Hey everyone! Keep those entries coming for my Cabot/race giveaway!
I hadn’t planned to hit the track on Tuesday — I ran the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler on Sunday and wasn’t training for anything specific this week — but I woke up naturally at 6 a.m., felt wide awake, and decided to go. It turned out to be a great choice: almost all my running buddies were there, so the session felt social and relaxed.
Because many of us had raced the 10-miler, we kept the workout moderate — the perfect follow-up after a big race. After a warm-up, we did two 2000-meter repeats (about five laps each) with a couple minutes of rest between them. I ran with friends and chatted through most of the workout, so it felt more like a group run than an intense session. My watch recorded the intervals, and with warm-up and cool-down I probably covered around four miles total.
I was starving when I got home, so I made a big breakfast before showering: two fried eggs over arugula and guacamole, served with a savory Swapples waffle. It hit the spot.
I worked from home on Tuesday and had leftover chicken, vegetable, and rice soup for lunch — we made it on Sunday night. It was comforting and made for an easy midday meal.
Later in the afternoon I had a friend date — my high school best friend Jenny is visiting, so we met at her family’s place in Falls Church and walked to a new coffee shop called Rare Bird Coffee Roasters. I drank iced tea and we shared some baked treats. It was a lovely, low-key reunion.
It’s been so fun having Jenny in town!
Today I’m working from home again — I was downtown yesterday — which is perfect because it’s pouring outside. Stay dry, and I’ll be back here tomorrow with more updates!