Three Tiered Hodgepodge Rap

Friday night PBun got her powerlifting on, not on a whim
It's always fun to lift heavy stuff in her garage gym!

PBun hadn't lifted anything this heavy in a whle!

Saturday morning Lazlo and STUR went out in the rain -
Not once did her canine companion complain!
STUR headed over to see what was going on at the CrossFit box...
Saturday is always a partner WOD- that rocks!
165 reps of thrusters, pull-ups and bike calories -
Don’t worry- split up between two you see!

Partner WODs rock!

PBun was up early for her usual Saturday training routine
A trainer ride on Trixie then brick run; by then the rain stopped it would seem
After that she rearranged some shelves in her garage
Things there are now no longer a hodgepodge!
Sunday morning STUR headed over to Carderock -
Need to get in a longer run as the Pistol race is coming up -tick-tock!

Look at that blue sky peeking through!

Gorgeous sunny day and she got in over 3 hours on her feet -
Glad to get miles in the bank- sa-weet!
Then a few more with her canine pal -
Lazlo definitely was able to keep up STUR’s morale!
Meanwhile, PBun headed back to the Playground lift more heavy stuff
Also managed a total of 6 chin-ups, sure enough!
Later that day STUR and JRab got a bit dressed up -
Were they going to tea at the Mandarin Oriental? Yup!

It's fun to get fancy!

They cleaned up all 3 tiers of their goodies -
Pour us some more of that tea - would you please?
After a little bit of a rest back at home
Time for PBun's progression run, don't you know?
Her route took her through her 'hood to the industrial park and back
Happy to nail her progressions - she did not slack!
At one point friendly dog ran over to say hi,
Then some geese were waddling across Commercial Drive!
PBun took a little step back in time for some music on the go
She broke out her old iPod mini, first generation - what a fun gizmo!

Guess which color iPod mini PBun has?

She was also entertained by her kitten Meowser...
Does he think he is spider-cat? Yes sir!

Oh Meowser!!!

Snowy Ukes Rap

Saturday morning dawned snowy and gray -
Lazlo and STUR started off not too early for the day!
Every day the pair has a pretty good routine -
Fort Hunt Park and the surrounding neighborhoods is where they can be seen!
On this day they did their typical loop twice!
Having a very tired dog from 2 hours of walking is very nice!
BLUR and KBun finally met up at the M3 Bike shop -
Get on those bikes and wahoo KICKRs - hop, hop, hop!!

BLUR and the KBun!

STUR did a home workout - she called it 'death by glutes'...
In hopes that her weak butt muscles will vamoose!!
PBun was up early as per the usual
Who needs an alarm? Apparently not her!
After taking her pup Riley for a walk
Hopped on the trainer with Trixie that rocks
After 75 minutes of a threshold & hold ride...
Off the bike run for 20 minutes outside!
In the afternoon she took a short nap
Then did a lower body workout that's a fact
Sunday, PBun started her morning with a dark dog walk
Riley led the way and brought them home safely, how smart!
Next she headed back out for her long run
Ultimately into North Springfield, it was fun

Happy to see since nice scenery!
#IAmTriDot #TriDotAmbassador

It seems a house in her hood has two mannequin heads on the porch
On a pole and on a chair, she wonders what for!

PBun thought Halloween was over?!

On Sunday morning the Beast and STUR were thrilled to see a 50 meter pool set up-
Did this mean there was no youth swim meet this week? Yup!
Swam 2 miles then hopped in the car...
Both rabbits had some other plans so far.
STUR ran around the TC Williams track in the wind...
Having the sun out was certainly a godsend!

Three cheers for sunshine!

Yes, later that morning PBun picked up the Beast
They were headed to play their ukuleles it would seem!
Over to boost an erg rowing team at Mt. Vernon REC
One member who is also part of their uke club, wanna bet?
The Beast and PBun had fun at the uke-rowing event
The rowers were into the sing along too, you can bet
There might be some video proof
There was definitely a partial selfie - oops a little goof

The Alexandria Ukulele Players had a lot of fun cheering on the Rowing Rats!

And the Alexandria Ukulele Players with the Rowing Rats!
(Thanks for coordinating this, Kit-Kat!)
(Photos and video courtesy of Max at Mt. Vernon REC!)

Brunch after at Primo's Restaurant
PBun got dessert to go against her better judgment!

The Beast showing one of the Rats how to play "Proud Rats!"

Afterwards, PBun wasn't quite done with her uke
A nice visit with Cool Breeze and her mom was not a fluke!

Power Wall Ball Rap

Friday night PBun picked up the Beast on the go
Time for ukulele club,  don't you know.
After two hours their fingers were done
But the party was just getting started - what?
STUR started her Saturday with a long trot with her boy-
Being out with Lazlo always gives her joy!

Lazlo says riding in the car is the most fun!

Went over to CrossFit for another looong partner WOD-
There were 225 wall balls each - oh my Gawd!
Afterwards she ran a 5k wearing no sleeves in January...
Enjoy it now as snow is coming - be wary!
PBun sadly woke up before her alarm
She took a walk her pup too - no harm
The she hopped on Trixie on the trainer to start her brick
After threshold repeats she followed that with an outdoor run, slick
After a short time to recover
Back down to the garage to lift  - no bother
Finally, inside her house, took down the last of Christmas
Until next year, it was really no fuss!
On Sunday the Beast and STUR set out pre dawn-
Pumped to swim at the St James- no need to yawn!
Long set with many 150's-
With the first 100 done swiftly!
STUR then went for a run on the TC Williams track AND area-
So many people out- warm weather hysteria!
Meanwhile,  PBun headed over to the powerlifting gym
It was total body workout day, you know?
She got her fill of squats and bench
Would she get DOMS later? She thinks yes!

PBun was racked and ready!

In the afternoon, PBun headed to CapOne Arena to see the Wizards
Her special seat upgrade was definitely not for the birds!
She got a glimpse of the tallest person she'd ever seen before
He used to play for the Bullets, and according to Wiki is taller than seven foot four! !

That's Gheorghe Muresan!

After a late afternoon Wizards game
It was time to get her run in the dark, kind of a pain
But a man walking his dog gave PBun a wave and said hi
Then a man taking out his trash gave her cheers as she ran by!

Power Heights Rap

STUR went with some CrossFit peeps to Sportrock for “Friday Night Heights”
And climbed a 40 foot wall to her very delight!

Look at STUR go!!!!!

She’ll admit that once she got back down her arms were smoked!!
Indoor climbing is a great work out - that is no joke.
Saturday morning the WOD at CrossFit was rounds counted up until 30 -
Clean and jerks, sit ups, and 100 meter runs - whee!
After the WOD there was a 5K “sprint” of  running...
She got to wear short sleeves as the weather was stunning!
That same morning, PBun did her first tri of the year!
Swim practice, trainer ride, then a walk with Riley to be clear

This water was fab!

Just keep spinning...

Turns out after she might have needed a little nap...
Before taking the indoor Christmas decorations down. True fact.
Sunday morning, STUR picked up the Beast in what seemed like the middle of the night-
But seeing the nice 50 meter pool at The St. James is a wonderful sight.
The two rabbits led the lane of eleven peeps...
Were there lots of 200s? Yes - loads and heaps!
PBun was also up and at 'em in the dark
A hour of running with fartleks, twas not on a lark!
Then she headed over to the Tysons Playground
Where powerlifting stuff would be going down!
Worked with the coach to get her baseline lifts:
Squats,  deadlifts, and bench press - you get the drift!

Scenes from the Playground!

New Mandarin Ravioli Rap

Last Saturday, STUR went to CrossFit and suffered  through a WOD with 10 rounds -
So many clean and jerks - the barbell went up and down!
Later she took off her spandex and dressed up for a fancy tea -
The Mandarin Oriental was a wonderful venue - she and her friends did agree.

Fancy tea ladies!

PBun spent her day doing a different kind of manual labor
Well she worked up a sweat making from scratch dough for pasta

THE raviolis

Actually it was for ravioli but there were some noodles
And time spent visiting with some cousins - it definitely wasn't dull!

Cousin Bob

Cousin Darlene Ann

She also made sauce and meatballs from scratch
Which went with their dinner,  how about that?
Next morning STUR set off towards the Chinquapin pool...
Going for a long swim-so she brought some extra fuel.
The Beast joined for the first 35 hundred;
BLUR came later - how much would they do you wonder? 
STUR finished up with 90 x 100 and BLUR with 38 -
Having friends to share the pool with is always great!
PBun actually didn't do a whole lot
Except for that 12 Days of Christmas WOD!!
Before the rain she got in a nice walk with Riley
And you know that pup is always smiley!
Tuesday night was New Year's Eve
What might the rabbits have up their sleeves?
The Fairfax Four  - it's an annual tradition
STUR,  BLUR,  and PBun were at it again!

Post-race tree selfie - also tradition!

On the way to Fairfax the sky put on a show
And the weather was perfect and mild don’t you know!

So pretty!

Ran into a fired up MRab before the race started...
Beating a friends time was his ultimate target

MRab was rarin' to go!

BLUR had somebody singing to her about her ears
Kind of like when somebody gives you cheers!
Rabbit ears, rabbit ears, rabbit ears, rock
Keep on going - don’t you stop!
PBun was happy for the post race refreshments
Pizza and chocolate milk, to her was heaven sent!
PBun also ran into a couple of runner friends
Selfies, of course, or it didn't happen

Greg #Roustance Selfie!

Kim Runs selfie!

New Year's Day STUR and PBun ran almost a 10KEH-
The Mount Vernon trail is where they did play!

Rabbit 'ears' at the ready?

Ran towards old town and under the WW bridge -
Did they take a detour? Just a smidge!

Lovely river view!

Went to see the original boundary stone -
PBun pointed out - it was in the low tide zone.

The South Cornerstone was NOT under water!

Afterwards, there might have been a stop at Dunkin Donuts...
Happy New Year to all, from Team Rabbit!