Well, I was hoping for a “normal” week with schedules, but due to school being closed two days this week, frigid temps AND snow, it was another somewhat wacky week. I got in my runs in the mornings but the school closures prevented me from doing much after that, so I got in a pretty typical mileage week — nothing close to my 40+ miles last week, and not much cross training. We also had COLD weather – I’m talking single digits and “feels like” in the negatives in the mornings, with snow/ice on the ground, and then we got several inches of snow when it finally “warmed” up to the 20s.

Here’s how the full week looked — warning, it’s pretty boring!

Sunday: 5.25 miles on the treadmill – The roads were slicker than I would have liked, as it started flurrying while I was running. Nothing was really sticking but it made some spots slippery and hard to see. I actually almost turned home to run on the treadmill when I found a long street that was pretty clear, so I just ran up and down it a few times to hit my 5 mile goal.

Monday: 5.04 miles on the treadmill plus core workout – I did get to sleep in a little bit, since the kids were off school and we didn’t need to leave the house until 8 for a dr appt for GM. I set my alarm for 6, got in a run and core workout, and then we were off on our day! It was nice to have an extra day off after a full weekend of kid activities. We spent the day at a really cool indoor playground with the kids and then hit up Costco before the kids had their normal activities — ballet and basketball practice.

Tuesday: 5.25 miles on the treadmill plus core workout – It was cold AND snowing when I woke up and I’m glad I opted to stay in. I had some running friends who did run outside and it sounded like it was not worth it. So thankfully no need for FOMO. That night I had book club and enjoyed some good food and company — it’s not often I do things on a week night and it was fun! I baked a new chocolate chip cookie recipe to bring and they were a hit (here’s the recipe: I Made Travis Kelce’s Mom’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe).

Wednesday: snow day! 5.25 miles on the treadmill and core work – School was closed due to the COLD! But they called it off Tuesday night so we knew ahead of time and I was able to sleep in until 5:30 before getting up to run, which was GREAT. I got in a run and core work and didn’t have to rush to get the kids ready.  If I were really amazing I would’ve gotten up normal time and managed to do some kettlebells or bike before my run … but I took advantage of the sleeping in, especially after being up later than usual thanks to book club.

Thursday:  5.05 treadmill miles, kettlebells and core work – I decided to do some kettlebells to start my morning and boy, was it hard. It was only a 10 min workout, but I think I need a lighter weight in my weightroom right now. Then I hopped on the treadmill, followed by some core work. I ran slower than usual because my legs were TIRED after the kettlebells already!

Friday: snow day! 5.25 treadmill miles and core work – Yes, ANOTHER SNOW DAY! This time we actually had snow and the kids were off. This meant I could sleep in a little bit, but also meant another treadmill day, and lots more treadmill days in my future it looks like. We got more than 1 foot of snow! I don’t know if it will melt anytime soon. At least the kiddos loved it!

Saturday: 3.1 treadmill miles – Ugh, I am having some quad pain and I definitely felt it this morning. I ran 2 miles, then walked/ran the rest before calling it. I may need to take a rest day and see what’s going on. Hopefully it’s just a quick fix ?

Total mileage: 34.19 mi

Questions for you:

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  Have you ever strained your quad?

• Did you get some frigid temps or snow this week?

I am linking up with Deborah and Kim for the Weekly Run Down.