A quick sneak peek at Spring?
Please, and thank you! Although I am well aware the true winter temps and conditions will return (probably with a vengeance), I’ll take any reprieve from the extreme cold I can get.
After a very cold start, the week ended with a major upswing in terms of temps. Of course, the wind still kept its presence known, but the great outdoors felt oh-so-much improved.
Besides, it was nice saying goodbye to Winter for few days….
Anyways, before I get into the deets of the Spring-like week, welcome to the
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Anyways, here’s what went down this week in my little corner of the universe:
Sunday - Still winter-like conditions…
The morning began with a quick stair workout:
*10 flights double stepped
*10 flights single-stepped
*10 push-ups
**repeat two more times —> 60 total flights and 30 total push-ups
Then it was off to volunteer at the running club’s Groundhog Grind Trail Run. Brrr, it was cold and windy, so I was ecstatic to be the designated mascot. That groundhog costume was warm and toasty amidst the wind and newly-fallen snow.
Never Miss a Monday…
The early morning temps were still cold, but the wind was mild. I made the command decision to go for a 2-mile walk (complete with the weighted vest). The day also included a very cold 2.5-mile walk, in the very cold skywalk, over lunch.
After a quick walk with Max, I changed into running gear and hit the streets for a couple miles. The temps were still cold, but the wind was MIA. So yeah, this was a nice outing!
Taking things easy on Tuesday
Waking up with some stiffness, I thought the elliptical was a wise cardio option, along with a short upper-body strength workout (Peloton). There was another cold 2.5-mile walk over lunch. Brrr.
Wednesday - more early morning fun
The wee hour temps were cold, but the wind was calm, so the 4:45AM run was on. It’s really amazing how “warm” those cold temps can feel when he wind isn’t a factor.
Nothing too grandiose going on in the morning other than 12 miles on the bike.
The late afternoon, though, was a different story. The temps hit the low-50F’s, which felt almost like Spring to me. I got out for three fabulous miles, and ran them with progressively faster splits. Ahhh, if only those conditions could stick around until Summer arrives…
Finally Friday
It sounded like a tornado outside, upon wake-up, with the 15mph wind. So, it was back to the basement for more time on the bike (12 miles) and upper-body strength. I also walked a couple miles over the noon hour (and the skywalk didn’t feel as cold as in recent weeks!
A Sensational Sunny Saturday!
I took a pass on running (the TFL region was feeling a bit stiff), so I hit the bike for 15 miles, then headed out for a coffee meet-up with some gal pals. The afternoon included a crazy windy 2-mile walk.
…and what’s on-deck for Sunday?
I’m hoping to get out for a short run, but will probably start the morning on the stairway. Hey, that’s been my Sunday morning routine for all of 2026, thus far, and if it ain’t broke…you get the picture, LOL.
So, the week played-out in a good way. Running wasn’t stellar, but substantial with eight miles. Walking had 17 miles. Biking had 39 miles. A few strength sessions. Yadda yadda yadda.
In case you missed out, here’s what went down on the blog:
In other news:
Friday Fashion Flair. The first Friday in February is National Wear Red Day, bringing awareness to heart health (especially for women). I know a lot of people, women and men alike, who have been afflicted with heart disease. They’re constantly in my thoughts and prayers, and I believe in showing my support not only to them, but to everyone affected by heart disease and its impact.
Can I just say how nice it is to see the sunrise on my morning commute now? Driving home, in full daylight, is also a much-missed luxury, and I’m so glad to have that back!
So, that’s my week all wrapped up and tied with a pretty bow. How was yours? Any hint of a weather warm-up? Spring race training? Weekly goals met?
Nice job on your workouts, Kim! Absolutely no hints of spring in Virginia where the feels like was in the negatives all day today, but I'm in sunny Florida where it does feel like spring!
ReplyDelete50 degrees?! We hit a balmy 20 this week finally - no spring here yet! And lots of snow still around.
ReplyDeleteGlad you were able to make the most of it!