I hope everyone had a great week! Our kids had to take a couple of tests this past week. They took a Reading and Math test. The best part is that the test is in English and my kids are Bilingual. I know, it does not make sense to me either.
This week was 4 runs outside and 1 Peloton session. It was supposed to be 2 but I moved my run from Saturday to Sunday and that is when I do the other Peloton workout. Oh well.
I have been sleeping so much better and it’s been a struggle to get up in the morning. I know, it sounds contradicting. What I mean is that I am in a deep sleep and don’t want to wake up because it feels so great sleeping. I cannot recall Monday’s run (no photo but my Garmin says I ran 3 miles), but on Wednesday I did not want to run. That day was 1/2 day at school but we had meetings till 4pm. Long and exhausting day! I went home and took a nap and set out to run 4 miles. I ran a faster 5k! It was 38:29 at the end of November.
I did not run on Thursday but I saw another gorgeous sunrise.
Friday morning I ran 3 miles. It wasn’t too cold but I did have 2 layers and my lightening layer.
After work I met a few coworkers for a holiday gathering. It was my first time going (sometimes I am a party pooper) and was glad I did because I had so much fun! We talked, laughed, ate, and drank. I had 3 martinis and they were DELICIOUS. The next day I woke up at 5 to feed Lola and Mateo and to make coffee but went back to sleep. Then I woke up again at 7. The rest of the day I felt blah and stayed in pajamas. I did nothing. 🙂 Mateo felt the same way.
Going back to my sleep. I have been using Nuun Rest: Relaxation & Rest Aid Drink Tablets. I drink it between 8-8:30 and I think that is what is helping me sleep better. Sometimes I wake up once to go to the bathroom but then go back to sleep. Check out Wednesday and Saturday night! Could be the Nuun tablets or this week I am just mentally tired. 🙂
Just one more week till Winter Break. Friday will be here soon!
Linking up with Kim and Deborah for the Weekly Run Down.
26 responses to “Weekly Run Down: A good week of sleeping and almost Winter Break”
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That’s great that you’ve been getting better sleep! I’m all over the place…sometimes I sleep like a rock, other times I hear everything and am constantly waking up. Thankfully, most of the time, I can function well with 5ish hours, so it doesn’t affect my day much.
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5 hours? I would be napping in my classroom by noon. 😜
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I’ve been the same. It’s really hard for me to wake up these days in the morning. I’ve been sleeping so good and I just want to sleep in all the time! Also your cats are super lucky you wake up that early to feed them. My cat gets fed when I wake up. I don’t wake up specifically to give him food (he has a auto feeder though which usually puts food in his bowl periodically).
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I am a morning person and they know that. It is weird how they know I am about to get up or wake up and they’re both by my bed waiting for me.
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Very cool that the Nuun Rest is helping- I need to get some!
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I am happy about it too. I remember reading about it but didn’t care for it but now I do.
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Nothing beats a good night of sleep. I know what you mean about having such a good sleep that it’s hard to get out of bed. Congrats on getting your miles done in the cold!
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Thank you!
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Way to get those outside runs in! If I am sleeping well, I feel much better to run. as you can see from the time I am posting this comment, I am not sleeping well tonight! 😀
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I don’t know what it is but I need my sleep.
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Well done on the fast 5k!
Looks like you usually go to bed at the same time – that is a good habit and no doubt helps you to sleep better, in addition to the Nuun Rest.
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Yes, I usually go to bed at the same time. Then I wake up around the same time too. 🤣 I like my routine and it seems to be working for me.
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Looks like you had a much better week of running and sleeping. Hang in until winter break
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Thank you! Finally on Winter Break.
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Yay for that speedy 5k and the fun outing with your co-workers! That’s great news that you’ve been sleeping well. I haven’t tried that type of nuun before, I may have to add it to my list.
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Try it and see how you like it.
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Sleep is so important! Glad the Nuun is working for you. I actually haven’t tried it yet, despite being an ambassador, because my melatonin has been mostly working for me & it’s chocolate. 🙂
Mateo looks so cute. He looks like he’s still a pretty small cat?
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I am at a point in my life where I need my sleep. I get cranky and cannot function if I don’t sleep well. Mateo is kind of small but not like he was when he was brought home in September. He is growing!
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I can function ok on not enough sleep — for a little while. But it definitely does show up eventually.
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For real! That is why by Friday I am just exhausted and want to go home after work.
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I really like the Nuun Rest tablets because they really help me calm down and relax right before bed.
That photo of Mateo is super cute!
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Exactly! I am sure that is why I’ve been sleeping so well too.
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I’m such a rotten sleeper. Melatonin works sometimes and sometimes not.
You must looking forward to time off from the kids.
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Yes I am. Although I know I will miss them and will be looking for resources (reading, writing, and math) during break.
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The break always goes by so quickly
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I know.