I am happy (once again) to be home. While I have to work out when I’ll next go see my mom, other than that, hopefully, I’ll be staying put for a while and enjoying the longer days.
I’m joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner and easing back into activity . . . again.
Workouts update
- Monday: Yoga (20 min), 2 mile hike @ Harriman State Park, Yoga PM (20 min)
- Tuesday: Yoga (20 min), Dogwalk <== rest day
- Wednesday: Yoga (20 min), Dogwalk
- Thursday: Yoga (20 min), Dogwalk, Pilates (20 min)
- Friday: Yoga (20 min), 1.5ish miles TM, Yoga PM (20 min)
- Saturday: Yoga (25 min) <== rest day
- Sunday: Yoga (20 min), 1.5ish miles TM, Dogwalk, Yoga PM (20 min)
Running Mileage: 3ish (+1)
PB = Killer B
TM = Treadmill
WU = warmup
CD = cooldown
SB = Stationary Bike
Running Update
Friday intention: work on cadence
I had planned to run Thursday, but it was just hard to squeeze in with the stuff I had to catch up on. Very definitely a treadmill day, way to cold to run outside — IMHO — or walk Bandit even. This week Peloton is focusing on cadence. Part of the run was just to a metronome sound set to 180 bpm. I still can’t count steps!
Sunday intention: work on cadence
This run also worked on cadence, but this time the instructor was our metronome — and I really enjoyed this run. I found her counting the beat to be very helpful.
Favorites of the week
Exploring Harriman State Park on the way to NJ. Supporting my husband’s family through the hard times. Finally got together with a friend I hadn’t seen in a couple of months to walk. It was chilly but it was great to catch up with her.
Lots of rest, sort of, this week. The first half — the second half was tiring catching up with stuff I couldn’t get done while away. Hoping to get a bit more time at home in the coming months — although the visits to my mom will continue as always.
ICYMI: In February I have quite a few practices that are great for runners! Check out the vlog here for more info and a demo of Down Dog variations. Then hit up today’s Yin Yoga practice to work on your whole Posterior Chain while also deeply relaxing here.
Coming up on Friday: I have so much I want to write about, but other projects I also want to work on. I’m playing more catch up this week!
Chocolaterunsjudy 
Yup. A bone chilling week. But you run outside if you have to. So I did.
That looks like a nice park. I’ll have to add it to my long list.
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There are a LOT of scenic parks in that area, some a bit closer too. This just worked well with where we were going. There are 30 lakes in Harriman!
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That park looks lovely. Hopefully warmer temps on the way, stay safe Judy!
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It’s definitely supposed to be much warmer next week. The cold snap was pretty brief, thankfully.
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Welcome home, Judy! How interesting to run to the beat of a metronome. I think I’d find that difficult even though I’m a musician!
Harriman state park looks lovely, so peaceful.
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I was a musician. I played flute through college & sang in temple choir through HS. But I don’t do anything other than sing along to the radio sometimes.
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Didn’t you run to a metronome a few years ago? I seem to recall that. I used to use the beat of the music to pace my runs. I don’t listen to music as much as I did when I ran on the roads, but every Friday when I run the bike path, I do! And I find myself adapting to the beat. It’s kind of fun!
Enjoy your week at home.
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I have tried to run to a metronome. I don’t listen to anything when I run outside though. My cadence isn’t great, but I think that may be due to run/walk intervals. I actually think I may want to revisit that second cadence run on a regular basis, at least occasionally.
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Working on cadence is great. I do it on and off, but haven’t for a while. I hope you have a relaxing week at home and can get caught up on all your projects!
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Friday was kind of exhausting but the rest of the weekend was more restful. Like everyone, the projects are never done!
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That park looks lovely! Yikes on the wind! Hopefully the weather gets back to normal this week!
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Well, that is normal weather for February here, LOL! But it is supposed to warm up & be unseasonably warm again next week.
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What a pretty park! There are so many that we drive past on the way to the farm, but we’re always in such a hurry that we never stop. We keep saying we’ll stop at Natural Bridge, but have yet to do so. We’re heading to the farm on Tuesday and won’t be able to stop then either. Perhaps this summer?
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Since the funeral was the next day, we had a little time. It was too long a drive to just go for the day, but not as long a drive as you have.
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I bet it was a surprise to find your shovel out there! Very pretty park. The sun makes it look extra inviting!
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Sun makes everything better! Yes, that was a first to see the shovel take a trip. Thankfully it didn’t blow away altogether, but we have multiple shovels.
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I tried running with a metronome a few years ago and then it drove me crazy! Ha! It was really cold this week everywhere hope it warms up a bit this week for you
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Yes, this week we’re back to unseasonably warm (40s). I’m used to a metronome from my flute playing days, although that was long ago.
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Seems like we all got hit with cold weather this week! I’m just grateful for all the sunshine. I am trying to work on my cadence. it’s tough with long legs…it’s challenging to take “shorter” strides (hence a faster cadence, theoretically, would/should ensue).
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I can’t count steps. Just can’t. My watch shows me cadence, but it’s kind of messed up by run/walk intervals.
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As is often the case with super cold weather, at least the sun was out, right? I’m not loving outdoor runs in single digits either. Maybe if I were training for something I’d suck it up but nope!
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Exactly. Also not training for anything. Bandit was very happy to finally get a walk outside yesterday though! Plus I managed a good night’s sleep with the full moon & that’s winning too.
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I love that park! It got cold here again, too. I don’t mind, because summer will be long and hot.
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You need some coolness now & again down there!
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Yoga is so much harder for me than running. I had started doing yoga a little more regularly for a while, but haven’t done any since I’ve been injured. I subscribed to your channel and when I have a minute I’ll check out some of your videos. I find yoga more helpful for me for the mental stuff, and I really want to make sure that I include it into my routine again. It’s just hard to make time for everything.
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It is REALLY hard to make time for every thing. I love that you like Yoga for “the mental stuff” because that’s really what it’s for, the body benefits are just extra. 🙂
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That park looks so peaceful! Happy you’re planning to stay put for a while.
Those were some crazy winds indeed to blow the shovel that far out! We had a crazy freak storm, maybe a month ago – it cut a huge branch off one of our big trees and landed on the wall we share with the neighbour. And when we drove out there were several trees across the roads in our neighbourhood. It couldn’t have lasted more than 5 minutes, maybe 3 or 4 actually, so I was shocked by the damage caused.
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