April 20 - Weekly Goals

Happy Marathon Monday to everyone!  There are so many amazing bloggers out there who are running (some for the first time, some for their 5th+ time) and I'm cheering on each and every one of you!  I would also love to see Meb win back-to-back races, and maybe even a local lady win it this year.  I'm so excited to watch and run some miles in honor of Boston!  Maybe one day I'll be out there running the famous streets in the footsteps of some of the greatest!

I had such a fun weekend, so I've got to give you all some of the highlights.  Linking up with the Healthy Diva for MIMM! 


Brunch at The Urban Tap with Susie!  The food wasn't the best (I got Shrimp and Grits and they were pretty bland) but the drink menu was amazing and the conversation was great!  Thank you, Pittsburgh, for such a beautiful day while Susie was visiting!  Maybe she'll think about moving to the burgh?  No?? OK..

Beautiful, beautiful day!  Went to Schenley Park to play frisbee with our friend Jon!

Thank goodness for friends with cable!  We got to watch the Pens game (which they finally WON) and tried out the Pittsburgh Dad beer.  Nothing special, but it went perfectly with a hockey game!

It was a great weekend, and now I'm ready for a new week of workouts to start!  Here's what I have planned:

Monday - 4 miles
Tuesday - Centergy
Wednesday - 40 minute tempo
Thursday - 3 miles + Power
Friday - Spin
Saturday - Rest!
Sunday - 7 miles

Comments

  1. Meredith @ Cookie ChRUNiclesApril 20, 2015 at 3:47 AM

    I was a little excited on Saturday when the Penguins won :)

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  2. LesleyApril 20, 2015 at 5:41 AM

    I saw the highlights so good for the Penguins. I'm cheering on my Wings, but they didn't have a good showing on Saturday :-/

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    1. Gretchen BraunApril 20, 2015 at 8:51 AM

      Yeah I saw that! Good thing you have more chances to win it :)

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  3. UnknownApril 20, 2015 at 9:11 AM

    Pittsburgh dad beer, hahaha never heard of that one. I need to try it just for the fact. And finally it was nice to see the pens play up to their potential

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    1. Gretchen BraunApril 21, 2015 at 5:03 AM

      Yup..at least we won't get swept! Let's see if they can win the next one :/

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  4. UnknownApril 20, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    Glad you got to enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend! Love Pittsburgh Dad but didn't know there was a beer. I also don't have cable (just a digital antenna) but I'm not a hockey fan so didn't miss anything. :)

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    1. Gretchen BraunApril 21, 2015 at 5:04 AM

      I usually don't miss having cable, but it's always a pain trying to find sports! Dan and I are both big sports people, so it's been tough not watching baseball, hockey and football. It's worth it for all the money we save though!

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  5. carissajadeApril 20, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    Sounds like an awesome weekend! We finally have beautiful weather today now that it's over. Happy Monday to you!

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    1. Gretchen BraunApril 21, 2015 at 5:05 AM

      I love it when the weather's great and I can spend a lot of time outdoors :) Happy Monday as well!

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  6. Alanna @ Madeleines & MarathonsApril 20, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    Sounds like you had a great weekend! This weather has been amazing! Have a wonderful week and enjoy your workouts!

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    1. Gretchen BraunApril 21, 2015 at 5:06 AM

      Thanks Alanna! Hope you have a great week as well!

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  7. NicholeApril 20, 2015 at 3:19 PM

    I've been wondering how that 3-2-1 Beer was... I figured it was nothing special, more a novelty item than anything. Sounds like a fun weekend!

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    1. Gretchen BraunApril 21, 2015 at 5:05 AM

      It wasn't anything special at all haha! It tasted like any other lager, but I thought it was fun to drink a Pittsburgh beer during the game :) Not bad, not good.

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  8. Gina DailyApril 22, 2015 at 5:37 AM

    Okay, I don't know very much about running but as a San Diegan I know who you mean by Meb! I was patting myself on the back for that one! LOL. Your weekend looks fantastic and your workout schedule looks great too!
    Gina - On the Daily Express

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