I know March “comes in like a lion,” but we are halfway through, and it’s still feeling lion-like to me! We had two gorgeous days this week (Tues and Wed) and then it was all downhill from there temperature-wise. These spring days that come and go are such a tease!
That was the summary. Now here’s the day-by-day:
Sunday: 5.15 hotel gym treadmill miles, chest and tri workout – We had gone to bed late Saturday and of course the kiddos still got up early! So I was glad to be able to get in a hotel treadmill workout while B took the kids to the hotel pool. It was rainy and windy, so I stayed inside, got in a treadmill run and then used the weights in the gym. I think this may be my first time actually using weights in a hotel gym on my own and I’m so proud of myself for doing it! The rest of the day was pretty much spent in a car so I was super grateful to have gotten in my activity first thing.
We did make 2 stops before heading back to Cleveland — first was a stop at Findlay Market, which I love, and then was Jungle Jim’s – both are great places if you love food and I picked up some candy, spices, chocolate, and other goodies.
Monday: 5 treadmill miles, .5 mile treadmill walk on incline, Shoulder and leg workout, DR core, start of back and bicep workout – I got to sleep in! The kids had no school, so I took off and got to sleep until the kids woke up at 7. SO much better than 430 a.m.! I still was able to get in my run and weight workout before we started the day, which included some grocery shopping, running errands, returns AND the Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day parade!
Tuesday: 35 minute tempo run and cool down walk for 4 miles total, plus 2 miles treadmill walking, finish back and bicep workout and start leg workout, DR ab exercise. e and 1.9 mi walk at lunch – It was back to school and back to work, so another early day. I finished my back/bicep workout, started the leg workout, and got in my speed workout – a 35-minute tempo run! I had to write down my goal of what to do on a sheet of paper and put it on the treadmill. It wasn’t fun but I was glad to get it in.
That day ended up being so nice outside that the kids could play basketball outside after work – and in shorts. It was such a tease! 
Wednesday: 4.28 outdoor run, some DR exercises, finished leg workout, then some walking at work – 2.4 miles – I don’t know what happened, but I started my workout 15-20 minutes later than usual and didn’t have as much time as I would’ve liked. The weather was WARM (50 at 5 a.m.!) so I was excited to get some outdoor miles. Once outside, however, my legs were sluggggggish. Maybe it was the leg day workout or just too many days of running but I struggled. Was glad when I finished! I was able to get in two walks outside at work, which was a great way to break up my day. I had one walking meeting (LOVE THOSE!) and then took a 15 min walk at lunchtime. It was 60 degrees!
Thursday: 3.5 mile treadmill run, DR core workout, .6 mile walk on the treadmill, 1.26 mile outdoor walk – Thursdays are my tired days. I barely made it out of bed in time to do any exercise! I had finished my weight training for the week and decided to take it easy. I focused on a longer diastasis rcti workout, and then did a walk/slow run on the treadmill. I was able to get in a short treadmill walk while working and then 1.26 mile outdoor walk later in the day. It got cold again – it even started SNOWING later that day. Thankfully, none of it stuck.
Friday: 4.75 treadmill miles, 1.6 mile treadmill walk while working, 1.8 mile mid-day outdoor walk – I forgot to set my alarm for early and woke up 30 minutes after my alarm usually goes off. Yikes! I hopped on the treadmill as soon as I could and didn’t have time to make to a full 5. I got to 4.75 and then it was time to get everyone up and out the door for school. I did get in a short treadmill walk while working, and then got to go outside for a walk at lunch. I walked to the bakery, picked up bread, hit up the bagel shop, got bagels, and headed home. I do love a productive walk at lunch!
Saturday: 7.25 treadmill run – FW had to leave the house by 7:30 for a soccer game, so I set my alarm for 5 a.m. to get in a run. Have I mentioned how much I hate waking up early on weekends? SO MUCH. But running is for my sanity, and I had other plans for the day — meeting up with my fellow Cleveland Marathon Ambassadors! We had lunch plans and it was great to see them and meet some for the first time.
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Total: 34.03 miles running and weight training.
- Is March warming up for you?
- Any races coming up?
I am linking up with Deborah and Kim for the Weekly Run Down.
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Way to get it all in this week! I’m with you–I don’t like waking up early on the weekends either, but here I am, up at 5:30 to head downtown for the Shamrock Shuffle. The things we runners do!
Since I’m not doing long runs right now, i actually turned off my “weekend” alarm and sleep until the sun wakes me — it feels so indulgent!
You packed a lot in this week — including in the hotel gym! Love your family’s hotel gym/pool routine.
The lion and lamb are still battling it out on a day to day basis!
Since I’m not doing long runs right now, i actually turned off my “weekend” alarm and sleep until the sun wakes me — it feels so indulgent!
You packed a lot in this week — including in the hotel gym! Love your family’s hotel gym/pool routine.
The lion and lamb are still battling it out on a day to day basis!
Since I’m not doing long runs right now, i actually turned off my “weekend” alarm and sleep until the sun wakes me — it feels so indulgent!
You packed a lot in this week — including in the hotel gym! Love your family’s hotel gym/pool routine.
The lion and lamb are still battling it out on a day to day basis!
I have definitely been sleeping in more and loving it (so does my body) Looks like you all had a fun week and your race training is off to a great start. Have a fab week
GREAT job getting all those workouts in!!! I agree, I do not like getting up super early on weekend mornings. Sometimes I do, and sometimes I sleep in (it depends on my long run schedule) and on the Sunday mornings where my alarm goes off in the “5”s I’m thinking “why do I do this to myself???” But… it’s all worth it in the end. I think.
Growing up in Illinois, it seemed like March ALWAYS went out like a lion, and that saying actually made me really angry, ha ha. Hang in there- spring IS coming!
Well done this week! You fit in a lot, even when the weather was “lion-like.”
Hopefully spring is there soon! What a tease to have such a warm day and then get cold again!
Solid week of fitness! I bet your kids loved the parade 😉 I’ve been sleeping-in (slightly) on the weekends, and it’s been a nice thing. That said, sleeping-in to me is still pretty early, LOL.
Great work this week! Nice that you got on to those hotel gym weights!
It’s so frustrating to get a bit of warm weather for just a day and then back to winter! We had something like that last year. And Thursday this week! Here it’s very lion-like too and I’m so over it.
I getup early on the weekends. Long run on Sat and it’s earlier than weekdays and usually a little later on Sunday when I only go to the gym.
Our weather is similar. Warm for a day and then back to winter.
Looks like a great week, especially with the weather and the parade! How fun! You got plenty of miles and that’s awesome too!
I think I will run a race this Sunday but nothing more than a 5K. I’ll get there.
I don’t like the wind we’ve been having, but I do enjoy the cooler temps.