KMs Ran: 216km…my highest since April 2011. BooYah.
# of spin classes: 8
# of training sessions/cross training: 17
Rest Days: 5 – every Monday baby.
Favourite Jan workout: My fav this month were the combos from this past Friday and Saturday:
- Friday: pre-work 10.5km run; killer training session where we worked back, chest, arms etc.
- Sat: Tempo and interval spin class; cross training session that consisted of a million pushups (ok…100), planks, squats etc..
By Monday, DOMs had set it hard and my back/upper body was so achy I actually thought I had the flu.
Favourite piece of training equipment: My Knuckle Lights.
Current Reads: Trying to read Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John Le Carre. I just feel stupid as I read it.
Current Shame-Inducing Guilty Pleasure: This is actually the hubs doing, but he bought me a beauty of a bag back from Vegas:
Current Song: Stronger (What doesn’t kill you) by Kelly Clarkson. Now…this isn’t a song that is usually in my wheel well but I like it…
Current Wish List: For winter to keep on keepin’ on. Last night and this morning, the temp outside was:
Also to stay injury free (duh) and try to get more quality sleep.
Current Bane of my Existence: My interval (Z5) speed workouts. I know they are supposed to be tough and I know that in marathon training, speed isn’t the end goal but these workouts are my least favourite ones to do.
Fav Recipe: African Peanut Stew. When the hubs was away I ate this either at dinner/lunch almost every day. Apparently when I cook for one, I am a lazy cook.
Current Blessings: The ongoing support/encouragement I get from not only the hubs but my friends and coaches. I would be hard pressed to do all of this training without them….
Current Excitement/Freak out: Officially registered for my Spring Marathon. Yikes.
How was your January? Are you happy/disappointed with how Winter currently is in your neck of the woods?
15 comments:
My January was ok and I did a ton of spinning but I will focus on more running in February!
wow - the hubs brought you back a bag from vegas? sweet!!
my jan was okay. :-)
Nice update (love the purse)...congrats no the race registration as well....
The bane of my existence this winer is the ice. WIth the fluctuating temperatures and mix of snow and rain, the ice is brutal. I would have to bone up for a gym membership to get on a treadmill in order to get real tempo miles in- and I'm not sure if I want to do that....so it is a little frustrating to only have one speed: don't break neck by falling.
And I love the purse!
isn't it weird how sometimes a song just works?? for months i listened to a miley cyrus song on repeat a few years ago, no idea why since i didn't listen to anything else from her!
I love African stew! I make it a big batch and eat leftovers for a few days after.
Nice month of training you had!
nice month! i also love the kelly clarkson song. it's pretty uplifting. (and fitting for me after Miami. lol!)
LOVE the bag.
Nice January! I keep eyeing the Knuckle Lights, going to have to try them I think!
Solid month. Congrats on the #of km's PR!
I like winter and I am disappointed in it in my neck of the woods.
That's a good month! And I like winter too. Most of the time....we're supposed to get some snow in the next few days, so I may eat those words.
Great January! Great set up to kill it in February! There's one less day to kick ass though.
WaHoo signed up for the spring marathon! Good Good!
Looks like a good month to me. Way to smoke the mileage on top of all of your other crazy workouts!
Thanks for the comment on my blog. What marathon is on your agenda?
January was pretty good. I'm ramping up the running and trying to stay consistent with yoga at least once a week. Yay for 100 pushups! :)
I'm glad January is over....one month closer to spring and warmth!!
Nice bag, so pretty!!!
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