We had a great week of workouts. There were 3 strength training sessions, some yoga, and lots of walking. I am still using the Gigabody online workout video service. I had planned to run on Saturday afternoon but it just didn’t happen.
However, I couldn’t let the weekend go by without logging at least a short run, so instead of our usual lazy Sunday morning routine, we had breakfast, waited a short while, and then headed out. I was dying to try out my new Tiux compression socks. It was a bit cool this morning, only about 6°C and gloomy, and the ground is wet from last night’s rain so it was not very inviting… but at least the wind wasn’t blowing and I knew there would be lots of dogs in the park. That is always a bonus for me.
I put on way too much gear… capris over my compression socks… a Tommie Copper tank, then a Tommie Copper long sleeved shirt, then a New Balance long sleeved shirt and then a running room jacket… a headband, some gloves and my running shoes. Wow! Half way through I ditched the headband and the gloves and tied the jacket around my waist… I always wear too much clothing but I hate being cold!
It was a fun 5 km run around the park and along the Strait today… lots of big dogs playing in the wet grass and lots of other runners out too. I saw one young woman in shorts and a tank top. Yikes! I am always suprised by how people can expose their bare arms and shoulders in these lower temperatures.
After we came in, we drank some DRIP DROP, had a good stretch and then I made us some protein shakes and we shared a banana. Oh yeah. I mixed my chocolate Vega One with some hot cofee and when I shook it, it sort of exploded and sprayed all over the kitchen counter and the wall! Was it the heat from the coffee? That has never happened to me before. Nice mess to clean up.
But now I can enjoy the rest of my Sunday morning in the typical manner… being lazy and planning the rest of the week.
What are you up to today?
Do you start out cool weather runs in too much clothing too?
it was SUNDAY UNPACK day here....I moved around boxes and called it resistance training :-)
ReplyDeleteHahaha I have done that too when mixing hot coffee with protein powder... makes a mess doesn't it! Glad you got in a short run! I tend to overlayer when it is cold out, but I hate being cold. I usually get it perfected by the end of winter then I forget again over the hot months
ReplyDeleteI've heard a lot about the Tommy Copper stuff recently but have never seen it or tried it. Do you think its warm?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! The copper infused fabric promotes blood flow and I always feel warmer when I wear it next to my bare skin. Try some!
DeleteBummer about the coffee/vega explosion but nice that you got out for a Sunday Runday :)
ReplyDeleteI'm the opposite! I usually freeze my butt off until I get going because I skimped on the gear. I just hate figuring out what to do with layers I need to take off.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your run! If it was 6C here right now I'd probably run almost naked outside. It'll be -18C with a windchill of -26C when I run tomorrow morning. We're supposed to do 10k but I suspect we'll cut it short.
ReplyDeleteI do jumping jacks or run up and down my stairs until I feel warm in my running clothes so that I can wear less but not have to deal with the first mile of being too cold. I hate being cold, which is somewhat amusing since I prefer winter over summer...
ReplyDeleteWhen I drink coffee I actually mix it with hot chocolate of sorts so yours sounds pretty delish with protein powder. I haven't run outside much in the cold this will be my first year. Pray for me!
ReplyDeleteGreat job getting out there. I usually start out cool and then warm up. I dress in layers to strip as I go. :)
ReplyDeleteI've never has that happen to a protein shake before. Likely the heat. Boo to that!!
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ReplyDeleteI read 6 degrees C as 6 degrees F and thought to myself "that's a big more than a little cool" haha! Great week Elle!
ReplyDeletehaha! I always wonder if I should conver to F for my American friends! Thanks!
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