The weather is DC is so strange. That is the frame of mind that pretty much described my weekend. I’m super excited that I got it together enough to link up with Tara for her Weekend Update LinkUp! Tara is running her second marathon this upcoming weekend so make sure to go say hi and wish her the best! So…on the weekend that was pretty much dictated by the weather!
Friday, I got the honor of attending the Air Force Promotion Ceremony for a very good friend of mine. She was promoted to Major and it was so special to be there. After the ceremony, I headed back into the city for an evening Pure Barre class (spoiler alert: this weekend was also the weekend of Pure Barre). I planned to run some treadmill miles on Saturday with the hopes of running outside of Sunday. Well, Saturday I woke up super early and couldn’t fall asleep for quite awhile. By the time I got out of bed, I was determined to run outside and so I headed out — only to find it was snowing. Which, to be honest, is fine with me. However, this snow was kind of icy and hurt my face. Boo. I managed to get in a little over a mile before Pure Barre, with plans to run after class. Yeah. That didn’t happen. After class, the snow was coming down harder and the streets were ICY. I’d already had my fun with ice and snow in January and I have no intentions of messing up my ankle any more so I decided to just drive (slowly. seriously the roads were SO bad) home. Good decision because we ended up getting about 5 inches. Which isn’t anything comparatively, but it was enough that it was a mess in DC.
Sunday consisted of church, a Pure Barre workshop (I told you I’m obsessed) and then five miles with Julie which involved lots of puddle hopping, slush / ice avoiding and cries of “GAH! That puddle got me!” The weather, though…it was about 50 degrees, which was so weird with all that snow on the ground. I mean look…
It was so weird to be wearing a tank with all that snow on the ground. This weekend was great but it wiped me out and I have to say, I’m ready for spring!
How was your weekend?
The weather was a bit crazy, so warm out yesterday. In between the yoga and running, Saturday afternoon/evening was a good time for some movie watching.
Jennifer recently posted…Shamrock Half Training 2/16-2/22 – Week 5
running outside yesterday was awesome!
Weird indeed! I also got caught driving in the snow Saturday – scary! It was in the 30s when I ran Sunday morning which felt like a heatwave. Now it’s cold again and we already have a 2 hr school delay this morning!
Alison @ racingtales recently posted…Ironman 70.3 Raleigh Training Week 2: School Closed for Winter
it was scary how bad the roads got so quickly! wow – a delay??
This weekend’s weather was definitely crazy!! And now tonight its supposed to get down to single digits again…ugh…I don’t think all this snow/ice will ever melt!
Lisa @ RUnning Out Of Wine recently posted…Weekend Update and Last Week’s Workouts
i know – it’s not good running weather because it is going to be icy again. SIGH. 🙁
Uggh, locked in the house with the kids all weekend. BRING ME SPRING! I can’t handle any more snow days! I think I need to move to San Diego.
i know, sue – i always think about you when i hear there are delays or cancellations 🙁
Fun weekend! This weather is just so bizarre. Spring cannot come fast enough!
Mar @Mar on the Run recently posted…Shamrock Half Training Week 9
amen to that, lady friend!
I had to skip my long run this weekend and it was frustrating, but safety first! Our sidewalks and streets were too hit or miss on Sunday afternoon to even attempt to run. Good thing I’m not actually racing the Shamrock half marathon!
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safety first for sure – i speak from experience there!! be careful out there!
I am so over this ridiculous weather. We didn’t have a clear sidewalk out our way, so it was 4 miles on the treadmill on Saturday, followed by 12.5 miles yesterday. I’m hoping and praying that we have nicer weather for Sunday’s St. Patty’s Double!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Shamrock Half Marathon Training Log – Week 14
i’m with you, lady. OVER.IT! i think we’re all going to be so much happier when running outside is a reliable assumption 🙂
Holy cow 50?? I”d be happy with half of that about now as it’s -6 here this morning with no warmup in sight. It has been a ridiculous winter. My 8th grader is heading to DC this weekend with her class. Last year’s class got stuck there for 2 extra days. Gosh I hope that is not the case!
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it was the warmest it had been in weeks – so great! of course today it’s back below freezing 🙁 hope your daughter has a great time in DC!
My best friend is a pure barre instructor, I wish I has a class close but she is in Atlanta! I agree running in a tank top in the snow does sound odd! Stay warm- that snow has to melt eventually!
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oh fun for your friend – i love pure barre, obviously! 🙂
running in a tank top in the snow is really weird! i’ve skied in in a t-shirt so i guess that’s sort of similar, right?
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yeah, i think it’s the same basic concept! eventually i got chilly and put my jacket back on 🙂
I’m ready for spring too. I’ve got a couple fun things planned and am ready to have that fun.
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i have races planned! 🙂
After getting a good 8-10 inches of snow on Saturday, this snow lover is ready for spring now, too! It started snowing during the last two miles of Bill’s and my run on Saturday, and it was glorious! Fortunately, we had snow only, and no pelting sleet on our faces.
Debbie @ Deb Runs recently posted…The Cruisers, And How They Came To Be
i am sincerely hoping for warmer temps (that stick around) SOON!
I can’t believe you ran yesterday- I walked the dogs and it was like an obstacle course with all the slush/ice/snow piles!
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parts were great and totally clear and at other points (especially the curb cuts) it was a game of jumping over puddles. it was probably the longest 5 mile run of my life because we had to stop and walk so much (over the icy parts).
I am sooooo over winter. After being nice out- it got cold again today and all I want to do is stay in bed LOL. Good for you for running outside!
Katie @ Fit Life by katie recently posted…Motivation Monday
today was not fun. yuck! and now everything is icy out now. boo!
Courtney, I can’t wait for this winter weather to be over; well, that, and the marathon. At least when I don’t have a big race coming up I don’t feel as pressured to get out and run in the nastiness, you know? Sounds like you made the best of a nasty weekend and I’m so glad you and Julie were able to get some miles (even though they were wet ones!) in outside; that always makes a huge difference for me. Thank you so much for linking up with the blog today; hope your week is off to a good start!
Tara @ Running ‘N’ Reading recently posted…Weekend Update
it was like a little obstacle course. i’m SO EXCITED for you about this weekend, tara! 🙂
We had a random warm day on Sunday too! I should’ve run then, but I had done 5 miles on Saturday (in the bitter cold), and didn’t want to push my knee too much. But I am SO ready for the days to start getting warmer on a consistent basis!!
Nora @ 2 Generations Running recently posted…A Monday Giveaway
you and me both!!
Is it summer yet?! This weather is slowly beating me down haha. Good for you for jumping puddles! I opted for the ‘mill again. We’re practically married now after the past couple of weeks.
Lindsey recently posted…Weekend Update
If I had easy access to a treadmill I’d use it more for sure!
I love that you have on a tank with all that snow on the ground! It makes you look extra tough! I haven’t seen the sun in days. Blech.
HoHo Runs recently posted…Mercedes Half Marathon Recap (Weekend Update)
My weekend was the end to a school week that pretty much didn’t exist! Snow days, delayed arrivals made a for a very extended break! This week will feel long! Lol! Already looking forward to this coming weekend!
Kara {MaineGirl2runs} recently posted…Winter Snow and Running Lately
Yeah, this will feel like a long week! Can’t believe it’s the last week of February but I’m ready for March!
Love that you were wearing a tank top and there was still snow on the ground! Crazy weather!!
So glad you had a great weekend! 🙂
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Crazy weather indeed 🙂
The weather was just not cooperating with us runners this past weekend! We had the same thing in Pittsburgh: lots of snow on Saturday and a slushy mess on Sunday. Yep, spring can’t come soon enough!
Jennifer @ Running on Lentils recently posted…Pittsburgh Half Training: Week 6
Amen to that, lady!!
This is nuts RIGHT!?!
It was 70 here Sunday and we have a snow day today.
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