Happy Father’s Day and congrats to all of this weekend’s racers! It was sort of a recovery week for me after last weekend’s shenanigans in Utah. Here’s how week 4 of Berlin Marathon training went.
Monday: Rest (looong day of travel home from Utah)
Tuesday: More rest just because
Wednesday: 800m repeats
Thursday: Strength training
Friday: Plyo Intervals
Saturday: Run 15 miles
Sunday: CrossFit
It was supposed to be a quiet week with the teenager away visiting grandparents in North Carolina. While I was away in Utah though, the Caveman and the kids were busy. They greeted me at the airport with this:
Pay no attention to the dried yogurt on his forehead. A yogurt cup is one of his fave toys.
You may remember back a month or so ago when we went to the Hedgie 101 class because Thing 2 had her heart set on getting a hedgehog. As I talked her out of it, I caught myself saying “a hedghog is not trainable. It won’t love you or snuggle with you and it’s hard to take care of. A little dog would be SO much easier.” And so it goes, here’s the little dog. Meet Ozzy. He’s 8 weeks old, filled with crazy personality that fits in perfectly with the rest of us and (surprise!) I adore him, which is great because cage training, getting him to stop nipping, etc is not for the faint of heart.
Marathon training feels more “official” now that my long run has gone beyond 13 miles. No thanks to Mom Nature, my 15 miler wasn’t the easiest run to execute. Since it was pouring when I got up, I ran the first 5 on the mill then headed out for 10 more when it stopped. To say it was swampy would be an understatement. Welcome to summer running. Where there’s a will there’s a way though and I got it done.
This week:
The adventures continue! I’m headed to Las Vegas this week and set off for Dubai next week followed by Montenegro and the Greek Islands. Mark your calendar for Friday, June 30 and join us for a special summer travel edition of the Runfession Friday Linkup!
Join us this week for the Tuesdays on the Run Linkup and share Scenes from your Run!
Your dog is so cute!! Summer running is not for the faint of heart! LOL It is tough! Great job on getting your long run done in not so great weather! Have a great week!
Having gone through that puppy stage last year with Cocoa, I feel your pain. It’s a good thing they are so cute!
I can’t believe next week is your epic travel departure. I’m going to miss you! Let me know if I need to pick up your RnR race packet…
having a puppy sounds like as much work as having a baby! Not for me 🙂 But she is cute. Your vacation sounds amazing can’t wait to see all the photos
Haha, I’m glad ya’ll settle on a dog instead of a hedge hog. i couldn’t imagine cuddling with a hedge hog. What kind of dog is Ozzy?
Sounds like you have some amazing trips coming up! Can’t wait to hear about them later this summer!
Oh Ozzy…what a little piece of cuteness 😉 Gosh, I had forgotten about all of your upcoming travels (though you have been talking about it…so my short term memory is basically MIA).
Oooh, congrats! You know, I don’t really miss puppies. They’re cute & all, but sooooo much work. Who will take care of Ozzy while you’re gone? Of course Bandit was basically an 8 yr old puppy, considering he had pretty much zero training. We survived, obviously!
I do miss kittens . . . Lola often has yogurt nose or some on her eyebrows.
Have a fabulous trip! I’m actually all traveled out I think. We have no plans, maybe a long weekend at some point but my guess is that won’t happen.
Good luck getting your runs in on vacation — I’m sure you will.
Ozzy is precious 🙂
There is something special about those longer runs! Hitting 15 and up always feels like a huge accomplishment.
You have some awesome summer plans!! Enjoy every minute 🙂
Omg, he is so adorable! And LOL at the yogurt. Your upcoming trips sound exotic!
Ozzy is the cutest!!!! I want to come snuggle him!
You are traveling so much these coming weeks. Wow! Have so much fun!
This sounds like an incredible vacation and one that can’t be done in just one week! How long will you be gone? I super excited to see your Greek Islands pics ….this is on my bucket list.
Ozzy is just adorable and you definitely have that smitten look on your face…. much more than if you were holding a hedgehog! lol
Have a “fabulous” trip Marcia!
Puppies sure are cute.
You are one travelin lady. Enjoy. Post lots of pics!!
He’s adorable! If they got him while you were gone for a long weekend, what’s going to happen with all the upcoming travels?
Yay for a new puppy and so interested in your upcoming trip! Cannot wait to see where you go!
Ah Congrats on Ozzy! My kids want a dog too but we are waiting till they can help take care of it! Wow, lots of traveling ahead! Sounds fun and looking forward to hearing more!
How adorable is Ozzy? OMG. Between kid dogs and girlfriend dogs, we had four at our house over the weekend…one was a nipping puppy with needle teeth. I’ve overslept every morning since my return from Utah and my energy still hasn’t returned. Your adventures are just getting started! ENJOY!
Ozzy is gorgeous!!! Safe travels and enjoy your vacation!!
Wow you are very busy once again! Congrats on the new puppy!
I love that Ozzy came to pick you up- he is SO cute! I thought my long run was long- you rock!
I’m just now getting all caught up… how did I miss you have a puppy!!! Oh, this brings back memories… the best of which I think is the puppy breath!