One more week … just one full more week and then the kids are off school and I can sleep in! It makes it a little crazy to have the kids off school and me home trying to work, get things done, etc. BUT sleeping in is a priceless joy that I thoroughly appreciate this time of year.
In other news, I’m excited to announce that I’m back again as a Cleveland Marathon Ambassador! If you’ve ever considered running what was voted the BEST RACE IN CLE – come and see me in Cleveland in May! I love doing the Challenge Series and running the 5K Saturday and half marathon on Sunday. As an ambassador, I get free entry and will get free entry to giveaway too (more on that coming soon).
If you’re considering signing up, I also have a 20% off code FOR ANY OF THE EVENTS (Yes this includes the Challenge Series, 5K, half, you name it!): SAVE20MELCARN. Registration increases in price Sunday, and will only keep going up so you may as well use it now 🙂
Anyway, here’s how the week went. The weather started off great but we ended up with snow mid-week and I got a broken Yaktrack! But I’m getting ahead of myself. Here we go!
Sunday: 9.05 miles outside, push ups – After a week of snow and grey and cold, Sunday was warm(er) and sunny! I got in a nice long run in 40 degrees. The only issue was that it was still icy/snowy – with the weather being warmer, the snow was starting to melt and the sidewalks were gross and wet and slippery. Instead of my usual long run route, I decided to go out with a goal of 7 miles and just run through the neighborhoods, staying in the middle of the street. I wasn’t sure how bored/crazy I’d start to feel, but I ended up doing several loops and found a few clear streets and made it to 9 miles! My legs were tired by the end, but I managed it under 10 min/mile pace for the whole long run, which is fast for me.
Monday: Full body workout! chest and tri workout, shoulder and leg workout, 27 miles on the indoor bike, 8 minute abs, 4.35 miles run (1.05 outside and 3.3 inside) – I woke up to pouring rain, so I decided to make it an indoor workout day and take the day off running after yesterday’s long run. I got in my usual Monday morning chest/tri workout, and then did my usual Tuesday shoulder/leg workout, along with an 8 minute ab video. I then had time to get on the bike. At nearly 30 minutes in I was dying to go run, so I told myself I could run outside for 1 mile before it was time to get ready. I went out in the pouring rain and had a great time! I tried to run a sub-9 minute mile and JUST got it in, barely. Then later in the day I got in a short run on the treadmill, bringing my total to 4.35.
That night we somehow ended up with NO activities so I got in some early holiday baking! I love baking and I plan to make at least 5 different kinds of cookies this year. I’m always looking for suggestions!
Tuesday: start of my bicep and back workout, 8 minutes abs, 6.3 miles run – I got in my Tuesday weight workout on Monday, so I had some time to get in a longer run and was looking forward to it. It was nice to just get out and run and not have to worry about cutting my route back if I was short on time. I finished my run and had some time for a quick ab workout before getting ready for my day.
Wednesday: Finished my bicep and back workout, 8 minutes abs, 5.24 miles run, 1.25 mile walk – I was looking forward to getting in another run – but it was a little colder and my body felt slow. I still somehow finished at a 9:45/mile pace or so, which is great for me for just a “get out of bed and run” pace. Last year at this time, my “get out of bed and run” pace was closer to 10:30/mile. It definitely depends on the day, but I felt so good! It started snowing later in the morning, so I was glad I got outside at 5 a.m. when I did. I got in a short walk at lunchtime too, outside. It was my first outdoor lunch walk in who knows how long!
Thursday: Leg workout, 8 minutes abs, 4.25 miles running (3.25 outside and 1 treadmill), push ups – I woke up to snowy weather again, so I delayed going outside as much as possible. It was also cold (“feels like 4”) but I finally bundled up (2 shirts and vest, hat, gloves) and put on my Yaktracks and made it outdoors. It was slicker than I would’ve liked – I don’t mind running in fresh snow but it was actually icier than I tend to run in. I still made it 3.25 miles – and twice had to stop to fix my right Yaktrack, which seemed to keep coming out of place. When I got home I saw why – it was broken! Oof. I had a busy day but was able to get in a short 1 mile run at lunchtime on the treadmill.
Friday: 6.35 miles treadmill running, 15 minutes indoor cycling – Without a working Yaktrack, I didn’t want to go outside on the ice and snow, so I opted for a treadmill run. I don’t love running long on the treadmill but I was feeling great this day. I watched some scenes from the Wicked movie a few times to get me into it – I loved the movie! – and that made the miles fly by.
Saturday: 1 treadmill mile, 25 minutes bike, pushups and 8 minutes abs – We had another busy Saturday filled with a soccer game, a play date, a cousin sleep over, holiday baking and and even a visit with Santa! I wished I had gotten in a full run but with the packed activities, my morning didn’t have as much time as I would’ve liked so my 45 minute workout had to do. And since my yaktracks hadn’t arrived yet, I decided to play it safe inside.
Total: 36.76 miles running! Plus weight training and indoor cycling.
- Have you started any holiday baking? What’s your favorite thing to bake/eat this time of year?
- What do you do when it’s icy and snowy out – do you run in regular sneakers?
I am linking up with Deborah and Kim for the Weekly Run Down.
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