Week 7

February 11- Another snow day

Today class were cancelled due to snow and ice. Unfortunately, when classes are cancelled it also means all the buildings are shut down. This includes the gym… I was so tempted to put on the warmest running clothes I could find and go for a run outside. I went outside to check the sidewalks to see how icy they were and almost slipped just walking. That was my deciding factor: it wasn’t worth risking falling or twisting an ankle while trying to run in the snow.

Today’s run didn’t end up happening, but I am hoping classes will be open at least for half the day tomorrow so I can get some weight lifting in!

Instead, I will spend the day getting caught up on homework and possibly even work ahead to free up some extra time later this week to spend longer sessions at the gym.

February 12- Classes cancelled due to snow

I wish I was more excited about classes being cancelled again, but like stated in yesterday’s entry that means the gym is closed. With getting some work done yesterday, today seemed like a perfect day to go play in the snow.

Alex and I headed up to campus to walk around for a bit. It was amazing how quiet it was. We ended up running around on the open field behind the bio building and having a snowball fight. After getting pelted in the face a couple times, we decided to call it quits and head back home to get warm.

I guess you could count all the running and throwing as a good enough workout for the day!?!?! I am so hoping we have classes tomorrow so I can get a solid workout in at the gym.

February 13- Another snow day

I can’t believe it! Classes were cancelled again today. What started out as a delay until noon ended up turning into a full day off from school. I know I should be grateful about the extra time to get classwork done, but I am aching to get back on a normal schedule and be able to use the gym.

The sidewalks and roads are still too icy to run outside, so I opted to stay in again today. I never thought I would ever be this anxious to use the gym, this is something I am going to need to remember once I graduate… find a good 24 hour gym ASAP!

I believe campus should be open tomorrow and I have already made plans to go right after my class ends at 10am. It is going to feel so good to get back at it and work some of the muscles that have gotten an extra long rest. I am hoping the gym isn’t too packed with people who have the same idea that I do. I’m sure I am not the only one who has been feeling cooped up the last couple of days.

February 14- Full body circuit

We did it! Classes were in session and I was finally able to get a workout in this week. Better late than never I guess! I completed my full arm and leg workout and opted to do core at home (which I just completed before getting on here to reflect on my day at the gym).

I was shocked how easy the session felt today, maybe it has something to do with my muscles being well rested after having almost a week break? My arm routine is starting to feel easy again, I think it might be time upgrade from the 10 pound dumbbells to the 12.5 pound ones. I will try and use these on Saturday as see how it goes.

I am also thinking about skipping my rest day on Sunday and saving if for later in the week. It feels good to be going to the gym again. It gave me that extra bit of motivation that I needed to push myself. My goal for running tomorrow is to hit around 3.75 miles. Hopefully this won’t be too hard, since it has been a week since I last ran… I guess we will find out tomorrow!

February 15- 3.4 mile run 

I hit the treadmill again and was able to get 3.4 miles in. I attempted a hill workout on the treadmill and it was really challenging. It was uphill the whole time with differing degrees in inclining. Halfway through, I had to decrease how high the treadmill was going, but I still was able to get a solid workout in!

February 16- Full body circuit 

Alex and I went to the gym after our psychology class around 10am. This, in my opinion, is the best time to go. There usually isn’t anyone there and all the machines I want to use are open! I was able to get my arms and legs workout in and without having to wait, I was done in 30 minutes.

It feels good being on a solid schedule again, especially after being cooped up earlier this week due to snow! Because of having so many days off, I am hoping to skip my rest day on Sunday and save it possibly for Wednesday (as this will be my busiest day next week).

February 17- 2.5 mile run 

As stated in yesterday’s entry, I opted to skip my rest day today and get a run in. I felt lethargic this time at the gym, so decided to complete a smaller millage run.

It felt good going to the gym, but I could tell my body was tired and I mentally was having a hard time getting motivated to run a long distance on the treadmill. I think it’s starting to get old running on the treadmill, hopefully the weather clears up and the snow melts so I can get in a run outside. I miss feeling the fresh air against my face and in my lungs.