Another Week Closer to Summer

Another week done, another week closer to summer.

You read that correctly...I'm already looking forward to summer! Spring is all fine and dandy, but summer is where it's at for me. We did get a taste of spring-like temps this week and that just lit my summer fire.

Anyways, I had a great week of workouts and banked some substantial sweat equity. Here's what went down in my little corner of the universe...


I have been doing double workouts on Mondays, and this week was no exception.  My first workout included several sets of strength moves (arms), 60 total supermans, and my daily 2:30 plank.....all in my carpet slippers with some lovely bed head.

 I had an extended lunch hour, so I got in a couple miles in the sunshine (and may have added in some burpees as well. #nevermissaMonday done.

A rest/recovery day was on tap for Tuesday, but in keeping with the Supermans, Squats, and Twists Challenge, I did 60 squats over my lunch break.

Wednesday...what happens on Wednesdays? Early morning miles, via the #5at5 routine (five miles at 05:00). I met up with my friend, Barb, and our weekly early morning running ritual went well. The temps looked a bit chilly on the weather app, but actually felt a bit like spring.

My Thursday began with some time on the stairs. I am switching things up with my Fight for Air Climb training this year by adding in various HIIT components. 

This week's circuit involved:

*15 supermans

*10 flights of double steps

*10 burpees

*5 flights of single steps

---> four sets netted me 70 total supermans (I did an extra set of 10 for a "cool-down"), 40 burpees, and 60 total flights of stairs climbed. Whew. 

Although I'm designating Fridays as rest/recovery days, I did do a few squats (per the SST Challenge mentioned above). How do 70 squats sound as a "welcome to Friday" endeavor?

Long-run-Saturday had eight miles on the roster. I have been staying up far too late (courtesy of the Olympics), so my body was moving in slow-mo when the alarm went off. Once I got outside, and on the road, everything felt fine. I met Barb at our spot and we got our miles done without much effort (and that's just the way I love those long runs to play out).

I had every intention of doing my recovery run early Sunday morning, but when I took Max out for a short walk, I quickly decided to post-pone my run until after church. With the unusually warm afternoon temps on Saturday (which, ironically, followed the crazy heavy snow that had fallen just after I'd returned from my 8-miler), there was black ice everywhere. No bueno. The afternoon temps were forecasted to be in the low 50's, and those sounded much more desirable and safe.

Spoiler: #missionaccomplished The hubby even wanted to join me for my run (he's also doing the Leprechaun Chase 10K on March 10th...and has not done any running in several months). When we returned home after those two miles in the warmer temps, Max was ever so excited to see us. Does it get any better?

All in all, it was an interesting week (in terms of weather), but I'm happy with everything. I was able to do every run outside, and my total miles (Monday-Sunday) totaled out at 17. I can really feel a difference in my waist and hips from all of these extra challenge exercises (and probably from the continued burpees). Life is good!

In case you missed them, here's the other posts from last week:
Can you say SNOW???
2018 Red Flannel Run recap
Shall We Train?

In other news:
Last Wednesday was Valentine's Day? Did you celebrate?

From the hubby 

Did you catch my #FridayFashionFlair post on Instagram? The temps were cold (and windy), so I pulled out a couple of my hand-knit favorites....A mini poncho and a berry-colored infinity scarf. The poncho is made with a wool-blend yarn, so it's especially cozy. The scarf has several strands of yarn woven into a large-stitch pattern...making it warm but not the least bit bulky. Every Friday, I feature an outfit and I'd LOVE for you to play along and share an outfit, too. Use the hashtag (#FridayFashionFlair) and give me a tag (@runningonthefly). Even though we're all fitness-minded peeps, it's fun to see each other in street clothes, right?

Finally, as mentioned above, I'm doing the Supermans, Squats, and Twists Challenge (hosted by Rachel). Although the numbers look a little intense, the daily stuff literally takes minutes to do. Not a huge investment time-wise,but the rewards are feeling good! 

Last week's exercises:

Monday - 60 supermans

Tuesday - 60 squats

Wednesday - 60 Russian twists

Thursday - 70 supermans

Friday - 70 squats

Saturday - 70 Russian twists

 So, that's a wrap. The days are getting longer, the weather is progressively warming up, and we are getting that much closer to summer. Yes, life is, indeed, quite good!

Talk to me! Are you eager for warmer weather, too? Have you kick-started your training for any spring events? Have you been staying up later than usual to watch the Olympics?

I'm linking up with Holly and Wendy for the Weekly Wrap. This weekly check-in is such a great place to connect with fellow fitness-minded peeps. Please join us! 

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