Friday favorites: warm weather at last!
Finally a full week of warm weather! It’s so much easier to feel grateful when the sun is shining. And it didn’t hurt that we had several family events this week.
First was a barbecue at the elementary school, where I got to see three of my granddaughters.
Then, of course, another weekend at Hawkes Landing and a beautiful run on Cari Lane Trail.
We came home a little early to take part in a surprise party for our son-in-law, who graduated from college with a 4.0 GPA, while working full time and caring for a family. Impressive!
And Zappos delivered these beauties–new runners for race day. I’m loving the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18.
The lilacs are out in force–beautiful to look at and heavenly to smell!
It’s not Friday Favorites without a food pic. What about these berries and bananas!
Well, that’s it for me. I wish all of my mother friends a glorious Mother’s Day! I’d love to hear what you are doing to celebrate. Also, please share something that made you smile this week. What’s the weather like where you live?
10K training update
- Saturday: 4-mile run/hike (49:16 mins.)
- Sunday: rest day
- Monday: 56-min Orangetheory interval training (32 splat points)
- Tuesday: 22-min yoga session
- Wednesday: 57-min Orangetheory interval training (26 splat points)
- Thursday: 26-min stationary bike ride
- Friday: rest day
This week’s long run was a 3-mile downhill run, followed by a 1-mile hike back up. Overall pace of 12’17”. The fastest mile was 10’56”. Ideally, I would have gotten in at least one mid-week short run, but we had commitments most evenings, so I had to be content to squeeze in the quick yoga and bike rides in the mornings. You know I’m not giving up one of my Orangetheory workouts! 🙂
It’s great to see you continuing your Orangetherapy. I’m working on getting to 5 activities a week. My new Fitbit is helping me track it. (Inspired by you). Last week was 4. Weather here is finally warm as well. But we’re going right into summer. The “hot & humid” weather forecast already. Spring was 5 days long.
Best thing, my lilac bush survived the significant trim and greened up. ( new house, it had been let go too long and was covering the sidewalk). No lilac flowers this year, but it’s alive. And newly planted grass is coming in. I love the green colors at this time of year.
Thanks for the kind words Pat. I use my FitBit to track my exercise as well. Five days a week of physical activity is a great goal. If I inspired that, I am happy. Our weather has turned cooler and rainy, but that’s spring in Utah. I’ll just be happy if we don’t see anymore snow. And the rain is necessary for that beautiful green of spring that we both love.
You had quite the eventful week! Our weather has turned a bit cold lately. I had to retrieve my warmer clothes from the off-season closet. What has made me smile? I just had lunch and a walk with a dear friend.
It was a busy, fun week. Our weather has also turned cool and wet; springtime in Utah. Lunch and a walk with a friend sounds lovely.
Love hearing about your week Christie. Well done in fitting your Orange workouts into such a busy week. I know it’s not always easy but definitely worth making the effort
Thanks Jennifer. I agree, physical activity is worth making a priority.
Looks like a great week Christie! Congrats to your SIL! Loved the pics of your grandbabies! Nice shoes too!
Thanks Dee!