After last week’s last lucker running, I’m thrilled that I’m back in the running business again. This was a really solid week and I loved the mix of Pure Barre and running (mostly because there was some actual running this week after last week!). I’m linking up with Tara again and sharing my week of workouts. Read on and join in on the fun!
- Monday I had a good strong run and a fun Pure Barre class. I felt good starting the week off with a run.
- Tuesday – Pure Barre
- Wednesday – Pure Barre. I thought about running after class but I didn’t want to miss my friend’s Empire finale party (side note: OMG. Did you watch???)
- Thursday – a fantastic run with Julie and her sister and nephew. Such fun and a great pace (~9:40ish for 4.5 miles). I really want to get back to running with Julie more than once a week. We used to run together 2-3 times a week and I miss our catchup / gossip time.
- Friday – Pure Barre.
- Saturday, I ran some trail miles with Oiselle gals and had the BEST time. It was gorgeous (see our view below) and awesome to change it up as I don’t normally run trails. It was so fun and kinda muddy and I loved it! I also went to Pure Barre – which was SUPER tough after beasting it out on the trails, let me tell you. My friend Karen (who did the run and Pure Barre class as well because she’s as crazy as I am) and I were really suffering during class. SO.HARD. So we had to have margs (well, sangria for me) afterwards. #Recovery.
- Sunday I took a total rest day and it was delightful!
If you are keeping track, that’s three runs, about 15 miles and six Pure Barre classes. I’d call that a solid week. Also, my abs hurt. This weekend I’m running the Marine Corps 17.75k. When I finish the race, I will receive guaranteed entry into the 40th Marine Corps Marathon this fall. I am so.ridiculously.excited. I’ve obviously never run a 17.75k before AND Mar is running as well. In fact, we’re sharing a hotel room close to the start Friday night. Yay for BRF time! I plan on getting in two to three easy runs during the week before race day and of course – Pure Barre like whoa.
What’s on tap for your week?
Sounds like a great weekend! I have never seen Empire, nor have I heard of it? I am so far removed from TV it’s not even funny. So excited for you to run the 17.75K!!
Empire is like a soap opera with fantastic music. I love it. It’d be a great treadmill show!
Oh my gosh, I desperately want to try a Pure Barre class, but they don’t offer any close to me! I have heard amazing things about the workout though – so awesome that you were able to go so often this week 🙂 Happy Taper Week and good luck on your 17.75!
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thanks! i’m not actually tapering because this i’m not really racing cherry blossom – just getting some mileage in these legs! 🙂
You are a Pure Barre ANIMAL! Woo hoo! I’m so glad you had fun on the trail run; it’s kind of nice to mix things up a bit, isn’t it? I’ll be glad when the Hot Legs start meeting up for weekly trail runs again; I imagine we’ll start back fairly soon. I’m so, so excited about your race this weekend; I think y’all are going to have a blast, and I can’t wait to hear about it! Woo hoo! Take care of yourself this week, gal. Thanks so much for linking up today!
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thanks for hosting, tara! i’m excited to read YOUR race recap from your 5k. and jealous about that jane green book i saw you talking about on twitter. i love her!
i’ve only done a barre class once and i think i need to go back and try a diff teacher/class, b/c it wasn’t that fab, and yet i know people rave about it! nice lineup of workouts. i have a busy week ahead with work, school and running, and hoping it warms up in NYC!
omg the weather. it’s still SO cold in the mornings that it is hard to get out of bed!
Sounds like you had a great week. Good luck this weekend with the 17.75k.
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Thanks, I’m looking forward to it!
That’s a lot of Pure Barre for sure! Glad you got your running mojo back. Partly due to the crazy weather we have I am sure. Happy Monday!
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Looks like a great week.. lots of activity and fun1
It was a great week!
Great week! dang, your Pure Barre commitment is inspiring! and yay for 17.75, can’t wait. Though my legs after yesterday are sore!!
Mar @ Mar on the Run recently posted…Weekend Update: Beach = Happy Place
it works, girl! i LOVE it!
How great to have a race that will gain you entry into the MCM! Sounds like you are ready with all of the excellent training you have been getting in!
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thanks! i’m super excited about the 17.75k!
We have never seen Empire, but know lots of people who love it. You had a great week and should have alot of fun running the 17.75 next weekend for your guaranteed spot into MCM. That’s so exciting!
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it’s such a nice feature that they do. so excited!!!
Solid week and good luck on your race this weekend. That seems like a cool distance, so I look forward to reading your race report.
Hopefully, I will be in DC for the MCM this fall. My husband put his name in the lottery, so we will find out soon if this is going to happen. We have already started scouting our hotels for that weekend. It seems like there are not any that are within a very close proximity to the start/finish line that would be a brief walk. Mostly, you would need to take the metro in. Do you have any insight since that is your city?
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i would plan on taking the metro if you can’t find a hotel in va. there are not many hotels that are right by the start / finish area but there are some within a mile or so (not sure of your walking radius)!
Looks like you had a great week! Trails are tough to find in NYC, but maybe I can dive deep into the parks and find some good ones 🙂
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yeah i’m sure you can find some not too far away! 🙂
Hi there! Is Pure Barre expensive where you are?
Margo
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depends on what you consider expensive. i buy packages and go 4-5 times a week, so what i end up paying per class i consider really affordable!
I want to try a Pure Barre class- there is one nearby so I really should! Sounds like you got some great stuff in! I loved doing the trails this weekend at my race, totally kicked my butt (in a good way 😉 ). This week we are getting back to reality since we are back from spring break!
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You should! I agree about trails – such fun and so hard in a good way!
Sounds like you had a great week. You are a beast with the pure Barre!
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I’ll see you at 17.75, but my legs will be far from fresh LOL. Sounds like you had a great training week.
Turns out I’m taking a complete rest day today…
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Sounds like a great week of workouts! Can’t wait to cheer you on Saturday morning during the 17.75K!
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Yay! I’m excited.
Great job on the training! You really make me want to try Barre. That had to be tough, a long run and a Barre class in one day! My abs hurt just thinking about it!
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Wow girl what a great week! 6 days of barre! Love it – you are intense 🙂 I love running with friends and catching up and getting workout in at the same time!! It’s really the best!
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Yes! Running with friends is awesome!
I really need to try Pure Barre at some point! I feel like I’d really like it! :] The closest classes are several hours from me, so alas. I’ll find a way someday!
You should – I love it!!
Pure Barre-I have heard such great things about that class. I need to ckeck it out!
I was so debating about the 17.75 but I am so not ready to run a marathon-yet!
Have fun!
You could’ve run just the 17.75k 🙂
The trail run sounds awesome. I keep reading posts where people are getting out on trails, and it really makes me want to do it too. Six barre classes!!! Awesome!
It was so fun. I loved it and am excited I have more trail runs coming up!
Looks like you had a great week!! I am loving that nature photo! I wish I had beautiful trails like that near me to run. I hear nothing, but good things about Empire. The night it comes on… my facebook newsfeed is filled with statuses about the show. I may have to start watching… eventually!
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Haha, the season finale was last week so you’ll have a break!
What a beautiful view for a trail run. Good luck on the 17.75k this weekend. It sounds like fun!
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Thanks I’m excited to run with Mar!
That’s so awesome that you’re going to Pure Barre so regularly. Are you finding it is making a difference in your running? Sounds like a great week/weekend!
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Yes, I definitely do. My body is stronger overall which = stronger running.
Now that is a rest day that is well deserved. Trail running and a barre class in the same day? CRAZY and I love it! Sangria sounds like the perfect recovery drink to me!
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It was so delicious!!!
I am working half of the week and then the rest of the week I am going back to Fresno, packing the rest of my stuff and moving my husband down to San Diego with me!! So excited to see him. 🙂
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Awesome!
Ahhh… living vicariously through your running 🙂
Sounds like a great week and I haven’t seen Empire!
Everyone says it is SO good!!
Happy Monday!
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Thanks – def give Empire a try!
Nice week Courtney! Can’t wait for you to run the 17.75K and see your pic signing the barre for 100 classes 🙂 Wish I could be at multiple places at once this weekend.
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Haha, you have a fun weekend in store but of course we will miss you!!
I am focusing on half marathon training because I have one on Easter afternoon. Got in 90 minutes yesterday, yeah !
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An Easter race? Wow!
I’m determined to try pure barre this year! I’ve heard so many great things about it.
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You should! I love it and it’s a wonderful compliment to running!
Kudos to you on a great week!! I’m impressed. I can’t even keep up with ONE yoga class a week lol I’m looking forward to reading your thoughts on the 17.75k. My hubby and I are toying around with the idea of running DC Marathon next year in March… We watch Bones, not empire though, and that show is based in DC and we always say how beautiful it looks!! It’s on our list! Trail running with friends is the best, racing with your BRF?! Even better! As far as my week…lots and lots of running!!! T-minus 5 weeks until country music RnR marathon!!! Have a beautiful rest of your week!!
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Oh I’ve heard that is a great race! DC is beautiful and definitely run to run through – I’m a little biased though 🙂
I’m so mad bc I didn’t find about about that 17K race until the evening of registration aka it sold out bc it sells out in liek 7 minutes apparently haha. That’s awesome you got in and will be doing MCM!
I need to run more trails once it gets warmer…I feel soooo slow when I run on them though (since obviously you run slower) but the views are always great and it’s such a good workout.
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Yes, you def run slower but you are also working different muscles on the trails! It’s so fun!
Oooh I thought about doing the 17.75 then completely forgot! I’m excited to see your recap and maybe consider doing it next year!
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This week I’m hoping for a couple of good runs and some epic cross training. And sleep. Lots and lots of sleep.
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super jealous of your group! I need to move closer to my running buddies! it’s so nice to be able to call them up and run whenever.
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Or just make new running buddies where you are 🙂