One thing I really love about having my blog is that it holds me accountable.
I asked you yesterday to make sure that I ran my second weekday run outdoors. No treadmill for this lady.
Well today, I moved around my work outs while the weather and my schedule was open and squeezed that outdoor run in. I didn’t want to disappoint you guys, or myself. So let’s all have a big collective high five here!
Workout of the Day: 5, hilly, outdoor miles.
A tough, but beautiful run.
I left directly from my office, and ran up to Crown Hill Park.
When I say up, I mean up. Literally, all uphill for about 1.5 miles until I hit the park.
The park has a trail that loops around a lake with absolutely BEAUTIFUL mountain views. It was a little under a mile and a half of breath taking views that made the run up hill totally worth it.
Knowing that this park is less than 2 miles from my office makes me thing this loop could be a regular occurrence.
5 incredibly hilly miles done at under a 930 pace. I am OK with that considering the speed work I had yesterday.
I may have been so speedy because I had inspiration at the end of the line.
That’s right. Zach was waiting for me to finish at our favorite local spot: Denver Brew Co. I enjoyed a seasonal peach ale that hit the spot after a warm 5 miles.
Who am I kidding? Zach was willing to be seen in public with me after a baby wipe bath. That is true love.
We finished our pre dinner brews then headed to a great local Paris On The Platte, just a few blocks down from Brew Co.
I started out with a Malbec, to continue the date night fun and celebration of completing my afternoon run.
Zach and I have been to Paris multiple times and always love it. Tonight was our first time sitting in the back bar — and we really enjoyed it. It had a very speak-easy vibe to it that we appreciate.
We started out meal with a greek salad that we shared
And for my entree I went with the club and a side of fruit, with mustard in stead of mayo.
The sandwich was huge (and yes, I’ve had sandwiches for dinner 3 days in a row now. Not the healthiest options, but it’s all about balance), but I got dinner and now Zach gets a lunch out of the deal. Win – win.
Overall it was a perfect afternoon, and perfect date night. And I didn’t even have to shower (I know, that’s gross).
Question of the Night: Have you ever gone out post work out with out showering?
Umm…too many times.
Chocolate Covered Race Medals 
That’s an awesome avg pace for uphill!! I’m not going to lie, I’m a little jealous of all the running you’re getting to do (taper brain talking here). Oh and I go post workout without showering all the time (not something I should be bragging about). Kyle and I did that on Friday when we met my parents for dinner…I swear, for the most part, I shower right after!
I swear most of the time I do too — can’t necessarily promise I wash my hair, but I at least shower!
LOL we are the same person…
I can’t do the whole go out after a workout without a shower thing. I think the most I’ve done is gone to the store to pick something up, but that doesn’t really count.
It’s a little gross — I’m going to be honest. But the beer made it worth it 😉
Meh, it can’t be that bad and I’m sure no one really notices. I think it’s just a mental state that I get into and part of the routine. Workout = shower. Disrupting that messes with the flow of the day. 🙂 And glad the beer was good. I am not a beer person AT ALL! I’ve never much cared for the taste but I then had an unfortunate incident: some friends and I went out and I had a beer. Later that night the stomach flu hit… hard. So now I have negative associations, along with Big Al’s chicken kabobs. However, last weekend I did have a beer at a friends but it tasted very unlike beer so it was manageable.
Oh I have ruined a few really good foods that way! The most recent, pork tenderloin!
That’s why I always have a few changes of clothes in my car for post run shenanigans!
That’s very smart! I should probably do that. It might inspire me to run outdoors more, because I’d always be prepared for whatever comes up after!
I’ve gone out after working out and, depending on the outing, can feel nasty or whatever- I love going to sit outside for a drink(s) after a run with friends but the absolute worst I felt was this past winter when I did hot yoga and then had to go to the hospital for nursing school WITHOUT SHOWERING. It was disgusting. There were repairmen all over my house so I couldn’t shower and literally changed from my sweaty gear into a dress and tights. Yuck.
OK that sounds TERRIBLE — but youre so right the drinks right after a run, that’s just celebrating!
Plus, you definitely need to hydrate
And beer = carbs. Hello perfect.
I’m pretty shameless when it comes to post workouts without showers. I’d totally go out without showering, just not to things like parties.
I’m glad I’m not alone 😉