This week we had our first snow of the year on Thursday. This fall snowstorm brought sleet, freezing rain, and about 2 inches of snow. It was enough to close schools on Thursday and cause a delayed opening on Friday. The weather prevented me from running outside on those two days and I opted for the treadmill instead. I felt like this week was all thrown off!
As much as I love a good snow day, just because schools are closed my job doesn’t stop and I was working from home. However, there were things I needed to do in the office and I couldn’t get in. (My office is now located in the back of a school). Usually I can plan for potential snow days by bringing things home with me or staying late the day before, but this fall snowstorm was pretty unexpected! I really thought it would end up just being rain.
Overall I felt like I was slowing down even more this week. But that’s to be expected, right? When I ran on the treadmill I stopped a bunch of times to drink water or walk a little. Outside I tend to still run the whole time unless there’s a big hill or something and I just feel like I need a break. Once in a while I surprise myself with my paces and other times I really just ignore them.
Monday: 5 miles
It was chilly but in a good way! I think I’m used to the colder weather now and 38 degrees feels good as long as there’s not much wind. (Also, I think my body temperature is just generally higher from being pregnant which works in my favor for cold weather running!)
Tuesday: Strength training
No time for both running and strength training so skipped the run.
Wednesday: 5 miles
As I got dressed for my run I realized I didn’t have any clean running shirts that fit and were warm enough. So I pulled out one of Rob’s shirts which ended up working out just fine. It was a fitted shirt for him so it didn’t look too weird on me.
Thursday: 3 miles and strength training
This was the day of the snowstorm. I started with strength training and then hopped on the treadmill for 3 miles.
Friday: 6 miles
Another treadmill run. This ended up taking forever between running slower and stopping to drink water and walk. Luckily we had a delayed opening and I also had a doctor’s appointment in the morning so I wasn’t so rushed. It’s just crazy how much longer it takes me to do these runs now!
Saturday: 5 miles
It felt so good to get outside again! The snow on the sidewalks had melted but I still felt like I had to watch out for slick spots. It’s was weird to see so many leaves on the ground and also snow on the grass! What season is it?!
Sunday: 3 miles
It was chilly out but pretty good running weather! I noticed that on both Saturday and Sunday my paces were faster than they have been during the week. Maybe it’s because of getting extra sleep on the weekends? Who knows.
Another week down, and only 5 more to go! I expect these last few weeks will bring even less running and even slower miles, but hopefully I can keep getting out there!
How were your workouts last week?
Did you get a fall snowstorm?
Do you take longer to get your runs done on the treadmill?
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Our snow didn’t last through the day, but with all the rain and freezing temperatures there were still slick spots. I haven’t been on my own TM in ages – I get a quick fix at Orange Theory.
The freezing rain made it really messy out there last week!
We got a lot more snow than was originally forecasted last week. I know that for us, it was because it was a few degrees colder than everyone thought which caused more snow instead of rain.
I have my fingers crossed you can keep running these next 5 weeks!
I think many of us were surprised with how the snow played out last week!
you were smart to stick to the treadmill for those days. It was still pretty wet and slick outside the day after the storm. The roads were fine but I noticed the sidewalks were still a mess!
I probably could have run outside Thursday morning because it didn’t start snowing until around 7:30, but it was supposed to start earlier. Oh well!
Wow! How crazy to get a school snow day so early in the season. The weather has been whacky everywhere, I swear. I never noticed if my treadmill runs differ from outside that much. I definitely have to fight the urge to shorten them though!
Sometimes I set my pace higher than I would naturally run outside because I’m staring at it, but I tend to stop more because its an option!
I’m always slower on the treadmill. I was hoping to get my run done outside yesterday, and ended up on the treadmill. While things did start to melt, it wasn’t enough and the sidewalks were dicey. We still have snow too in shady spots.
Sounds like it was a good choice to stick to the treadmill!
Even though your body slows down those last weeks, that slower pace is still keeping your fitness high! You’re doing awesome!
Your schools were smart to close- ours let out regular time and then it was chaos- thankfully we can walk to pick up Lily, but kids at some schools got stuck there overnight because the buses never made it through the snow! And several of my neighbors spent 10-12 hours stuck with their kids in the car… it was a crazy day.
That sounds like a mess! It did turn out to be a smart call to close schools. Our district is so big and some busses have to travel really far. It would have been a mess trying to get kids home in that!
We got snow as well this past week, too early for that! I finally got out for a run today and there was still some slick spots from the snow melting. Well good thing you found an extra shirt of Rob’s to get your run done:)
It’s way too early for snow!
It’s amazing how much the hormones will warm me up. Of course, I’m in a different hormone universe, but I’m barely ever cold these days!!! Nice work as always, Lisa. You are amazing.
It’s so weird for me because I used to always be freezing. Now all day long I’m sweating. Not sure which is worse!
You guys really got hammered out east! We had a mere dusting of snow overnight Friday, but it was a little slick underneath it. Winter needs to pause for a few weeks….it’s too early!
Seriously! There will be plenty of more time for this kind of weather.
We got a decent amount of snow last week also! Facebook shared a memory with me of when we got snow this early 10 years ago (same city) and that was a really bad winter, so I am wonder how bad this winter will be. You were smart to stick to the treadmill. It’s so dull but it definitely is a useful tool on very slick and snowy days.
Hopefully this winter isn’t too bad! I keep hearing mixed things about how winter will be here. I just really hope we don’t have a snowstorm when I go into labor!
Mama, you look fantastic to be so close to your due date. Don’t forget, your slow is still someone’s fast. 😉 I have no doubt you’ll bounce back quickly. We actually had snow last December, which is very rare. I don’t expect any this year. Thanks for linking!
Thanks! Are you are right- it’s all relative! And right now my “fast” was once my “slow” lol.