Last week should have been my last week of training for the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run next weekend. Or maybe it should have been a week of taking it easy to make sure my foot is ready for that race. But instead, it ended up being a week of seizing the day and taking advantage of special opportunities.
Seizing The Day With Mizuno
But Monday night Mizuno was going to be at the Joggers & Lagers event hosted by Pacers Running at Port City Brewing, and I was able to leave work early, so this happened.
I tried out the new Mizuno Wave Catalyst, which is a lightweight model that provides light support. I definitely noticed the lightness, but I will be sticking with my Wave Riders for more cushioning on my long runs.
Then I tried the new Maniacal IPA. Yummy!
On Tuesday, I started the day with another long dog walk and a short strength routine, and ended my day with a 60 minute Core Power Yoga 2 class. During yoga, I realized that the standing balance poses might be bothering my foot, so I backed off and practiced my downward facing dog. 🙂
Seizing The Day With The Cherry Blossoms
On Wednesday, I heeded the call of the cherry blossoms. They were heading into peak bloom, and since I was going out of town on Thursday, I felt like Wednesday might be my only chance to see them this year.
I tried to time my run with the sunrise, but I had a tight schedule since I had an 8:00 am conference call. It wasn’t light enough to get any fantastic pictures of the blossoms, but it was gorgeous in person. (You can see some of my favorite cherry blossoms pictures here.) I am going to try to see them again this week, and hope a few are left during the race next weekend.
Thursday and Friday were travel-induced rest days. On Thursday I had an 8:50 am flight to San Diego, which landed just in time for me to make my lunch meeting, after which I had to prepare for a presentation I was giving at a dinner meeting. On Friday, I had a 6:50 am flight to Denver to visit my daughter. I was psyching myself up for a mid-day run, but she was able to get off work early, so my only exercise was of the shop-til-you-drop variety. 😉
Seizing The Day At Orange Theory Fitness
I was hoping to go for a run on Saturday, but a snowy weather forecast was throwing a wrench in those plans. While we were shopping I noticed an Orange Theory Fitness studio, and decided to ask if they would let me try a class. The owner happened to be there, and he was nice enough to bend the rules and let me sign up for a Saturday class. (Usually the “first class free” offer is limited to locals).
It was a lot of fun! I was afraid to go “all out” on the treadmill–no need to risk an injury one week before my race–but I definitely got my heart rate into the “orange” zone. I can’t wait until they open a studio near me!
Seizing The Day On Boulder Creek Path
After refueling at Starbucks, I still was itching for a run. There wasn’t that much snow and the Boulder Creek Path looked pretty clear, so I headed out for a short run.
I had to watch my footing through a few spots, but the path was in really good condition overall. I wonder if they treat it?
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My foot was fine during all that activity, but always a bit sore afterwards. Maybe it was a good thing that Sunday was another travel day with a 9:30 am flight home.
See how others have been seizing the day in the Weekly Wrap link up hosted by Holly and Tricia and mark your calendars to come back here Saturday for the April Ultimate Coffee Date linkup.
Happy Easter!
How did you seize the day last week?
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I sure hope nothing big is going on with your foot. I think carpe dieming was the best thing you could have done!
Thanks. Today it seemed fine. Now I’m not so sure … 🙁
There must be something in the air with foot pain. My foot pain sounds like yours; ok during, but a little sore after. I guess it’s progress in the right direction! Columbus has a park with a grove of magnolia trees, but nothing compares to DC with the cherry blossoms! I always wonder how the race directors feel when they bloom early. 😉 Have a good week!
I think it’s more rare for the race to coincide with peak blossoms. There might be some still holding on this weekend!
My goodness what’s going on with foot issues? I sure hope you get yours figured out. That’s pretty cool about getting to try out Orange Theory. We don’t have one here. Didn’t we just have a coffee date? Boy this month sure flew by. I’ll be there!! Thanks for linking!!
Yep, it’s time for coffee again – and soon we’ll be brewing iced tea.
You do have to seize the day sometimes! Orange theory is fun isn’t it? I probably should have rested and backed off this weekend too but I was at a fitness spa and took every possible class I could and loved it! Rest that foot this week
It is hard to resist opportunities like that! Can’t wait to hear about it.
Sounds like you got some fun runs in despite the foot. I hope it’s nothing and doesn’t give you any problems during the Cherry Blossom 10-Miler.
Happy Easter!
You and me both! I do NOT want to be limping through Hains Point.
I hope your foot issue settles for you.
Beautiful opportunities you took advantage of this week!
Love Orange Theory…a bit too expensive but loved the free classes when they were available.
Good luck at CB10!
How is it time for April coffee!!
Time flies, right? I think there will be a deal on OTF classes when the one near me opens – I’m counting on it!
Busy week ! Glad you were able to get your fitness in…and see your daughter. How great is that !
Thanks! Good luck this weekend if I don’t catch you before then!
I adore how tenacious you are with your fitness.
I seize but it looks so different from the way you do (steps vs elevator, bursts of stuff through the day) and I think Im ready for more formal seizing 🙂
I don’t think your kind of seizing would be enough to balance out all the french fries I’ve been seizing. 😉
I’m glad your foot cooperated this week. I just signed up for Orange Theory Fitness a month ago and our studio will be open next month. I can’t wait to try a class, it looks like a great way to exercise and really get moving. The cherry blossoms look lovely and hopefully you definitely seem ready for your race next weekend.
Oh, that sounds like me. The one near me isn’t open yet either, but I pre-registered for a one week trial.
I have never tried that Orange Theory. They don’t have any near my are. I would like to try that out sometime.
Maybe you can find one on your next vacation like I did. 😉
Gosh, I’m sorry to hear about your foot! It looks like you still had some really solid runs. Orange Theory sounds amazing…it seems like Philly is always the last to get these great places!
Hey Janelle, I live about 10 minutes away from Philly in NJ and we have several Orange Theory locations over here…including in Moorestown Mall 🙂
Yeah, except for that one time, my foot bothers me after a workout but not during, so running has been OK, whether it should be or not!
It sounds like you really seized the moment and the day. I think it’s important to look at your own personal training and ask…what are you grateful for and go for it. We are all grateful for something you know? Sorry about your foot but it does sound like you are making the best of it.
Thanks. So far it’s not really holding me back, I’m just getting a bit worried that I’m doing damage without realizing it.
All this Carpe Diem’ing — I’m STOKED about this week! The new Wave Catalyst look really pretty; but I’m like you (or used to be) a Rider fan. Beautiful pics!
I hope the trees are still full of blooms for the 10 miler this weekend… and, I hope your foot gives you no troubles during the race!
Looks like you did a good job of mixing it up this week – good for you for seizing the opportunities despite your foot. I hope whatever’s going on with your foot doesn’t linger!
Yeah, I alternate between not worrying about and really worrying about it. Argh.
Foot problems seem prevalent right now. I hope you are having a better week with yours. I still struggle some days with discomfort from my neuroma and probably always will. I would love to see the cherry trees! I hope the blooms stick around for your race. Our Orange Theory finally opened but I haven’t been yet. It’s good to know they offer a free class. Thanks for linking with us Coco.
Yes, definitely ask for a free class (or a free trial week?) at your new one!
what away to seize the days! Sounds like a fun week to me! I hope your foot is feeling ok?! Nice of OTF to let you take a visit! Sweet!
Yeah, I think I really lucked out meeting the owner. Plus it seems like everyone in Boulder is really nice. 😉
What a great week (minus the foot issue)! I love the idea of the Joggers & Lagers, my local run company partners with Whole Foods every Monday for their Point 2 & Brew run but as of lately I haven’t been able to get out of work to meet up! Hopefully soon though 🙂
Wow, great week despite lots of challenges with work travel! Sometimes those quick trips are jam-packed with meetings and whatnot so it can make it really tough to fit in a workout. I’m interested to try Orange Theory – people seem to love it.
So glad that you got to try out Orange Theory. Now that I am back to running and not run/walking I am headed back next week.
It totally kicked my a$$! My arms were sore for three days from the rowing I guess.
There seem to be a lot of foot issues going around lately. I hope yours clear up soon! So cool that you got to go on a sunrise Cherry Blossom run before having to head out of town. I always think it’s neat how DC locals get to check out the blossoms at off times (like early in the morning) and it’s so empty, quiet, and peaceful at the Tidal Basin. Will they still be in full bloom for the race?
Oh, it was very crowded at dawn last week. Today there were much fewer people and somewhat fewer blossoms. I think there will still be some left on Sunday, but it won’t be as spectacular as it was last year when the blossoms — and the crowds — were at their peak during race weekend.
BOULDER CREEK PATH!!!!! OMG MEMORIES!!!! I went to CU-Boulder!!
No way! I love running there! And eating at all the restaurants in Boulder! Have you been back recently?
Sadly no ! I haven’t been since 2010 when I graduated! 😮
I love the energy of this post! It’s contagious.
Seiz teh day is a motto I try to live by every day..sometime I succeed and many times I fail..but haven’t stopped believing in it.
Some times you have to take it easy!
Looks like you’ve been seizing the day for sure. I have the Mizuno Catalysts too and I absolutely love them.
Oh, good to know! Do they provide enough cushion for longer runs?
Carpe diem indeed! I miss doing the workouts I’d normally be doing if not for the broken hand, but I’m instead using that time to spend it with friends and family, so it’s a good trade-off!!
I really hope your foot is okay!! <3