This week has been a week of contrasts—from non-stop networking in San Diego to relaxed family time in Florida. My two swimming pool experiences highlight the differences, although neither was the worst of times.
Pool deck at The Pendry, San Diego
My Hotel Swimming Pool
I headed to San Diego early Sunday morning for networking meetings set up around the international BIO conference. By the time I went to bed I had had casual meetings with patent attorneys I work with from Europe (over lattes) and Australia (over mocktails), attended one reception at a rooftop bar, and attended a formal dinner in a hotel basement.
Monday I was happy to see the hotel gym had two working Peloton bikes. I did a short strength workout and 20 min ride before walking 2 blocks to the closest Starbucks. After a breakfast meeting, I worked in my hotel room for a few hours before heading to Del Mar to meet a client for lunch. After that, I had a meeting with patent attorneys from a different European firm before getting ready for the reception my firm was hosting. It wrapped up shortly after 9 pm, and while there were other receptions I could have gone to, I was done.
Tuesday morning I hit up the hotel gym again, but opted for a longer strength workout instead of ride. I had another breakfast meeting and another client lunch out of town (in Carlsbad this time). After that, I had one more meeting over “mocktails,” and then after-dinner drinks with a patent attorney from Canada whom I’ve worked with for so long, it’s like catching up with an old friend.
In between meetings, I carved out a few minutes to relax at my hotel pool. 😎 The weather was gorgeous even if I didn’t have time to go for a swim.
Wednesday morning I headed home on the first flight back. Between the 5 hour flight and the time change, it takes all day, but I can’t bring myself to book a red-eye.
My Daughter’s Swimming Pool
After 36 hours at home, we headed to Florida Friday morning for a family trip. We flew into TPA and drove up to Gainesville to see my daughter and her new home! This time I got to enjoy the pool—it was a nice way to relax after our drive up I-75.
My husb and daugher in her pool-aahhh!
Saturday we went to Payne’s Prairie state park and ended up hiking over 6 miles.
We got there as soon as the park opened at 8:00 am, and started by climbing up the observation tower with views over the prairie.
We saw deer frolicking in the distance. Sometimes there are wild horses.
The woods are full of Spanish moss!
The trail we picked was probably the shadiest in the whole park. My daughter plans to explore the other trails in winter. 😉
Sunday we are driving down to Sarasota to see my mother-in-law. My daughter will come down Monday for a special memorial event for my father-in-law. Hopefully I’ll have more to share at our coffee date next week.
I feel like I’ve been doing the bare minimum to keep up my Peloton streak—and with all my early morning flights that’s about all I’ve been able to do—airport walks, hotel room stretches—whatever it takes!
I hit 2190 days yesterday!
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very fancy two pools from one end of the country to the other in one week!
you know, I would say doing the bare minimum is always better doing than doing nothing at all. you do a lot but fitness is not linear even though we would like it to be!
You’re in Florida! Gainseville is nice… although, hot in the summer. A shady trail and swimming pool sound perfect. And then, Sarasota is nice too, in a different way. Maybe you can get to the beach.
Amazing job keeping up your Peloton streak. That takes some determination!
Excellent job on your Streak! I have long given up on a Peloton streak for myself, LOL. I only miss a random day, here and there, but am content with that. Your California schedule sounded really busy!
That looks like a very lovely pool at your daughter’s house! Enjoy your family time.
Way to keep your streak alive. Sometimes just doing the minimum is all we can do, but hey, it’s something! For my Strava streak, I was excited that there is now a workout category for PT. Even when you can’t workout you get credit 🙂
Oh wow, your trip to California sounds absolutely crazy with so many meetings and get-togethers. I’m sure you’re happy to have that behind you and were more than ready to visit your daughter and her new place! Enjoy your time with her!
That San Diego trip sounds like a full-on endurance event!
The pool break sounds like the only real pause in the week.
Florida sounds like the complete opposite, from travel craziness to hiking and family time. I’m glad you got to enjoy that!
Yay for multiple pools in very different areas. So fun to hang out with your daughter – her pool looks great! Congrats on the streak. You are doing awesome!
Some weeks I feel like I do the minimum to keep up my Peloton streak as well. That’s ok it’s what we do consistently over the years that matters. Sounds like a nice family get together with great weather. Enjoy your time with your daughter
That’s a busy week! It’s hard to get the fitness in when we travel but you made the most of the available equipment. Your daughter’s pool looks fantastic! Much more inviting than that in San Diego. How nice for her to have that prairie park nearby.
Looks like a very busy but pleasant week! All the pools, please. And family time is always a win. Enjoy!
YOU WERE SO CLOSE!!!!! Reach out the next time you’re in Gainesville! I’m happy to make the drive and there are gorgeous trails there!
Reception after 9PM? Nah. I’m good.
So glad you had a good week!
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