(Leggings, long sleeve, shoes, socks, vest)
A group of friends were doing a speed workout yesterday, so I decided to go and see how I felt for it… The bandaid has been ripped off. That first workout after recovering from a marathon (and then time off from being sick) is always a doozy.
I just ignored paces and focused on doing my best during the intervals and not pushing too hard after being sick.
Three hill sprints (each about .2 miles), 2 miles, 1 mile. I know I was WAY off in my paces from where I used to be, but that is how it always goes for me, and in a few weeks, I’ll be back. 10.36 miles @ 7:36 average, and just SO happy to be healthy again.
PS the vaporflys feel like skis on the snow.
Luckily, we weren’t in the snow for long, and our speed work was done on safe streets/sidewalks.
Another pro for winter running is that my Core Power is basically frozen like a milkshake when I get in the car to drink it on the drive home.
Any traditions you are fitting into between now and the holiday?
Tell me a pro for winter running!
What are you eating after a run these days?
Anyone else reading go to BYU?
18 comments
Jenn
How did Skye do at the melting pot? I want to take the whole fam but not sure how my youngest would do! Did you do all the courses? Glad you are back!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Hey Jenn! She did great! We brought activities for her and Beck to do while there too (2 hour experience!). She ate the first and last courses (cheese/bread & chocolate) but she is not a meat eater. It was so fun! You guys have to go. Let me know how it goes and I hope you have a beautiful day!
Molly S
Wow! Way to get back to your running! I’m still wading back into the water with my running with my long drawn-out sickness.
I didn’t go to BYU but speaking of-Have you read the book Educated? She ends up going to BYU.
My Christmas traditions are limited this year d/t *see above about being sick since Thanksgiving.* My main criteria is watching Home Alone. Hope you and the fam are still able to get in lots of Christmas fun!!
PS-your hair looks amazing in these pictures!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Uggg I am so sorry about your sickness this month (well, since Thanksgiving for you!) too. It is NASTY these days. Yes, I absolutely loved Educated. I might actually need to read it again it was so fascinating. Enjoy Home Alone and I hope you are feeling 100% soon. Thank you! I tried a new hair mask and I am obsessed! Have the best day, Molly!
Megan
Your trip to SLC looks so fun! And the picture of the kids with Santa is the cutest :)
The snow where you live is beautiful! Is there a temperature that you consider too cold to run in? I live in the south and this weekend our forecast is in the single digits with wind chills below 0…any tips for running in those temps?
Have a great day Janae! :)
The Hungry Runner Girl
Thank you, Megan! It was so fun. I actually avoid going out below 10 degrees! Any chance you have access to a treadmill? That is what I would do! I worry about my lungs a bit when it gets too cold. BUT I have in the past and a good buff to go over your nose and mouth is necessary! Let me know how it goes, friend!
Mollie
I love Brooke and skye twinning! I’m so glad you’re feeling better. Biggest winter running pro is not having to wash my hair as much! Haha. Otherwise I’m just always frozen.
The Hungry Runner Girl
Hahaha my hair washing goes WAY down too. I’m with you. I hope you have some hot chocolate today to help with your feelings of being frozen. Have a beautiful day, Mollie!
Tess
BYU Alum here too. :) I just stopped by the MOA gift shop, which is my favorite place ever (and I worked at the museum, so it was super fun for me). I’m still figuring out winter running – I fee like I have to bundle up a TON and then by the end of it I am so incredibly hot, hahah! I’ll figure it out eventually. Glad you are feeling better!
The Hungry Runner Girl
BYU WAHOO!! Okay, I must go to the MOA gift shop and take the girls. I have a feeling they will love it too. So fun that you used to work there. That is the trick with winter running… finding the balance between too cold and too hot at the end. Thank you and have a beautiful Wednesday!
Courtney
You reminded me that I want to make fondue for our family around Christmas! My last day of work is tomorrow and I’m soooo excited! We have an OB appt to talk about the twins Friday morning and then just lots of rest and family time- YAY!
BTW– thank you for your Madewell suggestions; I will now stay the “cool” aunt ;-)
The Hungry Runner Girl
Happy last day of work tomorrow! TWINS TWINS TWINS… I still cannot get over this. I am so excited for you! Hahah it is my life goal for my nieces to think I am cool so you are welcome for helping you!
Amy S
Hi Janae! Not sure if shoes feeling like skis in the snow is a good thing! Glad you survived and didn’t trip!
If I have driven to a run I eat an rx bar on the way home.
I wonder how far in advance they start making the gingerbread house!
I have tomorrow and Friday off I’m so excited! Have an awesome day!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Haha definitely not a good thing! rx bars are so so good! I need to find that out; they probably started about a month ago. So happy about your long weekend. Thanks Amy, you too!
Alicia
The grand gingerbread house looks really cool. Glad you are getting back to running. I just went swimming this morning for the first time this month. The last week of November I somehow tweaked my neck so I took time off from swimming and focused on walking, yoga and stretching for a couple weeks, then I was on vacation last week. It felt good to be back in the pool this morning, but I definitely felt slower. I know I’ll work back up though.
The Hungry Runner Girl
YAY for your first swim back after some time away after what happened with your neck. Let’s work back up together! Have a beautiful day, Alicia!
Raina
Hey Janae, I came over curious after your Instagram post reminder of 2013. We’ve all been let down at Christmas. I’m so glad you’re in a better place now- and running is even better!
Funny thing about winter running: I think Jenn Strand of Minnesota (formerly Running Sane blog) introduced me to duct tape on the Brooks Launch! I much prefer the GTX ghosts, if you can afford them. Haha. But, we have heavy wet snow go here..
Beth
I am so glad you are feeling better, I can’t believe you went from 0 to 10 miles after being sick. You always amaze me!!
It also is amazing to me how much you guys can pack into your days as well as sleep, look cute and run so many mies. Please tell me your secrets.
Hope you are having another fantastic day!