I Crashed The Web

The title of this post pretty much sums up my week. Sunday started off with a snowstorm that I ran in. Then middle of the week the snow melted and I was lucky to get out for some walks. And then the snow came back, but with more – I’m talking about close to 2 feet! I must admit that I am much less likely to go outside and work out when it’s cold and snowy. This means fewer walks, and a lot of treadmill runs. Here’s what the week looked like:

Sunday: 7ish snowy miles

I was looking forward to getting back into my routine of doing longer runs on Sundays, and after running outside on Saturday, was excited to do so on Sunday. Well, I woke up Sunday to a fresh coating of snow with more on the way! I decided to put on my Yaktrax and just get out there. I hadn’t done a snowy run all season, and it was about time, especially since fresh snow is typically the easiest for me to run on.

Was it a pretty run? Yes, it was! But was it easy? Not at all. It was cold, the snow was wet and heavy and kept getting stuck on my sneakers/spikes, and then it started snowing again during my run, and I hate when snowflakes get in my eyes. But was it better than the treadmill? Most likely!

Monday: 4.02 treadmill miles, 2.5 treadmill miles walking, back and bicep workout/started leg workout 1.85 mile outdoor walk

Back to our regularly programmed Mondays! It had snowed most of Sunday and gotten slippery, so I got in a treadmill workout and some weights before the day. That night was my book club! We had read Of Boys and Men, which I didn’t anticipate enjoying/finding so fascinating, but I really did. If you have sons, or even if you don’t, it’s an interesting look at how and why some boys are falling behind in society.

Tuesday: 4 treadmill miles, 2.5 treadmill miles walking  

Time my alarm is set for: 4:20. Time I usually get out of bed: 4:30-4:45. Time I noticed my alarm going off today: 5:30. Whoops! I have no idea how I slept through more than an HOUR of my alarm! Yikes. I rushed downstairs and hopped on the treadmill and had time for 4 miles. At least it made me get in 4 miles without walking? No time for anything else, and then it was on with my day and onto the office. I’ll blame it on being out later on a Monday thanks to book club.

Wednesday: 5.55 mile treadmill run, 2 mile treadmill walk, leg and chest workout, push ups and core and ~3 mile outdoor walk at lunch

I woke up 5 minutes BEFORE my alarm – opposite of Tuesday! So I got out of bed when my alarm went off and ended up with time for 5+ miles on the treadmill, plus weights, and it was great. I wish every day started like this! I also had a coffee meeting early in the morning, which meant I got in a little dose of caffeine from a matcha to start my day — between the matcha and the run, I was feeling good. (I don’t drink coffee regularly, but caffeine is a nice treat sometimes!). I also got in a nice outdoor walk at lunchtime with my weighted vest! It was 40s out and I was enjoying the warmish weather before our coldfront (with more snow) crept in.

Thursday: SNOW DAY! 5.5 mile treadmill run, .75 mile treadmill walk, push ups and core and shoulder workout

Well, the 40s and nice weather was gone – I woke up to almost 2 feet of snow and a snow day that was called after I started working out. While it would’ve been nice to sleep in (had I known we had a snow day a little earlier I would have), it was nice to get in a longer workout. I did almost 30 minutes of weights and then was on the treadmill for more than an hour between running and walking. I didn’t get in any other movement during the day – I spent most of the day entertaining the kiddos and working from home.

Friday: 5.25 miles on the treadmill, back and bicep workout,1.25 mile treadmill walk

NO SCHOOL – and this time it was planned. SO I got to sleep in! I still had work so I only slept in until 5:45ish or so but it was GLORIOUS! I got in a longer-than-usual-on-weekdays run, some weights, and even a little treadmill walking, all before starting my day.

Saturday: 3.1 mile run on the treadmill plus 1.3 mile walk

I didn’t sleep well Saturday, and GM got up early, so I got up early and just got him and the kids ready for their day of sports. When B got up, I had time for a short treadmill run before our day began.

Total:  34.89 miles running, plus some walking and weights

Some questions for you:

• How often do you run in the snow?
• Did you get hit with snowy weather this week too?

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