Another week of workouts is done.  It’s hard to believe that the year is winding down.  I’m in the in between season and having fun, doing what I want. My only complaint?  Why does December feel like February?  I’m so cold ALL.THE.TIME!  At least the rain has stopped.  Can we get some snow again? PLEASE?

Last week’s workouts

Monday

3 mile run, 8:54 avg pace

Strength training:

cable hi to lo chop

back squat bench taps

single leg hip thrust

banded pull ups

eccentric pull ups

DB bench press

Cable row w/ squat

pulley seated rows

bear crawl plank DB pull thru

I did not plan on running today but after lifting at the gym, I felt an urge.  I could’ve run at the gym on the treadmill but I had an urge to run outside.  I didn’t have cold weather running gear with me so I went home, grabbed a jacket, gloves and a hat and hit the pavement for 3 miles.

It wasn’t the most time efficient thing to do but I still made it to work on time.  High 5 to me!

Tuesday

5 mile run, 8:51 avg/pace

I had a boat load of things to do today so another early morning run was on the books.  Thankfully, Kyle was able to join me.  Conversational pace is a great way to start a Tuesday.

Morning Flow Yoga @ BBY

Wednesday

20 minutes Elliptical w/ 30 sec sprints, 60 sec recovery x 8

20 minutes Stepmill

strength training:

bench press

split squats

single leg running woman w/ row

eccentric pull ups

banded pull ups

KB plank rows

KB swings

single leg KB deadlift

goblet squat

KB ’round the world

Thursday

6 mile run, 8:37 avg/pace

About 7 years ago, I had an Exercise Physiologist intern at work, Erika.  We ran together a few times before she got married and moved away.  Recently, she moved back with her husband and new baby.  Her husband, Charles, reached out to me through Instagram about running groups that meet in the early morning.  Hmmmm…I think I know of some crazies! Today he joined Kyle and I for our zero dark thirty run. I had only met him briefly at their wedding reception 6.5 years ago…who knew we’d be meeting up to run in the dark years later?  It’s a small world!

Friday

Rest day!

Saturday

5 mile trail run, 11:11 pace (good luck!)

It had been quite awhile since I’d done a trail run.  I missed it so!  I procrastinated quite awhile before heading out to the trailhead.  It was another cold morning (teens). I wasn’t sure what the conditions would be like but was happy to find mostly frozen dirt with patches of frozen puddles.  Thankfully, my feet stayed dry when I went through the ice in some spots.  FYI – My trail shoes (Saucony Peregrine ICE+  -> affiliate link) aren’t water proof but water resistant.  I can’t recommend them enough! If I had a choice, I’d be running on dirt everyday.

Sunday

6.5 mile run, 8:43 avg pace

Mini Band Glute Workout:

Lying hip flexor

Bridge with abductor

Clamshell

Fire hydrant

Donkey kick

Plank with toe tap

This run felt cold. Maybe even colder than Saturday’s?  I was so thankful to have company with Kyle.  Otherwise I would have procrastinated until it felt a little warmer.

I had a big moment for me prior to to this run.  It was the first time I’ve worn the Boston Marathon jacket I bought in 2015.  I swore I’d never wear it since I DNF the race.  After 3.5 years, I changed my mind.

How was your week in workouts?

Linking up with Hoho and Wendy for the weekly workout wrap up.

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