Thanks for joining Kim and me for the weekly run down today. We are in a California state of mind as we headed out to a wedding and then fun in the wine country. Here’s a peek into my week of fitness and fun.
California State of Mind
Sunday- 5K run with the hubs + stretch
Another successful run in the books with the hubs. ✅ He still does not “love” running but is a good sport for the photos.
Monday- Peloton walk + lower body strength + core + intervals and arms cycle + stretch
I am in the 3rd week of Andy’s density strength program and today was mostly heavy lower body strength. I had to dig deep on this one today. It is another gorgeous day here with low humidity so an afternoon walk is on my schedule as well. Keeping busy and keeping moving forward.
Tuesday-3 mile run/walk + barre + core
We were gifted with a cool (for June) morning and it was nice to be out on the trail with my squad.e I’ve b even continuing with my A to Z joy of running challenge on IG. R is for Resilience. Running teaches us that we are resilient. We can retry, restart, rebuild. (Ok now you say it back to me lol)
Wednesday-Peloton walk + stretch
I had another sleepless night from some more muscle pain (a nice side effect of some of the meds I am taking) I was glad I did my Global Running Day run yesterday because we were in a code red from the wildfires today. I also was exhausted and after a frustrating doctor appointment, I was pretty much done.
Thursday- yoga class
Another poor sleep night due to muscle pain. My GP gave me some muscle relaxers and I am hoping to have some better sleep tonight. My Oura ring was yelling at me to pay attention to my rest and get some more sleep. I am trying I really am! Our air quality was in the purple range for the first time ever in DC!
Friday- Peloton walk + core + upper body strength
I finally got in a good night’s sleep of 8.5 hours and was feeling a lot better today. It was a pretty mild workout day but I did hit some Peloton milestones which always keep me motivated.
1700 Peloton strength 💪 ✅
8 K minutes for the year so far ✅
Saturday-Fly to California
First stop Berkeley. We have a rehearsal dinner to go tonight and a wedding tomorrow. After that we are headed to Napa for a few days.
It was not my best week of workouts and kind of a tough week all around. I’m hoping that some California state of mind will do the trick next week.
I’m just so sorry you had such a tough week. I hope you get some much needed rest and relaxation (my 2 favorite R words). <3
Thanks Wendy lets chat next week when I get back xoxo
Hope this week goes better. But in California and there’s wine. Sounds good to me. Can’t wait to see how the hub’s 5k goes.
yes, there is good wine!
Ugh, sorry for the tough week. Hoping all of your California fun makes up for it. Enjoy!
I hope so too thanks
I’m so sorry the statins were causing so much pain for you this week. I think it was a tough week for a lot of us!
Enjoy your wedding & time in CA. I hear it’s cool out there, so should be some good running weather!
Thanks we hope to have a fun time
So sorry you are experiencing those side effects! I hope they go away soon and you enjoy your trip to California.
I didnt’ even know the AQI had a purple zone.
We had never had purple before! Yes, not my best week
I think a trip to California is exactly what you need! I’m sorry about your rough week- not sleeping well is the worst. I’m glad you got your “resilience” run in on Global Running Day Eve. Have a GREAT time in Napa!
I am glad I got it in too and please remind me of it bc its going to be a while
I love Berkeley! It was my mother’s alma mater and I just love its funky vibe. Have a great time in wine country!
It might be too funky for me in Berkeley…lol
ooh so sorry to hear you were struggling with sleep this week and had frustration at your doctor’s appointment. Hopefully your trip is going to help massively!
I hope so too thanks
Enjoy the wine in Napa! Sounds like you are in need a little break. I can’t believe the air quality- purple! Yikes. So scary.
I definitely need a break
I’m sorry about your week! ugh. hoping your time in California helps a little.
Thanks I hope so too
Big hugs on all the things. Been thinking of you. So glad we got to chat. I hope the fun getaway helps, along with some changes you were hoping ot make.
Congratulations on the milestones. You earned them and then some
Thanks Cari! WE will chat again next week xoxo
Oh yay, you’re in my neck of the woods (kinda!) this week 🙂 Have so much fun at the wedding/in Wine Country 🙂 Our weather has been gorgeous (read: not too hot!) for June!
I am sorry you had some sleep issues this week. Not getting restful sleep is THE WORST. I hope that is the exception, not the rule for you going forward!
Thanks hope to have a better week all around
Sorry for the tough week.
Enjoy your time in California.
What about a race in Rome (or near the Capital) in July?
I am sure your hubby will learn soon to love running.
Thanks I hope to have a better week all around
So sorry you had such a tough week, but here’s hoping some time relaxing in California will do the trick and you’ll come home refreshed!
I hope so thanks
Sorry to hear you had a tough week. Hope you’re having a good time in CA now!
Thanks so much Liz XO
So sorry that you had a rough week dealing with the muscle pain. I know that can be so frustrating, especially when it affects your sleep. I hope you have an amazing time in California and that the weather is nice!
Thanks Kim I hope so too
I’m sorry it wasn’t a fantastic week. I know how hard that is.
I hope you have a wonderful trip. Maybe a little r&r will be just what you need.
I know you get it thanks Jen appreciate it XO
I didn’t know meds could cause pain like that. How frustrating!! I hope the change of meds is helping you out and you are able to get some rest (and fun!) in California.
I’ve pretty much had every side effect you could have yes frustrating for sure. I am feeling better now thanks