This week has been hectic at work and with running so I skipped midweek post. I had my first speed workout this Wednesday and it was TOUGH! This is my face when I finished. It was raining, and I was soaked and felt exhausted by the end. Yet, I did the workout well, 13.9 miles … Continue reading 5 on Friday: pausing running for few days
Weekend sport and food
We had an amazing weekend!!! I totally forgot "the disappointment" at work, rather fully embrace and live fully my life now, here. Saturday morning the whole family went to girls swimming time trials, my favorite parent moment at school. Lizzy is definitely getting better at swimming. She PRed in all 4 styles, 25 meters swims, … Continue reading Weekend sport and food
5 on Friday: dealing with disappointment and fun groceries run
Something that I was hoping to happen is not happening, job wise, and that was something I had to deal with this week. I went out for a run right after the news came, which helped to process it. It was a combination of relief (the waiting was over), disappointment, and self doubt. Yet, I … Continue reading 5 on Friday: dealing with disappointment and fun groceries run
Fighting off luteal phase
Luteal phase struggle. While I am mindful of it happening, it still feels helpless to fight it off other than "surviving", or that's what I thought. That was my feeling on Tuesday morning. Taking a step back, I realized that other things contributed to this negative feeling. The potluck I organized went well, more than … Continue reading Fighting off luteal phase
Weekend highlight: Run and McDonals
Saturday started with 1 hr easy run, fortunately no issues with my ankle. What a relief. Then I went to Sofia's swimming practice. It was a peaceful 2 hrs as there was only one other parent there, it was breezy and I enjoyed watching her swim while read my book. I should come more often. … Continue reading Weekend highlight: Run and McDonals