Hello Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start to summer. Thanks for joining Kim and me for the weekly run down. It was another busy week around here. Here is a peek into my week of fitness and fun.
Unofficial start to summer
Sunday- fly home (rest day)
We flew home from Chicago but not before I got in my Peloton core and barre class. I have to unpack my bags as soon as I get home or it drives me crazy. How about you? After all the yummy food we ate in Chicago, I was anxious to get the grocery store and plan some healthier meals for the next few days.
Monday-Peloton walk + Full body strength + core + stretch
I was in the mood for a new strength challenge today and started Andy’s Density Strength program. It will b 3x week of strength for 4 weeks. I plan to do a full review at the end but the general gist is that it is set rep goals for each set block using heavy weights. There was very little rest and it was a great workout. We are also on week 4 of Olivia’s May core challenge.
Tuesday- 5.5 mile run/walk + core + stretch
With our favorite rose garden in full bloom, we couldn’t pass up a chance to take in the view and smell the roses again. Still running and taking some walk breaks and doing the best I can.
Wednesday- warm up walk Peloton + Peloton density strength training day 2 + core + barre
Day 2 of Andy’s density strength training program which focused on high density reps for upper body and core. I thought I had chosen too light of a weight for the bicep curls but those got heavy fast! Followed that up with a core and barre class.
Wednesday evening we drove out to the Inn at Little Washington to officially celebrate our anniversary. It is a very renown restaurant about 1 1/2 hours from DC in a very small middle of nowhere town. We look forward to celebrating there every year and we stayed overnight. It was so good and I ate way too much!
Thursday-core and yoga
We drove back home after breakfast and decided this would be a modified rest day. I did my Peloton core and yoga to keep up my streak. Testing out some New Brooks Running gear.
Friday- Peloton walk + core + full body strength
I finished up the first week of the density training program with Andy. Lots of compound moves and lots of chest presses. I love to mix up my strength workouts and so far I am enjoying this program.
Today is also the unofficial start to summer (for me) and Melanoma Awareness Day. Consider this your reminder to apply sunscreen daily. See my top picks for face here.
Saturday-Peloton walk and core
With my run planned for tomorrow, I took advantage of the gorgeous weather for a 3 mile peloton walk and core class.
Love the picture of you and your husband! <3
The weather was amazing yesterday!
You may inspire me to try Andy’s program …
I am really enjoying it so far. Of course I will keep giving you updates. Time to buy some heavier weights
Glad to see you working your way back! That strength program sounds like a good one. Enjoy this gorgeous weather!
I am sure trying thanks!
ooh I’m dying to try out something related to strength- you always inspire me.
You are sweet! I do think everyone can benefit from strength happy to give you some ideas anytime
Happy Anniversary! Sounds like it was an excellent week. I know you chafe a bit about having to modify runs, but you’re doing great and you’re taking great care of your body.
I am sure trying! It’s just frustrating to be in a certain place and then have it all come crashing down due to medication side effects. I am determined to figure it out though
What a great active week! I’m excited to start Andy’s program after D2D. It’ll be perfect timing after I finish Olivia’s core challenge this week 🙂
Yes, we are almost finished with Olivia!!
Looks like a fun week! Hooray for pool weather! We are not there yet but it’s been gorgeous.
It’s still a little chilly for the big pool but I am enjoying the hot tub right now!
Yes, I would say Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer! I love the photo of you and your husband- happy anniversary! I know, it’s frustrating to be in such great shape and then feel like you’re starting all over again. You’re doing great and will definitely get there. You’ll look back on this as a little “blip” on your fitness trajectory. Not so easy while you’re going through it though. You are definitely looking very fit and strong!
Thanks Jenny I hope that’s what happens. I am doing the best I can while at the same time feeling like I fell off of a cliff.
Looks like a good week. Andy’s program sounds like a good one!
I like to mix up my strength for extra challenges and variety. so far so good
the density program sounds GREAT! and you had a good week! don’t you just love the little traditions we keep with our spouses? Y’all cleaned up really well for your anniversary dinner. Thanks for the reminder for sunscreen! I have to say I have been religiously putting it on my face since I had my two age spots removed. Before I was doing it about 80% of the time, now it’s 100%. And now that the arms and legs are seeing more sun we’ve got that “covered” as well .
Yes, I have had a few things taken off of my face as well so I try to be vigilant about it now
I’m very intrigued by Andy’s density strength program and also the “Pump It Up” collection. I love that Peloton continues to keep things fresh by always releasing new programs, etc.
As you know I am definitely not thrilled about the unofficial start of summer, so I’m already counting down to the Fall, lol.
yes, I love all the new program options and excited to try them out. Yes, I am with you on the summer heat
Look at you guys, you clean up nicely 🙂 Hope you had a great time! And it sounds like you had a great mix of workouts this weekend. I love that you get out to run when you can!
I am very intrigued to try one of the strength programs. There’s so much to choose from on the platform right now,.. and with all the trackers that I am following… I need about 5 more hours in my day LOL
Yes I am very excited about al the new programs on Peloton
Another active week! Happy anniversary I love that white dress… you look amazing!
thanks Darlene 🙂
Happy anniversary!
Enjoy the weather for another solid week of training.
Yes, I must start to apply the sunscreen because I had a melanoma many years ago.
yes, sunscreen is so important! Plus, it ages us 🙂
Love that anniversary photo of you two! So gorgeous!
Sounds like a great week and you are really digging into summer! Love that!
Thanks we had a nice celebration 🙂