It’s hard to believe that another week of 2015 has come and gone! I’m writing this post on Sunday afternoon wondering what this upcoming week of weather will bring. It seems like lately the weather predictions haven’t been very accurate, and they are saying that we may get a few inches of snow on Monday and a few more on Tuesday, and then maybe something later in the week too. I know that other parts of the east coast are supposed to get hit way worse, so I can definitely handle a few inches! I wish weather was something that was more predictable…that’s no surprise coming from someone who is a control freak. Anyway, I guess we will see what happens!
Last weeks workouts went well. I had some really good runs and I think the dry needling worked a miracle (once again) on my piriformis. My other leg is still bothering me on and off, and I think that’s because its a more complicated area. I’ve continued to keep my mileage low and this upcoming week I would expect it to be low again, especially because of the weather.
Sunday: Rest- did some foam rolling and a 2 minute plank
Monday: 3.5 miles (cut short due to ice) + drills and 1 minute plank on stability ball. Went to chiro and had dry needling done on piriformis and quad
Tuesday: 4 miles + drills and strides and 2 minute moving plank; foam rolling
Wednesday: 3 miles on treadmill + body pump
PM: core work and foam rolling
Thursday: 30 minute online Barre3 class + 3 minute moving plank and foam rolling
Friday: 8 miles progression + myrtle routine + 1 minute plank on stability ball
I wanted to do a longer run on Friday because of potential ice on Saturday, and was planning for 6-7 but felt good and ended up getting faster as the run went on! Once I got to work and sat down my hips immediately tightened up. Yoga after work was a last minute decision and felt amazing!
Saturday: 4 miles on treadmill + rotating plank + glute exercises and foam rolling
I had no idea what was going on outside (I could hear that it was raining, and there was a winter weather advisory on my phone) so I headed to the gym. Turns out it would have been fine to run outside, I should have just waited a little until it wasn’t so dark out.
Total: 22.5 miles
As for the weekend, it was another relaxing one. Actually, Sunday was relaxing and Saturday was busy as usual with meal planning, grocery shopping, and meal prep. We also went to see the progress of our house, which is coming along great! Want to see our kitchen?
Well, clearly there is still a lot to be done:) It’s been fun to see the progress and it’s amazing how fast things go up! We are thinking that when we go up next weekend all the siding and drywall will be up!
How were your workouts last week?
Have the weather predictions for your area been accurate this season?
If time wasn’t an issue, how many days per week would you do yoga? I’m thinking at least a few minutes every day would be ideal, but a long and relaxing class 3-4 days a week.
Beth @ RUNNING around my kitchen says
We’ve been lucky with weather the past week and aren’t getting any of this snow and ice the northeast is getting. I love going to yoga classes, for some reason doing it at home isn’t the same for me. That’s really exciting to see your house go up!
[email protected] says
I agree that its not the same to do yoga at home! I always feel like I get so much more out of taking the class at a studio.
Sara @ Lake Shore Runner says
Stay safe in this storm! I was watching the weather is saw that the east coast was just getting pounded.
Love your kitchen!! ha Awesome that you get to see the progress of it from literally the nuts and bolts
[email protected] says
We won’t get hit too bad with the storm…but everywhere north of here looks like a complete mess!
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
PLEASE be safe! I hope you are able to get some kitchen function and things completed regardless of the weather–you don’t really have much of anything to work with, huh?
We’ll have a chat about your leg later, my dear.
[email protected] says
Well luckily we don’t have to do any of the kitchen work, someone else will handle it all and they work in most conditions (now that the house is closed up they can work on it as long as they can get there). We’re only supposed to get an inch or two of snow here- its everywhere north of here that will get hit really bad!
misszippy says
I did my long run on Saturday…was dreading the conditions but it was actually not bad at all. We got SO lucky!
Have you said where your house is? I understand if you don’t want to in this space…just wondering! How exciting to watch it’s progress, though, huh?
Fingers crossed we’ll escape any major snow this year–we’ve just about made it through January!
[email protected] says
The house is in Baltimore county but not too far out of the city! We weren’t able to find anything in Howard county which was where we had looked for about a year and a half. If I see you at a race or somewhere I’ll tell you more specifically what area it’s in!
Hoping that the snow tonight isn’t too bad!
Jennifer says
Fun to see a sneak peak of your kitchen! In DC looks like no snow this morning, but we’ll see if it changes this afternoon.
Kristina says
How exciting that you’re having your house build from scratch! When do you expect your move in date to be?
Awesome pictures of the city from your runs!
[email protected] says
Thanks! They said it should be finished in mid-March so hopefully we can start moving in early April!
Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
It’s going to be so exciting watching everything come together! That would seriously be my dream! Great week of workouts and yay for lots of yoga!
[email protected] says
It is alot of fun seeing the house come together, and I think it will be even more exciting seeing the interior stuff that we picked out get put in!
Laura @ the gluten-free treadmill says
Be safe! We are not supposed to get the storm until Wednesday – so it is still uncharacteristically warm here!
[email protected] says
Thanks! We didn’t get much snow today and are only expecting an inch or two tonight, so hopefully it just kind of passed over us! I hope that you guys don’t get hit too bad!
Brenda @ Don't Lose the Trail says
I ran the same mileage this week and my hip was also feeling good! Yay!! Your Friday run looks like it was a great one…good call on doing yoga after work to loosen your hips back up!
[email protected] says
So glad to hear you felt good this week! If I did yoga after every run I think my body would be much happier with me:)
Lesley says
If it’s not summer, Texas weather is pretty difficult to predict. I have friends in NYC and Boston, so I keep seeing pictures of how they’re prepping, mostly with wine.
[email protected] says
Yes I’m seeing that too! It sounds like up that way they are gonna get record amounts of snow!
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says
The weather in Austin has been all over the place. The weather reports are so inaccurate too. In an ideal world, I would love to do a variation of yoga every day. More relaxing one day and more challenging the next. It’s just that whole time factor. Stay warm!
[email protected] says
Agreed- I wish there were more hours in the day/week to do things like that! Maybe I just need to figure out a way to make more time for it.
Sarah @pickyrunner says
Ughhhhh THIS WEATHER. Over it. My roommates were furious when we woke up to no snow this morning (they were hoping for school/work to be cancelled) but for me it makes no difference because I walk and would have to work remotely anyways. But it would be nice if the weather predictions were accurate so we could plan our running accordingly… I really need to get to yoga this week. You just reminded me.
[email protected] says
I was really thinking school would be closed today and now I’m wondering what tonight/tomorrow will bring. I hate the feeling of expecting to work from home but then having to go in!
Laura @ This Runner's Recipes says
That’s so exciting about your house! Last week we had nicer weather, but the forecast keeps threatening us with more snow and sub-zero temps, but then only a bit of snow falls and it’s in the 20s. I would do yoga 2x a week if I had the time (which I do, I just need the discipline!)
[email protected] says
I guess its better to have the weather be better than what they predict, right? Except I try to plan my running around the weather but its difficult when they can’t get it right!
Amber says
I was surprised last Friday’s storm didn’t end up as bad as predicted- but regardless of how off the weatherman are, I’m still unhappy when it snows. Spring can’t come soon enough!
Awesome job on that 8 mile progression run!
You should include pictures or a description of what rotating and moving planks are, I’m looking to switch mine up in my abs challenge 🙂
Salt says
Hooray for house progress! I have much envy over this. 🙂
You had a great week of workouts. I really need to get back to a hot yoga class (I’ve been in a lot of unheated classes recently and am missing all the sweat.) I don’t know about you guys downtown right now, but it’s starting to look a little ugly out here in the county. I foresee a treadmill morning for me tomorrow!
[email protected] says
I try to only go to hot yoga classes now! Especially in the winter.
I guess we lucked out with the weather today but who knows what tonight will bring!
Lauren @ ihadabiglunch says
Whoa! The scenery you run through is gorgeous! Wonderful pictures! Good job balancing the running with some strength training and yoga — I always feel best when I end the week fitness-wise knowing I did a good balance of activities.
[email protected] says
Thank you! I have also felt good about balancing my workouts. Ive been trying to sort of plan them out on Sundays so I can figure out how to get to all the classes that I like while also doing enough core work at home. Otherwise I would probably just end up running everyday and not do anything else!
Sara @ lifebetweenthemiles says
Another great week of workouts! I did my first Barre video online this weekend, it was great. What site do you use?
Congrats on the house progress, that is so exciting. Seeing it all come together and documenting it is so much fun, especially when it’s done and you look back at how much was actually done!
We are going to be belted with a few feet of snow so I am going to be working from home for the next few days. Stay safe!!
[email protected] says
I have been using Barre3 for online workouts, what have you been using?
Its been so fun watching the house progress! It will be nice to be able to look back on the pictures years from now!
I hope that you are making it through the storm ok!
meredith @ The Cookie ChRUNicles says
The last thing I feel like is this blizzard. That’s all I have to say!
[email protected] says
I hope its not as bad as they’re predicting! Stay safe!
Charissa says
Your house is coming along – that’s so exciting!! And yay to the running! I’m glad that’s been going well for you. I’m not looking forward to the blizzard that’s about to hit.
What do you do for a moving plank and a rotating plank? Is that just moving side to side and in circles while in plank position? I’ve never heard of this, but sounds challenging 🙂
[email protected] says
For the moving plank I just do things like lift one arm at a time or one leg at a time, or move forward and back, or rotate to side planks and back.. Does that make sense?
Suzy says
Oddly enough, I have never done yoga! Not even once. Our weather has been INSANELY amazing. It’s supposed to get up to 15 degrees Celcius today, with blue skies and sunshine. Yay! I even heard little birdies out our window this morning. We usually have endless rain, so we need the sun from time to time.
[email protected] says
Wow no yoga ever?
Enjoy the nice weather- and please send some this way!
Lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
Great job on your workouts. Am I missing something? What is a mrytle routine? You house is making some progress. I bet you two are just so excited to move in. Do you know when that will be yet?
[email protected] says
Its like a mobility routine that can be used as a cool-down. It takes about 5-10minutes and is available online here: http://www.coachjayjohnson.com/2011/12/building-a-better-myrtl/
Jess says
Exciting about your kitchen! After the main structure is in place, it really does go pretty fast. I look forward to seeing the final result.
If time was no issue, I would probably go to yoga 3-4 times per week. ClassPass just launched here in Columbus so thankfully it can be pretty cheap to go. However, between half training and work, I can’t squeeze yoga in as much as I’d like.
Great job getting in another solid week of workouts!
[email protected] says
Thanks!
I feel the same way about yoga. And class pass just launched here too!
Chrissy @ Pink Polish and Running Shoes says
The weather predictions have been pretty accurate in my area, but I’m hoping they’re wrong about the 3ft of snow that’s predicted for tomorrow! Have a great Monday!
[email protected] says
I hope they’re wrong too! Stay safe!
Kelly @ The Fit Skool says
Ahh where are you located? We are supposed to get 2 feet tonight here in Connecticut, I’m excited for the craziness but keep your fingers crossed we don’t lose power from the blizzard.
That’s so cool to see progress on your house!! I’m sure you must be excited.
[email protected] says
I’m in Baltimore, and we aren’t getting anything like what everyone north of us is getting. I really hope you don’t lose power- that’s the worst! Stay safe in the storm!
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says
If time wasn’t an issue I would love to do yoga 3-4 times a week. If only there were more hours in a day!! Glad that the dry needling worked for you! I’m not super familiar with it, so not sure how it works, but yey for you!
[email protected] says
Thanks! I also wish there was more time for yoga, but with all the other workouts I like to do I need to figure out a way to balance it somehow!
Lizzy says
Oh wow, I didn’t realize you were having a house built. That seems stressful, but I guess probably pretty nice if you’re a bit of a control freak 🙂
I’m out in northern Indiana for a couple of weeks for work, and I swear the weather prediction changes every half hour. I have no idea what to expect out there except that it is much colder than home. So annoying. Stay warm and safe out there!
[email protected] says
The house building is a bit stressful but after almost 2 years of searching form a home we realized this is the way to go!
Our weather predictions have been changing constantly too! I think i need to just stop looking at my weather app!
Chelsea @ runner's table says
It sounds like you had a good week of workouts! I hope the storm isn’t too bad there.
My workouts went pretty well last week. I increased mileage a little bit, and had two really good speed workouts. I also managed to fit in some really good strength workouts.
I’ve never been able to get very excited about yoga, but I try to fit in a couple of short hip opener sequences a few times a week.
[email protected] says
Sounds like a great week of workouts! That’s great that you do a bit of yoga to supplement your running even if its not really your thing!
Sam @ The Running Graduate says
That’s awesome that the dry needling helped! Hopefully it helps your hips as well! I hope you luck out and get less of a storm in Baltimore. I know if I was still down there I’d be doing a snow dance!
Last week wasn’t so fantastic workout-wise. But, hopefully my calf will be feeling better soon. We’re not supposed to get much of the snow here, but it is still bitterly cold!
[email protected] says
The storm doesn’t seem to be hitting us too bad- we got barely any snow today and might get few inches tonight. I wouldn’t mind another delay or work from home day tomorrow thought!
I hope your calf is feeling better!
Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness says
Looks like you had some great workouts last week!
I’ve been doing yoga more lately because I’ve been participating in a yoga challenge on Instagram, which has been a lot of fun even though half of the poses are pretty advanced. I love starting off my day with a quick workout – I feel like it helps wake me up – and a lot of the time I’ll do some yoga then. It feels great to wake up and stretch/move!
[email protected] says
That sounds like a great challenge, but I really struggle with any advanced poses! But I’m sure there are so many benefits to starting your day like that!
Marcia says
Great workout week! Knock wood, we’ve been getting nowhere near our usual amount of snow. I’m kind of jelly of the blizzard you East Coasters are getting…just the tiniest bit! I’m embarrassed to say I’ve been letting yoga slide more than I should. When I’m running my best I hit up 2 classes/week.
Cheryl says
The house is coming along nicely–how exciting!
I wish I liked yoga. I guess I am too impatient. I keep saying I am going to stick with it, but, not so much.
Great picture of the city! I hate when I run on the mill when I could’ve gone outside…
We are supposed to get A LOT of snow tonight, tomorrow… It’s all good.
[email protected] says
It took me a long time to really come to love yoga. But now I am hooked and wish I could do it more.
Stay safe in the snow!
AJ @ NutriFitMama says
My workouts were ok last week- my husband was out of town and it was difficult to get in as much as I wanted to with the kids around. I used to LOVE Hot Yoga- I really need to get into it again. If only there were more time in everyday then I would run and do weights in the morning, and hot yoga in the evening 🙂
[email protected] says
That sounds like a perfect schedule for me! I definitely prefer to run and do cardio or weights in the morning, and hot yoga feels SO good at the end of the day!
Stacy @ Sweating Tulipz says
We got around 8 inches in the last 24 hours which isn’t bad compared to New Jersey…Ugh! I can’t even imagine! I don’t know about you, but I am ready for spring!
[email protected] says
Oh I am so ready for spring as well! However, I kind of wish we would just get s decent amount of snow to get us a day off…the little bit we have been getting has been just enough to be annoying but not really impact anything!
Nicole@thegirlwhoraneverywhere says
YAY for your house progress! It’s so exciting for you guys! 🙂
The weather is spot on lately which is kind of annoying because they are right about all the snow storms! EEEK! I can’t wait to get back outside and have a fabulous progression on concrete like the one you had!
[email protected] says
Sorry that you guys have had such bad weather! I hate to say it but I kinda wish we would just get a real snowstorm and get it over with…all these threats and traces of snow have gotten annoying!