This week was a great week for running! The mornings were cool (plain crisp some mornings) and the afternoons were great (for the most part). This weather makes me want to skip my morning run and just run in the afternoon…but with a hectic work schedule, I would rather get my workout completed early in case something happens and I cannot get away… Morning runs + beautiful afternoons = multiple runs on some days! As long as I keep my pace and HR easy, I am always willing to go for another run 🙂

I would totally love you to follow me on Instagram and check out my workouts before my weekly wrap! I am always use the extra motivation to get out and run!

Weekly Workouts

Monday- I started my day with a quick trip to the gym to get in a few miles before work…then, when I got to work, the servers were down – no internet, no phones, no nothing! So I worked on what I could for part of the day and headed home early! Well, “home” is the gym today… I decided to just relax and run! 

Tuesday- Since I missed my interval workout on Monday morning and took it easy Monday afternoon, I decided to make up that workout today! My interval run lasted 3.5-4 miles…but my movie was still playing, so I just kept running – or intervals of running and walking until my movie was over (and then a little more until I hit the next mile)…

Wednesday- Due to the “recovery run” on the schedule, I decided to stick around home and run outside! 25 degrees didn’t seem all that bad! I took my Knuckle Lights for another run and I am so glad I have them! Even when I am wearing my reflective vest and additional Brilliant Reflective safety strips, cars don’t generally care to give me a little more room on the side of the road. NOT TODAY! I’d say that 9 out of 10 cars that passed me gave me almost the entire lane – and with more distance for me to see that they were giving me room (versus the “swervers” that decide at the last minute that they are going to give me space)! I had so much less anxiety today than I do sometimes on the dark back-country roads! 

If you are interested in Knuckle Lights, you can save a little on your online order by using the discount code “BIBRAVEPRO” at checkout for 10% off your order. I would highly recommend them if you ever run in the dark! Also, join in the #BibChat this Tuesday evening (8PM CT) on Twitter – talk with BibRave and KnuckleLights about all things running! 

Since the day was AMAZING, I decided to take an easy trail run – which is only 1/2 trail, 1/2 road once all is said and done. 1 mile to the trail, 2 miles (out and back) on the trail, 1 mile back to work… Nearly 60 degrees in January, yes, please!! I can only wish that the warm temps will come back over little man’s late January birthday weekend 🙂

Thursday- Today is technically my R.E.S.T. day…but I couldn’t help but say yes to Angie when she text me Wednesday night to go run! We haven’t been able to run together for a while now… While I am SURE there was a lot more to talk about, we covered a few bases, I talked about running (typical), and we were soon back home! 

Friday- Another morning, another time to take advantage of the morning! I went to bed relatively early last night…so I wanted to get to the gym early for my interval workout… Well, the snooze won out for a little bit and I didn’t get to the gym early enough to get in my whole interval run…so I just took it easy! 2 miles easy – followed by 45 minutes of yoga – followed by another 2 miles walking on the treadmill. I didn’t feel like running anymore…so I just walked! While I didn’t get my scheduled interval workout in, I was able to get a little sweat and stretch time in before work!

Saturday- While I don’t often seem to be able to get out of bed on time, I was able to get out and get 5 solo miles before the group 6 🙂 I also spread a little inspiration spark with my running pal Angie!

Sunday- While my alarm went off, my legs did not want to get up and go! Oh well…a lazy day of not feeling well meant that I only put one mile on my legs before bed – and I am okay with that! I would liked to have a couple more, but it was cold and getting late. I’ll save the energy for tomorrow morning’s interval run 🙂

Weekly Miles : 50.5 miles

134.5 / 2,017 miles in 2017

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Next Week’s Projected Workouts

This coming week is looking like a nice one! This weather in Kansas can change on a dime…but good thing I have the gym to save me on those COLD mornings or random downpours…

Check out some awesome #linkups this week!

Tweet: Check out the Weekly Workout Wrap via @livinglovingrun and other great #linkups! http://ctt.ec/dk91e+ #fitfluential #sweatpink #runchat

As always, there is the great Weekly Wrap link-up with Holly & Tricia! Check out the #MotivateMe Monday, hosted by Lucie & Janice! Also, check out Ilka & Angela’s Sunday Fitness & Food link up!

Check out the Tuesday’s on the Run gang as well: Patty,  Erika, & Marcia! I am also linking up with Annmarie, Jen, Nicole, & Michelle for Wild Workout Wednesday 🙂 Check out the Coaches Corner linkup with Suz, Rachel, Debbie, & Lora!

How did your training week go? What are you training for? Do you have gym access for those less than ideal running times?

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