. . . being uncomfortable
Training Week 6: Best Damn Race Savannah Half
When it came to running, this week was definitely all about being uncomfortable — as in pushing, not as in pains/injuries. I ran a 10 mile LSD on a real beast of a day — feels like single digits with winds gusting up to 30 mph (but there was sun!). A tough 10k today — much less wind, but still some, and just as cold.
I’m joining up with the Weekly Wrap from Holly @ Hohoruns and Wendy @ Taking the Long Way Home (who are up to shenanigans again) to share how I toughed out some pretty nasty running weather this week. But no snow! Still! Oh, we get some showers now and again, but we are still snow free and that makes my heart sing.
Workouts update
- Monday: Dogwalk, YFPR Align & Alleviate (30 minutes)
- Tuesday: Yogaworks AM Yoga (10 minutes), TM Speedwork, Dogwalk, FFF Wind Down Yoga (20 minute)
- Wednesday: Dogwalk, DM Total Body (15 Minutes)
- Thursday: SB WU (10 minutes), DM Pilates (9 minutes)
- Friday: 10 Mile windy, brutally cold LSD, TBL Pilates (30 minutes)
- Saturday: Rest Day
- Sunday: 10k, Iron Strength Glutes (15 minutes)
Mileage: 21 (NC)
JY = Jasyoga
PB = Killer B
TM = Treadmill
YFR = Yoga for Runners*
WU = warmup
CD = cooldown
SB = Stationary Bike
YFPR = Yoga for Pain Relief
YTU = Yoga Tune Up Lower Body*
*Disclaimer: Amazon affiliate links; I will make a small amount of money if you buy through these links
Running Updates
Tuesday
Errands in the afternoon, which left me on the mill in the morning since we’d had some sleety kind of stuff in the morning. Upped the total run to 5 miles (I’d been doing 4 on the mill) and the repeats to 8. Practiced some gratitude on the run and goterdone.
Friday
Just like last Friday, we finally got some sun. Except it was in the teens with winds of 15 mph gusting up to 30 mph. I layered up — the only thing that was really cold were my quads/ hamstrings (despite my toasty cheeks skirt) — and got out there somewhat early (9:30, LOL), telling myself it really wasn’t going to warm up so I might as well get er done.
And I did. The first 5 weren’t too bad, but battling wind always tires me out and it showed with a slow down the last 3 miles. I was tempted to call it quits at 9 miles; I won’t lie. But I persevered, and I finished 10, and despite the slow down at the end, the run was still a good pace for me. Maybe it was the lemon essential oil I dabbed on myself before the run? I’d like to say I wanted it over so I ran faster — I definitely wanted it over, but that doesn’t always translate into running faster!
I also consoled myself with the fact that while it could be cold in Savannah, it will not be that cold.
Sunday
Another very cold, but very sunny morning for the third Winter Series. Most of my running buddies were doing the 3 miler, as they’d run long the day before, but I was tackling the 10k. I was able to line up with a couple of friends, thankfully, although of course they were soon out of sight as I was way BOTP (and probably DFL to begin — but I reeled in a few runners those first few miles!).
The plan was to treat this as a tempo run. Let’s just say that that plan soon flew out the window, as my splits were all over the place. The good news is that I was just 1 minute off my 10k PR — set just 3 months ago — and that it was a course PR. By several minutes. I thought I’d only run the 10k one time before today, but apparently I’ve had “race” amnesia and run it several times.
I did “run” into the trouble the last mile when I saw when friend who was also running the 10k coming back towards me — was I supposed to circle the cone and go around again? I stopped, ran down to the course marshals, stopped to ask again . . . so I was actually even closer to that PR!
Even though my splits were all over the place, they were all faster than when I ran this race 2 years ago (I didn’t run any of the winter series last year). It may not have gone according to plan but I’m still pretty darn pleased with it.
Favorites of the week
We had our second running group bookclub meeting this weekend. The last was in December 2017; a good time was had by all. I got several compliments on the fritata I brought, which, btw, came from the Healthy Glow Guide Reset. Healthy Glow Guide is closing its doors today, but you can get the guides at 75% off here using the code KEEPONGLOWING.
If you’re a foodie and love healthy recipes, these are great guides, split into Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter and as I mentioned a Reset. Some of the recipes can be a little time consuming and expect to have way more than 5 ingredients, but seriously, they are so good. The Taco Soup from the Reset is one of Mr. Judy’s favs, although I leave out the beans, which I love — but him, not so much. I’m sad to see them folding up their doors. I have no affiliation with HGG, but I’ve been a fan for years!
It was another strong week, and the roads are still clear — so despite the extreme cold, life is pretty good.
I did get a nice compliment from a local at today’s race saying that she loved my blog — thanks, Dee! Made my day.
Let’s get the conversation started:
Do you enjoy cooking even when it’s a little involved?
Do you enjoy healthy recipe ebooks — got any to recommend to me?
Running in feels like single digits?
Chocolaterunsjudy 
We also got the cold front and the crazy wind this week. I forgot how hard it is to run in serious wind. The cold I dress for the wind not so much. I love frittatas too and always looking for new ingredients to add to mine. Stay warm!
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One of my half PRs a few years ago was with crazy wind — don’t know how I did it! Being stubborn, I guess!
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I am just thrilled that we have no snow and ice. I’ll take the cold temps if it means that I never have to run on the treadmill. So far so good.
In a past life, I used to cook all the time and make complicated things. Lost the urge and now my time is spent with tennis, running, mah jongg, knitting, reading, etc. Besides my current hubby is just as happy with a bowl of cereal as an exotic meal. LOL
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That fritata looks yummy! I am going to check out the Healthy Glow Guide website now – thanks for sharing!
I think the theme for this week was bitter cold weather and wind. While we were lucky and didn’t get any snow this weekend, it was pretty cold and super windy all week!
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Those recipe ebooks are only available to midnight!
It was definitely super cold & windy. But it’s also January.
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That photo is deceiving – the sunshine makes it look warm, but I know the cold and wind that it can hide! I will take on a complicated recipe once in while, but I prefer simple recipes that don’t require pages of ingredients.
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They’re not super complicated, but I also wouldn’t call them simple — not most. There are a few.
Yes, the sunshine lately has been super deceptive!
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How fun that you met a local that reads your blog!
That is good news about your 10K. Your running is getting stronger.
I chuckled at your “race amnesia”. I don’t think I’ve ever ran a race I forgot about.
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If you ever ran these “races” believe me, you’d know how easy they are to forget! They’re really supported runs, and it’s pretty boring out there.
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The above comment was from me. -M
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Oh that frittata looks amazing! Makes me hungry. 🙂
Eeks that wind sounds pretty awful, kudos to you for sticking with it!
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Seems like whenever it’s sunny in winter it’s either extremely cold or insanely windy (or both!). But no snow to speak of, so I can’t complain *too* much.
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I hate cooking. But that fritata looks amazing.
I seriously have not used my oven in the six years I’ve lived here and used it once in my last apartment.
Way to go in that wind!
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I can’t even imagine eating out (or ordering in or getting take out) all the time. But I know it’s not everyone’s thing!
Still, I spend a lot of time in the kitchen — it was the first room we remodeled in this house. Well, after Mr. Judy tore out the ugly carpet.
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Neither really. I guess I do things that some wouldn’t consider cooking like heating up can of soup, microwaving pasta
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Ok, that is cooking. 🙂
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when we were without cooking gas for nine months it was almost a non issue. I did eventually give in and borrow a colleague’s hot plate
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It would definitely be a big issue for me!
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OOf I don’t miss those cold runs one bit!I LOVE to cook, and have lots of healthy recipes on my blog.
Great job getting it done in those frigid conditions!!
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I need just the right weather — FL would be too hot for me so much of the time! I hate the cold, but I’ll still pick cold over heat for runs any day.
And yes, I remember your love of cooking. 🙂
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It’s definitely too hot here in the summer for running. The other nine months are glorious!
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In TX, summer lasted 6 months. 🙂 But that’s actually where we bought my treadmill — I didn’t run then, but I did walk a lot, and it was so often too hot (or too many mosquitoes) to walk outside!
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Ah, yes! I lived in San Antonio for almost 6 years. I remember that heat too well!!!
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We lived in Austin for 17 years. But I’ve lived the majority of my life in upstate NY (unfortunately).
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I’ve always wanted to visit NY!
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Visit NY, or NYC? NYC is just a small part of NY. 🙂
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Both!! I’ve heard it’s a beautiful state. I’ve always wanted to visit upstate NY as well as the city.
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It is definitely a beautiful state. Just like VT, which I also lived in for a time. Great places to visit, not so much to live in IMHO.
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Oh, the wind is such a game changer, isn’t it? Especially when the temps are frigid. It sounds like you are consistently making progress with your speed!
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Battling wind just totally zaps my energy.
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OMG, we drove home on Friday and it was absolutely FRIGID and that wind was trying really hard to whip us around. Props to you for getting out and running in that! I probably would have skipped!
Ever since starting serious work on my capstone project, I’ve been leaning more towards a Mediterranean diet so there’s definitely a little more work involved. But, so far, everything has been amazing (I mean, I made my favorite Mediterranean ratatouille for my sailor last night and he CHOWED it down, and he’s not a super huge veggie lover) and it’s rekindled my love of cooking. I got a little lazy there for a while because, after all, it’s just me. But, I’ve figured it out and have found some good recipes that I’m happy to eat all week. 🙂 Unfortunately, I haven’t found any Med Diet e-cookbooks but if you’re looking for some old-fashioned print ones, I definitely have a favorite!
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I’m curious why the switch — or I guess what does a capstone project mean? I’ve no idea. But I’m assuming that the switch was due to research on Alzheimers. Were you doing more Paleo sort of diet before?
Oh believe me, I don’t *need* new cookbooks. Not at all. Not that that ever stops me . . .
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Way to hang in there and get those 10 miles in. So funny…you and I had the same theme this week – feeling comfortable with discomfort! Great minds…
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I totally meant to credit you in the blog, because your blog gave me the idea (although I have written about that topic before), ugh — I just forgot. Sorry!
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I love cooking! I actually made the flu fighting chicken and rice stew from Shalane’s book. People at work are either coughing, or their kids are getting sick. I want to stay ahead and not catch anything.
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Yes, it seems like people are sick EVERYWHERE! I was thinking of making some more chicken noodle soup soon myself. 🙂
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Yuck, I hate running in the wind. I was so lucky as it really picked up yesterday but only after I’d run – phew!
I’m afraid I just do not like cooking, never had. Luckily I’m not that bothered about food, so I cook up batches of pasta or rice sauces and eat them through the week for my main meals with different pasta or rice etc.
Great work on the 10k, esp with having to stop and ask (grr).
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Part of why I love to cook is I also love to eat!
We get a lot of wind here. I didn’t think it was that bad when we moved here, but I swear it’s getting worse. 😦
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Well done on a solid week of running even in such cold (and windy conditions). That course PR is definitely something to be proud of!
I’m a bit of an impatient cook – so the less work, the better for me! But I do love and really appreciate good food as well as the time and love some people put into it.
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I definitely don’t always have time to put a lot of time into cooking, but sometimes I do, and I enjoy it. It’s very therapeutic for me!
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The wind is truly a run killer! It could be bitterly cold, but that is preferable to 40s and wind.
Congrats on your 10k! It’s always nice to feel good about a race.
What book are you reading for book club?
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Running has been going pretty well. The weather . . . well, so far no snow. Could change this weekend. Gotta find the positive — just as Deena would say (and that’s the book).
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you were much, much more disciplined than I was with running this week. I wussed out at rain and a lot of wind. I just couldn’t do it. it’s been so mild and we’ve not even had to wear jackets so far whilst running… it felt kind of like a kick in the teeth. I’m going to have to pull up my my big girl panties this week to get it done.
I don’t like to cook anything complicated anymore. I used to, before I was a runner I’m also terrible with recipes and cookbooks. I’ll sort of glance a recipe over and then wing it. We’ve had some interesting meals that way haha!
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Oh wow, not wearing jackets . . . that would be so lovely.
I admire people who can just throw stuff together! I do sometimes, but for some reason, I enjoy following recipes.
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I’ve done surprisingly few single-digit runs this year – though, straight up single digits is always better than a “feels like” caused by wind chill!
I love cooking, but I save anything very involved for the weekend.
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I don’t think technically any of my runs this year have been single digits. Not until you factor in that wind chill — then there have been plenty lately!
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Oops, thought I’d commented when I read this earlier this week… Hope your trails are still snow free and you’re having a great week!
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Nope, no longer snow free — and the big store is yet to come.
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