Thanks for joining me and Kim for the weekly run down. I am just cruising through the last week of January. Here is a peek into my week of fitness and running. 🏃♀️
Weekly Run Down Cruising through January
Monday-core + barre + upper body strength + stretch
I have really been enjoying the Peloton split strength programs. After doing JJ’s for 3 weeks, I moved on to Robin’s 3-day program this week. Today was upper body push exercises focusing on the chest and triceps. Lots of pushups!
Tuesday-5.5 mile run + stretch/mobility
Today’s run workout was warm up + 25 min easy pace + 10 minutes of striders. My legs felt tired for the first half but I was happy to see I hit my paces.
Wednesday- core + mobility + upper body strength + stretch
Today was biceps and back strength day. I am continuing Robin’s advanced split strength program this week. It was another rainy and cold day here so it was nice to have a gym day today.
Thursday-4.5 mile run +stretching/mobility
Today’s workout was a progression run that had us running 15 min at a marathon pace followed by 10 min a half marathon pace then a cool down. It was super windy out as you can see by my ponytail blowing backward but it stopped raining.
Friday- core + barre + lower body strength + Peloton cycle
A full gym sesh today with some serious lower-body strength. I finished Robin’s advanced split strength program this week and enjoyed the challenge. I am continuing to use my Peloton cycle classes as recovery and low-level cardio. What does that mean? Since I am focusing on strength and running gains right now, I am going easy on the bike and using it as recovery.
I was super excited to be a guest on the “Clip Out” podcast today that focuses on all things Peloton. It will air sometime next week and I will share the link if you are interested. I had lots of fun doing it!
Saturday- Rest day
I had an infrared sauna session which was very relaxing and did my Peloton stretches.
Sunday- On the plan 9 mile run + stretching
Starting to up that weekend mileage! Cruising through January!
You had a solid week! As you know, I’m enjoying the Peloton split classes with JJ…sounds like Robin’s have a similar focus (chest/tri’s and back/biceps, etc.). I hope your long run goes well!
Yes I am really enjoying the split training and thinking of going back to JJ next week
I am jealous of all your sunshine! And your clear running paths. How fun to be interviewed for a podcast and I’m anxious to hear more about your infrared sauna experience. Have a great run today!
We have had zero snow this season but lots of rain. Can’t complain though bc it is super mild and yes, paths are clear.
Congrats on the podcast! And the infrared sauna sounds divine.
I wouldn’t say you’re cruising — you crushed January!
Thanks Judy! I am feeling like I am in a good place at the moment
the podcast sounds like fun!! and infrared sauna? I’m intrigued, I’ve never heard of that!
The infrared sauna was really nice. It is not steamy and the heat is less hot if that makes sense
The podcast and sauna sounds very cool.
I’d say you are cruising into your next half.
Thanks I am sure giving it my all right now!
Looks like a great week of activity! You know I am a huge infra-red sauna fan. That and our home gym are among the best investments we’ve ever made in this house!
how often do you use yours?
I liked Robin’s split program, but I do wish they would keep in mind the repeating pattern when recording and keep the chit-chat minimal and motivational. Hearing the same stories every week grates on me. 😉
Good luck with your long run!
I can’t wait to hear you on the Clipout!
That is a good point on the chit chat. I think maybe JJ had less of that
You’ve got a nice morning for your long run – have fun! I heard the Peloton split strength workouts were intense. Nice job!
Yes, it was pretty mild and literally started pouring the second I finished. Good timing
Yes, I want to hear that podcast! You got in some great workouts this week- I hope the long run went well. Don’t forget to let me know your Miami schedule!
the podcast will air on Friday so I will post a link for you all. Texting you about Miami!
What a lovely fit week! I’ve had a good week of running tho a weird one, as I did 7 miles with Claire on Thursday morning, helping her train for her half, then went and supported our 5k and beyonders class in the evening. I wasn’t as fatigued as last time I did this, I think because we ran after breakfast so even though the gap was shorter, that run was easier. Anyway I volunteered twice this weekend so didn’t run so it all evened out. AND I have finally caught up with my blog posts so can read all the running blogs again!
Sounds like you are back on track! We hope you will join the link up again!
I don’t think I’ll be blogging about my running for the foreseeable as a) it’s very dull, b) I’ve just broken down again with high hamstring tendinopathy. I do love reading the blog posts though!
oh no! I have had that before it is no fun at all
Great week, Deborah! The sausa session sounds awesome. I am usually not a sauna fan, but it’s been cold in CA and a hot sauna sounds really nice right now 🙂
It was nice for a change and something to do on a rest day. I get super antsy!
Great week! I’ve not tried an infrared sauna but it sounds heavenly. You’re on a roll, my friend 🙂
Thanks this week felt good!
Ooooh, love that infrared sauna! How relaxing and what a great way to recover. It looks like you had a really solid and productive fitness week!
thanks I guess I did!
How cool that you’ve been on a podcast!
That looks like a very good fitness week and I hope you had a good long run too. I hadn’t heard of infrared saunas before. I think I would prefer that to a standard sauna, I can’t tolerate them because of the steam, I think it’s hard to breathe with all the steam in normal saunas!
I agree I can only last a few minutes in a traditional sauna but I was able to do 30 min the infrared
Those split classes sound interesting, I will have to take a look.
I like the sounds of the MP then HMP workout as a progression. Solid!
The progression run was harder than I thought but I always feel so accomplished afterwards. I am really enjoying the split classes
The infrared sauna session sounds really relaxing! Definitely needed after your great week of workouts.
I really enjoyed it and it was relaxing
Great job on the training this week! Looks like you have some good running buds there. Nice! I’m debating if I want to join a group run this week for my long run. I need to get my week planned because it looks like it might be pretty cold out there and maybe I can pick a better day. Looking forward to hearing the podcast!
I definitely am so lucky to have a running group. Long runs would be much harder for me without them!