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May 11, 2015

Weekend Fitness Fun

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Hey friends! I had such an action packed weekend that I’m going to split it into two recaps. First up is the fitness adventures, and coming tomorrow, I’ll share a recap of my new favorite hotel and restaurant where Matt and I spent Saturday night with our families for Mother’s day. It was wonderful! It’s about an hour and a half outside DC – any guesses where we were? 🙂

On Saturday morning, before leaving for the overnight trip, I was excited to meet up with friends Kathleen and Chelsea for one of my absolute favorite summer workouts: OutRun by Urban Athletic Club!

OutRun urban athletic club

OutRun is basically part run club, part boot camp, part urban/outdoor adventure. I love it – makes getting in a killer workout so much fun! They just started the class back up for summer last weekend. Even better: it’s on ClassPass (<— obsessed).

OutRun urban athletic club

For Saturday’s workout, we all met up at the Urban Athletic Club in Georgetown and headed out from there. The way OutRun works is you run for awhile, then stop and do some boot camp stuff, then run again, repeat.

OutRun urban athletic club

I love all the variety! As an added challenge, we had to carry two sandbags between the 7 of us at all times while running – swapping out about every minute.

OutRun urban athletic club

We then used the same sandbags as weights during some of the boot camp stops!

OutRun urban athletic club

I especially loved that most of the run had us in cool trails back in the woods of the Glover Park area – I didn’t know a lot of those trails even existed!

OutRun urban athletic club

We finished the workout about an hour later, dirty, sweaty, and accomplished, having covered around 3.5 miles. So much fun!

OutRun urban athletic club

Thanks to Steven, our fearless leader (far right below), for the great workout! We’ll be back for more. 🙂

OutRun urban athletic club

As for Sunday’s fitness adventure, Matt and I hit the trails!

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Like I mentioned, we met up with our parents on Saturday for a fun overnight at a hotel that happened to be really close to Shenandoah National Park. Clearly we couldn’t be that close to the Shenandoahs (our favorite spot – we even got engaged there!) and not take advantage!

Luckily, Matt’s parents were on it: Matt’s dad found a hike called Little Devil Stairs that was close and had good reviews. Sounded good to us, so the 4 of us headed over there after breakfast and checking out of the hotel.

little devil stairs shenandoah

We arrived around 11:30 and set off for the adventure. Everything was so GREEN! Feels like summer!

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The hike ended up involving a lot of stream crossings, which are always fun. 🙂

little devil stairs hike

Up and up and up we went! The hike ended up being more strenuous than we thought it would be (the hike is a 5.5 mile loop, but the first 2 miles are all uphill/involve some rock scrambling), but it sure was lovely out there.

little devil stairs hike

By the time we reached an overlook, the skies had cleared nicely for us:

little devil stairs overlook

The last 2.5 miles of the hike are down a fire road, which was a nice and easy way to end the adventure. It was great to get so much time in the great outdoors this weekend!

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I’ll be back tomorrow with the hotel recap, so stay tuned! 🙂 We had the best time – nice to get a little QT with both of our parents, especially at such a lovely spot – and over such delicious food and wine!

Have a great day! What fitness fun did you get into over the weekend?

p.s. Per all of your advice, I decided not to keep the Stitch Fix skirt I wrote about on Friday, in case you were wondering. 🙂 You were all right about the annoying bunch up factor – not worth fussing with it all day!

- anne
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  • Hillary | Nutrition Nut on the Run
    May 11, 2015 · 12:02PM:
    looks like an active weekend indeed!!
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  • Erin @ Erin's Inside Job
    May 11, 2015 · 12:03PM:
    Aw man I sure miss the nature of living back in VA and MD. Here in Chicago it was in the 50s over the weekend and rainy. Lame. The whole forecast for this week is not looking too great. I love that outdoor workout it looks like so much fun!
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  • Lauren | Just a Pinch
    May 11, 2015 · 12:24PM:
    Looks like a great weekend! I tried OutRun last summer because of your blog and I loved it! I'm going to try and make the one this Saturday :)
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    • Anne
      May 11, 2015 · 12:29PM:
      Yay! I won't be there this Saturday but am excited to go again soon! Have fun!!
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  • Chelsea @ Chelsea Eats Treats
    May 11, 2015 · 12:28PM:
    Loved our OutRun! Can't wait for more!
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  • Puneet May 11, 2015 · 12:29PM:
    Now I'm feeling all nostalgic. I went to VT so am familiar with the area. I actually miss it quite a bit. The air in those valleys is very different. Here in mankato, MN it was (and still is) cold, overcast and raining.
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    • Anne
      May 11, 2015 · 1:18PM:
      I hope the weather improves for you soon!
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  • Jenn May 11, 2015 · 12:38PM:
    The Inn at Little Washington.
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    • Anne
      May 11, 2015 · 1:18PM:
      Correct. :) Gold sticky star for you!
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  • Astha
    May 11, 2015 · 12:40PM:
    Hi Anne! These bootcamps sound like fun! I want to join a kickboxing class this summer and I'm concerned because these types of bootcamp/fitness classes often stress body-changing, weight loss, etc. As someone who is mentally recovering from an eating disorder (physically I am healthy now), I really don't want instructors telling me to change my body. What are good ways of dealing with this? I would love to hear your opinion. :)
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    • Anne
      May 11, 2015 · 1:22PM:
      Hi Astha! This question is a bit more complicated than I can answer in a comment, but first, congratulations on your recovery - proud of you! Second, I would encourage you to find a fitness class that emphasizes fun (like the OutRun one I do) vs. weight loss or body changes. I definitely wouldn't recommend you going to a class that is going to emphasize those things - and I wouldn't recommend anyone do, actually, since I think the key to long term healthy living is finding the joy in exercise (and food), and doing it because of how it makes you feel (aka happy) - not because of the calorie burn. Wishing you the best - hope you find a class that emphasizes the fun!
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      • Astha
        May 11, 2015 · 1:34PM:
        Thanks Anne! It has been a long journey to recovery, I'm trying to stay strong. And I really hope that this kickboxing class stresses the fun, not the body-changing. Otherwise, I shall look elsewhere!
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        • Anne
          May 11, 2015 · 1:37PM:
          It usually depends heavily on the instructor. If the one you try isn't great, there are plenty more. :)
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  • Erin @ Her Heartland Soul
    May 11, 2015 · 1:06PM:
    So fun! You always find the best trails to hike. Glad you had a good weekend! PS: You should totally add your weekend recaps to my weekend snapshots linkup! I host it every Monday and always think it's lots of fun! :D
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    • Anne
      May 12, 2015 · 11:32AM:
      Cool! Just added it! :)
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  • Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona
    May 11, 2015 · 1:21PM:
    That boot camp sounds like a great combination of strength training and cardio. Plus being outdoors is always fun. Hikes are the best - especially when they're through trees and shady.
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  • Jen@jpabstfitness
    May 11, 2015 · 1:52PM:
    Ahhh-fun weekend!!! Everything is so green right now, I love it!
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  • Shel@PeachyPalate
    May 11, 2015 · 2:34PM:
    Strongman class outdoors in the sunshine! Good weather makes all the difference and you feel so alive after it!
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  • Julie
    May 11, 2015 · 8:52PM:
    What a great concept! I also am jealous of the beautiful woods!
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  • Leslie
    May 12, 2015 · 1:58AM:
    Looks like so much fun!
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  • Roadrunner May 12, 2015 · 6:20AM:
    Looks like a terrific weekend of fitness activities. Sure is nice to have had spring arrive!
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  • Kris S May 12, 2015 · 9:26AM:
    Looks awesome! Say Hi to all the parents from me! :)
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  • Gretchen | Gretchruns
    May 12, 2015 · 10:40AM:
    Looks like an amazing weekend! Can't wait to hear about the hotel. I also spent a lot of time outside and lots of trail walking and running! It looks so beautiful lately that I can't stay away!
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  • Adrianna May 14, 2015 · 11:41PM:
    um, Steven is HOT!!
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