Like many parts of the US, we were impacted by the cold and snow this week. And as much as i like to get outside even in the cold, it was just too much for me this week. I stayed inside, watching the cold and snow from indoors, getting in treadmill walks and runs instead of outside time. With the snow and cold, we also had several snow days (2!) so the kids were home and our schedules were once again a little out of whack.
Here’s how this week looked:
Sunday: 9.5 treadmill miles running, 1 mile treadmill walking
I woke up to weather in the teens and snow coming down, with more anticipated throughout the day, so I didn’t even expect to run outside. Everything we had planned for Sunday – kid activities, a play date, a school open house, a volunteer event and a music school open house – were cancelled due to the snow! We literally had no plans until dinner with B’s family, and I took advantage of sleeping in and running as long as I wanted – it was glorious! I finished watching Heated Rivalry while I finished my long treadmill run, and I simply love the show and now want to watch it again!
Monday: 4 treadmill miles, leg workout, 2.3 miles walking on the treadmill
NO SCHOOL – yes, another snow day. Like a lot of the country, we had a big snowstorm come in Sunday afternoon and last some of the evening, so school was called off at dinnertime Sunday. We probably got maybe 8 inches total, which wasn’t a lot, but on top of the existing 12+ inches we had on the ground, we have a lot now! Daycare AND school were closed, which NEVER happens … or at least rarely does – so we were all home in the snow.
Tuesday: 5 treadmill miles, 1.5 miles treadmill, chest and tricep workout
NO SCHOOL again! This was due to a cold day – the big kids had no school because it was too cold out! Luckily, daycare was back open, because having 3 kids home is harder than 2 kids! I got in a treadmill run, some weights, and then started the day. And we had even a little more snow, if you can tell.
Wednesday: 3.1 mile treadmill run, 3 mile treadmill walk, back and bicep workout
After another extended weekend due to snow day and cold day), the kids were back! It was freezing out so I stayed inside all day, but got in a short run and treadmill walk, along with weights before work.
Thursday: 4.26 mile treadmill run, 2.75 mile treadmill walk, core workout
I was dragging this morning – after only 2 days of early wakeups again, I was tired! I did a core workout video, then hopped on the treadmill for some slow miles. I would’ve gone longer, but before I knew it, it was time for me to get the kids up and ready for another freezing school day.
Friday: 5.7 miles on the treadmill and 1.3 mile treadmill walk
TGIF! It felt like a LONG week – and I was glad to get in a run and walk before starting a busy day. I had a few meetings in the morning, but in the afternoon it was nice to work with a blanket on my lap – it was another COLD one!
Saturday: 4.5 mile run on the treadmill plus back and bicep workout
I set my alarm to run and get in a short lift, but GM woke up early again, ugh! I was still able to get in 4.5 miles after I got him settled … and then it was time for soccer, basketball and basketball!
Total: 36.56 miles running, plus some walking and weights
AND since today is February 1, here’s the monthly total: 150.37 miles!
Some questions for you:
- Did you make it outside this week? I sadly have only run outside ONCE this month!
- Any snow or cold days this week near you?
I am linking up with Deborah and Kim for the Weekly Run Down.
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