Hello friends! I’m still working on my post about our recent trip to Zermatt, Switzerland- stop by this week. For now, I’ll move right onto my weekly recap of training for the Barcelona marathon, which will be in 7 weeks.
Monday: Rest from running. After my rough long run the day before, I knew a rest day was best for me. I did do a bit of core and upper body strength after work.
Tuesday: Run commute with my coworker Tina, 4.5 miles, and then an office run to Hyde Park, 4.5 miles, 9 miles total for the morning.
And guess who Tina and I found in Piccadilly Circus? Jeremy Allen White! His Calvin Klein ad is definitely viral (and TikTok’s of people’s reactions to it), so I had to take a picture. I loved him in Shameless and in the Bear and recently on the movie Fingernails.
And in the Calvin Klein ad, hehe 🙂
That evening, we had two friends from Minneapolis in town for a conference, so we met them at the Mayfair Mercato Metropolitano for drinks and dinner. It was so nice to catch up; I swear, people are always coming through London and I love it.
Wednesday: Easy 7 mile run before work.
After work, we met up with some friends (that we have met here in London) for a birthday celebration at another different Mercato Metropolitano, the one in Elephant & Castle, for dinner, followed by a play called “Unfortunate,” which was a parody of the Little Mermaid from Ursula’s perspective.
It was so fun! We all loved it, even Dustin who has never seen the Little Mermaid (what?? Who hasn’t seen the Little Mermaid, haha!)
Thursday: It was a late night getting back from the play Wednesday night, and I was quite tired by Thursday morning. I snoozed a bit, but I knew I could still have enough time to run to work, so I packed up my things in my running pack and did the 4.5 mile run commute to the office. I love that this is an option. (My office has showers and lockers; I keep makeup and other toiletries there.)
After work, I took a Pilates class at Heartcore; it was tough! My tailbone is still really sore from a few hard falls snowboarding last week, and some of the moves were in positions I just couldn’t do as they put too much pressure on my sore bum! I modified as necessary and still got a decent strength workout, but definitely not the full class.
Friday: Finally a wfh day, so I took advantage and went to the Parliament track at 7:30 am when it opened. I did a 2 mile warm-up, then 3 miles at goal marathon pace, 3 min jog, 2 miles at half marathon pace, 2 minute jog, and then 1 mile at 10k pace. 3-2-1 miles getting faster with each set.
It was a workout that I probably didn’t need to do at the track, but it was nice to put in my AirPods and listen to music and not worry about stoplights and dodging crowds in London. 10 miles total.
Saturday: Long run day! I ran through Hyde Park to the River Thames to Battersea park, did a loop there, and then came back through Hyde to loop Regent’s Park. The sun was shining and it was 50F/10C, which is great for a long run. I still felt tired (probably didn’t help that I did a speed workout the day before) but definitely better than last weekend’s long run. I guess it takes a bit for this old body to recover from snowboarding in the alps.
It was the type of weather where I took off my long sleeve layer, but kept on my gloves as my hands were cold. 19 miles done!
(and look at that chunky pup who is passing by in my selfie!)
Sunday: 7 mile run with Ruth on a sunny spring morning! 53F/12C. Great running weather.
Signed up for a Heartcore class later today- hoping my tailbone feels better!
Summary: 57 miles of running, 2 Heartcore Pilates classes, 1 other strength workout
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Unfortunate sounds really good kind of like Wicked. Funny, I never thought of Jeremey Allen White as attractive but I had never seen him in his underwear before! LOL Enjoy your nice running weather!
Yes, it was totally like Wicked, but maybe a bit raunchier 🙂
You had a really fun week! Can’t wait to read about your marathon!
Thanks Melodie!
That sounds like a fun play! LOL on the chunky dog. Glad your long run felt better this week — don’t skimp on your rest!
I love a chunky dog!
Your weather sounds nice (temps-wise), but I’m glad for what we now have in Iowa. Whew…all the extreme cold and heavy snow was brutal the past couple weeks! Sounds like your training is going well!
Glad the extreme cold and heavy snow are done for now!
I’m so envious that you have shower facilities at your work. I rode my bike to the office a few times, but I was really sweaty and there was no place to wash up except the bathroom. Our building is strictly utilitarian.
I never understood Jeremy Allen White as a sex symbol, but clearly, I’m in the minority, lol. Maybe women like his serious, deep demeanor.
I do feel lucky to have the showers and lockers at work! Its pretty common here, at least in finance!
Hehe, I thought Jeremy was hot before, but even more so now!
Great week of running! Tailbone falls are awful, it can hurt for such a long time! I wouldn’t be a fan of track running but can totally see the benefit as you describe it.
Who hasn’t seen the Little mermaid? I haven’t! I may have seen the cartoon in Italian many years ago when I was an au-pair but really don’t remember anything of it.
Yes, the tailbone is STILL a bit tender!
Haha, well, join the club with Dustin of people who haven’t seen the Little Mermaid!
Oh, I know all about that sore tailbone- I feel once while rollerblading and my tailbone was sore for WEEKS. i hope it feels better this week- yes, I can see how certain Pilates moves would be VERY painful!
50 and sunny would be my dream long run weather, and I would also want to run in a tank top and gloves.
Sounds like you had a busy and fun-filled week as usual! And, you are hardcore, doing a long run the day after speedwork.
Okay, it sounds like I should expect the tailbone to continue to be tender for a bit longer! Eeks!
It sounds like marathon training is going well! I hadn’t heard of Unfortunate but it sounds really fun as a fan of The Little Mermaid! And yay to some warmer running weather!
Yes, if you liked the Little Mermaid, you’d like Unfortunate! It started in Edinburgh, but its doing well so it might make it to the U.S.!
What a busy week. So many miles and fun activities.
Looking forward to hearing about Zermatt. I was there in college .
Zermatt is a beautiful place, isn’t it?
Another great week with so much fun! And look at that chonky dog! I love him!
I often wear a tank and gloves. My hands get so cold.
Love how much you are taking advantage of London. That’s the way to do it!
We are similar that way, my hands are so cold, even when the rest of me is warm. it’s the Raynaud’s!