Week in Review (March 17 - March 23)

Tuesday (16,888 steps) - Olive walk before going to work. I had to go to the gym early to do the StairMaster since it was Erica's last day (sob) and we had plans to go to lunch. 

As soon as I got upstairs to drop off my gym bag it was time to head out. We went across the street to Syrup - a breakfast(ish) place that I've never been to. Lunch was fabulous!

Did a delivery on my way home. Ben and I took Olive for a walk to the lake. Ben ordered in Panda for dinner (yum). Good Wife.

Wednesday (22,295 steps) - Olive walk before work. Busy busy busy day at work with one of Erica's attorneys on my desk (hopefully just temporarily). I had to drop off a settlement check and decided to just incorporate an additional walk while I was already out.

Headed up to Boulder after work for my hill repeats. 

Thankfully this is the workout where the intervals get shorter as the workout continues, so once I got through the first few, it wasn't terrible. I was in the middle of my last repeat when the run club started barreling towards me. Wow, they are all really fast! I briefly stopped by the store to say hi to Tyler and Trish - I haven't been in a LONG time and there were SO many people - most of the club was outside, which I'm not used to. Good Wife.

Thursday (14,724 steps) - Got my Peloton ride and shower in before I clocked in for work. Took Olive for a  nice, long walk at lunch. VERY warm day.

Strength training in the afternoon. Did a few deliveries after work since Ben was a little late getting out of the office before we met at Torchy's for dinner. Took Olive for a walk after we got back home. Good Wife.

Friday (13,341 steps) - Wash Park! Was a beautiful morning and glad that I had brought a bit of a heavier jacket since it was a little chilly. 

Took Olive for our regular walk at lunch. After work we went to 4 Noses. Randomly ran into Doug and Kristin. Food truck was running behind so we headed home and ordered Chili's for dinner. More Good Wife.

Saturday (39,638 steps) - Took Olive for a walk. Everyone else bailed on our weekend run so Ben and I headed up to Boulder for the planned route of Walker Ranch. I had plans on also doing some of Eldorado Canyon for more time/vert and Ben was just going to do the 7.8(ish) mile loop. We parked just after 9 and it was already very warm. We managed to run into someone that had run Summit 200 in the parking lot and chatted very briefly with him. Definitely was concerned by how warm it already felt and we had just started.

I split off from Ben at just about 5 miles. I was regretting my decision to do extra almost immediately, but then I thought I remembered that the lower part was the "hardest" and most vert. I told him I would only be an hour behind him, all while knowing I was going to probably do more than that.

I turned around at the same place Ben and I did the last time, the sign requiring a permit to go into Eldorado Canyon. 

By the time I got back to the Walker Ranch loop, I was BEAT. I was really hot and I was running out of water. Randomly ran into Rebecca when I had just a couple miles left. I finally was able to get some more running in towards the end. Got back to the truck and Ben was definitely concerned since I ended up being about 90 minutes behind him. We stopped at Murphy's to get lunch.

Planned on taking Olive just for a short walk and she tricked me into taking her to the lake - I assume she wanted to go swimming since it was nearly 90 degrees. Zero recollection of the rest of the evening, but I assume we watched Good Wife.

Sunday (15,979 steps) - Up to Boulder for our vert day. Since it was a nice day and we were up later than usual, we went back to our usual route where we don't have to fight for parking. All of us were a little tired on this one and apparently this was the only picture I took the whole day.

Rails End on the way home and Ben ordered in Little Caesar's stuffed pretzel crust pizza for a snack since we didn't like the food truck. We watched Roofman - which I actually really liked, and then a bit of Good Wife.

Monday (22,402 steps) - Blah, how is it Monday already?? A cool morning and I was very busy right off the bat with work. Ariel said she was coming over late morning so I took Olive for a long walk to the lake. She brought Dutch with her when she showed up and made us cheesy eggs for breakfast. I went for my run at lunch and she took her car to the shop since the oil leak is bad. Couldn't get the leak fixed but found out she has air bubbles in a tire and had to order a new one. Always something. 

After work I met Ben at Costco to pick up food for dinner. More Good Wife.

Stats:

• 145,267 steps
• 29.55 miles run
• 19.49 miles walked
• 91 minutes of cardio, 
• 40 minutes of strength
• 0 minutes of sauna (I guess I'll use very rarely when the temps are high)

Week in Review (February 17 - February 23)

Tuesday (12,980 steps) - Peloton ride and Olive walk before going to work. Went to the gym at lunch for a short StairMaster session, strength training and some walking at incline. 

We had to go to Costco to pick up groceries. Took Olive for a walk when we got home, then sauna. Pizza for dinner, then we watched men's Big Air finals on the Olympics before more Beast in Me.

Wednesday (17,748 steps) - Olive walk before going to work. Had a crazy morning and took my lunch early when I got a break to ensure I could get my workout in. Had the same ladder speed work that I did a few weeks ago. I felt really good the whole time and when I compared the workouts I was a little bit faster and my heart rate was a little lower - hope that means I finally starting to improve my fitness a bit! 

After work I was heading out to walk Olive when Ben got home, so he joined us. Dinner and watched some of the dual moguls before finishing up Beast in Me. Bummer that it was such a short series, it was really good! We started a new Netflix limited series, "His & Hers" - not sure we love it just yet.

Thursday (16,761 steps) - Work from home. Took Olive for her walk a little early since it was supposed to get cloudy and windy. It wasn't bad! Of course by the time I changed and went for my run about 10 minutes after getting back, it was miserably cold and windy. 

Perfect opportunity to wear my sweet Thai 300 jacket!

Did my strength workouts and a quick sauna session. One delivery on the way to meet Ben at Torchy's for dinner. Took Olive for a short walk around the block. Skipped watching Olympics and went straight for more His & Hers, which is getting a bit more interesting, but also, we are almost done!!

Friday (11,977 steps) - Took Olive for a walk shortly after getting up BEFORE showering since the cold front had come through and I didn't want to walk with wet hair. Took her to work with me. Finally got caught up on a bunch of pending things. 

Took Olive for our regular "longer" walk at lunch and was FREEZING. Really wished I had remembered to bring something to cover my ears. If it's gonna be this cold, I wish we would at least get some moisture. It is SO dry. Ben left work early and finished his day at 4 Noses. I told him I would just meet him at home, so skipped happy hour. Took Olive for a walk. Watched Olympics women's halfpipe qualifications and finished His & Hers. Kind of a crazy show.

Saturday (37,399 steps) - Up early since we were planning on going to Chatfield for the Roxborough free race. Christina texted me to let me know she wasn't going to be able to attend after all, boooo! Took Olive for a walk before we drove down. Got there with just enough time to get my bib and use the bathroom. Had some time to fangirl over Allie Ostrander showing up to do a tune up before she runs the half marathon National Championships. Anyway... I was thinking I may or may not be overdressed, but decided to leave all my layers on and adjust if necessary. Ben signed up for the 5 miler and I was in for the 15 miler, so off we went.

Last time we raced out here there was a ton of snow on the ground, but it was bone dry for this one. I let Ben set the pace for this one, and arguably, we headed out a bit faster paced than I wanted to (between 11 & 11:30 pace, if I recall). I was maintaining ok though, so went with it. It was a really nice day out!

Ben turned around at the top of the hill and I figured I would try to maintain the pace as long as I could.  threw in my headphones, and since I had long sleeves on, I was not watching my pace. I was only checking when a mile clicked, which was working out nice. I was surprised to see how much of this was wide bike path - last year with the snow I thought this was all single track trail. I was following and older lady pretty closely because her pace seemed good.

She turned around for the 10 mile distance and I was left to chase a gal in front of me. I stopped to use the first open bathroom I saw and she got pretty far away from me. We had a loop to do at the end of our out and back and this WAS single track. I slowed the pace just a bit since it was sort of steep. No walking though, so I was proud of that. 

Moved off the single track and onto some rutted black top before getting back on the nice, smooth bike path. I was still just a minute or two behind the same woman. She FINALLY took a walk break with about five miles to go and I was able to nudge past her. I think I unintentionally picked up the pace a bit. and it started to bite me in the ass when I got closer to the finish. With only about a mile left I took my first walk break - still happy I made it over 14 miles in before I needed to walk! The last mile lasted absolutely forever. I am surprised Ben got a decent picture of me crossing.

I thought I was going to pass out and sat down for a few minutes - mostly so I could catch my breath AND have a cough attack at the same time. Sadly, there were no burritos left :(

I was hungry though, so Ben suggested we go to Bluegrass for a snack. They were still serving brunch, so I got some underwhelming french toast and eggs. I also got a latte, that was NOT underwhelming.

Took Olive for a walk when we got back, thankfully, she chose the neighborhood walk and NOT the longer walk. Sauna, shower, and then we settled in for the night. Watched men's halfpipe finals and Sirens

Sunday (18,060 steps) - Up early again since we had to head down to Denver for the annual kick off for the Runners Roost race team. We walked with Maureen and Colfax - it was a fairly chilly morning!

Everything took longer than usual, and by the time we visited with everyone, picked up our kits and shopped, it was already lunch time. We stopped at home for a snack and then went up to Boulder for a modified vert day. It was really nice weather, but definitely got cold towards the end because of cloud cover.

Stopped at Rails End and then picked up Panda for dinner on the way home. 

Watched women's halfpipe finals and Sirens

Monday (21,451 steps) - Work from home, thankfully. Had slept terrible because Robin seemingly was screaming all night long. Felt like I was just on the brink of falling asleep and never got any rest. Ben brought me a surprise Dutch Bros. because he had accidentally left his laptop at home and had to come back to get it anyway, so that was nice. Took Olive for a walk and then headed out for my run. Was supposed to be warm, but felt chilly because of the stupid wind. Overall, the run was fine.

Clocked out a few minutes early since I had to go to my annual gyno appointment, woo. Walked Olive when I got home and Ben brought home pizza for dinner. We finished Sirens (this was also a sorta crazy show) and started The Good Wife. If nothing else, we are excited to watch a show that has more than one season.

Stats:

• 136,376 steps
• 34.02 miles run
• 15.26 miles walked
• 45 minutes of cardio
• 60 minutes of strength
• 105 minutes of sauna

Week in Review (July 15 - July 21)

Tuesday (14,839 steps) - Peloton ride and walk Olive before going to work in the office. Went to the gym at lunch and did the StairMaster and a total body strength class. It's been quite a while since I did one of those and this was a good one that I will do again. Costco for groceries and to pick up a pizza for dinner. 

Took Olive for a walk after it cooled down a bit. Bosch? 

Wednesday (18,268 steps) - Walked Olive before going to work. I was supposed to have a run with rolling hills, but I wasn't sure when I was going to be able to fit it in, so I just did my normal downtown loop. 

Family dinner at home and just didn't ever feel motivated to take Olive for a walk after work and then it started to downpour. Bosch?

Thursday (12,774 steps) - Work from home. I had a very quick and easy run - thankfully. Even though it was a much cooler day it was very humid after the rain. Went to Dutch with Ariel and then we took her car to get emissions done. Walked Olive and had lunch. Torchy's for dinner, another Olive walk and more Bosch.

Friday (14,225  steps) - Wash Park and Stella's with the gang. Took Olive to work. 

I thought this was cute that someone turned the meter cover into a cat

We met up with Ben at 4 Noses before going home for dinner. Bosch.

Saturday (16,885 steps) - Originally I had thought that we might go to Mt. Flora, but then on the drive (which had a LOT of traffic) I suggested Jones Pass instead. Benefit of course being frequent water access and tree cover! Olive had a blast, of course, and it was a beautiful day for temperature and wildflowers.

I suggested that we drive into Evergreen to eat at Lariat Lodge. I knew I had been there in the past with Lisa and that they have ample patio seating for dogs. Food was good, beer selection was meh.

Ben helped me to do some prep for my drop bags. It was just too hot in the house, so we ended up going to 4 Noses for a bit just to be in some air conditioning. Heated up a frozen pizza and watched more Bosch.

Sunday (12,746 steps) - Ben's mom had sent Goosie some new outfits, so I changed her into her western one - so cute!

All the animals were wilting from the heat while we decided what we were going to do for our fitness activity. 

We went to Dutch for coffee and then I took Olive for a walk before we headed to Green Mountain. I had 1,000' of vert on schedule, which meant we only had to do 1.5 repeats. Only.

We thankfully had some cloud cover, so it wasn't as awful as it could have been. Stopped at Sierra on the way home looking for socks. Sadly they didn't have any Smartwool, which is what I was looking for. More drop bag prep, I think I have everything just about finalized! Bosch marathon and Ben ordered in Panda for dinner.

Monday (12,384 steps) - Work form home. Threw in some laundry and went for my "easy" 45 minute run early before it got too hot. Ariel came over and we did our Monday ritual of getting Dutch and picking up breakfast tacos from Torchy's. Took Olive for a walk and then jumped on a Zoom call with Ana to help her out with her Garmin watch and how to import courses, etc. After work I had hoped to do some driving, but didn't get any offers. Met Ben at Parry's for a beer and dinner.

More Bosch!

Stats:

• 102,121 steps
• 17.83 miles run
• 14.01 miles walked
• 30 minutes of cardio
• 20 minutes of strength