Was this week a doozy or what? Seriously, my head is spinning. Here’s how my workouts went.
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: Run 5 miles
Wednesday: Strength, Balance, Mobility
Thursday: Run 4 miles
Friday: Unplanned Rest
Saturday: Trail Run 4 miles
Sunday: Heavy Strength + Stepmill
It was a single parenting week, which is actually easier since it means I don’t have to make meals for the Caveman. I think he was at the one conference on the planet that was not cancelled.
While I personally do not have a single race coming up, my heart goes out to those of you who do. I can’t help but think how I’d have felt if this happened last year and I was shut out of Tokyo AND London. Sigh. First world problem for sure but disappointing all the same.
I am so grateful to be able to head out and hit the trails now more than ever. Times like this are when I appreciate my health and wellness the most, as well as the stress-relieving aspects of exercise. Truly running and fitness are gifts that keep on giving.
Loving
Having both kids home for spring break…and beyond. I almost weep with gratitude when I think of all the friends, some online ones I’ve never even met, who offered to help Thing 1 move out of her dorm and get her stuff in storage before heading home. She had less than 24 hours notice to get that done in time to make her flight home. It was a mad scramble to say the least, not to mention a massive overweight bag fee from the airlines, but she’s home. While she was very much looking forward to going home for break, heading home for what will most likely be the rest of the school year and bidding farewell to her friends at school so abruptly was tough.
My dad. Knock wood, my dad is hanging in there, feeling stronger, and in good spirits, despite no visitors. They got the fluid off his lungs and he’s scheduled to go home next week, with home care. I’m excited to take him home next week, but kind of scared too, since his health is so fragile.
Spandits Sale. Spandits’ tights are on sale. If you love colorful prints as much as I do, be sure to check them out.
Not Loving
Mass hysteria and hoarding. I don’t get it and I don’t think the people who are doing it even understand why they’re doing it. The crush of people at the grocery store buying up every last cleaning supply and package of chicken though, are beyond annoying.
Cancelled Everything. While I totally understand this is the right thing to do, I think I’m most bummed about Thing 2’s audition for the Chicago Symphony’s Youth Orchestra. It was such an honor to even get an audition and she’s spent months preparing for it. Now who knows when/if it might happen?
I’ll leave you with a peaceful, calming pic. We will get through this. Be well everyone!
How was your week? How are you dealing with stress of everything right now?
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More than ever, I’m feeling gratitude that we *get* to do this. I’m glad that both Things are home with you and that your dad will soon be headed home. Happy running!
So happy to hear how well your Dad is doing.
Big hugs to both Things, especially Thing 2. That’s really hard. It’s hard for adults, obviously!
Thankfully I’ve mostly been able to get the groceries I need. Luckily I don’t shop much at the bigger grocery stores.
Yes, we’ll all get through this. I pray that small business survive, and that there are far fewer effected than they think will be.
The support around is lovely, the hoarding and panicking and selfishness less so. I am trying to concentrate on seeing the former and am grateful for my privileges.
Wow, what a week for you. That’s a lot to handle. I’m glad you have running! All the cancellations are disappointing for sure- the auditions is so tough! Ugh..hang in there!
I’m so sorry to hear about Jill’s audition being cancelled. We sure are being asked to make a lot of sacrifices, some really tough ones. I’m so surprised your gym hasn’t closed. CrossFit is closed for 2 weeks, altho they are posting daily workouts. Glad about that!
Great news about your dad! I’m sorry to hear about your daughter’s audition 🙁
The hoarding is just out of control – I really hope people will get a grip and calm down this week!
Yes, total agreement. We are blessed to have fitness in our lives and that we GET to do it despite all the limitations as of late. Like you, I do not get the hoarding. I saw a fantastic meme of FB this week…it said something to the tune of “all you people hoarding all the hand soap… for this fight against the Virus to work, everyone else needs to wash their hands, too.” But, we WILL get through this. Glad the daughter made it home safely. I hope the other is able to get an audition at a later time…total bummer on the cancellation ;-(
We were on a mad hunt for TP when I realized we were down to 3 rolls. It took three days (and handing out square rations!) but Target came through. Glad to hear your daughter made it home. My friend had a similar scenario happen on Friday with her daughter. So much stress. Thankfully there’s running and sweat sessions!
Oh, man, I hadn’t thought of her orchestra! That is disappointing. 🙁 Glad Thing 1 made it home, but I’m sure she has mixed feelings about leaving her friends. Really good news about your father — I hope he continues to improve and do well at home. I lucked out at the grocery store yesterday morning (for my regular weekly shopping), but had to go back today because I realized we were out of dishwasher detergent. I was surprised even that section was decimated and glad to get the next-to-last box!
The mass hysteria is a little unnerving for sure. I hope that starts to ease off a bit soon. Glad your dad is doing well. I am worried about my parents too. My son is back home too and not so happy about it. Thanks for linking up on a crazy week
Glad your daughter made it home ok! The hoarding is very frustrating. It’s disappointing that so many things are cancelled but I get it. Hopefully her audition can be rescheduled relatively quickly.
I love the way you worded your gratitude for running, health and fitness! It’s in times like these that running provides great relief. Aren’t we lucky to have access to free therapy?
I understand that you are anxious about your dad. I ‘m anxious for my parents, too. They are with us in Cape Town, and since yesterday South Africa has declared a state of emergency. Hopefully, we can find a flight that leaves sooner than their scheduled one.
Running has given me more than I ever thought possible and at times like these I realise that even more. My first marathon is coming up on 3rd May. Will keep training in the hope that its not cancelled, but if it is, I’ll run 42.2K even if it means no medal!
These are tough times. We will get through them but still…
I feel fortunate that I can pay my bills (and have enough toilet paper.)
I plan to continue running (weather permitting) but my mojo may go south.
Disappointed that so many of my races are cancelled and shows and concerts… We will survive.
It seems selfish to worry that my Naples trip may be cancelled..
<3. I'm so glad you were able to get your kiddos home. The cancellation of the audition is crushing. I just don't even know what to say.
The world has gone crazy. I get the fear on the one hand, but it's hard to watch everything spiral.
So happy that your daughter arrived home after all the craziness this week. Also, kudos to here for packing up and flying back home solo and not panicking – you have a very mature daughter! I don’t know if I would have been that calm at 18!
The hoarders are driving me insane! Luckily we’re good for at least 2-3 weeks in term of toilet paper, but my supermarket have been out of toilet paper since Wednesday. Every time they restock, people come and buy it all up. It’s ridiculous.
I’m so glad the Things are home. What a stress! And glad dad is doing all right. The cancellation of things sucks so hard. I hope your daughter doesn’t give up that dream!
I don’t get the hoarding either. And I don’t get people still walking around claiming this is just the flu or worse, that it’s a conspiracy… tin hats anyone?
I think the thing that concerns me the most is the hoarding. It makes me anxious that I might need something, and there will be nothing left. I know I don’t need anything, but that’s what fuels that craziness. Ugh. Beyond that, I’m sad for the events – like your daughters audition – that might not happen again. I hope your Dad is doing well!!