2021 week 50: rest is action

Sunday marked 4 weeks post Ironman Arizona and I successfully gave my body a REALLY good break during this time. During the last 4 weeks, I swam 3 times, biked once, and ran twice. There was one strength training session, one yoga session, and zero snowshoeing. I have gone on long walks with our girls, spent time with family, supported our nieces at their sporting events, slept 9-11+ hours most nights, and rested like my upcoming races depend on it, because guess what… THEY DO! Sure, I push my limits, but I also know that in order to perform at my best, I not only have to work hard, but I also have to take some time off and rest hard (lessons we can call learn from watching our dogs…they play hard and rest hard).

Quote of the week:

“All action begins in rest…This is the ultimate truth.”
~Laozi

Swim: 5200 yards

Friday we hopped back in the pool for a happy hour swim where we played a game of roll the dice. This is such a fun way to create a workout without having to plan ahead. It is spontaneous…something most type A triathletes don’t have much of in their daily lives. 🤪

Fri-yay happy hour roll the dice swim was a great way to end the week and ease back into training after nearly 4 weeks off post #IronmanArizona ⚡️

Bike: 19.2 miles

Saturday Mojo and I reconnected after nearly 4 weeks apart. Oh how I’ve missed her! It felt amazingly fantabulous awesomeness and so much more to reconnect!

We are excited to chase our dreams and see just how far we can go in 2022! #LFG ⚡️

Run: 3.0 miles

Sunday I took the girls for an easy run around the golf course (one of our favorite winter running locations). They had SOOOO much fun!

Even when the run feels tough, it’s always fun to watch the joy these two have while running! #basillovesrunning #jerserylovesrunning

Strength Training: 15 minutes of core strength daily

Weekly Totals: 6 hours & 39 minutes
30 minutes of full body strength training
30 minutes of yoga

Attitude of Gratitude:

Thank you to Michelle K for my Secret Santa gift! LOVE it all!

Staying safe during a tornado warning and comforting all the girls.

So grateful to have our niece join us to meet Tim’s parents for lunch on Saturday.

I’m soooo grateful she loves to snuggle!

What were your highlights from week 50 of 2021?!

2 thoughts on “2021 week 50: rest is action”

That’s so great that easing back into exercise has been feeling good! All the family time must help recharge your system as well 🙂 I hope you have a great last couple of weeks of the year with NO MORE tornado warnings!