Running in a skirt - Woo-hoo!

The family and I went to to the snow on Sunday and came back Monday night. So I missed an Insanity workout. We stopped by some stores on our way back. Woo-hoo! Nike outlet! I found a cute skirt/capri thingie in addition to a bunch of other crap I had to have. I can't run in short shorts. My thighs are too big and rub together. So I figured this skirt/capri hybrid would be perfect for making me feel like a girly girl on my runs. The husband saw it and laughed.

Anyway, I figured I would do an Insanity workout this morning and another one this evening to catch up. I had some free time this afternoon and also decided to hit the gym and go for a run. What better time to test out my skirt/capri thingamabob?

When I tried it on the night before and ran around my room it felt odd, like I was wearing an apron. But whatever. The outlet was hours away and so I had to make use of it as this puppy wasn't going to be returned.

Now I had no set plan for my run at the gym. I figured 3 miles minimum, the speed would be determined by how I felt. And I felt great! It must have been the 4 chocolate chip cookies I ate beforehand. But I was feeling full of energy and in love with running. This time, the smile on my face was from sheer happiness from running.. I did a warm-up mile at 5.7 (10:31/mile). At Mile 2, I figured, "What the hell, let's do a tempo run!" I was feeling that good. So I did the next 3 miles at 6.1 (9:50/mile). And I felt good the entire time. Actually, it felt kind of easy and slow. But I figured I better keep pace so I don't tire out. Then I did the last cool-down mile back at 5.7 (10:31/mile). 5 miles knocked out like nothing! I think I should eat chocolate chip cookies before every run! Or maybe it was the skirt!

This morning I did Insanity's Cardio Power and Resistance. I still have to do Plyo tonight. When I was looking on my phone for my photo of me in my skirt, I discovered some pics my five-year old had taken of me while working out this morning. Hehe.

Globe jumps, I think. Looks like I need to sink a bit deeper into my squats.

That's cute. V push-ups. Yeah, I know, my room's a mess.

I am actually quite pleased with the minimal muffin top in this pic. Trust me. It looks really bad most times.

Sigh. I don't know how I'm going to do Plyo tonight. My legs feel shot.