Hello! I ran around in Napa this morning. Did you run today? How did you Pile on the miles?? Let’s hear it in the comments. But first, let’s talk about running in Napa.
I am with a press group for an event promoting the new Panasonic Countertop Induction Oven. We are staying at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa. It’s a condo style hotel so the rooms are set up for long stays (they do timeshares here too). There is a small kitchenette area with a sink, dishes, fridge, microwave and coffee maker.
They have a spa with the greatest spa covers, multiple restaurants and pools, the rooms were spacious and the customer service was exceptional.
Random…
I saw someone walking out of the lobby with popcorn.
Most people would not give it a second thought. But, your Monican loves popcorn and is curious. So, I asked at the front desk, “Hi, I saw that girl had popcorn. Where did she get it?”
Well – they were giving it away free for some reason. Boom. I scored a bag that I popped back at my room. This made me happy.
After yesterday’s events I got to the hotel, explored a little and then decided to order room service for dinner. The food in Napa is amazing, but I was solo and didn’t feel like going out. Room service had a very fancy and delicious kale salad with cashew dressing. I got extra veggies on the side too.
Unfortunately, I could NOT get the coffee maker to work this morning. Boo.
I usually travel with instant iced coffee packets and this is the first time I’ve forgotten maybe ever. Double fail!
My favorite thing to do while traveling is RUN (or maybe eat, it depends on the day). As soon as I checked into the hotel I stopped by the concierge and asked for suggestions on where to run. Mr. Concierge Ryan directed me to Kennedy Park. Well, first he suggested this out and back route that was only 3/4 mile one way. Yeah, I needed more miles than that.
But running to Kennedy Park, around the trail there and back got me 8 miles for the day.
Ryan directed me what route NOT to take to the park because he didn’t think it was safe to run solo. That was helpful and I really appreciate it.
It was a cold, foggy morning that froze me a little. It was also completely GORGEOUS to watch the sunrise over the vineyards in the distance. I kept stopping to take pictures because everything was so pretty.
So there I was just running along… and I saw something in the sky. Hmmm.
What is that?
HOT AIR BALLOONS.
Yes, it was magical. Is this real life? Running in Napa, watching hot air balloons floating around… it was a very special lil run.
8 miles in Napa. Done and done.
When I got back I checked out the Meritage’s walking path behind the main lobby. There are grape vines planted by type and amazing views.
I stopped at the resort’s coffee shop on the way back up to my room. Post-run breakfast was fancy room service.
This omelet was stuffed with tons of veggies including wild mushrooms and asparagus – two veggies I love but rarely cook myself.
Pile on the Miles Day 4
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Today was 5 miles and a barre strength workout!
No running today. My younger son had eye surgery.
30 minutes of walking for day 4!
Full rest day
21 day fix total body cardio! Man, I felt it in my legs!
I fell down the stairs on Wednesday, and sprained my ankle. I spent today in a walking boot, but I went to the gym anyway and used an elliptical type machine that fit my boot. 🙂
Had no internet so updating 3 days….Friday was a rest day….Saturday cycled 10km of hill climbs followed by a 2km walk…Sunday 2km walk followed by 30 minutes of stepper and 30 mins on treadmill
Day 5 30 minute plus walk after work. Beautiful day! 3.0 miles at least.
I hit my steps goal, much in thanks to this challenge!
I ran zero miles today because it’s a rest day. Tomorrow I’m running a 10k across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge with my Mom & brother & sister!
2 miles (had 4 planned) but had to cut it short due to rain & police activity closing roads! (Friday late post)
Loos amazing! I love Napa! Ran 6 miles this evening. Still pretty hot down here in San Diego!
unintentional rest day…oops.
Totally oversept and missed everything! D:
Friday was a pilates class (new for me… and the teacher may have been a little bit crazy… but hooray for new things!). Excited for some miles this morning!
2 easy miles yesterday.
1.5 miles with the pup. Feeling sufficiently recovered, back to more Iles tomorrow
3.4 miles after work
Yesterday I did 4.5 miles after work. Weather was prestine and I ran along the paths in London, Ontario, Canada. Leaves crunching under my feet as I ran. I love Fall running! Your run there in Napa looked beautiful! Have fun there!!
Yesterday I did 5 miles after work which is always a challenge. I have 11 left to get my 25 for the week so I’ll do a nice long one Sunday morning. Also- 4 days in and I have done a 1 minute plank each day.
Taught a 45 minute spinning class this morning.
Yesterday was a rest day but did 5 miles today
4.9 miles today, I know, the .1 mile killed me a little inside.
Steps goal achieved.
Elliptical
Got in 3 yesterday and THEN helped the puppies at the local shelter pile on the miles (I’m a Humane Society volunteer dog-walker).
3 miles for me
I recently refound your page and am loving it! After creeping a bit I found out you’re a certified PT and zumba instructor?! Do you still do those things??
Orangetheory.
20 minute body weight circuit this morning.
I have no idea how far I walked/ran today, we have a new puppy so in addition to a run, I walked randomly all day!
Biked 7 miles today!
I’m loving this challenge! I crushed my step goal today – woop woop!
Got my 10,000 steps today. Wasn’t too difficult with 2 ultimate frisbee games.
2km walking. No running today but in desperate need of some good stretching tomorrow.
Walked 40 minutes. Boom!
I took a rest day today.
2.5 miles today. I really wanted to be lazy and not workout, but knowing I needed to check in was motivating enough to get me out the door.
Rest day after 3 days of weight training in a row! still got my movement in with a 2 mile walk with my husband & pup!
You gotta hit the 1-4 button on the coffee pot!
I worked on speed with hill sprints today, plus an easy 15 minute warm up and cool down.
Rest day. Oh the guilt.
Day 4 – walked 1 mile at lunch. Bootcamp at 5am.
Ran 7 miles this morning. It was beautiful!
No running for me today. I slept in and got some much needed rest instead. But will be back at it first thing tomorrow morning!
Napa looks gorgeous! It’s now definitely on my travel list. But as for pile on the miles, today is a rest day before a long-ish run tomorrow.
Today was a rest day for me…12 miles on the schedule for tomorrow!
Today was a much needed rest day!! I am obsessed with popcorn. I put Siracha and a little agave on it for sweet & spicy amazing treat highly recommended!!
Today was a rest day before a busy weekend!
6 miles today!
Ran 3 fun miles today!
2.2 miles of intervals on the treadmill
Today was lower fix and core from 21dfx extreme before work!!
Today was a recovery massage and yoga. I feel great and ready to hit the pavement tomorrow morning!!
Rest day for me but I did a little walking.
Ran 3.2 today day pushing my 6month old.
I didn’t run today but spent some time on the stairclimber and elliptical!
3 quick miles to start the weekend!
Rest day for me! 5 tomorrow.
3 mile run with the dog and baby…we are slow but determined! Although I’m pretty sure my dog pulled me up one of the hills…
Swerve Spin Class!
Today was an after work hike. Got 35 minutes in before the sun went down and I had to get out of the woods. I’m a scaredy cat.
2 miles today!
3 miles in the books today – need to get a long walk in this weekend!
Woohoo! Another fabulous 3 mile lunch run. I am loving this gorgeous fall weather we are having in Boulder right now.
Day 4 – rest day for me. I’m running a 10K race in the morning.
I’m jealous on so many levels 🙂 i did 30 minutes (3.3 miles) on the elliptical and weight routine for legs/booty. Alarm is set for an early run at the gym.
Got my butt to the gym at 4:00am and did the elliptical 🙂
30 minute run/walk and some good stretching.
No run today, but I took the dogs for an hour long walk
Although I didn’t have a traditional walk, I carted boxes of sweet potatoes for an event so I definitely count that as extra cardio for the day!
Another rest day for me here.
I got 23,000 steps in today! I was on the elliptical for 20 minutes- then walked on the treadmill for 2.25 miles. The rest of my steps were from walking at school! I teach middle schoolers and they keep me on my toes!
I did my required 13,000 steps plus 4,000+ extra to keep up my weekly average. Traveling tomorrow for work, so might be light on steps and need the extra to balance it out!
Check in: 30 min walk today!
I ran 3 miles today 🙂
Did my 30 minute walk today!
5 miles this morning, but I’m fearing that shin splints are back 🙁
I spent the entire day shoe shopping since I don’t like the “updated” version of my favorite shoes. Boo. That was a workout itself. Ran three miles when I got home.
My legs felt like lead today, but I still managed to crank out 5 miles. It was one of those days when I really didn’t want to run, but I was so glad I did!
Got my elliptical done. 100 minutes just like yesterday.
That all looks so amazing!! Today is a rest day because I have a 5K tomorrow 🙂
10.6 miles of cycling for me today. I’m just starting to add cycling to my workouts – I hear cross training is good for you! 😉
3.5 miles this morning at a good pace. My legs felt great.
Lunch time getting the miles in with a walk around the harbor in prep of 10 mile run tomorrow!!! Already have 15.56/65 miles November goal!!!
Fridays are rest days for me, and it felt great to sleep in this morning!
Today was a success! Ran two miles, went to November project, and hit up yoga after 🙂
2 mile shake out run followed by some burpees and weighted squats!
I have a sick kiddo at home, so today is a rest and snuggle day 🙂
Today was a rest day, so I snuggled with my kitty for a little bit longer this morning
4 mile walk today. I am so ready for the weekend. I had to work last Saturday, so 2 days off in a row will be awesome.
30 minutes on the spin bike and an ab video!
Spin class followed by a foam roller class for me today.
I walked 2 miles (to lunch and back). Boom.
35 minutes of yoga today!
I had a rest day today, yay!
Enjoyed a much needed rest day today!
Rest day! My IT band is driving me crazy!!! 🙁
4.25 miles on a Friday afternoon is a win for me. My back is bugging me, so off to epsom salt/wine/heat pack. Hope to wake up tomorrow good as new!
30 min full body dumbbell workout for me today.
I did a 2 mile run/walk with the dog, then a four mile progression run solo!!!
Got 3 miles in today at lunch!
did some walking around today…waiting for my first marathon tomorrow!
3 miles this morning with a core workout after!
3km walk 🙂
Gorgeous pics!! My hubs and I spent our 15th anniversary in Napa and went in a hot air balloon! It was great 🙂
Today was a rest day. This week is full on taper mode as I have my 2nd ever full marathon next weekend!
Did plyometric exercises and walked to work this morning
Dang. I forgot to post yoga with adrienne and weights yesterday. Today was a 30 minute walk.
I ran 7 miles today. Perfect running weather here.
Walked my 60+ minutes but still no upper body moves….this weekend hopefully!
I hit the gym bright and early this morning and have a short little 5k on the agenda for after work.
I went to orange theory!
Rest day for me.
7 miles today. The weather is beautiful here on the east coast!
I think I said “OMG” to myself at least 50 times during this post. Free popcorn, amazing running scenery, hot hair balloons (!), fancy food, mushrooms & asparagus. Let’s not overlook the vineyard with grapes growing by type. Oh, and an 8:42 pace… Jeez, only in my dreams. This entire post is a WOW!!!
Also, is your popcorn a little burnt? That’s how I like mine too. Makes the house stink, but oh so yummy….
Enjoy the rest of your trip!
3 mile happening after work!
I am on Day 2 with no exercise of any kind. I haven’t been feeling very good so I’ve been sleeping in. I have some making up to do this weekend if I plan on meeting my November goals!
3 mile run!
5 more stroller miles with Little
Another workout at OTF
Today was a cross training day, and my left quad has really been bugging me, so I did a 45 min Power Yoga for Runners video. Felt so good!!
Walk run for 50 minutes
90 minutes at this gym this morning doing some back, glutes, and core strength training. Definitely a sweaty mess by the end!
Another day on the elliptical followed by yoga. If the half marathon I run tomorrow goes well (doesn’t make my hip hurt), I’ll start adding more short runs during the week, yeah!!
3 easy and enjoyable miles today!
Sick day for me. Boo…
Back at it tomorrow.
Last sick day and then I run. WA. HOOÒOOOO!!!
4 miles today!
Got my spin fix and a kettle bell circuit in, all before 7:30AM!
Ran yesterday, rest day today, and long run tomorrow! I won’t have as pretty of a view, that’s for sure.
Did a strength workout with my trainer in the morning before work then ran 3 miles with 3 quarter miles pushes with my friends. Today is a much needed rest day. 🙂
Rest day – Wine & Dine Half Marathon on Sunday!
I ran 3. 31 miles bright & early today. Your view definitely topped mine, though. Gorgeous!
Today some strenght work at the gym and a yoga class to finish the day 😉
8 mile run done!
I got my workout in with some strength training!
Total rest day for me today. Tomorrow is the Wine and Dine 10K at Disney World. Whoop!
Rest day today!
No running today, but did reverse lunges and squats. Napa looks awesome! I have friends that live in Mendocino (Not too far from Napa). It’s a beautiful area of the country.
Going to yoga at Core Power tonight! This will be my 4th class this week!
I did three miles early this morning followed by some strength training!
I did 31 minutes of strength training!
Today is a rest day since I am running my first marathon this weekend!
A 2.5 mile walk with my pups and getting on the treadmill for some speed work later =)
No running today, 1/2 hour full body workout instead! Oh! And it was weigh in day and I’ve lost 3.4lbs in the past month 🙂
Knocked out 7 on he TM
Today is rest day. My sore muscles are going to be appreciative 🙂
Running after work today – mileage will depend on whether I go to a hot flow yoga class.
Pilates class and 30 minutes walk/jog on the treadmill!
45 min elliptical this morning.
Today is a rest day for me!
Yoga tonight!!
50 minutes of swimming!
back/biceps lifting at the gym this morning, and a hot yoga class tonight after work!
I have a crossfit class at noon and a short (2-3 miles) planned after work.
6 mile run, lifting and an hour swim if I’m motivated.
Great post!! I would love to run in Napa!! My long run is tomorrow 12 MILES!
4 miles when I get off work.
Another 2 miles. I’m trying to build my mileage back up but it is slow going.
Rest day today 🙂
Biked while finishing up a book, and going to a hip opening yoga session later! Resting up for a long run tomorrow 🙂
Rest Day!
I ran 3.5miles last night. Rest day today. Napa looks beautiful!
I did a 4 mile tempo this morning!
Longer run for me today! Hoping to get in 10 miles but need to hit at least 8 to make my goal!
I ran 6.31 miles this morning. Super random!
4.71 miles! I love the cooler temps!
Today is a rest day for me but live all your pics of Napa! It’s so beautiful there. Thanks for sharing!
Friday is Cross Fit day for me (pullups and pushups kill me!) I’m looking forward to a relaxing run this weekend, as I’ve been struggling with early morning wakeup calls this week.
Rest day. I take a rest day about 95 percent of Fridays.
Another spin class this morning, running tomorrow.
This morning was a 35 minute strength interval workout after my 4.7 mile run yesterday. Rest day ahead of my long, 11 mile run is tomorrow but will go on a walk with my daughter in the afternoon.
I have only been to Napa once, and it was for a Ragnar…. I absolutely LOVED running through Napa! It is so pretty, and running through the vineyards as the sun is coming up (with that little bit of fog) is magical, you’re right!
Yesterday was 5.5 hilly, hard miles, so today will be a nice 3 -4 miles with the hubby 🙂
2 miles today!
Ran four miles plus bench press at the gym last night. Today is my day off from running, but I’ll still be gymming and squatting. Go me!
Today is my rest day before my long run (11 miles) tomorrow!
I piled on 15 miles this morning, temps were in the 40s, felt great!!
I walked 2 miles today at a fast pace 🙂
5k ez and then core work. it’s a beautiful day in waterloo, sunny + crisp!!
4 miles done this morning. Wahoo!
I did an early class of Body Pump (5 am – yikes). I have 7 miles to run on the treadmill after breakfast.
Yoga & foam rolling today (sore from my strength sesh yesterday!)
All 10 miles of movement in! Running, walking, biking, and puttering (cleaning). Still riding the high of have a sub 30 minute 3 mi run yesterday. Next stop is getting the pace below a 9 min/mile!
This week was a slow week because I felt sick and my son was sick too, but I ran a few miles on Tuesday and planning more for today and tomorrow! I never tried compression socks, I’m very interested in trying those – I want PINK. 🙂
Ack! I just realized I forgot to post about my rest/massive yard work (2 hours of raking leaves!!) day yesterday. Oh well.
This morning in boot camp we did a super ab workout. No comedies today, it hurts to laugh. Ran about a mile afterward.
5 miles today in the brisk cold!
4 quick miles! long run tomorrow!
Overslept a bit but still got 4 miles in the fog.
Wow. I’m jealous of you. I so would love to run in Napa. And that food…. Looks delicious! Today I got 3.33 terrible miles in. I really didn’t want to get up and run, but by golly, I did. And I cursed the entire time….. Good thing no one else was up and around at that time.
Rest day before my long run tomorrow morning!