Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down. It is a true race to the finish this week for me. After giving up adjusting my running goals for the year, I realized that I had a few Peloton goals to chase. I wanted to hit 1000 cycle classes and 18K minutes for the year. Can I do it? Let’s see!
A race to the finish
Monday- Peloton cycle + Glutes and legs week 1 + stretch
Back Home and it’s time to hit it hard to achieve my year end goals. I knew I would need to complete 18 cycle classes this week. There was not a Peloton in Aruba and I don’t like doing their classes on a regular bike. Instead of my walk warm up, I did 2 cycle classes before my strength class. A new 4 week glutes and legs program dropped, so of course I joined that. After, I got in more cycle classes and a stretch.
Then, it was time for some Christmas Football and Chinese food with our friends.
Tuesday- 4 mile run + cycle warm up and stretch
I jumped on the Peloton for a warm up ride before heading out into the light rain for a run. It was a tough re-entry after the sunny 86 degrees of Aruba. It was chilly and wet but I got it done. My 2 running buddies cancelled last minute which gave me the opportunity to listen to a Peloton run and chip away at my goal. So now I just have 138 minutes to go and 13 rides totally doable.
Wednesday- Peloton cycle + lower body strength
Again, I jumped on the bike for my warm up to strength training and then again as a cool down afterwards. 9 classes to go! Today’s strength class got me to my first goal of 18,000 minutes for the year on Peloton. This is higher than last year’s total-yay!
Thursday-warm up cycle + 3.5 mile run + stretch and PT exercises
It was another rare solo run for me today. It stopped raining and the sun really tried to peak out a few times. I thought a lot about the running challenges I faced this year and how I have learned from them. 8 more cycle classes until goal.
Friday-Peloton cycle + core + upper and lower body strength
Today’s strength classes were doozies! I felt my arms shaking post workout hair washing. 4 cycle classes to goal!
Saturday-1,000th Peloton Cycle class + core + walk
It was a race to the finish and I made it with one day to spare. Today, I hit my 1,000th cycle class. I’m really proud of this achievement. This year, I’ve done way more strength classes and have not focused as much on cycle.
And that’s a wrap on 2023! Happy New Year friends!
CONGRATS on hitting 1,000 classes!! What an accomplishment. And in the nick of time. Happy New Year! Hope 2024 brings you plenty of pain-free runs and workouts!
thanks and yes pain free to 2024!
Congrats on hitting 1000 classes! It’s great how you were able to refocus and celebrate what you were able to do this year! Ending the year on a high note will give you a good start to 2024.
thanks Wendy that’s the plan!
Great job hitting your goals! Congrats!
Have a very happy New Year Deborah, and hopefully running goes great for you in the coming year.
Thanks Judy!
Nice job on hitting those goals. Here’s to a healthy and fit 2024! Happy New Year!
yes, let’s do it
Hooray. Nice job on your goals
Hope 2024 is a year without any running injuries.
Happy new year 🎈
I hope so too for all of us!
Congratulations on the 1’000 Peloton classes!
Great job on focusing on more strength classes, too.
Make it a wonderful 20024, Deborah!
Thanks Cat and happy new year to you!
Congratulations on reaching those Peloton goals. You went through so much this year but it is wonderful you are finishing healthy and strong!
Thanks feeling a lot better!
Excellent job on hitting those goals this week (as well as the other milestones throughout the year). Your attitude is spot-on regarding injuries & setbacks… if we can learn from them (physically, emotionally, spiritually), they’re a little more bearable. Best wishes for a fabulous 2024, Deborah!!!
Thanks Kim appreciate all your support!
Wow, this was an exciting way to end the year! Congrats on completing your goal. It’s truly impressive! I hope you have fun tonight- Happy New Year!
I am feeling good about it! Happy new year to you
So proud of you! Not only did you make lemonade out of lemons, you crushed a huge goal! Congratulations and happy new year!
Thanks Jenn really appreciate all of your support. Happy new year to you and yours
What a huge goal – congrats!! Hopefully 2024 will bring pain free miles for you. Happy New Year!
Thanks Lisa I hope so for both of us
You really ended the year on a high note, Deb. Congrats on joining the comma club and for ending the year so strong after a few setbacks! Cannot wait to see what you do in 2024!
Thanks San happy and healthy to you as well
Congratulations! What an achievement!
Love your brown tank/leggings set! A good color for you!
thanks Jessie!
Congrats on the important accomplishment: a very good job.
You are an inspiration.
Happy New Year.