When the stars don’t align
Morning <3 Happy Sunday!
Did you watch the AZ game last night? I can’t even talk about it. I’m not sad we lost -ok, a little sad. but it had to happen sometime- but super sad that Ashley’s foot might be broken. 🙁 We need him.
The stars didn’t align with our b-ball game, and definitely didn’t during yesterday’s long run.
I set out for a 9-miler, when I walked out the door, I was greeted by a cascade of clouds and drizzle. After an entire week of gorgeous sun, the rain decided to finally make a stop here in T-town. Since it wasn’t pouring, I figured it would either start pouring and I’d come back home, or it would eventually clear up. I decided to go for it.
It spit on me the entire time, and I was surprised by how great I felt during the run, rain and all. Credit goes to an awesome playlist:
and the CW-X pants. They help support my knee, and I’ve found that they also help with post-run soreness. I don’t feel sore at all today.
Usually I HATE running in the rain -especially when my shoes and socks are soggy- but it was kind of refreshing. I finished the 9 miles, came back home for a quick shower, and we all went out to celebrate Kyle’s birthday with breakfast.
The best <3
Here’s what’s on the tentative menu this week:
-Lots of recipe testing! I have 40 new recipes I want to go through this week (+ distance testers helping with an additional 20!) so I’ve already enlisted some friends to come over and pick up the goods.
-Plan and prep:
Amazeballs (and flavor variations)
Chop veggies for salads
Make Paleo bread
Make shredded chicken
Fitness-wise, I’m going to be testing out the Winter Shape Up Week 4 workout. It’s pure cardio! (It’s going to be INTENSE to say the least…)
If you’re following the challenge, be sure to check in tomorrow morning for this week’s workout video, form cues and giveaway!
Here’s the schedule for this week, which you can shuffle around as needed.
Are you watching the Superbowl today? Making anything fun?
Outdoor workout in the rain: love it, or loathe it?
Hope you have a wonderful day <3
See ya later with some weekend pics!
xoxo
Gina
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Happy happy birthday Kyle! And happy, happy weekend!
thank you! hope you had a great weekend <3
I hate working out in the rain. that soggy feeling is just not for me!!
i usually hate it, too! the sprinkling wasn’t too bad 🙂
I am watching the super bowl but still trying to decide what will be on the menu! had an extra indulgent night last night so hoping to keep it pretty healthy 🙂
Have a great Sunday!
thank you! hope you had a great weekend!
I can’t wait to be past my 6 week no exercise post baby limitation so I can ease into some of these awesome workouts!! In the mean time, newborn snuggles are great too 🙂
the best <3 congratulations to you!
Don’t you just love “Turn Down for What”…I can’t help but booty shake a little at the gym haha! I try to run in any weather, except super hot, humid South Carolina weather. I’d like to avoid passing out please….
omgggg it makes me want to club dance haha
I agree I usually don’t love running in the rain, but sometimes it IS refreshing! I like that you ended that run with “Roar” – for some reason that song really gets me going on the treadmill!
same! it’s a nice little power song at the end
I wish I could say that I’m sorry about the Wildcats, buuuuuuut, I’m a Syracuse fan. 🙂 Arizona losing was icing on the cake after Cuse’s win over Duke last night. Go Orange!
boooooo. it was a close game for you guys, too!
I know! I pretty close to cried when Duke tied it at the end of regulation. It was an awesome game…saw a tweet from Dick Vitale that it was one of his top 5 ever!
As a rule I avoid hiking in potentially rainy weather, but during a couple long hikes here in Sedona last summer, I was caught in a few rapid onset monsoons 4 or 5 miles from my car and really enjoyed jogging back to my car in the light/medium/thundery rainfalls.
A big bonus was seeing the beautiful waterfalls created on the red rocks.
Love the playlists, there’s a few I’m going to check out right now!
Running in the rain is only nice when you live in a warm climate and the rain isn’t icy cold. I loved work outs in Hawaii but here in Canada is it rains, it is way too cold.
that’s totally true. cold rain is horrible
Delicious looking recipes! And great job on your 9 miler in the rain. Super impressive! That playlist must have helped a ton, I’m going back right now to pick up some new songs!
hope you found some new good ones 🙂
I don’t mind running outside in a bit of drizzle, but anything more than that is just unpleasant. Soggy socks/shoes are the worst!
totally the worst. hope you had a great weekend!
My husband loves running in the rain (when it’s above 60F). Like you said, he finds it incredibly refreshing. He’s even been knowing to go out at the tail end of a hurricane. Crazy guy. I don’t mind the rain as long as it’s not down-pouring, but I don’t get excited at the prospect either.
Proud of you for making it through the rainy run! I hate being in the rain….maybe because I live in Kansas City….seems like rain is usually cold rain!
Speaking of Kansas, my Jayhawks lost yesterday too 🙁 Bad day for our college b-ball teams!
wahhhh 🙁 it was a bad day for that!
I’m making some “healthier” fudge for the game today. I love running in the rain but usually only when I’m in the mood to go phone free and forget about the time and speed.
do you have the recipe?? 🙂
yeah, it’s on my website: http://abs-of-steel.com/2014/01/10/healthified-fudge/
it’s made pretty similar to your protein fudge and amazeballs recipes (which are awesome), so nothing revolutionary but still delicious!
At least your run was nice despite that pesky rain! I don’t think I could run in the rain. I’d be scared of getting sick afterwards!
I love rain only if its when I’m done, it’s almost like a shower of victory! Haha
The best rainy run Ive had was when I was living in San Francisco, near golden gate park. My boyfriend and I ran through the park at nighttime in a drizzly rain out to a fancy-ish bar, got martinis in our wet running gear and then ran home! It ended up being a lot of fun.
I love running in the rain when I’m accordingly equipped 🙂 it’s especially nice cause there’s hardly anyone out there.
yeah it was pretty peaceful!
So the other night, I opened the front door to start my run. And saw a flash of lightening. And rain. No excuses! About 15 minutes into my run, I’m wondering why my tracking app hasn’t made any notifications… I look down and it is set for “gym workout”. Whaaaaaaat. Flash goes more lightening and down comes more rain.
I redeemed myself this morning with a distance PR 8miler. Never in my life have I been able to do more than 6. BAM!! Now bring on the beer and munchies!!
whoo hoo!! great job!!
hey gina! i have a running question!
before that long of a run , do you eat a small breakfast or take a shot on the run? or eat a little extra the night before? just wondering since you said you went out for breakfast after.
im trying to up my distance and have been wondering what i’ll do food wise, so thanks in advance!!
i have a banana with sun butter on it. it’s just the right amount to energize me for the run, and i’ll have shot blocks or honey stingers at miles 4 and 8
Congratulations on the 9-miler! And thanks so much for posting your playlist! I haven’t been good about keeping up with recent music so I always appreciate some suggestions 🙂 Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
I love running in the rain! There’s something about the smell of the desert that I like. It can be annoying at first, but if it’s a consistent rain I don’t mind it at all! Rain is so uncommon here.
Wow, they got married so young!
Living in Portland, we often have no choice but to run in the rain. We don’t mind it too much except when it gets too cold. That’s not too much fun.
I am not a fan of running in the rain but do enjoy a nice drizzle at the end of a hot, summer rain.
It all depends on the temps for me! If it’s warm, I love a little rain… but if it’s chilly, no thank you! Good job getting it done 🙂
I love running in the rain – although I live in Scotland so it’s a pretty regular occurrence. But I find that running in heavy rain makes me feel really hardcore even if I’m going slow!
I am very excited to see what you have in store for your Winter Shape Up Next week! Stay Dry! xo C
The link for Week 2 workouts doesn’t seem to be up or working? Is there a different way to access the workouts posted?
it’s up! it was on auto-post and didn’t post :/
I ran 8 miles on Saturday and it was pouring for half of the run…but it was so refreshing (I live right outside of Orlando)! I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face and felt so awesome both during and after the run. However if I’d heard any thunder the outcome would have been verrrrry different.
I live in Vancouver so have to run in the rain a lot. The secret? A baseball cap. Keeps the rain out of your face.
When it’s hot, I enjoy a drizzle when I run outside!
I’m all for a light, misty, slightly cool rain for those long runs. I completed my first 20 miler during marathon training in that kind of weather and it was my best run. Downpour…well that’s a different story.