Is it cold enough for you?
Philly has finally realized that it’s winter time and it’s been freezing here, literally! Call me crazy but for me, I think it’s a fun time to get in those runs. Meanwhile, training for the ZOOMA Run Love Challenge continues!
I’m linking up this week for Wild Workout Wednesday with Annmarie at The Fit Foodie Mama, Angelena Marie at Angelena Marie: Happy, Healthy & Balanced, Michelle at Fruition Fitness, and Nicole at Fitful Focus! Check out their sites to find some awesome workouts!
I’m also linking up with Megan for the Weekly Workout Recap Linkup!
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Philly Love Run Ambassador
Right now I’m training for the ZOOMA Run Love 10K, but I’m excited to share that I have been selected as a Philly Love Run Ambassador!
If you follow regularly, you know that I have been promoting the Philly Love Run for a few months now, but now I’m officially part of the Ambassador Team! The Philly Love Run takes place on Sunday, April 16, 2016…are you coming?
You can get $5 off your registration for the half marathon or relay using my discount code JANELLELOVE. Prices are going up after January 31, so please take advantage of the discount as soon as you can! I will be running on a 3-person relay team with Bret and Mark, my very first running buddy, so I hope to see you there!
Workouts for the Week:
Wednesday 1/13: Bret and I went for a very cold run in the evening with some speed intervals, 3 miles total including a 1-mile warmup. It felt so good to run fast and the fresh air really hit the spot!
Thursday 1/14: Rest day.
Friday 1/15: Didn’t work out again. Oops. But we did a lot of walking!
Saturday 1/16: 5-mile run with Bret at Pennypack Park. We haven’t been there since running the 1/2 Sauer 1/2 Kraut Half Marathon last June. I decided to remove my custom insoles from my Mizuno Wave Riders, and wouldn’t you know my feet felt MUCH better! Plus, the weather was nice so it was a beautiful, scenic run! Later in the evening, I did 2 workouts from the Runner’s Reset: squats, mountain climbers, lunges, butt kicks, and lateral side steps; then 10-minute ab workout. Side planks are somehow impossible for me now…
Sunday 1/17: This was my day to relax!
Monday 1/18: Bret and I ran 3 incredibly speedy (for me) miles through Center City Philadelphia, 9-minute pace. It was maybe 20 degrees with single-digit wind chills so we had extra incentive to run fast! It was hard, but I did it! In the morning, we participated in the MLK Day of Service and helped bag and box fresh produce for the less fortunate. That ended up being a great workout too!
Tuesday 1/19: I planned to do some cross-training, but I ended up at the Flyers hockey game after work! Too bad they lost the game in the last 7 seconds! I was able to get in over 12,000 steps so I’m happy.
Week 2 Report Card:
I think that Week 2 is where I’ve finally started to pick up my stride, no pun intended. I’m really happy with the runs that I completed, all outdoors, and the cross training is becoming more of a routine. And it was great to run all 3 of my runs with Bret. We had a really nice time.
More than anything, I’m relieved that my running shoes feel much more comfortable without wearing those custom inserts! I was so worried that I was on the fast track to another foot injury…scary stuff! It’s so important to listen to your body and think about the changes you’ve made that could be causing pain or discomfort. Sometimes you could have a simple solution right under your nose.
With all that said, I’m giving Week 2 an A! Now that I’m in week 3, I’m ready to keep up the momentum!
How have your workouts been going? Are you attending the Philly Love Run this year?
Great job getting out there in this chilly weather!!! Thanks for linking up 🙂
Thanks, Annmarie!
I can’t get the Hubs to run for anything! So much fun!
Lol, thankfully my boyfriend was already a runner!
I’m not training yet, so I’m at that place where I’m not sure what to do. I’m keeping up with my strength training because that’s an absolute must, but I’m not sure what to do with my runs until training starts.
Yeah being in limbo is tough. The ZOOMA training has runs 3 days a week, so it’s a nice way to keep active before I really get going with the Cherry Blossom Run. Strength training is so important!
What an awesome week! I would love to do the Philly Love Run! Unfortunately it falls on a weekend I have a wedding in Chicago. Hopefully next year!
Thanks! Argh, we will have to meet at a race one of these days!
Looks like a speedy week of running despite the cold temperatures! I can’t handle running in the cold…it doesn’t get very cold here, so when those temperatures drop I’m such a baby haha.
Thanks, Ariana! Oh you’re not a baby, you’re just lucky to be in the warmth!
Looks like a great week of workouts. How fun that you got to run with Brett! And hell yeah, it’s cold. It’s finally warming up again here. Fingers crossed that it stays in the 30s.
Thanks, Wendy! I’m crossing my fingers too!
I cannot imagine running in such cold weather. Although I did have a run last week that ended with 5 minutes of heavy rain. I judged poorly and had to run all the way to my car! LOL
Running in the winter somehow is one of my favorites! Oh, running in the rain is tough, especially when it’s chilly!
Glad to hear the cold isnt slowing you down…and neither are those shoe inserts! Glad youre feeling injury free! Have a wonderful wednesday!
Thanks a lot, Autumn! That was such a huge relief!
yes it sure has gotten cold fast! Don’t you just feel so bad ass running in it?? My son was watching the game last night too bummer
Yeah it really is thrilling to run in the cold, I can’t wait for the snow!
You guys are adorable!
Winter has finally come here, too, and it’s been brutal. You just can’t go from 80 to 30 without warning! But it does make it easier to run after, that’s for sure.
Not going to make it to Philly this year, but one day. That race looks so fun and I have some friends in the area! Congrats!
The sudden changes in the weather have been ridiculous! Thanks!
I definitely want to try this as soon as baby is out!
Great weekly recap. Side planks are the total worst! I always groan when we get to them in hot yoga.
It’s crazy how much tougher they’ve become for me since I haven’t done yoga in forever!
I can’t. I just cant run in the cold! I am very inspired by your workout and racing schedule! I love working out with my husband, and he doesn’t run, so i have been going to the gym with him- enjoy those runs! Sounds fun!
Great job! I don’t envy the chilly weather and give you kudos for getting out there despite it!
I’m actually thinking of running the philly love run with my mom and her friend – I’ll use your code if I sign up! 🙂
Oh thanks, that would be awesome!!
I’m thinking I need to take out my inserts too! I honestly thought they were benefitting me in the beginning, but now I’m starting to think they are actually hindering. This running stuff is tough.
Congratulations for another ambassadorship! You are rocking 2016!!!
I definitely run faster when it’s cold out! I really had to dial back what I wanted to be at this weekend so I could do my long SLOW run instead of gassing out early because I go out too fast!
Oh yeah, the cold weather definitely makes you want to get moving quickly! Definitely have to rein it in when you’re training!
Awesome week, Janelle! I’d say you definitely earned that A! 🙂 I just got my medal (so cute!) and sweatshirt (sooo comfy) in the mail this week! Thanks for linking up again!
Thank you, Megan! The swag is so nice from ZOOMA, but it’s tough waiting until after the race to put on the sweatshirt and Feetures socks!
Haha. I’ve run in the socks already and DEFINITELY couldn’t wait for the sweatshirt! LOL. But the medal is on the shelf until I can run and hang it on the medal rack. 🙂
I still need to buy a medal rack…I’m too cheap to invest in one, apparently!