Midwinter running, week of January 10-17

[Karma007]

Ugh! I've worked 18 out of the last 19 days, and haven't been out much. Too many hours on my feet, so I'm skipping a few days, to give my knees a break. They're pretty sore, even just walking right now. The $ has been nice, but a little less OT would be nice!

[rocknrollgirl]

Today I just could not do it. I only had a short run planned, but legs are so tired from riding yesterday, that I just could not do it.

Normally on Monday, I lift and do core and then run. I got through the warm-up of the lfting portion and it was all I could do to finish the next 40 mins.

I feel disappointed in myself, I usually suck it up no matter what. But I have learned the hard way to listen to my body.

So 45 mins of core, made a cup of tea, and a pot of chili. I am charging the lights for tomorrow's night ride.....but no run.

[OakLeaf]

Just got back from 18. About four miles in, the bladder in my hydration pack sprung a leak. I had to come home, swap it out for a Platypus bladder that didn't fit very well in my pack, change into dry shoes and socks. Luckily I alternate two pairs of shoes, so I had the dry ones to change into. I left the wet tights on but made sure I took a sunny route when I headed back out! Having a wool base layer on top made all the difference, I'm sure, not being freezing in wet tights at 47°.

It was a good lesson for me anyway, that I CAN take a short break in the middle of a long run and I won't turn into the Tin Man in need of an oil can. I'm always afraid to stop running.

[Jolt]

Half-hour trail run today. I have the worst case of the winter running blahs lately! It's hard to get motivated to get out there and then when I do I feel sluggish. And I miss running in VFFs--it's too cold for that right now.

[spindizzy]

Syndirelah: Have a great race next week.

Grog: Right on! You rock! Fantastic goal!

V: Way to suck it up!

Susan- Awesome run and no SPLAT stories. Twinkle toes.

All I had to do today was 1600m, then 100 pull-ups, 200 push ups and 300 squats..followed by another 1600m run. Gotta love CrossFit! Ran outside..it was snowing. A bit slippery but perfect temps.

[OakLeaf]

All I had to do today was 1600m, then 100 pull-ups, 200 push ups and 300 squats..followed by another 1600m run.

V., I love the word "drizmal." It's perfect!

RnR, be proud of yourself for listening to your body!

Susan, that sounds beautiful. One of these days I've got to do some trail running...

[Susan Otcenas]

Susan, that sounds beautiful. One of these days I've got to do some trail running...

Oak - doing some trail running was one of my goals for this winter. I've only been on a few, but I really enjoyed them. They keep me so engaged, so in the moment. When I do my long runs on the road, I tend to zone out. Maybe experienced trail runners can zone out, but not me! That 2+ hours just FLEW by.

[Susan Otcenas]

...then 100 pull-ups, 200 push ups and 300 squats....

I am such a weakling. I can not do one single boy pushup. Not one.

[Veronica]

I am such a weakling. I can not do one single boy pushup. Not one.

I can do a bizillion pushups, but I'd rather be able to put out the running mileage and times you do.

The grass is always greener...

Veronica