Thanks for joining me and Kim today for the Weekly Run Down. These are always my favorite posts to read and write. I’ve mentioned the past few weeks that I have been in a great running groove lately. I am happy to be finishing January on a high note.
Finishing January On A High Note
Monday- 10 min core + 20 min upper body + 35 min Peloton cycle + 25 min stretch/yoga for hips
Fitting it all in and showing Monday who’s in charge. A nice mix of everything.
Tuesday-6 mile run + yoga for hips
Continuing my 10K run streak despite our crazy wind and cold this week. I am finding the chilly temps invigorating!
Wednesday-10 min hip mobility + core class + 15 min arms/shoulders + 30 min elliptical
Mixed it up today with some elliptical instead of the bike.
Thursday- 6 mile run + stretch and yoga for hips
We had another windy and chilly one but got it done.
Friday- Strength for runners hip mobility + core + chest and back strength
A little bit of a lighter day for me today. I knew I was switching my run day to Saturday this week and wanted to take it easy.
Saturday- 7 mile run + stretch/yoga class
Switched my run day to Saturday to make sure I could get a good one in before our impending snowstorm. It was so cold this morning! I was feeling really good out there and decided to add an extra mile on at the end. Happy to have finished January on a high note. Feeling strong and in a running groove at the moment.
Sunday- not sure depends on the snow situation
Not enough snow yet for snowshoes but I could not help myself. Got a short run in for fun.
Running can be so fleeting. I feel like I never know how long my current running groove is going to last so I am planning on riding the wave. How did January go for you?
I am absolutely with you on the invigorating cold. It’s just so magical and doesn’t leave me at all drained. Way to go on kicking the year off strong. Hope you have the chance to snow shoe.
Exactly, It does not drain me the way summer heat does for the rest of the day
Winter running is the best! That said, I have too much snow and ice to really do it safely outside right now. You had a great month! Thanks for the linkup!
it will all be ice by tomorrow I imagine so had to take advantage while I could
I don’t mind running in the cold, it is, as you say, invigorating. I do struggle when it’s wet and windy and it’s been like that a lot here recently unfortunately. I love running in the snow but sadly there is no snow. To be honest, I’m looking forward to the spring. February can be rather damp and dull in the UK but what’s not to like about running, whatever the weather? Happy running and thanks for the interesting blog post.
February can be rather dull and grey for sure. Spring running is nice it is the summer heat that I dread. Have a great week and thanks for stopping in
My running groove is feeling good, too. My fast 5K left me tired yesterday, but that’s all good. I’m glad the biking is going strong!
That is all good!
Very happy running is a joy for you again! At least I am running a little again.
Our snow isn’t supposed to start til tomorrow — you guys may actually get more than us, but it looks like it’ll be a big one most everywhere on the east coast.
Stay safe & warm, Deborah!
Ours usually turns to ice and sleet after a day so I had to take advantage while I could. Happy running this week to both of us
I’ll have to take Scooby out for a walk in the daylight so I can enjoy the snow! I’m sort of bummed I can’t help with the little shoveling we’ll need to do. Glad your groove is continuing and holding strong!
Thanks yes happy that running is going well right now. I am sure Scooby would love to play in the snow 🙂
I agree, January was an awesome month! Winter didn’t really kick in until the last half of the month so I got way more outside miles than I would have expected. I’m pretty much resigned to being indoors for most of February.
We did not really get super cold until the last 10 days or so. We will make it through!
Such a great week of workouts for you! I don’t mind Winter running but it was so windy this week that it made it too cold to run outside. Now we’re waiting on the impending snow storm – I hope we don’t get too much snow but they are guessing 10-12 inches for us 🙁
wow you are getting so much more than we are!
Glad that January was a good month for you! Overall it went well for me too. I don’t mind the snow but I hope it doesn’t stick around for too long leaving ice and slush.
Agree it’s the ice that’s the tough part around our parts
I love running in the cold, but I don’t like walking in it. Surprisingly, I don’t hate running in the heat as much as I used to…
I didn’t buy snowshoes a few years ago when I talked about it and sold my cross country skis so now I’m out of luck. We took Pablo outside to play in the snow this morning while our little neighbors were sledding and he had a blast!
Hope you’re enjoying your snow day and thanks for the linkup!
I saw Pablo’s photo he is one happy pup!
Love the snowy run pictures! And I feel flattered if I inspired your Sweaty Betty purchase, haha! My one problem with it as it definitely runs snug, so I sized up and was glad I did.
Thanks for hosting the link-up, have a wonderful week!
I was so happy that you liked the Sweaty Betty top so I was convinced. I could not tell by the description. It’s really comfortable but yes runs a little snug. Wishing they had more fun designs maybe next year
Riding the wave is a good mentality. January was a pretty good month- I hit 160something miles and continued my running streak. It is getting harder though with the weather!
That is pretty impressive!
Looks like another great week for you and yay! for good running. Everything else falls into place when that happens, right?
you know it kind of does!
Great month for you! It’s great that you are in a good running groove – hope it continues 🙂
me too! You really just never know so you have to embrace it while it lasts
Sounds like everyone had a good month of January, in spite of everything (weather, politics, etc.) I’m always happy to move onto February though. Love the snowy running picture!
yes we did have a pretty good month around here
You’ve had an awesome month so far! I’m not a fan of “super cold” (for me this is anything under 45 haha) but I definitely would take cold or cool weather over the super hot humid summers anyday!
The summer heat kills me!
Look at all that snow!
It was a solid January over here. Logged lots of miles, felt strong, and got a lot done. I can’t be mad about any of that!
Definitely, lots to be happy about
That is great you felt good on your Saturday run! And you got snow too. I know you wanted that to happen.
Yes it is nice for a change to have some snow!
I’m so glad you had a good running month! and a good month in general. I agree that you just never know when that “good feeling” is going to end with running so embrace it and get those miles in!
You sure do have to take advantage when you can!
I don’t think I could run in the snow, I’m way too clumsy, but it sure looks beautiful
Ha it is very pretty!
Sunny snow is awesome – blowing cold, not so much! I hear that a cold front is moving in this weekend. Great to hear you’ve been loving running lately!
Yes blowing cold is a challenge. See my post today for running in the wind tips
I love your positive photos! I got my 100 miles for January done with a gritty run in a snowstorm on Saturday then a tired one on Sunday, currently fretting that February is SO SHORT and I have never run 100 miles in any Feb ever!
Wow I did not realize you were up to such high mileage! That is really fantastic Liz. Yes, February is starting out challenging here too with the weather. Happy Running!