Hi…
I didn’t forget about you but at least I left you with a really amazing recipe. It’s been great to hear that some of you have already tried and loved the pad thai recipe. It’s one of my faves!
But about the last few days…I led my first Core Desire Yoga weekend intensive with my friend Dorie and it was kind of magical.
I’ll have a complete recap of the experience soon but it was everything we dreamed and hoped it would be and more.
But for now, I’ll quickly share the weekly workouts.
Monday
Hot yoga
Tuesday
Hot yoga
Wednesday
CrossFit
5 rounds for time:
10 hang snatch (55#)
6 barbell front lunges (#55)
10 hang cleans (55#)6 barbell front lunges (55#)
50 double unders
This was my first time doing a CrossFit WOD with other people in a good 3-4 months and HOLY CRAP. It was hard! I finished in a little over 20 minutes.
Thursday
4 mile run at 8:56 pace
Friday
Hot yoga
Saturday
3.5 mile run
This run was hard! I have slowed down a good bit since the half marathon and my average run pace is 8:30-8:55. I ran with my fiance on Saturday and he pushed me to run right under a sub 8 pace and I was dying a little! (But secretly loved the challenge) 🙂
It never ceases to amaze me how much my pace can improve when I really put my mind to training.
Sunday
CrossFit
5 rounds for time:
400 meter run
10 kettlebell swings (35#)
15 back squats (75#)
20 dumbbell snatches (20#, 10 each arm)
Took me about 25 minutes.
And finally, I’ve been planking. I am loving taking my own #UltimatePlankChallenge and it’s been crazy fun to see so many of my friends, family (family…the best!) and readers taking the challenge with me!
Have a great week!
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July 19, 2026
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May 30, 2026
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Hi and happy May! As we roll into the first full week of a new month, I have almost a month’s worth of lunch ideas for you. It’s a great mix of sandwiches, bowls, salads and wraps. I hope you enjoy and find some inspiration for your midday meal! Open-faced chickpea salad sandwich on toasted [...]
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