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Time for some cross training: winter is coming!

October 31, 2016 by MCM Mama 12 Comments

I confess, when I’m marathon training (even as poorly as I trained this year), I drop cross training like it’s a snake. I stop strength training, I don’t hit the gym, I don’t do yoga. Heck, most times I don’t even use my foam roller.

Guess what? I can tell I’ve been doing nothing but running. This morning my core hurt more than just about any other body part, just from doing its job yesterday. Yes, I know that a strong core makes for a stronger runner, but I don’t think I’ve done a plank since school started. Oops.

So, I guess it’s a good time to talk winter cross training here on Tuesdays on the Run. I know what I’ll be doing – what’s on your agenda?

Tuesdays on the Run

First up is re-acquainting myself with the gym. Last spring I would drop Shoo at school and head straight to a local gym at least two days a week. I’d elliptical or take a spin class and then I’d hit up the weights. I plan to get back in that habit ASAP!

I also try to take the opportunity in the colder months to try out some new workouts. I hit up things like Pure Barre, Orangetheory, and Revolve. There are so many new studios of various kinds near me, so I have no excuse for not trying new things. Don’t worry, I won’t be leaving my beloved running, I’ll just be running shorter and adding other things.

Finally, my other favorite cold weather cross training is more functional fitness.

I love to rake leaves.

Skirt Sports leaf raking

And I love to shovel snow. Really. Sometimes I even shovel areas that don’t need shoveling when I run out of sidewalk…

Saturday snowzilla shoveling

Here’s hoping we get at least a couple snowfalls that allow me to exercise my shoveling muscles!

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  1. Stacey says

    November 1, 2016 at 7:37 am

    I’m looking forward to now living in an area that actually gets enough snow to snowshoe and ride my fat bike on the trails!
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  2. Michelle @ Lively Chicken says

    November 1, 2016 at 7:54 am

    I’m always excited for the first snowfall of the year because I like the idea of shoveling snow. Then I get out there and remember how difficult it is! I was sore for days after winter storm Jonas! But at least I know I got a good workout that day!
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  3. Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says

    November 1, 2016 at 8:04 am

    This winter I’m definitely going to commit to taking yoga and barre on a regular basis in addition to running. I know I need to work on strengthening my core!

    I am in no rush to have to shovel snow, LOL! Now that we have our own house, I’ll have to do it myself…thankfully my boyfriend looks forward to taking care of that!
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  4. Lesley says

    November 1, 2016 at 9:55 am

    You’d be a great neighbor to have in a snow storm. I hate shoveling! I do Pure Barre weekly, and strength training almost daily because if I don’t, no running for me. My ITB pops up and lets me know it’s not happy.
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  5. Lacey@fairytalesandfitness says

    November 1, 2016 at 2:49 pm

    Well I don’t rake leaves nor shovel snow since I live in a condo but I try to take advantage of other classes at the gym now that is is cooler outside and I am not running every day.
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  6. Marcia says

    November 1, 2016 at 4:45 pm

    I’m your partner in crime on the snow shoveling thing. I freaking love it.
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  7. Jenn says

    November 1, 2016 at 7:52 pm

    To be honest, we do the same thing in winter an summer, here. If anything, I try to spend more time outside than in, because the weather is more beautiful. We don’t have leaves to rake or snow to shovel. On the plus side, we can finally breathe because the humidity is lower!
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  8. Michelle @ Running with Attitude says

    November 1, 2016 at 8:39 pm

    I definitely count leaf raking as cross-training, but after that 100+ inches of snow we had a couple of years ago I’d be happy to never shovel snow again!
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  9. Sean says

    November 1, 2016 at 9:18 pm

    While I can definitely see how shoveling snow is a great workout, I’m not sure I’ve ever heard someone say they enjoyed it. Not going to lie, the thought does go through my head on occasion as to whether just driving over the snow is worth the ice build-up later. Maybe I just need to approach it with a more open mind!
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  10. CARLA says

    November 2, 2016 at 5:11 am

    I misssss the east coast and my leaf raking days.
    Shall I come visit and we can train together?
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  11. Jessica S says

    November 2, 2016 at 6:22 pm

    I’m the same about snow, but definitely not about raking. 🙂
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  12. Patty says

    November 6, 2016 at 11:51 pm

    Oh girl. The snow shoveling picture was one I did not need to see. LOL!
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