I Crashed The Web

Well, suddenly it got COLD here in Northeast Ohio, at least in the mornings when I run. One morning it was in the 30s and I was in a headband and gloves! This is a stark difference from last week, when it was I was in shorts. I have to admit that this makes it harder for me to get outside, but once I’m outside, I warm up and am fine. We also had some cold rainy mornings, which impacted my schedule. I typically run long on Sundays but it poured most of Sunday morning, and B wasn’t home, so my schedule was a little out of whack. It also rained Thursday.  Thank goodness for a home gym and cross training!

Here’s what the week looked like – it was cooler and DARK, as I didn’t get to run in daylight at all this week:

Sunday:  1.35 miles treadmill running, 25 minutes on the indoor bike,  chest and tricep workout, push ups and planks –  I woke up to 40s and rain. And not just a drizzle, but pouring very extremely loud (aka orange on the radar) rain. I knew that this meant I’d likely not get out for a run, so I got a quick and short treadmill run in, a short bike ride, and then decided to start my weightlifting workout for Monday. No reason I can’t switch days, right?

Monday: Shoulder and leg workout, 6.27 mile run, 2.03 mile walk  – Hooray for a long run on a Monday! I got in a nice run after not being able to run Sunday and felt pretty good. At lunch time, I got in a walk with my brother before his flight left. It was lovely – with him living in Berlin, I hardly ever get one on one time with him and I never take it for granted.

Tuesday: Start of my bicep and back workout, 4.1 miles running, 16 minutes on the bike, 1.5 miles walking – I had gotten in my shoulder/leg workout on Monday so I decided to start Wednesday’s usual bicep and back workout before getting in some biking and running. Later, I got a walk around the office with some coworkers at lunch time.

Wednesday: Finished my bicep and back workout and started my leg workout; mini core workout; 3.7 miles walking and 5.04 miles running – This was a COLD morning! I got dressed in layers and then luckily only had some of my arm workout to do because I had started it the day before. With that, I had some time to get in a little longer run than I usually get in the middle of the week – 5 miles! I had a fleece head band, gloves and full length pants and jacket for the first time this year. It wasn’t too bad, but I definitely missed last week’s shorts weather.

Thursday: 3.3 miles running, rest of my leg workout, diastasis recti workout, push ups, 15 minutes indoor cycling, 2.6 miles treadmill walking – I got up just as it was starting to rain. 40 degrees and rainy – again! This time, however, it looked like it was going to only get worse and stronger as the morning went on, so I switched things up. I immediately got my running clothes on and went outside. It definitely got heavier as my run went on, but I told myself to do “just 1 mile” and then “just 2,” which turned into a 5K (plus a little extra). By the end it was definitely pouring so I was happy to get home to do my leg workout and bike a little bit. Later, I got in some treadmill walking while working – it was raining most of the day and I had a lot to get done, so it was nice to get in steps while working as well.

As you can see, it wasn’t going to clear up anytime soon

Friday: 6.24 miles running and core work, 2.14 miles walking – I had gotten my covid shot on Thursday and wasn’t sure how I’d feel Friday morning – but aside from a little soreness in my arm, I felt fine! I usually get flu-like but woke up feeling okay and was happy to get in a run in 49 degrees. So much better than Wednesday and Thursday’s weather! I celebrated with a 10K followed by some core work and a lunchtime walk.

Saturday: 5.71  miles running – We had another early Saturday (had to be at soccer at 7:30) so once again, I set my alarm to get out for a run. I stayed in bed a little longer than I anticipated, but still was glad to get in almost 6 miles before our day. FW ended up doing 2 soccer games, basketball practice AND piano lessons – so he (and we) had a busy day!

So dark out! But got that run in.

Total:  33.36 miles running! Plus some walking, weight training, and indoor cycling.

• Did it get COLD near you this week? I wore gloves, a hat and jacket one day!
• Do you have reactions to vaccines?

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