Swapping runs for squats

[SavageMyrtle]

With the heat I haven't been out running for nearly two weeks now. The last one I did was a Wake Up and Run event - 5k at 5.30 in the morning. Lots of hills so I walked quite a lot, but it was an enjoyable event. I had been mentally working up to another 5k event I had entered, this Friday, but learned this morning it has been cancelled because of the heat. I am a bit disappointed because without that external push I'm not sure I'll be able to motivate myself to get out, not until the weather cools down anyway.

BUT - I have been thinking for a while that I need to incorporate some strength training to improve my running, so this week I got my kettlebells out and started swinging and squatting. A decent workout takes no more than half an hour, and I can do it with the fan running full blast.

At the same time, I have discovered that workout clothes keep me much more comfortable while working at my desk than my usual linen wafters and cotton t-shirts. I need those wicking properties at the moment.

Looking for silver linings.

[Realfoodieclub Graduate]

It is amazing the uses I have found for my running stuff. One of the best ones is they make great holiday shirts, they roll up really tight without creasing, they never need ironing, they dry so fast and they come in great bright colours.

Good luck with your squats you will reap the benefits when you get back out there gain.

[misswobble Graduate]

Oh yes every time. There always is one 😃✔️

[Rignold]

Always Be Skwaating.