And just like that, we are back to our routine! School started up again part of the way through this week, and I was back at early meetings (an 8 a.m. on Monday even before school started), so I started getting back to my normal morning workouts. While I do like my routine, I LOVE and miss the slow mornings and days of our break. There’s something so wonderful about not having to wake up the kids, pack their lunch bags, help with homework, etc.
This week I got in several days of running, but all indoors. We had cold, snowy, icy weather, and I decided to play it safe. It may sound boring but it wasn’t bad.
Here’s how the week went:
Sunday: 9 EARLY treadmill miles, plus chest and tricep workout – This was an EARLY morning! We had to leave the house around 7:45 to be at FW’s back-to-back games (futsal, futsal and then basketball), and since we wouldn’t be home until around 3 after the games and had dinner at 5, I knew if I wanted to do a long run, I would need to get up early. So I set my alarm for 5 a.m. and got on the treadmill for a 9 mile run. Would I have preferred to run outside? Yes. But we had gotten several inches of snow overnight and my hip was a little cranky from running on the snow the few days prior with my Yaktracks and I didn’t want to take any chances. Running on the snow is such a good workout (it’s like running on sand!), but the uneven surface wasn’t so great for my hip after a few days in a row. I am proud to have gotten in my 9 miles on the treadmill (longest treadmill run in a while!) before our busy day.
Monday: 5.25 treadmill run plus shoulder and leg workout and diastasis ab workout – I was home with FW and LM today, and had an 8 a.m. meeting, so I got up early and got in my treadmill run (it snowed more!!) and strength workout before everyone got up and B went to work. I unfortunately didn’t get much movement during the day – I was busy at work and then took LM to ballet.
Tuesday: 4 mile treadmill run plus back and bicep workout, lunges and step-ups, standing abs and 1.6 miles – I got in my weight workout and decided not to run on the snow again and hit the treadmill. This was a tough run for me mentally and physically. My body was tired and I had to stop at 3 miles before keeping it up to get to (only) 4. How did I run more than double this on Sunday?! I also noticed later in the day my hip started acting up and feeling cranky. Perhaps my no days off since October, plus upping my weights on my lunges was too much?
Wednesday: 20 minutes rower, 30 minutes cycling, core/dead bug workout – Since my hip was feeling a little icky Tuesday, I made the decision Tuesday night not to run at all Wednesday, even if it felt okay in the morning. Last January I pushed myself too much and was forced to take off running for 4 weeks – I didn’t want to do that again! It is so hard for me not to run! But I kept myself busy with other exercises. Today was supposed to be a leg day, but I also didn’t want to do my kettlebells or squats with my hip acting up, so I spent my strength time doing core work with dumbbells.
Thursday: 3 mile treadmill run total, core and arm workout, 30 minutes cycling, 1.5 mile walk – My hip wasn’t feeling as cranky, but I didn’t want to test my luck, so instead of doing my leg day I did a longer core workout with some arms added in. I did some indoor cycling and it still felt ok, so I hopped on the treadmill for 2 easy miles. I got in a 1.5 mile walk later in the day to test out the hip and it felt good. Since I was feeling good, I did another slow treadmill mile at lunch.
Friday: 3.5 mile treadmill run, core workout, 1 mile walk, 15 minutes cycling – I wanted to keep it easy for my hip and play it safe again, so I kept inside with the treadmill (the roads are still icy, snowy) and did 3.5 miles with no pain! I did a nice core workout and got in 15 minutes on the indoor bike too before starting my day.
Saturday: 4.5 treadmill – We had basketball (the skating, piano and soccer) starting at 8 a.m., so it was another early treadmill day. It had snowed (again!) overnight so I kept it inside and easy. Hip was feeling okay. Which left me wondering – should I try a longer run on Sunday?
Total: 29.38 miles running and plenty of weight training.
- How’s the weather near you?
- How do you decide between treadmill or outside?
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Nine miles on the treadmill is amazing! For me, I will run outside unless it’s really icy. The TM is always a last resort for me, lol. My hubs is making good use of it now as he has started walking on it! I never thought I’d see it.
I hope your hip calms down! I hate when my body sends those signals…
I avoid my TM for running whenever possible however running outside in the dark and icy conditions would be a no go. I do remember really appreciating the slower mornings of school breaks. 🙂
I avoid my TM for running whenever possible however running outside in the dark and icy conditions would be a no go. I do remember really appreciating the slower mornings of school breaks. 🙂
I avoid my TM for running whenever possible however running outside in the dark and icy conditions would be a no go. I do remember really appreciating the slower mornings of school breaks. 🙂
Congrats on your 9-mile treadmill run! Ice and heavy winds (if I’m running/walking in a wooded area) are both no-goes for going outside and I’ll begrudgingly get on the treadmill.
Well I NEVER use the treadmill… no decision. If the weather is too bad, I have to skip my run.
It was very cold here and windy… I dragged myself through some miserable short outdoor runs. It was snowy yesterday but much better – warmer and no wind.
Yes, getting back to the school routine was painful! Long treadmill runs can also be painful, so kudos for getting in that 9 miler. I ran o the treadmill a couple times this week because I was traveling, and it just seemed like the easiest option.
Nice job on the strength work- that’s been severely lacking for me and I really need to get back to it.
I cannot fathom a 9-miler on the TM! My longest TM run was a 10K…it was or a vitural race that had been canceled due to Covid. I had to run it on the TM because my dog was recovering from surgery and I couldn’t leave him unattended. Ugh…those 6+ miles felt like an ultra marathon,LOL.
I’m happily embracing my treadmill running. I don’t mind it at all during the winter. During the summer it’s another story, but now is fine! Good job on your workouts this week!
I haven’t done a long run on my tread in ages. I’m usually in the 3-5 mile range and really usually 3-4.
I hope your hip quiets down!
Nine treadmill miles is amazing!
The only time I will choose the treadmill is if it’s TORRENTIALLY raining or if we are in a hurricane or lightning storm. It’s just not preferable for me.
Sorry about your hip, but it sounds like you’re taking care of it so it won’t be a continued issue.
The weather is cold (for us) and frosty. I am mostly loving it, even if it means that those early mornings are a big shock to the system!
Well done on all those treadmill miles! It’s part of winter running in the midwest. Just need to embrace it, as you did!