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Weekend Gratitudes

November 25, 2012 by Hillary 6 Comments

Hey there! How was your long weekend? 

After my Thanksgiving morning WOD, I jumped in the car and hit the road to visit my family in Sonoma County for the holiday.

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The WOD was even more fun than I had expected. I’m glad I got one more crossfit workout in before the indulgent weekend. #sweatdailyindulgeoften

During my three hour drive to and from my grandparent’s house, I reflected on many things I have to be grateful for in this amazing life.  

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In the hustle and bustle of life, it can often be easy to stack up your pile of problems so high that they block your view of all the wonderful things you have to be grateful for. 

This subdued, reflective holiday weekend, my mind had a chance to push the pile to ground and appreciate the little things that give me that utmost gratitude.

Weekend Gratitudes

– baking cookies in my grandma’s kitchen

– late-night chats with my grandma about the grandpa I never met

– my healthy body that proves to me it’s stronger and faster than I give it credit for

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– living in breath-taking Northern California

– cloudless November days and BIG fall leaves

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– the freedom of my comfortable, dependable car

– getting a pedicure with my grandma; watching TV with my almost 91-year-old grandpa

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– a Thanksgiving table of family that couldn’t be more opposite or love each other more

– fresh greens, creamy pumpkin pie, and homemade whipping cream

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 – solo afternoon Sunday baking (recipe redemption!) a la iced coffee 

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My first week of 10K training is complete! I switched up my original fitness schedule for the week, but I feel good about the four days of running (not including running at the box) and four crossfit workouts. I’m right on track and ready for Week #2!

Week in Fitness 

M – CrossFit + 20 min. (2.75 mi.) run 

T – CrossFit + 3 mi. run

W – CrossFit

Th – CrossFit

F – 4 mi. run @ 7:41 pace 

Sa – Rest Day

Su – 4 mi. tempo run (2 mi. @ 7:03 pace)

10 burpees + tuck jump

15 incline sit-ups

20 jumping lunges

{repeat 4x}

8 min. plank workout

What are you grateful for? 

Have a healthy week ya’ll! :) 


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  1. Haley @ The Saucy Apple says

    November 26, 2012 at 5:22 am

    That salad looks delish, and now you’re really making me want to try CrossFit. I know it’s all the rage right now, but I’m a little intimidated. Maybe I’ll look into it over my lunch break today. :)

    Oh yeah, and I’m thankful for my family, friends, job, the experiences that have shaped me this year, and so much more.

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  2. Alaina says

    November 26, 2012 at 5:25 am

    I would be grateful if I lived in Northern California too! My husband and I honeymooned there and I cannot wait to go back. :-)

    I’m thankful for my husband, family, and being able to live in a house that my husband built with his two hands.

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  3. NYC Fit GIrl says

    November 26, 2012 at 5:55 am

    Looks like you had a wonderful weekend with your family! I am grateful for my family, friends and my career.

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  4. courtney @ star systemz says

    November 26, 2012 at 6:20 am

    Enjoying family is such a precious gift! So happy you were able to do so and enjoyed delicious food! You are one dedicated cross fitter!

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  5. Courtney @ The Granola Chronicles says

    November 26, 2012 at 8:16 am

    Looks like you had a great weekend! You’re right, it’s so easy to let our problems block our view of the great things in our life. Glad you had a time of reflection during Thanksgiving!

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  6. Julia H. @ Live Young & Prosper says

    November 26, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    Totally forgot you live in Cali–most of my relatives actually live in Sonoma County! I may be from NY, but many many visits to my relatives have made me a NorCal girl at heart.

    Reply

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