Gulp! Oh man I thought my Green Garmin died today!
Last night I went to bed super early, before 9:30 as I just wasn’t feeling 100%. I missed the opportunity to run and honestly, didn’t even care – what’s up with that? I even started second guessing myself with my running.
Anyway, as I was going to bed I thought I’d pack my running gear in the morning so I could run OUTSIDE at lunch. My, how I’ve missed my “runch” time this winter! I grabbed my gear; clothing, runners, foam roller (yes I’m going to foam roll at work) and then my Garmin. And it looked like this……..
No time. Nothing 😦
Well what do you expect when you don’t use it for more than a month and not charge it? I dies.
So, I charged it up while I worked and went out for my RUNCH! This wasn’t an awesome run as the sidewalks were still ICY!
Nice sideways, eh!
Up hill, down hill, ice everywhere, some clear spots, slush and ended my 5 k run with only 5 soakers. Good thing I brought extra socks with me!
“runch”
I was a little unsure about running on the sidewalks so I brought my old yak traxs with me and put them on when I saw a women slip with cowboy boots on (Umm, who wears cowboy boots in the WINTER in Nova Scotia?). I took it easy (7:00 minute km pace) and then foam rolled when I got back to the office.
Happy to have that run behind me as I was feeling super low about my running yesterday/this morning. My energy level has picked up which is already great and I managed to hit my 10,000 steps with my Fitbit Flex already (we still have a love-hate relationship going on).
Good news – my hamstring felt great.
Bad news – my ankles aren’t too happy after that run.
You win some you lose some!
Anyone “runching” lately?
Sidewalks clear, snow-covered (I hope not) or icy like ours?
PS we are expecting a snow storm on the weekend!
Would you have run on those sidewalks or call it a day?
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I runched today! Did it with two colleagues who were on visit from California and it turned into a sightseeing run. We didn’t do great time, because we talked almost the entire time, but it was really good to share this experience outside of the office. Runching as a social activity at its best.
Loving the word.
Sounds like a great time! Good for you guys!
I’ve also had running meetings! Those co-workers who run – we run together and discuss projects etc. Or a walking meeting as that includes everyone!
I have only run over lunch once, but I homeschool our kids and work from home so I just run whenever I want to during the day lol! Ice on sidewalks is NO FUN. glad you didn’t fall!
I love runch! Haven’t done that since before the snow fell, though. Our sidewalks here are a delightful mix of ice, puddles and mud. Yuck!
I would have run on those sidewalks with Yaktrax on! 😉 I recently got a pair and I LOVE them. Glad to hear that your garmin isn’t dead!
Kudos to you for getting out on those sidewalks! I’m a wuss when I see ice & take it indoors 🙂
I used to runch a lot, but now that I’m running more miles, I need more time & have to go after work- but dang was it nice to see the sun & wear shorts on my run today 😀
Shorts outside…so jealous! Ha ha, we are currently getting yet another WINTER storm! Yuck!
Oh no! Hopefully it’s the last one this winter- stay warm & safe!
Yay that the garmin is ok!
Wow, can’t wait for ice free running! Way to go getting outside!
ME TOO!!!!! Can’t believe we are getting another storm!
I have that same Road ID. Same Garmin, too, but it matches the color of the Road ID (unplanned). Good to know the watch will eventually die even if I don’t use it.
Runching doesn’t work with my schedule, but I would if I could!
I had to laugh at the term “soaker”–my mom said something about a soaker one time, and everyone else in my family had no idea what she was talking about
Runching doesn’t always work for me either but when it does , I love it! Oh soakers – wet feet by a puddles aren’t always fun, especially in winter!
I love your pants! I’ve never run during lunch before. I am incapable of taking a shower quick enough afterwards.
Thanks! They are super soft.
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