Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and amazing weather like we did. Chicago hit the jackpot this past week when it came to weather and temperatures. Between Friday and even today we have stayed in the 50’s to 70’s. I don’t know about you but this weather makes me happy and throws a revived bounce into my steps.
Saturday morning we enjoyed a group run that called for capris and long sleeve shirts. I think this was just what our running team needed to get a bit more into the half marathon mood. Everyone did a great job and those that didn’t take off to hit the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade joined my husband and I at a local Irish pub for an early brunch and a few drinks (sparkling water for me please!).
We had a great time and while we were there we noticed that the place sold MDA Shamrocks. This was perfect because we are MDA Team Momentum, the official charity for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. So we of course had to buy a few shamrocks. Don’t forget to buy one if you get the chance!
The rest of my Saturday involved my favorite thing to do after coaching an early morning long run, napping. I did it like a champ and was out hard for a bit. But after that we took the dog out and strolled the neighborhood for a nice long walk. We seriously couldn’t get enough of the weather. Whenever spring finally hits I always feel like I could walk for hours. It just feels so great to be back out in the mild fresh air.
Sunday was a repeat, if not even better version of the days before. We took a few more walks and then Rock rode his bike alongside me so that I could get in an amazing eight mile run. It felt absolutely great and if the wind hadn’t been a howling I felt like I could have gone forever. I think every runner loves when a run goes like that.
We ended the evening with family for a St. Patrick’s Day buffet dinner. If there is one thing a post long run hungry pregnant runner loves most it is a buffet! It was delicious and wonderful to be with the family. We even got to enjoy some live entertainment; bag pipers and Irish step dancers. The perfect end to a perfect weekend.
How was your weekend? Wonderful weather where you were?
Don’t forget to buy your MDA Shamrocks!
A big congrats to Zach for running his third half marathon this weekend. He set a new PR at the NYC Half Marathon. Way to go!
Ooh a St. Patrick’s themed buffet sounds great – and a perfect way to refuel after a long run! Hopefully these warm temps stay – running in 40 degrees this morning was heavenly!
It was the perfect way to refuel and end the weekend. So glad you are getting this weather too!
We had very similar weather up here near Toronto. What a great weekend for running and being outside!
Awesome. So glad to hear people everywhere are getting some spring! It definitely is perfect for running and other activities.
Congrats Zach!
He’s a champ!
Congratulations Zach!!! That’s so great!
It sounds like a beautiful weekend. 😀 Our weather was not nearly so good. Crazy rain all day Saturday and then yesterday was insane wind! Today is supposed to be beautiful and in the 60’s though so we must be getting your weekend weather now. 🙂 I hope you have a great start to your week and you are feeling fantastic!
Oh I hope you are getting what we had! I’m feeling great. They don’t lie about that second trimester 🙂
Congrats to Zach! What a gorgeous weekend. Can it be like that allllll the time?
I know. Right?!
I absolutely love to nap after a run!!! Sounds like we have the same weather here… It’s awesome! I just hope it stays this way for a long time!
That’s awesome with your friend Zach… Tell him congrats!
Very cool! I’d love to go to Chi-town’s St Paddys Day someday. We have a pretty fun one in Dallas – but it’s different. The parade has random floats, like local strip clubs. Haha! Enjoy the buffets!
I haven’t seen the parade either but I do know it is pretty epic. Maybe next year!
Sounds like a fun and productive weekend!
Somewhat productive. But definitely fun and beautiful. I felt like we got a taste of your weather.
I was in Pennsylvania for a visit and it was 30 most of the time. Sounds like it was a great time. Always a good thing. Also, tell Zach congrats.
Of course you were away when the weather got awesome! I will definitely pass on the congrats to Zach.
You all deserved some warmer weather after that crazy winter of yours! Hopefully spring has sprung!
It was definitely crazy but nothing like the east coast, especially Boston. I think everyone is due for some spring at this point!