is SUPER hilly down here. I’m having a great week so far, though I do miss my husband!
haven’t been to Atlanta in years besides being stuck at the airport there a few times. Have a great rest of your week.
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Thanks – Atlanta is a really fun city and it’s amazing to me how much it’s changed since I graduated from college 11 years ago!
Kudos to you for fitting it all in. Waiting to pack so close to my flight would have me panicked!
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oh, I was VERY panicked! it was very poor planning on my part!!
I believe it’s called “Hotlanta”, right? Great job getting it done! So fun to meet up with other runners, too.
And then Birmingham? Whew! Tough running in those conditions.
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Georgia heat waves are no joke! I was in Savannah last year for Fitbloggin and was worn out by it.
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Sounds like you are having a great time in Atlanta….and don’t worry – the DC humidity will be here waiting for you when you get back.
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Well done on your race Courtney! We’ve been dying in the heat up here too, and all the wildfires/smoke certainly isn’t helping!
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Congratulations on an awesome redemption race! I’m so glad you had an amazing weekend in Atlanta. Trips like that are always so great and necessary to recharge!
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Sounds like you had a fun and healthy weekend!
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Sounds like a great weekend!! Let’s have dinner when you get back sometime soon!
yes, please! mark your calendar for a dc trifecta hosted blogger brunch on saturday aug 8th!!
Awesome! I did the 4-miler too this past weekend and, even though i live here, those hills and that humidity one-two were still quite a wake up call! LOL Glad you had a great run and hope you enjoy the ‘Ham!!
Looks like you had an awesome weekend and run too! I have always wanted to try a PURE Barre class.
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What a great meet up with Oiselle ladies! I so wish I could have been there π
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How fun! I’ve never been to Atlanta. I just moved to SC, so being a lot closer, I don’t really have an excuse not to go check the city out π
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Wowza! Sounds like you had a jam-packed weekend. I haven’t spent too much time in ATL but it looks like you had a great time. Enjoy the rest of your week and best of luck with your 16 miles!
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Nice job on getting your long run in before you went to ATL. So glad you were able to visit your friends and see your favorite PB instructor π Enjoy your week down south again!
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Sounds like a great weekend! Fun to meet up with other members of your Oiselle team… I have never been to Atlanta but would like to go someday!
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Great job on the race! I want to do a 4 miler. I don’t know if we have any. Haha.
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I love the Atlanta area and my BF lives up there! She is also a PB instructor it is so fun to take her class when I visit! I head back in September for the Diva Peachtree! Enjoy the rest of the week!
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Wow – that sounds like a perfect way to spend the weekend π Great to nab that redemption race too!
Sounds like an awesome weekend! Hopefully the rest of the week is just as fun filled π
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I’m currently in south carolina and this humidity is making runs rough! I have to get out there tomorrow and am actually dreading it. I would love to visit Atlanta some day! My friend went to Emory during college and loved it there.
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I haven’t been to Atlanta in years. Sounds like you made the most of your time in terms of both running and socializing! Hope you are enjoying your week in Birmingham.
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It sounds like you had a blast! I’ve never actually gotten to explore Atlanta, I’ve only been there for layovers π
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