Sunday, April 15, 2018

Traveling, Workouts and One Boston Day | Weekly Wrap

Traveling back to Hong Kong from the US means I lose two days (one from travel and one from crossing the international date line). Once I was back, I tried to jump right into the week as much as I could, especially since there was a fun event on the schedule.


For some reason my body thought waking up at 3:30am daily was a good idea?!? I don't usually feel jet lagged when we fly west from the US, but this time I am definitely having trouble getting back to my normal sleep routine. I thought working out would help, but so far...no luck.

On top of that, our plans to go to the US for mrC's recurrent training at the end of the month went into fast forward mode. He is already there and I am getting ready to join him tomorrow. Even though it is a little stressful, we are getting extra time in the US to see the girls and visit with my in-laws before his training starts. Then we are heading to middleC's college graduation in Boulder!

Here's what I managed for the week:

Monday - depart O'ahu mid morning

Tuesday - arrive in HK late at night (and lose a day!)

Wednesday - mrC had a trip and I went to the pool for an afternoon swim. I practically had the place to myself and it was awesome! Did 850 meters of intervals and then some recovery time at the outdoor pool. Also did a two mile walk plus some errands.


Thursday - Morning swim and the pool was NOT empty this time. Swim camp lessons were going (it's still spring holiday in Hong Kong, really?) but one lap lane was "open" ---> I use that term loosely because no one seemed concerned about crossing it, leaning on the ropes, or letting noodles float into it. Ugh. Another 850 meters of intervals among chaos and a 2 mile walk.

Friday - Did not want to deal with swim lesson madness again, so I lounged by the pool for a bit. Forgot that there is a lap lane in the outdoor pool area and could've done my swimming there. (Note to self: always pack your swim cap) It was a nice rest day by the pool though. Two mile walk.


Saturday - The North Face hosted a free outdoor yoga session at the fitness center to promote their outdoor training campaign. One of their fitness ambassadors and yoga instructor, Silke Bender, led about 15 of us through a great hip opening sequence. Two mile walk.


Sunday - Keratin treatment on a stormy and rainy day - perfect timing to be sitting at the salon for hours. I passed the time watching all things Boston Marathon (since it was One Boston Day) and thought back on the time I ran the BAA 5K. I watched: the Runner's World documentary Meb Keflezighi: The Home Stretch, the painting of the start line in Hopkinton, MA, this documentary about two women trying to BQ, the story of the Military Relay of 1918, and previewed the US elite team.

This morning my pre-gaming continued and I watched Boston: The Documentary. Again. This could easily become a tradition.

Tonight (for me) is Marathon Monday and I'm excited to watch. I would love to see an American winner this year.

I’m linking up again with Holly and Wendy for the Weekly Wrap!



Which American do you think has the best shot of winning Boston this year?

16 comments:

  1. Your indoor pool is beautiful! I feel you on the swim campers ...I've learned when all the local schools have swim practice at our pool and steer clear of those times.

    I recently got my first keratin treatment and absolutely loved it! I'll be getting those again for sure.

    I'm so excited to watch the Boston Marathon in the morning ....can't wait.

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    1. Yes, lesson learned on the swimming lesson chaos, haha!

      I 've been getting keratin on my hair every three-ish months for about a year. Love how it makes my course/frizzy hair smooth and manageable! So worth it!

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  2. That's so hard to lose so much time when you travel! And I always have such a hard time getting on a regular sleep routine when I fly to a different time zone. Great job getting in those workouts!

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    1. If only we could fly first class and sleep! #inmydreams

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  3. Tell that yoga instructor's name was not Silke Bender! LOL! Seriously, tho, what a beautiful place to do yoga.

    Safe travels--I hope your body figures out what time zone you are in! How long will you be in the US?

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    1. Haha, I didn't even get the connection of her name!

      We're here for a couple of business mixed with pleasure weeks ;) So far, my body appears to like 3:30am wake ups.

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  4. I am jealous of all of your outdoor workouts! I love it when all the pools open for the season and I can swim outside. Safe travels!

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    1. I love outdoor workouts too! Sadly, most of the spring and summer in Hong Kong is way too hot for them. We're having strange spring weather too...although not as bad as snow storms!

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  5. I once did pilates outdoors and it was such a lovely experience! That yoga photo reminded me of that! Well done getting back into things even though you had to contend with some jet lag!

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    1. It already has me trying to figure out when I can do my next outdoor workout!

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  6. I don't usually like yoga but you can't pass up free, and doing it outside I'm sure was fun!

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    1. I love free too ;) Most of the yoga I do is free videos at home (yoga with Adriene), haha

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  7. I'm not a yogi by any means, but I read that our community is doing yoga on the beach this summer and I'm really excited for it!

    Jen
    jpabstfitness.com

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    1. I would be all over that! I love anything at the beach ;)

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  8. You've been busy for sure! Your North Face yoga class sounded fun!

    You got your wish with an American winner at Boston (AND 6 out of the top 8 women were Americans how about that?)!

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    1. I stayed up soooo late watching it and I'm so glad I did. What an amazing finish!

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