the week’s end: 21 weeks to go
Ok, so I know I’ve been MIA for several days. Mr. Dawn and I went away for the weekend and I thought that I’d have internet. Turns out: nope! But it really was a blessing in disguise. I was able to enjoy everything about the weekend and pour myself into spending time with dear friends that we don’t get to see often. We played games, watched hockey, played more games, ate yummy Indian food, and learned how to press honey (our friend keeps bees and let us enjoy the rich flavors of raw honey). All in all, it was a fabulous weekend and the perfect get-away!
Before I forget last week’s numbers:
Sunday: 8 miles & Insanity
Monday: Insanity & Jazzercise
Tuesday: 6 miles, Insanity, & Jazzercise
Wednesday: 4 miles & Insanity
Thursday: 6 miles & Jazzercise
Friday: nothing
Total miles: 24
If you look closely enough you’ll see that I missed two full days of Insanity. Yes, it has been haunting me. With so much going on getting ready to leave for the weekend and grading and running, I just wasn’t able to fit it in. The chart on my fridge with the two missed workouts stares at me daily. But, such is life and now I will just move on.
After we got back from our fabulous weekend yesterday I had so much laundry and cleaning to do that I didn’t get my long run in. Which means I got to do it today! And guess what? It was raining all day! I took this as a blessing because with all the reading I’ve been doing about Boston the one warning that I’ve heard over and over again is to be prepared for any and all weather circumstances. I know that I’ll get in some winter snow/sleet runs, but wasn’t sure if I’d get any rain this late in the fall. I did 10 miles and it felt really good once I started. I did get dumped on near the end when a huge thunderstorm moved in. Mr. Dawn graciously came to pick me up so I didn’t have to walk the 1.5 miles to my front door (I always have a cool-down walk before I get to my house).
The weekend did throw off my sleep schedule and I’m hoping to correct that tonight and get some good sleep in early, so that I can get back on track with waking up early.
One more day of work til Thanksgiving Break!!!! Hurray!
Sounds like a fabulous weekend away!
Sometimes we need those to recharge and regroup. Way to go on getting doing your long run in the rain, too! 
I was wondering where you were!! I am so glad you go a get-away. Sounds like you had so much fun…it really is nice to disconnect once in a while. Indian food is my favorite! Great job on your workouts and be easy on yourself for missing a few days (easier said than done I know:)
wow you are doing the insanity daily?! I was trying but with running and yoga it ended up causing a major injury. I know it also made me faster too, so I need to get back to doing it some
Sounds like a great weekend away with Mr Dawn! I enjoy a good weekend away from electronics!
Great job, even with missed sessions
…I REALLY hope that the weather is good in Boston. Boston is supposed to be perfect. I train in rain- often- but usually it isn’t too cold and stops a mile from home. Very nice of Mr. Dawn to come and get you 
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Sounds like you had a great weekend! Missed workouts often provide motivation for the upcoming week! Could even be considered a blessing at times!
Nice job on the 10-rain and all. I’ve been trying to incorporate more of a cooldown lately. I’m extremely impatient and when I’m done running I want to be DONE. I don’t however, want to be injured so I’m struggling through the painstaking process of adding 10 minutes to the end of my workouts. Boston will be perfect. Enough people that wind isn’t really a factor and even if it’s raining you will be so jazzed to be there, you won’t even notice!! 21 weeks-I SO wish I was going….
Happy Thanksgiving!
Weekends away … so much fun!
Glad you were able to get away last weekend. Sounds like an awesome time!! And definitely worth a couple of missed days of Insanity.
I am impressed by how well you do seem to be fitting it all in.
And congrats on your awesome 10-miler! Running in the rain will definitely be good preparation for Boston..even if the weather ends up being beautiful, you’ll be ready for anything and so much stronger for it!
Bummer about the smoking!! Good luck on your 5k…you are going to rock it. Can’t wait for the recap!