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Ready for the Lamb Part
The first half of the old saying, “If March comes in like a lion, it will go out like a lamb” is certainly true this year. Here’s hoping the latter half will come true as well. Seven days into the month of March and we’ve had our share of blustery days. I’m giving you until mid-March, Momma N to turn your act around. 😉
Overview of the Week
Before discussing each day’s workouts, here’s an overview of my workouts from this past week. Scroll down for daily details…
Sunday
Dreary and uninviting outside, at around 2:30 PM I hopped on my spin bike (affiliate link) for a 10-mile ride (16.8 MPH average speed) while chatting on the phone with my mom. I’d planned to ride longer, but decided to mix it up and move on to my treadmill (affiliate link) for a walk. I ended up walking 4 miles at a 20:00 average pace before stopping to stretch for 10 minutes.
Monday
I lifted for an hour before seeing my first early morning client, and then on a whim, I decided to go on a walk right after lunch (5K at a 14:19 average pace). It was 48° (feels like 44°) and overcast at 1:30 PM when I headed out.
Tuesday
I hit our circle at 7:45 AM for a 5K run (9:36 average pace). It was 29° and quite breezy (feels like 22°), but sunny so it wasn’t as bad as it sounds. Even though it was daylight and would have been a great time to hit the trails, my stomach was acting wonky so I kept it close to home.
Unfortunately, about half way through, I notice that familiar pain in my right calf and should have stopped running when I first felt it, but chose to run through it… dumb idea. For the rest of the week I was aware of my calf, but luckily the pain faded as the week wore on.
Once home I stretched for ten minutes and planned to foam roll later in the day, but totally forgot.
Wednesday
I skipped stair intervals during my early morning 1-hour strength training session because I had a date for an afternoon ride with my friend Mary. We hadn’t ridden together since late November on gravel and it was so good to see her again. We rode 34 miles at an average speed of 14.4 MPH. At 58° I rode in shorts, but shocked myself by having to leave my arm sleeves on the entire time. Luckily, my calf felt totally fine my entire ride, but that didn’t surprise me since I wasn’t pounding the pavement.
Once home, I treated my legs to a good rolling out with my Rumble roller (affiliate link).
Thursday
I knew I should keep it easy after Tuesday’s calf pain while running so I decided to walk and asked Bill if he could join me. Eventually, though, he told me to go on alone because his work was escalating. It was 52°, breezy, and sunny at 3 PM when I ventured onto our neighborhood trails for a 5K. I did a couple of out-and-backs in case my calf asked me to stop; however, I felt fine. I’m sure not running and slowing my walking pace to a 15:06 helped.
Back home I stretched for 10 minutes focusing on my legs.
Friday
I easily fit in a 1-hour strength training session between early morning work appointments, and later, as with most Fridays, I got in 15 minutes of total body stretching during the stretching segment of the balance and stretching class I teach. Zero people were on the other end and even though I teach it on Facebook Live and can’t see my students, I do enjoy knowing who’s watching as they make comments. It’s amazing the energy I draw from their comments, and as a result, with no one watching I felt off and flat. I leave the classes up on our private group and hope that the class will be watched by some of my students later.
Saturday
Determined to get back outside for another ride (this time with Bill), we waited around until 1 PM to let the temperature warm up a bit. By the time we rolled out of our driveway it was 45° with a brisk wind and a feels like temperature of 38°. We crawled along the W&OD Trail with the wind in our faces and at times I felt my bike veering to the right as it was pushed by a slight crosswind.
We were pumped that we would have the wind at our backs on our return, but nooo, we were still cutting through strong headwinds – how does that happen? The temperature had dropped a couple of degrees by the time we finished and I was cold most of the way home. We finished our 40-mile ride with an average speed of 13.4 MPH and I walked into our house amazed at how tired I felt. Of course, this was my longest ride since last fall and I was fighting wind resistance the entire time.
Here’s What You Might Have Missed
In case you skipped checking in on my blog this past week, here’s what you missed…
- • Sunday – Weekly RunDown: February 21 – 27 / Cardio Multitasking
- • Friday – Catching Up Over Coffee: Zooming With a Running Legend, CPR, and a Picture Wall
Questions:
- • Is March more like a lion or lamb in your neck of the woods?
- • Assuming there’s no snow or ice, what’s your low-end cutoff temperature for running outside? For cycling?
- • Did you run in a race this weekend? If so, was it live or virtual?
And that’s my rundown… Have a great week!
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I’m linking up with Deborah at Confessions of a Mother Runner and Kim from Running on the Fly for their Weekly Run Down. Be sure to check out not only the hosts’ posts, but those of the other great bloggers joining in on the fun!
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I agree that March definitely started off fast and furious! On the weather front, we had tons of sunshine last week but also lots of wind which made for some frigid days.
Awesome job on your workouts! No live races for me on the horizon, but I’m okay with that and probably won’t go back to racing until next year.
I couldn’t believe how cold it was a couple of the days based on how sunny and pretty it looked outside.
I was thinking about that saying this week! It looks like we should have some really nice weather in a few days. Fingers crossed! I feel like the wind has been going in every direction this week. I’m over it!
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Yes, fingers crossed!
Knock wood, March has been pretty lamb-like here…but don’t bet the farm that will continue! Pat got Gustavas out of the shed this morning, and he said the tires were good. I’m meeting Barb for a short run (after the Iowa game/before the MSU game #priorities), but might be taking Gustavas for a quick spin as well…so now I have to try to remember the feels-like temps for biking. I remember the temps feel a LOT chillier on wheels than on foot!
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Yay for getting Gustavas going again! I bet he’s missed you.
ugh on the calf pain again!! I hope it’s just a glitch and you’ll be back out running again. it’s good you got some good rides in too! I had to smile about the headwind because I swear it’s so like that here! Just when you think “on the way back it will be better” the wind changes direction!!
i’ll run in any cold weather as long as I have the right gear. I won’t run on ice and snow though. Too many falls. It’s not worth it.
I don’t know if it’s come in like a lamb or lion! I know the temps have dropped but we’ve still had sunshine until today. I hope that the temps will go up again soon because I’m kind of cold in the house!!
Thanks, Renée, I hope it’s a glitch, too, but not sure. I’m pretty sure it’s from my sciatica. The good news is that it does’t bother me when I bike or go for a walk.
Headwind both ways…so unfair! Sounds like a full fun week though. Great work Deb!
Thanks, Jessie!
Oooh, those are cold temps for cycling! I grew up near Chicago and that saying about March used to make me so mad, because March NEVER went out like a lamb- maybe April if we were lucky. I think things are more mild now, but we had some brutal winters growing up.
I hope your calf is okay- sounds like you’re taking good care of it.
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The last two years were pretty mild weather wise, but this year (especially February) has been quite cold. You’re probably enjoying pretty nice weather right now in Florida.
Running I will do in any cold temps it the heat that kills me. Cycling I really do not enjoy in cold temps or wind. My feet get too cold! This week looks fantastic-enjoy it
Luckily, my feet rarely get cold. I was kicking myself for not putting on my shoe covers yesterday, but it ended up not being a problem.
Definitely a cold lamb here, LOL! I don’t really have a cut of temp — it depends on the conditions.
I’m sorry about the calf pain; glad that it seems to have resolved quickly!
I hear you on the FB Live! I did a couple this week. It’s a weird thing!
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Thanks, Judy. I hope it will be okay when I run later this week.
Yes, FB Live can be weird. If I have people I know are watching (have commented saying they’re participating), I talk to them, but if no one is responding I feel like I’m talking to myself.
Your goals are amazing – I’m envious of your strength training commitment! My workday typically goes from 7:30-6ish with a break to feed my kids lunch so I try to get in my fitness early. It’s definitely a lion here beacuse of the chill – but it’s not snowy right now and that’s all that matters!
I’m at a very different stage of live than you so I have a lot more time, and without the responsibility of little ones. Also, I just happen to really enjoy strength training so I rarely put it off.
I think I will be getting my bike out this week. Predicted highs of 64 degrees for a few days! I had a bit of a freak out moment watching a Facebook Live event this week. I started watching it and then was wondering if the presenter could see me…. as I climbed into my bathtub! Then I reminded myself that it wasn’t a Zoom call or anything. LOL! Hope your calf continues to behave.
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Yay for getting back on your bike this week! Do you have another century ride planned this summer?
Oh dear…our March has been very lamblike so far…I hope we don’t go out like a lion!
When you mention the calf pain, I keep meaning to ask you what it is from? Is it a muscle strain? I swear, it’s always something, isn’t it? I’ve been dealing with SI joint pain–I think you had that a while ago, didn’t you? I’m working with a PT on it. It’s getting better.
Have a great week!
I’m pretty sure my calf pain stems from sciatic. It’s my right leg and that’s the one that’s always caused me problems. Luckily it doesn’t bother me when I go for walks or ride my bike. I think I may have to go back to run/walk intervals. We’ll see…
Definitely came in like a lion – cold and windy. I hope it goes out like a lamb.
I will run in any temps as long as it is not icy or raining.
Glad your calf pain went away. Hope it stays that way.
I have a virtual 5k tomorrow and a real 5 miler next Sat.
Good luck and have fun at your virtual and live races!
We’re on the same page with the Lion start to March!
You had a great week of workouts! I hope your calf pain stays away.
I know, great minds, right? And thanks, Michelle!
This past week was just awesome. Lots of sunshine and not so much wind. I hope your calf behaves and it does not bother you anymore. Still no races for me. I am thinking that hopefully in the Fall.
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This week is supposed to get better as it progresses and right now it’s 56° and sunny – can’t complain about that!
Seriously, March has been a huge jerk! It’s been cold, rainy, and windy! It might warm up this weekend, but who even knows anymore. Boo!
Love that you were able to get out there, and I hope your calf is feeling 100%!
March is being a sweetheart for us this week! Today’s weather will get into the upper 60’s and it may hit 70° tomorrow and Friday!