April 6 - Weekly Goals

Hi everyone!  How was your weekend?  I had a great one with the race on Saturday and seeing family on Sunday.   The weather was beautiful so we also got to take Selma out to the park and she loved running around! 


Are you ready for a new week to start?  I am!  My plan is a bit different this week- Dan has his 5K this weekend!  I'm also running the 10K alone afterwards, which should be a challenge.  This week is also Passover, and since I go to a Jewish gym a few of my regular classes are cancelled.  I have to rearrange a bit, which is fine.  Here's what the week looks like:

Monday- 

3.5 miles

Tuesday- 

Group Centergy 

Wednesday- 

Group Kickboxing + 35 minute tempo

Thursday- 

3 miles

Friday-

Rest/shakeout run with Dan

Saturday- 

5k race with Dan + 10k race solo

Sunday- 

7 miles

What's your plan for the week?
Did you do anything fun this weekend?

Comments

  1. Alanna @ Madeleines & MarathonsApril 6, 2015 at 7:25 AM

    Looks like you've got another busy week. Good luck on your races this weekend! I've never done 2 in one day before.

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    1. Gretchen BraunApril 6, 2015 at 7:53 AM

      Thank you Alanna! I've also never doubled up for races before, so hopefully I feel alright!

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  2. LesleyApril 6, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    This week is getting back at it. I took a physical and mental break last week, worked on some kinks, and I need to slowly ease back into my training. I didn't eat the greatest starting Thursday but oh well :)

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    1. Gretchen BraunApril 6, 2015 at 7:52 AM

      Everyone needs a great break once in a while! I'm sure it's well deserved. Good luck getting back into it this week :)

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  3. UnknownApril 6, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    Good luck this week!!!

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  4. DanicaApril 6, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    I'm sure you'll do awesome during the 10k! That's a tricky distance for me to race, but there's nothing like the feeling of crossing the finish line. Good luck!

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    1. Gretchen BraunApril 6, 2015 at 1:52 PM

      Thanks so much Danica! I haven't done a 10K very much so I'm not sure how it's going to go. It's all a learning process!! Thanks for stopping by :)

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  5. UnknownApril 6, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    I like your new blog design! I can't wait to hear how Saturday's race goes for Dan! Does he know he has an online cheering squad?!

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    1. Gretchen BraunApril 6, 2015 at 6:02 PM

      Thanks so much Jennifer! I'm loving it too :) I always give him all of your encouragement and he appreciates all of it!! He's always asking why strangers would care about him lol! Thanks for all the support for both of us!

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