A few days have passed and thank goodness, Winter Storm Jonas is history!
Last weekend was the first snowstorm of the year and it was no joke! Philadelphia got around 20 inches, but so many other areas suffered a lot worse! I’m grateful that this storm didn’t happen during the week because who knows what could have happened…now we have to deal with the aftermath, tons of snow with nowhere to go!
The only thing is that now we have to deal with the aftermath, tons of snow piled high with nowhere to go! We started to get some snowmelt thanks to the rain, but as long as people don’t move their cars, it’ll continue to be a mess. I took the subway a couple of days this week, but it’s time to get back to normal.
Since it’s Wednesday, I’m linking up with the ladies of Wild Workout Wednesday: 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 for some really fun and challenging workouts!
I’m also linking up with Megan for the Weekly Workout Recap Linkup!
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Cherry Blossom Training Begins:
Before I talk about my training for the ZOOMA Run Love Challenge, I want to share that virtual and in-person training for the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Race kicks off this week! I will be using the Intermediate Virtual Training Plan for the next several weeks, and I’m looking forward to the challenge!
Having the ZOOMA 10K to train for has been a great way to keep a strong running base in the running off-season. I’ll still be doing plenty of cross-training over the next couple of months, but I’ll be doing a lot more running as well. With the Intermediate Training Plan, I’m supposed to run 5 days a week. But I’m probably not going to run that often, at least not right away. I don’t want to burn out!
As soon as I figure out my plan for Cherry Blossom, I’ll let you know!
Workouts for the Week:
Wednesday 1/20: I had a horrible day at work (and in general), so I wimped out and didn’t do my run outside. Life!
Thursday 1/21: Dinner with my friend who’s in town for the weekend, no time for working out!
Friday 1/22: Okay, back at it! Started the day with a 10-minute ab workout from Runner’s Reset: mountain climbers, forearm planks, bicycles, crunches. Then to avoid the upcoming blizzard, I went for a run after work. What was supposed to be 3-4 miles ended up being a 7-mile run! I felt awesome and couldn’t believe how effortless it felt! And my average pace was under 11 minutes and I finished faster than I started! I really do think this cross-training is making a difference. The funny thing was, my Nike+ watch froze 5.12 mile into my run! Thankfully I was able to start it up again…
Saturday 1/23: I wanted to brave the snow and go for a run, but I just couldn’t do it, haha! Instead, I did an indoor workout from the Runner’s Reset, four sets of: 20 pushups, 20 sumo squats with upright row, 15 walking lunges with bicep curls, and 30 mountain climbers. My right foot started to bother me so I didn’t do the 4th set of lunges.
Sunday 1/24: 3 miles of running the snowy trail in the evening. It wasn’t easy but I was glad to be out there, especially since it was so peaceful! Unfortunately, my run took place after dinner and a couple of beers, so when I was finished, I felt awful!
Monday 1/25: I had my first intermediate yoga class as part of an 8-week series at work. Unfortunately, it’s only a half-hour, so it takes a lot of time just to get dressed for class. I had a surprise 1 pm meeting, so I had to duck out early, but the instructor is really good and seems super friendly. I’m looking forward to getting back at it! Before I went to bed, I did a shoulder and triceps workout as recommended from the runner’s reset program. 3 sets with 12 reps of shoulder press, triceps dips, lateral raise, etc.
Tuesday 1/26: I went for a run after work, unfortunately on the treadmill. On the Cherry Blossom training plan, I was set to run 3-6 miles with intervals. I did a 1-mile warmup, 3-mile intervals (15 seconds at 6.7 mph, 45 seconds at 4.7 mph), and a 1-mile cooldown. I felt pretty good during the run (though extremely bored), but by the evening, I was exhausted!
Week 3 Report Card:
I’m extremely happy with how this past week went! The balance of strength training and running seems to be a winner. My runs felt fantastic, so does that mean I’m actually getting stronger? I also enjoyed my first class back at yoga.
Thankfully, wearing the Mizuno Wave Rider’s is no longer a concern, though sometimes my ankles feel sore after a run. I think I may need to tweak the laces so that they aren’t so tight.
I’m giving week 3 training an A! I’m really starting to feel back in training mode, which means I’ll start getting really intense soon. I’m excited to see what improvements I make this spring!
How is your week going so far? Are you still digging out of Jonas too? What were your favorite workouts this week?
I love when those short runs feel so good that I just keep going!
Now it’s time for all that snow to melt.
Absolutely! Thankfully the snow has melted so much already!
I love how you ended your description of Wednesday…LIFE! Because life does happen and it’s not worth getting upset over. Looks like the rest of the week was great!
Thanks Maureen! Yeah, life has a way of getting in the way right? Can’t beat yourself up about it!
Great job this week and getting out there for a run after the blizzard- that’s awesome! Thanks for linking up and sharing 🙂
Thanks, Annmarie!
I am doing one of the CB virtual training plans as well but it started a few weeks ago. It’s going to be tough going finding places to run continuously outside with this mess huh? Have a great week!
I’m still trying to get a good feel for the program, I’m so used to having a coach tell me exactly how many miles to run! I can’t wait until we’re fully thawed in Philly, thanks!
Great job Janella on getting in those workouts despite Jonas! Thankfully we did not have to deal with it! I am going to check out this Runners Reset program you’ve been talking about. Have a great rest of your week!
Yes, be glad Jonas didn’t come your way! I’m not sure when the next reset will be, but Laura will be offering some coaching in February! http://www.laurapeifer.com/#!non-diet-non-detox/c1x8u
What a great week you had, such a good variety of activities and not giving up even with that snow that makes you want to curl up and stay home.
Thanks, Jen! I’m grateful that I was able to keep up my motivation!
The Jonas pics are just stunning. We haven’t had a storm like that here since 2011. I’m kind of hoping we escape any snow days this year because the kids have to make them up in June, which sucks. Yay for a productive week!
Thanks, Marcia! That was always the worst growing up in Buffalo…too many snow days meant we had to go to school til almost July!
Way to get back out there after the snow storm! I stuck to the treadmill. The puddles were too much to avoid here haha.
Thanks! No shame in that…I had to hit the treadmill again a couple days ago. Better safe than sorry!
I am working out mostly at home so I just put on my favorite music and move until I am out of breath!
Working out indoors can be really fun, as long as you have enough space!
Great job last week! I remember how difficult it was to deal with blizzards after they moved on. It’s different in the suburbs, but we still ran out of room to put the snow.
Thanks, Lesley! The city struggled with where to place all the snow too…it was crazy!
Great job on your workouts! 20 inches of snow is no joke and it’s so impressive that you ran in all of that snow! Those winter runs can be really peaceful and quiet. Have a great week and happy running!
Well I didn’t run through all the snow, but it was fun to be out there! I love running in this weather as long as it isn’t slippery!
Great job!! Those short runs feel amazing, don’t they? I had a couple of them over the weekend, too. WE didn’t get our snow until late Monday afternoon/early evening. And, I hear there’s more coming next week. UGH. I am ready for spring (although winter in Iowa has been pretty mild…thus far…)
Thanks, Kim! Oh no to more snow coming your way, hopefully it won’t be too bad! I hear we’ll be back in the 50’s next week…crazy!
Jonas was quite the beast for so many of us. I still can’t believe just how much snow fell on the East Coast over the weekend. We’re still digging out here in Virginia, and many schools have decided to cancel for the entire week. Its going to be quite a return to school for so many students and teachers next week.
Geez, I hope things shape up down your way too! My sister is a professor and school’s been closed for several days now, right before the semester starts up again.
I agree that you totally deserve that A for your workouts! Sounds like a super strong week! It’s amazing what a positive impact strength training can have on our running, hey?
I had two really strong swims this week that I’m super proud of! I give myself an A for effort, if nothing else 😉
Thanks a lot Ariana! Congrats on your swimming, I so wish I could do that, but I’m a terribly weak swimmer and can’t tread water!
Yes!! You definitely enjoy an “A”!!! That’s a LOT of snow!
Thanks, Rachel! 🙂
Oh yuck snow! Its always the worst when it snows a whole winter in a day. So glad it didnt slow you down! Great job!
Thanks Autumn! I was really surprised to get so much snow…hopefully that’s it for the winter! I love the snow but it’s such a mess…
Good call on the training plan. You need to adjust it for YOU so you don’t get injured.
Exactly! Thanks!
Great job this week! We got buried in DC and took us a week to get a plow down our street….AFTER my neighbors and I had to shovel our own street in order to get out!
Oh man that’s the worst! It took forever for the streets to clear in my neighborhood. I just kept my car where it was until the snow melted a bit!
Sometimes life gets in the way, and that’s okay. I think som etimes we have to adjust and not let it throw ourselves off our own wagon! Way to get it done and get that A week in! Thanks for linking up again – have a great weekend and see ya Sunday! 🙂
Thanks a lot, Megan! Totally agreed 🙂