Last week I know I mentioned that 2023 was a good year, but so far 2024 is also off to a good start. I entered the year with a slight head cold, but compared to 2023 (where we started the year with COVID), I’m already off to a better January.
This week included a few outdoor runs, a few indoor runs, some sleeping in, and back to the routine. It was nice to only have to get up early two days this week – Thurs/Fri – because even though I was back at work on Tuesday, the kids didn’t have school until Thursday so I could sleep in and run at 6:30. (Sigh – this is me remembering when sleeping in was sleeping until 8:30 or later, ha!) The week went by fast, but I know next week the winter doldrums will hit as I go back to waking up early every day and kid evening activities go back in full force.
Here’s how the week looked:
Sunday: 4.6 outdoor miles – The weather was cool but clear, so I was excited to get outside for my New Years’ Eve miles. I finished off 2023 strong with 1,500+ miles!
Monday: 5.02 miles outside – I was excited to be able to get in some New Years Day miles AND did it in a fun way – check out the 2024 I made 🙂
Tuesday: 5.08 miles outside – I was so grateful to get outside and run in my new running gear (thanks to B, for Christmas, I got a great running jacket from Lululemon to wear in this weather!).
Wednesday: 5.1 miles outside – Last day of running “late” before school started, so I took advantage of it.
Thursday: 7.26 miles (divided between outside and dreadmill) and core work (first time in a few weeks) – I got in 5.26 miles before work outside in the dark – it was snowy and a little slippery, so I wore my Yaktrax for the first time this season. Then, at lunchtime I was dying to get out for a walk, but instead popped on the treadmill for 2 miles. I was also able to get back into core work now that the kids were back in school and we were back in our morning routine.
Friday: 7.03 treadmill miles (divided between before work and lunchtime) and core work – The teeny bit of snow we had gotten Thursday morning was mostly melted so it turned into ice overnight and I didn’t want to run on it in the dark where I couldn’t see where the slippery sidewalks were. I opted for 5 treadmill miles in the a.m. and then another 2 during my lunchbreak.
Saturday: 4.09 miles outside – We had early-ish plans, but I was glad to get outside after a few miles. The sidewalks were still icy but the streets were okay and since it was light, I could easily see where to run (and where to avoid). We had a busy day after my run – we went to Home Depot to participate in their monthly free activity. The kids made toy trucks, which were so cool! Then, we headed to FW’s basketball game – it was his first game and they tied 10-10. That afternoon, we also had a piano lesson for FW. We finished the day with pizza and a movie.
Total mileage: 38.18 mi
Questions for you:
- Now that the holidays are over, has your routine changed?
- Do you run outside in the snow, ice, etc. winter weather?
I am linking up with Deborah and Kim for the Weekly Run Down.
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