Thanks for joining me and Kim for the Weekly Run Down today. These are always some of my favorite posts to read and to write. This week, the cold, gray winter weather just got to me. I felt kind of blah all week. Two different storms brought more sleet and ice and no real snow forcing me to keep it inside most of the week. I don’t mind the cold if the sun is out and have been enjoying the winter weather until now. Ice and sleet are a no go for sure. I think I just have a case of the mid winter blues this week. Here’s a peek into my week of workouts.
Mid Winter Blues
Monday- 10 min core + hip mobility + 35 min Peloton + 15 min yoga
A good start to my week. Did not want to do too much lower body because I had a longer run planned for Tuesday.
Tuesday- 14K Virtual Kiss My Mask Run + core and stretch
It was a little damp and cloudy out again but we got it done. 14K was the longest I have run since last spring. Felt really good to get it done. Automatic PR for a 14K!
Wednesday- 20 min core + 20 min upper body + stretch
A little stiff from yesterday’s run but not too bad. Our weather starting getting colder and more gray as the storm headed toward us. While we were hoping for snow, alas just more freezing rain and sleet.
Thursday- hip mobility + 10 min core + elliptical
Normally, would have been a run day. I even had my new Yaktrax ready to go but woke up to sleet. Another indoor day it was with the elliptical.
Friday-15 min core strength + 30 min Bike Bootcamp + cool down ride and stretch
Hips felt a little sticky so I did some extra stretching today. It was another gray day around here. Feeling those mid winter blues again.
Saturday- 5 mile run + stretch + core
Finally was able to get outside for a run again with 2 friends. It was windy and cold but it always helps my mood to get out. The sidewalks and our trail were still ice coated. We ran in the bike lane of some cleared streets in town and only had to dodge a few slick spots.
In case you missed my 10 MIn Better Than Takeout Eggroll in a Bowl recipe find it here.
Looks like the ice will melt off a bit on Monday and Tuesday and some warmer temps start to come in. Hope to be able to make all of my outdoor runs next week and soak up some sun. Anyone else feeling those Mid Winter Blues hitting?
Glad that I was able to sneak away and enjoy sunshine and warm weather. Since I’ve been back, it’s been snowy, cloudy and cold….more snow coming tomorrow.
The worst part is not running or walking with my friends…looking forward to my quarantine ending.
Glad you got out there yesterday but I missed you in the bike Zoom.
I had to advantage of the sunshine yesterday. It is always nice to get out even if it dreary out in the winter
Well done avoiding the dangerous or unpleasant conditions. I ran my usual Sunday route with my friend today and found no photo opportunities – everything is still grey and muddy here with only a few flowers, and the promise of more seems to just be there without coming to anything. I suppose we just need to dig in and grit our teeth and keep going!
It’s been pretty dreary too here. Always feels good to get out when you can.
Oh wow, sorry about all the ice and sleet. Yikes. I am not missing the winter weather at all. Nice week of workouts despite the icy conditions!
IT is so nice to escape when you can-enjoy the rest of your time there
Very inspiring and positive! It’s tough to get motivated when it is cold and windy outside. You set a great example of keeping moving forward.
This past week just felt so blah with all the gray weather! Looks like we may get some warmer temps and sun this week
Yay on your virtual 14K — that’s awesome. On the one hand, I like the freezings temps because Scooby can run around our yard without getting muddy. On the other, the ice is no fun!
The ice is super annoying I would much rather have snow or rain. Seeing the sun is nice today!
Great job on your 14K! That would be a fun distance since it’s not very common (at least not in my world LOL). The sun makes a huge difference in coping with the cold..but I’m ready for some warmth.
no it’s not a distance you see. We do have a few 15K around usually in the fall and those are fun to do
I sure feel you on the blues. We had a lot of sun this week and that helped a lot. Just know you are not alone in feeling this way. Keep on moving!
I don’t mind the cold really but the gray rainy days are just ugh. Always keep moving
I’m so over winter too! It is either too cold or too icy or too snowy! Today it finally warmed up to 30 but we have 12 inches of snow so I stayed inside. Hopefully it will stay warm for a few days!
I don’t really mind the snow or the cold but we keep getting these icy wintery mixes and its so depressing!
It feels like we’ve been getting a little bit of snow or ice every few days and I’m just over it. I am definitely looking forward to some warmer temps later this week!
I am over the icy mess as well! Yes this week looks good!
Awesome job on your 14K! The ice and snow really made outdoor workouts difficult this week. Hopefully the weather this upcoming week will be better 🙂
I am really over the icy mess we keep getting!
It can really be the pits when it’s cloudy, windy, and gray. Luckily they really know how to handle snow –and ice! — up here so I was still able to run outside in spite of that.
I don’t mind the cold or even rain but the icy mix is just a no go around here. This week looks much better!
I know what you mean about those mid-winter blues – the weather was definitely challenging this week.
Great job on your 14K!
It sure was! And thanks 🙂
Great job on your workouts last week and congrats on your 14K PR – gotta love a PR any way we can get it. LOL We’re getting our much needed sun today, even if it’s still quite cold.
Thanks for the linkup and have a great week!
thanks! Yes, it sure was nice to finally see the sun today
Wow- you were very active this week! Love the red Valentine’s outfit and congrats on your new 14k PR 🙂
Thanks I was happy to get it done!
I finally, frickin’ finally got to run outdoors today after 5 weeks and it was everything! Take that winter! We got this!
We sure do! Run on my friend
I was feeling a little ‘blah’ this week too- though I think mine was more the fact that I’d normally be racing this weekend and I’m not. While I’m excited some of our races are back there are others I really miss and Disney/Gasparilla are a few of them!
I’m also kind of ready for spring. I’m ready for nice sunrises and pretty sunsets again. All this darkness gets to you after a while, I think that’s normal .
I don’t think we will have any races for a while but it will just make them extra special when we do
Great job on that 14K. It is an interesting distance! 🙂 I know what you mean about the Winter blues. I am over the snow and Winter. This week it will warm up and I am so excited!!
I am really excited for some warmer weather this week too. Enjoy it!
I can’t handle the grayness we have been having. Fortunately, it doesn’t last very long, but when it does, it certainly knocks me down a few notches.
The week started with sunshine, and I already feel so much better!
Love that you have been able to enjoy running with your friends!
I hear you on the sunshine. The cold doesn’t bother me if the sun is shining. I hear it’s coming back this week
I feel you- I grew up in the midwest and also (crazily) went to college there, and had such terrible SAD that I moved to Florida! Those gray winters are really hard.
Congrats on your PR! 14k is an odd distance, but it sounds like it was fun.
On another note, I’m a mug fanatic and I love that mug in your first picture. Where did you get it?
I also love to collect coffee mugs! I have that one for a few years and can’t remember where it came from!
14K! I can’t imagine! I’m dreaming of 10K! I know conditions weren’t ideal but you got it done! Congrats!
How do you decide what you are doing each day- do you have it pre-planned?
Right now, all of my runs are around 6 miles 3 times a week. I do have a schedule that I follow. I talked about it in my blog post today on how I pair running with strength workouts. Happy to chat about schedules anytime!