I alluded to my tough week last Friday. Just when you think everything is going well, there’s a seismic shift and life goes full tilt. As challenging as this gloomy week was, it ended on a high note. Here’s how the workouts went down:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: Run 4 miles
Wednesday: 1 hour spin + swim
Thursday: Trail Run
Friday: Strength + Plyo intervals
Saturday: 5 miles with Wendy and Kim
Sunday: Crossfit
It was a week of highs and lows. My weekday runs sucked, but strength, swim and spin left me feeling strong.
The universe has a way of correcting itself and that’s what happened over the weekend. Kim was visiting our fair city so of course Wendy and I arranged to head downtown to meet up with her.
It had been gloomy all week and was still foggy when we got downtown Saturday morning, but as soon as we started running, the sun made a cameo appearance, and the temps were downright springlike. Coincidence? I think not. Running friends are the best.
When you have The Bean to yourselves, you must jump. And plank. Running shenanigans are good for the soul.
Speaking of fresh air, a huge gust of it blew in when I opened this month’s #MustHaveBox sent to me by PopSugar. All the goodies inside are meant to calm, renew and refresh. Yes please! The microfiber hair wrap significantly cuts my blow-dry time. Peppermint tea from Dean & Deluca is delicious and luxurious at the same time and the Happy Notes make me smile. To partake of all the goodness, order your own Must Have box here and save $5 with SHOP5.
How was your week? How do you shake off the gloom? Are you ready for spring?
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Perfect topic for me, since it’s my blogaversary!
What an amazing fun day we had! <3 I'm looking forward to more adventures!
Weren’t we just chatting (in between running, planking, and jumping) about how hard it is to keep up with all the blogging LOL…and Runfessions (?). Ok, got it! Thanks for the heads-up 😉 It was SO fun hanging out with you and Wendy along the lake front (and elsewhere) yesterday 😉 I can’t wait for our reunion 😉
Glad your week ended on a high note!
I have had enough of the rain and fog. Im just glad it hasn’t been that cold otherwise I am sure we would have had a mess or ice and/or snow! Glad you got to run with Wendy and Kim- looks like fun!
I hear you on how gloomy it’s been. Thank God i finally saw some sun at the end of the week (although things didn’t really end well).
You guys look like you had so much fun!
Time with girlfriends has a way lifting your mood, no matter what else you have to deal with. I love that photo with the skyline and partial fog — and the smiles!
OK — I was totally jealous of your run with Kim and Wendy. What fun! Shenanigans are the best. I’m so over the grayness of winter, but not that we’ve had cold temps — we haven’t. I hope you have a better week. Thanks for linking, Marcia!
I just mentioned in Kim’s post. I love that pic of you guys jumping in front of the bean. How did you not get anyone else in the background? I have always wanted to try one of those Pop Sugar boxes. Looks like you get a lot of great goodies.
Amazing jumping pic! Looks like some really good stuff in that Must Have box. I saw a life hack once about using a t-shirt instead of a towel to dry your hair. It’s helps to reduce dry time, too. 🙂
That looks like a great way to end the week!!! You all looked like you had so much fun and the pics are great! I loved my PopSugar box too- I think we can all use a little renewal time 🙂
Raging. Case. Of. Coveting. Your. Popsugar. Box.
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That’s so awesome that you were able to meet up with runner friends this weekend. I love the Bean photo too!
That PopSugar box looks amazing!
I love the pics of you three, and you got the bean all to yourselves! It’s great how friends can really make things better when times get tough. Glad to hear things are turning around!
Looks like you 3 had a fabulously fun time together! Love the new popsugar box but I cannot figure out how to get that hair towel on right 🙂
So much fun to meet other bloggers/runners, isn’t it? Lucky you.
Did you watch the skating? Poor Gracie… And Nathan…wow!!
I was in a bit of a funk too last week, but a day in the city with my girls and news of the guys landing safely in Texas has me on a cloud!
Shenanigans with friends is always fun and healing. I hope the good vibes from the weekend continue to give you a good week.
I love the bean photo and the foggy Chicago one too! Shenanigans are good for the soul 🙂
That’s a good end of your week! It’s always great to meet up with others and run. I sometimes do running or walking meetings at work which is a nice change.
How fun y’all got to meet up with Kim! Running friends are the best! The weather is already spring like here in the south so I’ve been pretty bummed because once spring comes, it will be hot until October or even November. I had a great run today and the sun is out! Hope you have a great week!
How fun y’all got to meet up! I hope to visit Chicago one day. The weather is already like spring down here in the south which bums me out. Once it gets hot, it stays hot and humid for months! Hope you have a great week!
I love that picture of you all in front of the bean! I’ve been there twice, and it’s always been super crowded. I also got the Must Have box and can’t wait to use everything!
Looks like a great time! And that box has some really good looking items in it! Lucky you!
Looks like you guys had so much fun! Running with friends is always soul-cleansing. I’m glad your week ended on a high note. <3
I am so happy you get to run with your buddies! The cold, fog and gloomy weather needs to go!
I’m glad your week took a turn for the better on your run with Kim! Yeah! And… these temps can STAY!!!
I’m so jealous you girls got the bean all to yourselves! I mean, how often does THAT happen?!
Oh gosh, I am SO ready for Spring!!! But there is so much winter left :”'(
I love the pictures of you and your blogging/running friends. What a special bond & totally awesome photo opp!
I am so jealous of your visit with the ladies! How fun!
It was an overwhelming week. The guys are dealing with some pretty serious allergies and sinus issues, and it’s meant a lot of poor sleep for everyone. I’m ready for the weather to just normalize and we can all get back to regular life.
I am so ready for Spring! Chicago looks beautiful though. I love your pics and I look forward to visiting there sometime!
I love the latest must-have-box too! Definitely some great goodies inside! And oh how fun to run with other blogging buddies! That always makes for a great time!
Love your jumping pic at the bean! So glad the weather was great for you guys on the weekend! Running friends are the best!!
I just love all the pictures from this past weekend! I’m not sure I’m looking forward to spring as it is kind of like it’s here some days. Today not so much it’s cold but the sun is shining so there is that!
What a fun picture with the bean! (Idk is that what ppl call it? bc that’s what I call it lol). I love your trail run pic too. I really should start to do more trail running.
What a fun picture with the bean! (Idk is that what ppl call it? bc that’s what I call it lol). I love your trail run pic too. I really should start to do more trail running.