Workouts were definitely a (small) side dish this week as Thanksgiving prep-execution-recovery took precedence. Here’s how what little I did shook out:
Monday: Yoga
Tuesday: Rest
Wednesday: Rest
Thursday: Run 5 trail miles
Friday: Rest (MIL wrangling so not really rest)
Saturday: Run 6 miles (2 with Ozzypup)
Sunday: CrossFit
I took the first part of the week easy both because I was in the throes of Thanksgiving prep and because I was feeling rundown and on the brink of catching the cold bug that was going around. Knock wood, I managed to fight it off. Hope I didn’t speak too soon.
Late Monday night I got a text titled “Sad News” from Thing 2’s school principal. A girl in the class was killed in a tragic accident earlier that day. She traveled with her family for the holiday to the family farm in Indiana and was swinging on a tire swing when the tree limb it was attached to broke, sending her falling to the ground then hitting her in the head. She was airlifted to the nearest hospital where she was pronounced dead. A vibrant 11 year old I just saw at the 6th grade band concert a week earlier, gone. It’s all so much to process. I can’t even imagine what her family is going through. Her friends and the entire school community are in shock and disbelief. It’s been difficult to say the least.
The tragedy put my stressing about the Thanksgiving meal, family quirks, lack of workouts etc. in perspective. Don’t sweat the trivial, small stuff. Life is precious and fleeting. Live every day to the fullest and cherish those around you. Those things you’re putting off until “someday”? GO DO THEM! Tomorrow is promised to no one.
Moving on…
Hot List
No Sweat Box. Need a fun, motivating gift for the runner in your life? Maybe yourself?? The No Sweat Box aims to make running the best part of your day by tailoring the contents to your specific running/training goals and adventures. Before receiving mine, I was asked about my goals and the races I have coming up, Here’s what the box I received looked like.
Training essentials I already know and love plus some new-to-me products I can’t wait to try. Overall a very exciting mix.
Runner-shaped pasta from The Pasta Shoppe. Seriously so adorable. Plus it came with a recipe for Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta.
Run Gum. This is one of my go-tos for late in long races. Love!
Topical Edge Pain Relief Gel. New to me, sounds awesome.
Clif Bar. Chocolate chip is my favorite. Holla!
Leap Smoothie Bowl. Packs four servings of fruit and veggies and no crap you don’t want. I’m in love!
Nourish Snacks Granola. A great topping for yogurt or that smoothie bowl.
Nasty Wipes. Nothing like a little post-race refresh!
Hydrating Seaweed bath. You probably already know how much I love a therapeutic, post long-run soak. This one contains sustainably harvested (in the USA) organic seaweed to help detoxify, moisturize and restore. Yes please!
Kakookies. The Dark Chocolate Cranberry cookie has all the delicious flavor of a “regular” cookie but with no wheat, dairy or egg. I’ve been wanting to try one of these for ages and this one did not disappoint. It’s a perfect travel snack or for pre- or post workout.
Zoom Running Socks. I’ve not heard of this brand but I do love me some toe socks. Can’t wait to take these for a spin.
My No Sweat Box came filled with goodies plus this sweet note.
What are you putting off until “someday”? What would you want to find inside your own No Sweat Box? Have you started holiday shopping?
That’s so horrible for that poor family. I can’t even imagine. What a reminder that every day with those we love is precious.
That’s so horrible, and really does put other things in perspective. Im glad you made it through a busy Thanksgiving week!
That’s just so sad! I can’t even imagine what that family is going through.
I’m sure you had lots to be thankful for this weekend! PS Lunch on Thursday?
That is just such an awful story. I am so sorry for your daughter and her friends. Makes you just want to hug your babies so tightly. Thinking of you all
That is such tragic news. Not only are her parents heartbroken, but can you imagine the guilt the owners of the tire swing must be experiencing? So sad. The concept of the No Sweat Box sounds amazing. Who wouldn’t love a box of specifically tailored running items? It’s like Christmas came early! Thanks for linking.
Gosh, I’m so sorry to hear about that tragic accident. It must be hard on your daughter too. We’ve definitely been appreciating each other more this holiday — I hope that lasts through the new year.
Oh, that’s such sad news! I can’t imagine what the girl’s family is going through. We just heard today of the death of a long-time family doctor in our town…one of his daughters had been friends with our oldest when they were younger. Tragedy strikes with ZERO warning. Thanks for the reminder…live each day with gusto and don’t put off things ’til tomorrow. Hugs to all of you <3
Oh my gosh, such a tragedy. I cannot imagine what the family is going through. A sad reminder to live your life to the fullest. Hugs to you all.
Such a terrible tragedy. I hope your community is able to find peace during this hard time.
That really is heartbreaking. And, when our eyes are wide open, there are signs everywhere we look how fragile and short life is.
OMG, my heart breaks for that little girl’s family. What an unimaginable tragedy. Sending so many prayers to everyone in your community.
As someone who is pregnant, not even with the kiddo out in the world, I already can’t imagine what they are going through. So, so sad.
I cannot imagine the heartbreak that poor girls family is feeling. Sending prayers to your daughter as she deals with the grief as well. #livelifetothefullest
Oh my gosh how devastating. 🙁 Those kinds of tragedies are so random and hit so close to home.
It really does put the little things in perspective!
That is so sad, such a tragic accident! Prayers to her family and your community. But that there’s some interesting stuff in that No Sweat Box.
That is an awful accident- how sad 🙁 It does remind us to live every minute!
Oh Marcia that is just awful news! We are not promised another day but this is especially hard when it’s a child. Prayers for that family!