Thanks for joining me and Kim for the weekly run down. Every February I truly do fall in love with all things running. The holiday madness is over, I am back on schedule and feeling like I am gaining my running endurance back. February is usually one of my best months for running and hopefully this year will be the same. Heart and Sole is my theme this week with a few Peloton milestones thrown in.
Heart and sole Weekly Run Down
Sunday- For The Love 10K run + stretch + foam roll
My only goals today were to finish my race with a smile on my face. Mission accomplished! I am so very grateful to be back out there doing what I love with the people I love. I stuck with my 4:1 intervals and felt really good the whole time. Putting my heart and sole into this one.
Monday-Peloton walk + upper and lower body strength + core + stretch
I was feeling surprisingly better than expected this morning! Still wanting to give myself some rest after yesterday’s race, I chose a Peloton walk and more advanced upper body class. I hit 2000 strength classes! Good start to the week.
Tuesday- 4 mile run + stretch + core + Pilates
A slow and steady recovery run with the crew this morning. I am continuing to feel good and kept is low intensity. It was a crisp sunny morning. Today, I hit 1900 stretch classes!
Wednesday-Peloton walk + lower body & upper body strength + core + Peloton cycle + stretch
It was a full Peloton workout day over here. Just the way I like it with a little bit of everything.
Thursday-4.5 mile run + stretching classes + barre + Pilates
Today’s group run was high on endorphins. One of these runs where we seemed to come up with all these great metaphorical ideas about life and running. I mean we were on fire! 🔥 Five minutes later walking into the door, nothing in my brain. Ha! We will need a do over so I can take notes on my phone.
Friday-3 mile walk + lower body strength + core + pilates
It was a gorgeous day in the 60’s! I headed out for an outdoor walk then lower body strength, etc. Later, I had lunch with my son (a treat!) and an afternoon session in the infrared sauna with a massage. It was a self care kind of day.
Saturday-Rest day
I could not pass up the warm weather and went for a walk before meeting a friend for lunch. Peloton stretch before bed.
And that’s a wrap on my week! We were gifted with a fabulous weather week for mid February.
Yay on getting your running groove back! Love seeing your smile on the course!
Woohoo on those Peloton milestones. You are so far ahead of me with the stretching! I’ve been doing it every day, but probably should do some in the evening too.
I am feeling a lot happier out there finally thanks. Yes, I am all about the stretching classes and they really help me a lot
It’s great to see you enjoying running again! I have to laugh about you forgetting all those great ideas that you had on the run. I often compose blog posts or stories in my head when I’m running and yep, all gone as soon as I take off my shoes!
It is funny how we get such great ideas out there when we are in the zone. Yes, I am feeling a lot better out there and hope it continues thanks
The weather was fabulous this past week! I had a busy week, but still tried to get out and enjoy it.
It’s great that you could meet your son for lunch. We’re meeting out NC son and d-i-l today in Charlottesville for lunch and to pick up Pablo for a couple of weeks. 🙂
Oh Pablo is in for some serious spoiling huh?!
Hooray on a smiling race. The best.
Yup I write my posts when I run and then forget. lol.
The warm temps were great yesterday but winter is returning.
I am happy to be smiling out there again after a rough few months thanks
I’m so happy to see you back and running! IT gives me hope that I’ll be back there soon. We had warm weather this week too, which was great for getting out and walking (while I stay off running) but we’re back to wintry this week again. It’s funny about thinking of stuff when running and then forgetting – I actually keep a blank doc on my phone where I write things when I’m running and think of things. IT doesn’t always work but sometimes it is helpful!
I have definitely stopped to make notes on my phone as well bc I feel like I get such great ideas while in the zone
Congratulations on your race and your Peloton milestones! Sounds like you had a great week with great weather. And as always, I love your race outfit!!!
Thanks Jenny it was a good week all around 🙂
Love that your race went so well and love that you are smiling! I am envious of that strength workout badge, that is awesome. You hit all kinds of milestones this week! We have had great weather as well which is unusual!
it is unusual! Have to appreciate those weeks when the opportunity arises
Congrats on a great race! Your outfit was so fun! Glad you enjoyed a self-care kind of week with some good weather to boot!
thanks it was just what I needed
What a great week, Deborah! Your pics from the race are so fun and colorful, you definitely look like you’re back in your element 😉
I am really happy to be back doing what I love
Looks like your weather was great this past week! It’s always great to have a chatty group run with all the thoughts flowing. I have been running alone lately, but more group runs are in my future. Have a great week!
I do love my group runs and all that comes with them
Congrats on your race – great to hear that things went well. And, yay for those Peloton milestones – always fun!
Thanks Michelle slowly getting back out there
Woohoo, congrats on your milestones… 2k strength classes is amazing! And obviously you’re also taking the stretching seriously! Good for you! 🙂
Yes, stretching more has been really key for me.
What a good week for you with both a 10k race and all those milestones with classes. 2000 strength classes is impressive! I’m so happy for you that you’re out there running again.
Thanks Susanne I am too and feeling really good right now thnaks
Yay! Great job on the race and acheiving your goal 🙂 You look great!
thanks I am in my rebuilding phase
That smile on your face says it all! It’s always so good to be back.
Great week for you, and I hope the great feelings continue!
thanks Jenn I know you know how it feels to comeback