Last night we had a mini-housewarming party with a small group of close friends. On the menu was chips + salsa + crackers + pickled artichokes for appetizers; BBQ pulled pork sliders (I used this recipe which was SO easy and SO delicious), massaged kale salad (a variation of this recipe), & an awesome bacon/avocado pasta salad made by the lovely Lauren for dinner; and the flourless chocolate cupcakes mentioned yesterday for dessert.
It was so great to have people over in a space that we’re actually proud of and love! That may be a first for us since moving to NYC. I laughed out loud a minimum of 15 times and people seemed to enjoy the food which was a plus. In fact, I was so absorbed by the convo that I forgot to take any photos! Oh well - the memories will live on in my brain. All in all a superb night.
This past week of training was a little rough on the muscles. There was no yoga again due to back-to-back post-work babysitting gigs and another event heavy week that left me too tired to want to invest a whole 90 minutes in a hot room. After yesterday’s run, my legs were feeling especially sore and tight. My ankles even felt a bit tender! I rolled and Sticked and iced and compressed, and this morning I’m feeling much fresher.
The details, planned versus reality:
S: Off - 10 mile bike ride, but it was leisurely and lovely
M: 30 minute run - Check!
T: 30 minute spin, strength training - Check!
W: 30 minute run - Check!
Th: 30 minute spin, strength training - Check!
F: 30 minute run - Check!
Sa: 40 minute run - Check!
Total: 10 miles biked, approx. 12.5 miles run, and 1 hour of spinning done!
I’m realizing that it’s getting harder to remember my workouts as the weeks progress. I just had to look back on Twitter to see if I actually did my spinning on Tuesday. I’m 95% sure I did. Looks like I need to start logging as I go again!
With my PF at a manageable level, this week I’m hoping the increase in minutes won’t affect me too negatively.
Here’s to another solid week of training and living!
