Week 2: I want to move someplace warm

Monday- Threshold test. Ran about 4 miles. Later that night we went out and celebrated NYE at my favorite place in Spokane to ring in the new year- The Davenport Hotel. Every NYE we always go there and it never disappoints. This year we went to a party in one of the ballrooms. It was a lot of fun!

Sipping a gin martini in the Peacock Lounge

Photo booth fun 

Tuesday- Farmgirlfit. This was a good & really challenging Grind workout! It was a great workout to start the new year with!

15 minutes AMRAP:
5/side KB snatch + turkish get up 
15/side rope slams 
15 box jumps 
15 ring rows 
I completed 3 rounds + 28

Rest 1 minute & then:

5/side 1 arm sit up w/KB 
30 second plank with kick backs 
10 KB cleans w/ goblet squat 
30 second right side plank 
30 oblique twists with KB 
30 second left side plank

Wednesday- 6 miles at threshold pace w/ 6-10 pick ups ranging from 1-2:00 minutes each. Of course I completed 10 pick ups most of them being closer to 1:30-2:00 minutes in length.

I was really hoping to run this outside. I got home and it was fairly light, but by the time I had completed my stretching and running drills it was pitch black outside. If I am going to be running on the snow/ice I would much rather see it. Cannot wait for spring & summer!

Thursday- Farmgirlfit. I really liked this Grind workout because we got to run. I didn't like the squat thrusters and pull ups though!

Friday- Day off or recovery workout. Wasn’t sure what to do w/myself. I did do some stretching which felt good. My shins have been sore from overhead squats last week so I am trying to really keep myself stretched out.

Saturday- 13 miles!!!!!! Okay, I will admit it- I actually ran 13.1 miles. J I really debated whether or not to run outside and brave the ice/snow/freezing temps or run on my TM. At the last minute I decided to brave the outside. Kind of a mistake. The side roads were much worse than I was anticipating. I literally ice skated my way through the entire run. I have Yak Trax, but was I wearing them? NO. Am I dumb? YES. I am just thankful that I finished it one piece!

Ice skating anyone?

The highlight of my long run was using my RooSport that I had won in a giveaway a couple of weeks ago from Laura Lives Life. Like Laura, I forgot that I was even wearing The Roo Sport. It was the perfect size to store my peanut butter GU, license, debit card & car key. I will be using it more frequently and I recommend that if you are looking for a similar product, to check out The Roo Sport. The product is a good investment for only $19.99.

After my run I felt like crap. Couldn't decide if I was going to throw up or not. We did a quick trip to REI to get the peddles put on my bike and to get fitted. Turns out the bike is a touch too big for me so that have to order a part for the handle bars which will take about 2 weeks to come in. The sales person was really worried I wouldn't be able to ride my bike in the mean time and I just had to laugh. Has he seen the roads in Spokane? I just ice skated for 13 miles! After a quick trip to Costco I had to go home and nap for 3 hours. I felt much better when I woke up.

I felt like the world ended on Saturday too. Mr. Healthy Diva asked me to put together a running training plan for him. WHAT?! At first, I thought I should take his temperature! In the end I ended up putting together a 17 week plan for him. Today he is supposed to run 3 miles....we shall see if that happens!

Saturday night we did our Qdoba date and a Target run. While at Target I ran into Neiman Marcus clothing for 70% off! WHOA! 

You can never have too many sequins! I am loving my new top!

Sunday- Day off or recovery workout. Decided to do a really easy 30 min spin session followed by core work + stretching. I was pretty stiff when I woke up in the morning.

All in all it was a fantastic week!

Days till Windermere: 133

Miles ran: 23.8

Questions for you:

How was your week?

Are you already wishing that spring was here?