Friday favorites: home away from home

Happy Friday! Looking back over my week, it was clear today’s Friday Favorites would be all about our home away from home. Hawkes Landing is open for the season!

This is the view that greeted us. It never gets old! I am so grateful for our cabin in this quaint little city, for Mother Nature’s beauty, and for eyes with which to see it.

Friday favorites: home away from home

I went on my first straight downhill run of the season. (This is the flattest portion.) Of course, a downhill run means an uphill hike back home at roughly 6,000′ elevation. I am grateful for the perfect running weather, a healthy body, the feeling of flying downhill, and Larry’s willingness to bring the rescue vehicle for the last excruciating 0.4 mile.

Friday favorites: home away from home - running in Midway

Of course, a good run deserves a cold beer and some guacamole. (I promise I had a healthy spinach smoothie first.) I am grateful for plentiful food, the ability to taste and enjoy that food, and the fact that running burns calories!

Friday favorites: home away from home

The weather was all we could hope for–warm, but not too hot, partly sunny with some really awesome clouds, and an occasional burst of wind making music in the trees and snapping the flag. I am grateful that spring cooperated with our plans to visit the cabin (it snowed two days later). I am grateful for leisure time to  enjoy our home away from home and for the ability to slow down mentally and be in the moment.

Friday favorites: home away from home - flying the flag

That’s my gratitude list. I’d love to hear yours. Please share something that made you smile this week.

10K training update

  • Saturday: 3.1-mile run/hike (45:42 mins.)*
  • Sunday: rest day
  • Monday: 56-min Orangetheory interval training (39 splat points)
  • Tuesday: 2.5-mile run (32:06 mins.)
  • Wednesday: 56-min Orangetheory interval training (26 splat points)
  • Thursday: 26-min stationary bike ride
  • Friday: rest day

*This was actually a 2-mile downhill run, followed by a 1.1-mile steep hike. It was scheduled to be 3.5 miles total, but the first high-elevation uphill of the season was kicking my butt, so I called it early. This also led to the extra rest day on Sunday. I was not feeling a workout of any kind!

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14 Comments

  1. My gratitude list has to do with winter finally letting go in southern Ontario. Now the magnolia flowers are about to burst into bloom; daffodils and hyacinths are blooming; tree buds are opening; willow trees have turned a pale yellow soon to be light green. I love spring!

  2. Did you run downhill or bike? I find that running downhill can be harder on my legs than uphill (although I’m sure I’d need the rescue vehicle for that too). Either way, good on you! I’m grateful for the wonderful weather we are having and the neighborhood Cinco de Mayo get-together we will be going to tomorrow (where I’m sure beer, chips, and guac will be plentiful) 🙂

    1. I ran downhill. It’s not my preference, but my only choice when we’re at our cabin. It’s pretty hilly around here. Have fun at your Cinco de Mayo party!

  3. It looks gorgeous at the cabin! I hope we can visit this summer!

    The highlights of my week we’re watching Hannah’s Spring ice show in Logan and a BBQ at Eric’s. Love this season.

  4. Hi Christie
    I am grateful retirement has allowed me more time to spend with my grandson. I’m also grateful for the longer days, and warmer weather.

    Sounds like your training is paying off. Altitudes really kill me. Have fun
    Laura

  5. Glad to see you back at Hawkes Landing. It looks like a very peaceful place. I always enjoy reading about it and seeing your photos. I look forward to seeing more in the upcoming months.

    BTW – I think that (whole grain) nachos and spinach dip qualify as a healthy snack. If not, please don’t let me know. I’ll be crushed! 🙂

  6. Wow! What a challenging run/hike. We have a walk on a canyon road that we like to do on weekend mornings. The first quarter mile is straight uphill. It never seems to get easier! And interestingly, it is challenging on the return when we are doing it downhill.

    I am grateful that the depressed mood I was in last night has passed for now. Grateful for dinner on the grill. Dipping my toes in the pool. Upping our exercise game over the last few weeks.

    XO

    1. I agree that steep downhill can be just as challenging as uphill. I am glad to hear that your mood has lifted, and dinner on the grill sounds heavenly. Have a lovely week!

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