Training Week 17
Day 113 | February 8, 2010: yoga + strength
I woke up at 3:30 (crazy, I know) to fit some sort of workout in before my crazy visit to pick up my computer at work and long drive to Iowa. I did the 10-minute YogaWorks AM Wake-Up (which I think is going to be PERFECT for pre-run stretching) and the 10-minute YogaWorks Fit Abs, followed by Level 1 of The 30 Day Shred.
My YogaWorks complete review is up here if you want to read it!
Day 114 | February 9, 2010: yoga
I did the Core Yoga Flow segment of the YogaWorks Fit Abs DVD. It was a nice workout, but not enough for me. I wanted to run, but couldn’t (not enough time in the day – filled with family activities).
Day 115 | February 10, 2010: 5 m run
Ugh. I could only think three things during this run:
- I shouldn’t have eaten so much last night
- I’m so cold. I’m so cold. I’m so cold.
- Are my eyelashes frozen?!
- Is this over yet?
Okay, four things:
It was 7°F outside… and it felt like 7°F. My lower body stayed cold the entire run. I think this was the first time I wore my Under Armour Hood up almost the entire run.
Ha, how many pictures do I need to show you with me and my Under Armour Hood?
I have a great poo story about this run to share with you, but I told my family I was going to post it and they all advised me to do a poll instead, to see if anyone wants to read it. So please vote below.
Should Kim post her poo story?
- Yes, post it here for the world to read you sick freak (86%, 18 Votes)
- No, that is digusting no one wants to read it you sick freak (10%, 2 Votes)
- Yes, but send me an email you sick freak (5%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 21
Loading ...Since 85% of the people voted “yes” to post the story, here it is…
At the last half mile I got the urge to go poo. I finished the run then did my little speed walk back to my aunt’s house. My stomach wasn’t having it. A few houses away from her place I started feeling like… my body was going ahead with the pooing process without my permission. “Did I just poop my pants?” I wondered.
I got inside the house, scrambled to take my shoes off then ran to the bathroom, where I fumbled around with the drawstring on my pants. I sat down on the toilet and the poo started coming out before I even tried. My butt was like a poopy faucet. Some got on the toilet seat before I even sat down! Yikes. That is so weird.
And yes. I did have poo in my underwear.
I had all of my gear on and was turning to grab more toilet paper and I knocked a little porcelain sandal off of the back of the toilet and broke it. Nice.
The good news is. I didn’t clog the toilet.
End of poop story.
Distance: 5.0 | Time: 49:51 | 1: 10:25 | 2: 10:23 | 3: 10:02 | 4: 9:43 | 5: 9:13
Day 116 | February 11, 2010: rest
Day 117 | February 12, 2010: 5 m run + yoga
This run went much better than Wednesday’s. It was 19°F outside, but it felt great.
And guess what I had on… can you tell from the tracks I was making?
YakTrax!
This was my first time wearing the YakTrax. We had a sporting goods store giftcard, so I used it to buy the Pro version.
I ran on streets with very compacted snow – there were only a few spots where the snow was still fluffy. The YakTrax made me feel super stable. I only felt myself sort of slide on an icy spot once! I felt very confident wearing them. I was definitely running slower, in the snow, but oh well.
I did YogaWorks AM Wake-Up (with my aunt!) when I got back, to stretch out.
Distance: 5.0 | Time: 51:04 | 1: 10:12 | 2: 10:16 | 3: 10:18 | 4: 10:09 | 5: 10:03
Day 118 | February 13, 2010: rest
Day 119 | February 14, 2010: 5 m run + yoga
My heart really wasn’t in this run, which is a shame, because it was a beautiful, sunny 24°F outside. I had intended on running 10 miles, but got out there, and just wasn’t feeling it. Maybe next week.
Steven and I did the heart-pumping Body Slim yoga workout after my run.
Distance: 5.0 | Time: 51:18 | 1: 10:17 | 2: 10:18 | 3: 10:24 | 4: 10:15 | 5: 10:01
Week Summary: 15.00 miles
This was such an off week for me. I just wanted to sit around all week… and eat (which I did). I didn’t want to work out. I think I will get back into the swing off things this week.
Make sure you come back tomorrow – I am going to be posting a giveaway I am very excited about!
Themocracy
3:30 wakeup call? hell nah! i’d be in bed, for sure :).
I have something funny to share. The last couple of days it has been really cold here (in the 30’s, gasp!) and I have been seeing people running in long sleeves with black bands wrapped around their ears, and every time I see one, I think, “They look like Kim!”
Thanks for your comment on my post. Just knowing you can relate makes me feel better, especially because you are such an awesome jock and vegan. Why don’t we try a week of the buddy system and help each other be our best? E-mail me when you get back if you dig it.
You are so sweet for thinking of me! 🙂
I love your buddy system idea! I think that would help right now. What ideas do you have? 🙂
Yeah YakTrax! Woooot! Glad that you love them!
I voted yes for the poo story! I personally think most women need to show more poo support. 😀
cool yak trax! i only just recently heard about them (thru bloggers) had no idea they existed!
i voted 🙂 (yes!) lol.
question: do you prefer to practice yoga with someone or alone??
So far, I don’t mind doing yoga with Steven or by myself! I am not sure how I would do in a big class though. So far, it has been kind of a “private experience” for me 🙂
7 degrees is about 61 degrees too cold for me to run in. Seriously, how on earth did you do it? The Under Armour Hood is the most amazingly brillant thing I have ever seen!
I vote yes…but I have a child so nothing grosses me out anymore.
I felt that way after I volunteered at the cat shelter for so long – it takes a lot to gross me out now!
I don’t think I could do yoga when first getting up. Those floor asanas would be a great excuse for me to close my eyes and simply….Namaste.
As for the 7 deg. run, I can sympathize. This past Sat. was my last single digit run – no more. It was horrible.
As for you poo story…doesn’t every runner have one? It’s unfortunate but I think running stimulates those “important functions” and …well, we ALL have a poo story. Please share but don’t ask me any questions 😉
I love your Ninja hood! And yay for YakTrax! I’ve only worn mine once so far this year. I had no ideas that the areas surrounding me did such a good job clearing off their sidewalks!
I’m sure you’ll be more into your workouts this week. You had a major routine disruption. Those types of things always throw me off, too.
I would say that any kind of exercise you got this week was a huge accomplishment under the circumstances. Take good care of yourself–I hope life gets a little bit back to normal soon.
Thanks 🙂
3:30?! Now THAT is dedication.
I definitely voted yes! Because just like the name of the book, everybody poops. 🙂
Hi there,
I discovered your blog because I was searching for winter running and hiking blogs and your post came up in my search. I am always looking for new bloggers to feature on my facebook fanpage – we have hikers, runners, painters, etc posting their adventures from all over. If you would be interested in posting your blog on our site to share please check us out – I welcome new “voices” …and we don’t mind odd things like “poo stories”, either! http://www.facebook.com/32northStabilicers?ref=ts
Happy Running!
Heather
When did you start attending ninja school?? I wanna join!
YEAH YEAH 3:30! i remember those days! =D
hahhaha yeah mine was CRAZY AWKWARD re: first kisses!
thank you =) but I’m not done yet. I’m fundraising for the San Diego Marathon =) and thanks for the yaktrax review. I bought a pair last week before we got hit with out double blizzard but haven’t been able to use them because there is 4 ft of standing snow on all the sidewalks and road shoulders. Yuck
all i can say is you are amazing for toughing out these frigid workouts!!!!!!! wow girl, rock it.
Those YakTrax look like a great thing to have for winter running! Hope things are brighter for you this week.
Muahahahaha of course we want to hear the poo story!
Running in the snow is such a killer but I love it (as long as it’s not too cold). It’s fantastic that you still worked out even though you didn’t feel like it.
7 degrees? SEVEN? Yikes. But love your Yax tracks and big bravo to you for your awesome week of training!!!
LOL on that poop story. If it weren’t for some extremely well-placed porta potties around the lake loop I run in the summer I think I would have had the same thing happen at least a few times.
I am surprised that it hasn’t happened to me before 🙂 I always plan my runs around porta potties, if I can. Sounds like you do the same!
I love that you posted that story! I wont lie, Ive seriously considered going in the bush before. I find the summers are the hardest that way.
If I havent gone FIRST, I will not run. I dont care how much coffee I have to drink first, Im not risking it anymore!!
I’ve had that same thing (re: poop story) happen to me but thank goodness it’s always been when I’m at home on the treadmill. So weird!
3:30 – wow! I used to complain about 5:30 for marathon training but you’ve shut me up! 🙂
Oh man at least you were close by somewhere! I’ve had that happen to me before but I was able to head back home. This is why I always try to “go” before I head out for a run. LOL!
Ha! Can you imagine it would have happened during the run? Muah ha ha. I would be “running with the runs.”