This was recovery week after the NYC Half Marathon. I was a little sore after the race and wanted some time for my legs to recover. The My Asics App also had the whole week as a rest week but I couldn’t rest the whole week. Here’s what my workouts looked like this week as well as my weekend update:
Monday – Rest Day
Tuesday – Rest Day
Wednesday – I tried 21 Day Fix Extreme’s Pilates Fix for the first time. You use a resistance band throughout the workout and the handles were missing on mine so it was much tougher. But I had a great ab workout!
 Thursday – First run after the NYC Half. It felt good. Nice and easy.
Friday – Ran a mile with this little cutie. He wanted to go for a run and I think he did awesome running his first mile.
Saturday – I decided to do Focus T25’s Total Body Circuit workout. It’s been a while since I’ve done this one. I’m happy I can do more of it like some oblique push-ups now. I had a great sweat session!
On Saturday, IÂ also decided to check out Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve. It’s a 635-acre wildlife preserve with 4 miles of walking trails. This was my first time going there and it was a great place to walk and enjoy nature. My kiddos enjoyed it too. I think I’ll do another post on it since I took a bunch of pics.
That night I also drove to Seattle, about 3 hours away.
Sunday – I got in a 6 mile run before heading to my nephew’s birthday party.
  
This was waiting for me after my run….good thing I went for a run lol. 
This was a great idea that my sister in law came up with for lunch. It was a sandwich making spread. Everything was there to make a grilled sandwich or panini. We just picked what we wanted and then grilled it on the stove or in a panini maker. It was great!
We celebrated my nephew’s 7th birthday. I can’t believe he’s seven already. Time is flying and it means my eldest son’s birthday is just next month, since they are about a month apart in age.
It was a great day and nice to see my family again. How’d your week go? Hope you have a great week ahead!
I’m linking up with Tara from Running ‘n’ Reading for the Weekend Update.
Happy Running Mom 
Such a productive and fit week. Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve and where you did your Sunday six-mile run (before the donuts) look like such beautiful and scenic spots! Happy Monday!
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Thanks Gloria! I’m hoping to go to the Preserve more often. Hope you had a great Monday!
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the your little guy’s first mile! way to go 🙂 that birthday spread is making me hungry – good thing it’s almost time for lunch. But now I suddenly want a panini!
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Yeah, my kiddo did great on his first mile! 🙂
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Ohhh my gosh, donuts!! Yum yum yum!! Also, great job on your runs and workouts!! You rock!! Have a wonderful day! XOXO
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Thanks Kristen! The donut was so good! 😛 Hope you have a great week!
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Wow! This preserve looks amazing and so beautiful; I’m so glad you were able to spend some time there over the weekend. Sounds like you had some great workouts and fun family time; this sandwich spread is SUCH a great idea! Thanks so much for linking up with the blog today; hope your week is off to a great start!
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Thanks Tara! I’m hoping to go to the Preserve more often. Thanks for having the link up! Hope you have a wonderful week!
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Looks like a great week! The Preserve looks like a cool place! So cool that Josh wanted to run with you. I’m jealous of the Frost donuts and yummy spread that Amabelle made for Tyler’s birthday! 🙂
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Thanks Sharon! I’m happy Josh likes to run. 🙂 It was a great lunch.
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Certainly looks like you had a well planned out recovery week. Nice work! That sandwich making station is such a wonderful idea! I wonder if I can do that on Easter?! I was trying to think of a way to change things up from our usual turkey dinner! Anyhow, looks like you had a great week and weekend! Enjoy the week ahead!
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Thanks Diane! It is a great idea! Hope you have a wonderful week too!
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Nice week!
Those donuts though!!! yummy!
I need to get that t-25!
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Thanks! Hehe donuts are yummy, but must take in moderation. T25 is a great workout! Let me know if you’re interested. 🙂
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What a fun party – I really enjoy a good panini. The wetlands seems like a fun place to explore.
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Thanks Jennifer! It was fun! I’ve always loved sandwiches and panini too. I’m hoping to go the the wetlands more often. The kiddos really enjoyed it. Hope you have a great week ahead!
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what a great week! that preserve looks amazing and you had some pretty weather too! I like the sandwich idea for lunch- super fun!
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Thanks! The weather’s been pretty good and it’s looking even warmer for the rest of this week. 🙂
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You always have good pics! I’d love to run in those woods.. And the preserve looks great too. The sandwich spread is a great idea. I’m going to steal that one. Have a great week!
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Thanks! The sandwich spread is great! Hope you have a great week too!
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