I am linking up again for the Weekly Run Down with Kim and Deborah.
I am currently in Germany, spending quality time with my family. Even though my workout routine was nothing like it usually is, I was able to complete classes for my two on-going Streakers365 Challenges this week and stay active with my family.
This week, I went hiking in the Eifel and the Teutoburg Forest, I walked a few times with my mom (who is an avid walker!), and for the first time in a long time, I picked up my tennis racket. I used to play tennis regularly before I moved to the US (my Dad used to be a tennis trainer and my sister and I grew up playing) and I miss it. It’s really been a fun week!
Monday:
- 20 Min EDM Walk – Adrian (12/6/21)
- 3:20 hrs Just Walk Outdoor
- 5 Min AFO Post-Run Stretch: Alanis Morissette – Tobias (8/19/22) — Dancing in the Rain Challenge
I went hiking with my family in the Eifel, a low mountain range in Western Germany and eastern Belgium.
Tuesday:
- 20 Min Hip Hop Walk – Adrian (12/9/22) — Dancing in the Rain Challenge
- 80 Min Just Walk Outdoor
- 46 Min Just Walk Outdoor
In the morning, I went walking with my mom and her friend and in the afternoon, my sister and I walked her neighbor’s dog.
Wednesday:
- 10 Min Energizing Meditation – Aditi (2/27/23) — Spring into Self Care
I started my morning with some meditation, because I knew I wouldn’t have a lot of time for workouts. My mom, sister and I went on a little overnight trip to visit a family friend in the Teutoburg Forest area.
Thursday:
- 30 Min 2010’s Walk – Olivia (1/14/22) — Dancing in the Rain Challenge
- 1:14 hrs Just Walk Outdoor
We had decided to check out the “Externsteine” and the Hermannsdenkmal while we were in the Teutoburg Forest area. They were worth a visit and I got to spend more quality time with my mom and sister.
Friday:
- 10 Min Yoga Flow – Anna (1/9/21) — Spring into Self Care
- 30 Min R&B Walk – Rebecca (10/15/21) — Dancing in the Rain Challenge
- 2:21 hrs Just Walk Outdoors
I started my day off with some morning yoga and then went walking again with my mom. She knows so many great walking routes around my hometown. It was a beautiful day!
Saturday:
- 10 Min Sleep Meditation
I spent the whole day hanging out with my family. I didn’t record a walking activity, although I almost walked 10k steps, so I earned my blue dot (Peloton streak) with a sleep meditation.
Sunday:
- 1:26 hrs Just Cardio (Tennis)
I got to play tennis again for the first time in years! I used to play regularly and miss playing in a team. I am so glad my Dad asked if I wanted to go and hit some balls again. My sister, niece and nephew came along too. I was worried that I wouldn’t know how to play anymore, but I think I did ok. I just need to practice again.
Streaker365 Challenges:
I am almost finished with the Dancing in the Rain Challenge and I am chipping away at the Spring into Self Care Challenge. I love that these challenges do keep me engaged, even if it’s only short sessions. I am just doing what I can right now.
This week’s stats:
Walking: 19 miles
Yoga: 10 min
Meditation: 20 min
Tennis: 86 min
I had a great week, I hope yours was good, too!
Deborah Brooks
April 16, 2023 at 6:48 pmSounds like you are having a fabulous time with your family in. Germany. Your mom looks so young. I used to play tennis when I was little but also have not played in a long time.
San
April 24, 2023 at 2:01 pmThank you, Deborah. I relaid your compliment to my mom :) So cool to hear you also played tennis when you were younger.
Kimberly Hatting
April 16, 2023 at 7:41 pmSounds like you’ve had a fabulous trip! I love that your family is so active, especially your mom and all her walking. I wish I could get my mom to do something. My dad does some walking and cycling, but my mom reads the paper, LOL.
San
April 24, 2023 at 2:01 pmMy Mom really started walking when she retired and I love that she’s so active now. I know it will be good for her in the long run.
Wendy
April 17, 2023 at 4:05 amLooks like a great week in Germany! It’s nice that your family is so active. Has it been a long time since you’ve seen your family?
San
April 24, 2023 at 2:03 pmMy family visited me here in the states last summer (after a twice postponed vacation because of Covid), so it’s been 9 months since I last saw them… not THAT long in the grand scheme of things, but long enough for me ;) We’re very close, so it’s hard being so far away from them.
Nicole MacPherson
April 17, 2023 at 4:26 amI’m so happy for you that you are visiting your family! Enjoy!
San
April 24, 2023 at 2:03 pmThanks so much, friend.
Jenny
April 17, 2023 at 5:45 amWow, that is a lot of walking! Your whole week sounds amazing- it’s fun to do something completely different (tennis) and also spend so much time with your family. Those hikes sound incredible, and I love the photo of the walk around your hometown.
San
April 24, 2023 at 2:03 pmIt’s been so fun to do something completely different from my usual routine (like, more walking and playing tennis)… :)
NGS
April 17, 2023 at 8:59 amWow! It’s so great that you can remain active when you’re with your family. My family tends toward the couch potato side of things, so I tend to get a bit lazy when I’m with them. It’s lovely to see you all doing such fun things together!
San
April 24, 2023 at 2:04 pm“couch potato side of things” LOL that made me laugh…. but I agree, I am glad my family likes to be active. I guess that’s where I got it from.
Elisabeth
April 17, 2023 at 9:39 amWhat a great trip! I’m so glad you’ve had such a lovely – and adventurous/active – visit with your family.
San
April 24, 2023 at 2:04 pmThanks friend! I appreciate it <3
Suzanne
April 17, 2023 at 1:06 pmIt’s so great to see you having so much fun with your family! Love the photos!
San
April 24, 2023 at 2:04 pmThanks Suzanne <3
Lisa of Lisa's Yarns
April 18, 2023 at 11:24 amI love that you’ve gotten lots of walks in during this visit home. That is one of my favorite ways to connect with others!! And how fun to pick up your tennis racket again!
San
April 24, 2023 at 2:05 pmThank you Lisa! I really has been fun to do some different things this week with family :)
Lisa @ TechChick Adventures
April 18, 2023 at 6:00 pmLooks like a beautiful getaway! So nice you are spending time with your family. Enjoy!
San
April 24, 2023 at 2:05 pmThank you Lisa <3
Jessie
April 20, 2023 at 3:01 amLove to see these pictures of your travels in Germany! I have only been to Berlin and want to explore more of the country while we’re living in Europe. Will have to pick your brain for recommendations since you’re an expert!
Sounds like a wonderful week!
San
April 24, 2023 at 2:06 pmThanks Jessie! You should definitely take advantage of being so close to other European countries! Hit me with questions anytime! :)
Chocolaterunsjudy
April 20, 2023 at 8:25 amGlad that you are getting to enjoy so much time with your family! I love to walk. I wish I lived in a more walkable place, although we do have nice hiking (it’s just often too far away).
Congrats on getting to play tennis too!
San
April 24, 2023 at 2:07 pmThanks Judy, I appreciate it :) I understand about walking/hiking places to be too far away to regularly take advantage… I do hope you can make it happen some time!
Anne
April 27, 2023 at 12:46 pmI love this SO MUCH, San. So, so much. I’m over the moon that you got this time with your family. Your joy – and theirs – just radiates through the pictures.
This also makes me want to go back to Germany, but first I have so many other places to visit for the first time! Argh… too many beautiful places in the world. <3
Tobia | craftaliciousme
May 12, 2023 at 10:03 pmI am amazed how you fit in so many workouts even though you are on vacation. I guess it is a lifestyle for you and it just needs to be in your day.