This morning I got up extra early so that I could get to the fitness center in time for both a 2.0 mile treadmill run and at least half of my regular strength workout. Why? Well, tomorrow I have an early morning meeting which means no time for the fitness center and I didn't want to miss a run now that I'm just in the process of re-establishing my running habit.While I was pulling out of the garage. I noticed that it had snowed a little bit last night. Not a lot, just a nice dusting. It was pretty.
But pulling out onto the road, it didn't seem quite so pretty. Surprise! The roads were ICY. I decided to keep going, took it slow, put it in 4wheel drive, and hoped that nobody in front of me would stop when I was trying to get up the hill. I later found out that Husband was not quite as fortunate and had to stop to help push two cars that had gotten stuck up while going up the same hill when he came into work a little later in the morning.
Long story short, I made it up to work and got my workout done in a mostly deserted fitness center. I also got a nice parking spot in a mostly derserted parking lot. Good thing, because I kinda slid into it in a somewhat uncontrolled fashion. ;)
The kids ended up having a day off school, which made them happy. The roads were all cleared up by the time I was on my way home from the office, so that made me happy.
It wasn't an ordinary Tuesday, but that's not necessarily a bad thing!
You were definitely ahead of the game today. Good motivation to get up and get that workout done.
ReplyDeleteWay to go!
ReplyDeleteAaaahhhhhh Look at you showing your driving skills beating everyone to the gym ;-)
ReplyDeleteHey, congratulations! What a good way to celebrate an unusual day :)
ReplyDeleteI don't like the ice, but I love snow days. Way to get it done!
ReplyDeleteway to git er done. Keep up the great work!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you made it safely and your day was good even though it was not your ordinary Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteOur Tuesday was unordinary to say the least. As you know, the boys were out of school because of the snow. Son #2 was (still is) really sick and I am paranoid about catching it before the marathon. Son #1 thought it would be fun to do "donuts" in the snow with his friends and messed up his vehicle! Riding the bus for now on ought to make him appreciate how good he had it.
...coulda been worse I suppose :)
I love when randomness works to our advantage :-)
ReplyDeleteI've gone thru the same thing when it's snowed in the past & I had to get to the gym. You pretty much "slide" in & hope no one else slides in too close to you. But glad to hear that neither nor your hubby had any mishaps.
ReplyDeleteNice job planning ahead and getting your workout in despite the snow!
ReplyDeleteOne thing I don't miss about living in a colder environment is driving on ice or in snow. Good job on pressing through with your workout!
ReplyDeleteApparently you sent that stuff our way! Only we got more snow. Doesn't it feel good to get the workout done despite the obstacles in getting to the gym? That means you are dedicated. No stopping you now!
ReplyDeleteSounds like fun! Great job getting that workout in!
ReplyDeleteI love yoga! I have learned that I do not do well in classes b/c I try to keep up with the person next to me and hurt myself. I think if you are looking for a place to start the Yoga Now DVDs are REALLY good!
Take Care
Doesn't that make you feel all tough and righteous, you were out when no one else wanted to be just to get your work out in. GOOD FOR YOU!!
ReplyDeleteWow... cool pic.
ReplyDeleteHad to check for sure what state you live in!!
ReplyDeleteYou are definitely a hero.. maybe most importantly.. a hero for yourself. Good job.
Hope you stay safe on the icy roads! Thanks for the words of wisdom you left me. :)
ReplyDeleteI really do like winter, but the ice and freezing race that comes along with I can do without..
ReplyDeleteGlad you got your run in..