Last week –
- Monday – Well, the temps warmed up a bit but then there was snow. It never ends. I was itching to get in an outside run. So I headed to the town (since it was windy as well as snowy.)
I was actually over-dressed!
- Tuesday – It was supposed to be a rest day because I was scheduled to play tennis in the evening. But I also had to set up for work so I had to forfeit on the tennis 😦 But when temps reached almost 40, I had to try to find a dry path to run. So I ran 1.5 miles around parking lots and after set up, my usual campus loop.
- Wednesday – After a long day at work, I needed to squeeze in one more day of running before I met my BFF for a walk around the mall.
I was rushed but got in a short one even though I forgot my gloves. Good news is that I didn’t need them!!
- Thursday – Finally, I decided to take a rest day. I met a former co-worker at our free gym. I went for a short run before she arrived. We used the machines and then ate back the calories we burned off at an Indian restaurant.
50 degrees = capris and no jacket!!
- Friday – A rest day and an evening playing mah jongg. It worked out perfectly because although it was in the 60s. (Yeah. Crazy temps), it rained most of the day.
temporarily, the snow had been washed away but it was to return the next day
- Saturday – Another rest day due to snow, ice, wind and freezing temps. The winter warm up ended. Grateful for time to de-clutter, do laundry, cook, watch TV and knit.
just got the cuff on a sock done
- Sunday – Today was the re-scheduled New Year’s Day race (Winter Series #2) There were two options and I chose the 3.5 miler. It was cold. I mean very cold (-8 wind chill) and I was tempted to stay home. But I got to see many running friends and in the end, I was glad that I went.
3.5 mile race that is actually 3.75 miles
After re-fueling and thawing out, I went back out and ran a loop to get in 7 miles for the day.
My reward – a new place for appetizers and wine – Le Bistro
Next Week –
- Monday – DAY OFF!! 4-6 miles
- Tuesday – 3 miles on the treadmill, tennis and my anniversary
- Wednesday – rest day, hair appt.
- Thursday – 4 miles
- Friday – rest day, mah jongg
- Saturday – 6-8 mile run, Women’s March
- Sunday – rest day
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Happy Running! How is your running going? What’s new with you? Any snow yet?? How are dealing with the frigid temps? Please share.
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Aren’t you glad you braved the cold to get your race and run in? Sure beats the treadmill…right? LOL
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Definitely. The treadmill is the worst
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Great week!
Right now I’m not running due to injury but enjoying lots of cycling!
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Hope it heals quickly.
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Sounds like a good week, and so great you were able to meet up with friends for some workouts!
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Any week you get to run is a good one. Being outdoors is preferable
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You kick butt! Look at you all bundled up for your race and then did the loop again. It looks hazardous. I wish I could stay upright in the snow.
It was annoying the warm came with rain! It rained here everyday.
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I know. I didn’t run that warm day but I wanted to and wish I did since the cold temps returned with a vengeance
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Oh my gosh that was some cold race weather you faced – nice job getting it done!
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Thanks.
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Sounds like a great week! I’m so tired of winter already!!
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Me too!!
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Congrats on running your race plus some for a total of 7 miles during that frigid weather! You should get an award for that!
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Thanks. I have no choice but to get out there in the cold.
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I have not been on a treadmill since last Saturday (nine days ago!!!). I did just a quick 1-mile this morning (#nevermissaMonday) in the sub-ZERO windy temps, but it’s supposed to be a little warmer by Wednesday…so the timing is perfect. It’s the little things, right?
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Yes it is. Today was sunny here and tomorrow is gonna to snow.
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Great week! It was so nice to get all my runs done outside last week!
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Snows on the way for tomorrow 😦
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Good for you for getting out there to do the 5K in those conditions. I ‘ve gotten used to the temps but the ice scares me. Have a great week!
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Me too. I was glad there was no ice.
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Glad you got some good outdoor running in!
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Me too. You never know what next week’s weather will bring
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Great job! It looks really cold up there and you are still getting it done!
No snow in my part of Florida. I figure if it’s going to be this cold, it SHOULD snow, but I’m not so lucky. I had two frigid races this past weekend, and I still don’t know how I managed to get through them.
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I know. It’s funny to see you all bundled up.
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Sounds like a good week overall. I was bummed to not be able to get out and enjoy the warm weather Friday, but the rain made me less bummed that I was stuck inside!
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Same here. I didn’t run on our only warm day.
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The weather really has been crazy, I’m impressed you got out there for that freezing race!
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I am tempted to skip it but it wasn’t bad.
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I am living vicariously through your photos of snow covered paths. My daughters want to go to the mountains to see snow but haven’t made it there yet this winter. I live in San Diego so we’ve been spoiled by 70+ deg weather!
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So jealous. Can we switch for awhile?
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Great miles for the week and great job getting out for your Winter Series run in super cold temps! -8?? Brrrr.
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Yes. Very cold. Makes you keep moving.
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Ahh…there’s nothing like a mid week hair appointment to brighten things up!! Hope you enjoy yourself!
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🙂
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The weather here has been a roller coaster as well. I love that it finally warmed enough last week to complete two of my runs outside, but by the time the weekend was here the Arctic air had returned and I was back to running on the treadmill. Ugh!
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Same. What a winter so far. Not great for runners.
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Only you would consider doing a short run and working on the machines at the gym a rest day. 😉 Great job in still getting out there in the cold! And that race temp? Brrrrr. Is it boating season yet? Thanks for linking.
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Planned rest day but you do what you gotta do.
I am so over winter!!!
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