Sunday, February 22: Run to Mammoth Coffee in Newport, crossing the Purple People Bridge pre-dawn in the blowing snow. Ran about 4.2 miles and returned to Mammoth Coffee as the barista was unlocking the door. About an hour post-run, Jody and I chatted over hot coffee with our teeth still chattering from the freezing winds outside. Ready for Spring.
Tuesday, February 24: Mom's birthday. Ran outside with Mark. A perfect winter morning - dark, cold, calm. One of those mornings where we caught our breath at the turnaround and saw each exhale disappear in a white puff. Okay, winter running is still pretty cool.
Wednesday, February 25: Urban Active workout - I felt like I was going to pass out doing squats on the Smith Machine. Turns out I should eat something before I work out.
Thursday, February 26: With a revised playlist on my iPod*, I run 4.5 on the treadmill, maintaining an 8:00 pace for the majority. Feeling good, but need to ramp up in order to be ready for the Illinois Half. Printed my 6-week training program today, even though there is less than 6 weeks until the race.
Tomorrow: Another UA workout, and another birthday. Looking forward to meeting my new nephew very soon.
*new songs added to "On the Go 8" running playlist:
B.O.B. - Outkast
Crazy in Love - Beyonce
4 Minutes - Madonna
Get Me Bodied - Beyonce
Independent Woman Part 1 - Destiny's Child
Easily half of my running playlist involves Beyonce. I heart you, Beyonce, for your up-tempo girly jams. If only I could do the "Crazy in Love" booty shake while I'm running. Uh oh uh oh uh oh...
