We received a couple inches of snow yesterday, so the trail conditions were questionable. We found a real mixture on the run - some places were completely clear, other spots of black ice and crusty snow. Normally this doesn't bother me too much, but I made a bad rest-day decision yesterday. I pulled out a new DVD Saturday afternoon. It was a core workout, so that shouldn't mess with my legs, right? Ummm, yeah, I got two words for you... Weighted Deadlifts. OMG! My hamstrings were so sore getting out of bed this morning! And on the run, I found out quickly how much one uses hamstring muscles (a lot!) for balance on snow and slippery spots. No matter how much I warmed up and stretched, there was no pleasing my sore hammies. As I type away now, I have them resting on ice packs. Mistake I won't make again... I know better.
The last four miles (with the wind at our back) was the best part. I had questioned myself the whole run and now we were on the home stretch. I was so lucky to have my friend Patty with me for the long haul. Otherwise, I'm not sure if I would have pushed myself through the full mileage. Today was my longest run of the year so far, putting me at 36 miles for the week!
Today's run stats
15.27 miles in 2:43
Once I picked up the kids, I was freezing and anxious to jump in a hot shower. I haven't been able to talk myself into a post-run ice bath this time of year... yet. Instead, I'll foam roll and do a 20 minutes of yoga this evening. For now, I get to relax and warm up with a hot beverage with my two biggest cheerleaders...
Happy Sunday y'all! Hope it's a great day!
i know how that goes! I've been working my core too, and some of the workouts have included hammie/quads/squats. I'm still wearing my calf compression sleeves from this AM's long(ish) run! Love the picture of you and the girls!
ReplyDeleteAwesome run time and in snow!!! Erica
ReplyDeleteWay to push through the pain! You did great!
ReplyDeleteNice effort today. I didn't ice bath last week, after the half, and I've been tight (quads) all week. Ran 10 this morning, followed by an ice bath. Holy moly, the difference an ice bath makes. Just 10 minutes made a world of difference.
ReplyDeleteNice job getting such a long run completed IN THE SNOW!
ReplyDeletewow, great job!!
ReplyDeleteI think you're brave for going in with sore legs. I would have had a hard time getting motivated, especially with the trail conditions. Kuddos to you.
ReplyDeleteWay to push through!
ReplyDeleteGood job pushing through a tough run being sore! Love the hot coco idea with your kiddos :)
ReplyDeleteAaaaakkk! Running in the snow is SO HARD! but great job logging those miles! :)
ReplyDeleteWay to go! You rock! Even just icing my leg (not even a bath) is so difficult this time of year, I sit there shivering for every second of it dying to get in the shower!
ReplyDeleteWAY TO PUSH THROUGH the soreness and get ya a great run! Wow, you are looking fantastic and what a great workout!
ReplyDeleteHave a good day, stay warm!
Man that is a major run. I'm such a sissy I can't imagine running in snow like that! You really rock Jess! You and the girls are adorable!!
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