May 11 - Weekly Goals

Happy Monday everyone!  This week is going to be a bit different on GretchRuns: it's Travel Week!  All of my posts this week will be centered around traveling: what to pack, what apps to use, and travel guides for the rest of my trip.  I hope you'll all enjoy it!

How was your weekend?  Mine was a lot of fun! Here are a few highlights:
sienna mercato mezzo 
I finally visited the second level of Sienna Mercato (Mezzo) for lunch!  I've been to Emporio and Il Tetto a few times, but this might be my favorite.  The food was delicious and we got a great window seat.  Loved it!

Lots and lots of walks in the park with Selma!  She's loving the warm weather, and I'm so lucky to have beautiful parks within walking distance of our apartment.  I just take her 50 foot leash and some music and let her run around!

Stopped for an early dinner at Independent Brewing Company.  This place is so cool- most of their menu and all of their beers are from local businesses.  They serve drafts from breweries I've been wanting to try that are a bit far away (like Spoonwood, Brew Gentlemen and Full Pint).  I tried the Black in the USSR from Grist House, and the 50 Shades of Grain collaboration beer.  Both were delicious, but on complete different ends of the beer spectrum.  I love the idea of this place and will definitely be back!

Here's my plan for the week!  It's pretty low-mileage, but I have a race on Saturday.  It's my last one before the Biggest Loser Half, so I'm excited to see how my training's going!

Monday: 5 miles
Tuesday: Centergy
Wednesday: Hump Day Hills with True Runner Run Club (any local people out there- find out more info about Run Club here!  For Hump Day hills we're going to do repeats up Shady Ave and earn $5 at True Runner for each repeat (up to $20)! How's that for motivation?)
Thursday: 3 miles + Power
Friday:  Yoga, Stretch + Foam Roll
Saturday: Team Alex 5 miler
Sunday: Rest

What's on your schedule for the week?
Hope you all have a great start of the week!

Linking up with the Healthy Diva for MIMM

Comments

  1. AmandaMay 11, 2015 at 5:12 AM

    Looks like a great week ahead!

    I had planned to start easing back into my runs this week, but a literal pan in my ass (either piriformis or the sciatic nerve) will probably squash those plans :-/ Total Bummer.

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    1. Gretchen BraunMay 11, 2015 at 5:28 AM

      Oh no! I hope you heal soon. You need the rest though! Enjoy not being outside in the heat and humidity :)

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  2. carissajadeMay 11, 2015 at 6:01 AM

    Sounds like a great weekend! And a great week ahead! You got this lady!

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  3. LesleyMay 11, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    The next couple weeks are going to be down weeks for me. I'll try to get stuff done but part of me is resting up before summer heat kicks in.

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  4. Jenny @ apples and kaleMay 11, 2015 at 6:36 AM

    I tried the "50 Shades of Grain" at Spoonwood and liked it too. We've never been to Independent Brewing, but it looks great! We will have to check it out! I love your Selma pics too. :) She looks so happy!

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    1. Gretchen BraunMay 11, 2015 at 8:07 AM

      Wasn't it amazing!? I really want to visit Spoonwood now!

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  5. UnknownMay 11, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Good luck on your race this weekend! I will be sending good thoughts your way!

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  6. Gina DailyMay 11, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    The travel posts sound great- packing gives me so much anxiety!! Also the food at Independent Brewing Co looks amazing! A lot more fresh than I would expect for a brewery.
    Gina | On the Daily Express

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    1. Gretchen BraunMay 11, 2015 at 10:36 AM

      I hope you'll enjoy the posts! Tomorrow's will actually be about packing, so hopefully that'll help you out :) It gives me anxiety as well!

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  7. AnonymousMay 11, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    I'm glad that you had a great weekend! Good luck on your race! I'm excited to read about travel week. Maybe I'll get some ideas for my trip next month.

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    1. Gretchen BraunMay 11, 2015 at 12:39 PM

      Thanks so much! And I hope you enjoy it :) If you have any ideas or questions let me know!

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  8. NicholeMay 12, 2015 at 6:09 AM

    I do believe you just convinced me to check out the Independent for a future lunch date! I love trying out new and different and especially local beer! Good luck on Saturday. You've been doing great training!

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    1. Gretchen BraunMay 12, 2015 at 6:19 AM

      Thanks Nichole! And you should definitely try it...great way to support local businesses :)

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  9. HoHo RunsMay 13, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    Good luck on your 5 mile race this weekend! Selma is so cute. I've been bad about not walking my dogs like I should.

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    1. Gretchen BraunMay 13, 2015 at 10:58 AM

      Thank you! I was horrible about taking her this winter, so I'm trying to make up for it by taking her for a long walk every day now.

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  10. Fairytales and FitnessMay 13, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    Your food from the Brewing company looks good! Good luck at your race!

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