Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down. I sure need and look forward to these blog connections now more than ever. It’s so important for us to stay connected and help to motivate each other while we all find our new normal.
Finding our new normal
This may have been one of the longest weeks ever! So much has happened so quickly that has thrown us all into extreme fear and panic. Week 1 of trying to find our new normal was challenging for all of us. For me, maintaining my workout schedule has been a huge help in my attempt to stick to a schedule.
My daughter and husband are both working from home and seem to be able to busy themselves. My college aged son is home with no on line classes for another week. He is probably having the hardest time so far with really nothing to do. A week ago he was having a ball in his fraternity house and now he is here trapped in our house. He is not happy, I know, none of us are.
Anyway, back to those workouts that, more than ever, keep me sane. Here’s my weekly run down.
Monday-60 m of Peloton cycle + 30 m of strength training
I woke up with jet lag from Vegas but needed to get to the store super early. Since we were away we had nothing in our house. Went to store and 7:30 and there was not too much left. What I did see was people hurrying around with absolute fear on their faces. Reality and my new normal set in,
Tuesday- 4 mile run + 20 min Peloton
A few of us met up for our usual run keeping an appropriate distance of course. Still better than running alone!
Wednesday-3.5 mile walk
I had a long scheduled minor dermatological appointment scheduled to remove a small basal cell (skin cancer yes) on my chest. This did require a few stitches so I was told no running for 2 days. Ugh bad timing. Did enjoy a nice walk in the afternoon. I am totally fine and it does not hurt at all. One of my favorite lunge variations from my 15 Minute lower body stability ball workout,
Thursday- 17 mile bike ride + 1.5 mile walk
First outdoor bike of the year and boy did it feel amazing to get out there! On the positive side, we saw so many parents out walking with kids, sitting outside reading together. I hope that is something that stays!
Friday- 45 min Peloton ride + 1.5 mile walk
Hit my 250th ride today! Nice to have something little like that to smile about! Loving these daily walks as a way to get out and get some fresh air.
Saturday-50 minutes of Peloton cycle + 30 minutes of yoga flow
Took my yoga outside in the backyard. Fresh air never felt so good!
Sunday-Run Day! 10 mile run
Feeling very accomplished!
Finally! Kim and I are hosting a challenge to keep us all moving and connecting through all of this. #19For19Challenge. Join us by doing 19 minutes of any kind of exercise for 19 days. Tag us on Insta for virtual high fives.
Thanks again for joining us today. Having this connected community is more important than ever to me as we find our new normal. Thankful for you all. Now let’s have a huge virtual group hug. We got this!
So nice that you can still run in a group! That must feel really great!
And congrats on hitting your 250th ride. Well done!
Good to know that your family is keeping safe and healthy. I do feel very sorry for your son, it must be hard for him to be stuck at home, far away from his college friends.
Thanks I think it is a hard adjustment for all of us everywhere right now
Runners got this for sure! My husband and I are WFH and of course my stepsons are delighted not to have to go to school. They miss seeing their friends but they get extra screen time to chat online so they’re happy with the trade off. The dog is in heaven now that she’s guaranteed to get two walks a day instead of just one. I’m looking forward to “seeing” you on IG everyday for #19for19.
I think the dogs are faring the best out of all of us right now! Yes look forward to connecting w the #19for19Challenge
My youngest son is also unhappy being home. He keeps saying he’s going back to Madison, but we’re not going to let that happen. I’m happy to be working from home–I’d like to avoid contracting this thing if at all possible. Fingers crossed we all stay safe! Nice work–our workouts are going to keep us sane.
Your conversations w your son sound a lot like ours. We just have to keep them safe and they are probably not going to be happy w us but they will thank us later. Yes, I was thinking of you at work. Stay safe and well! Workouts definitely keep us sane
I’m really hoping this new normal is short-lived. Yes, a huge thanks to our fitness family <3 I'm glad we not only have fitness but all of our friends to stick together. We got each others' backs on this!
I think it’s going to be a lot longer than any of us think. Yes having our fitness community and their support is priceless
I’m so sorry to hear about your basal cell. Here’s hoping you’re one-and-done with the skin cancer!
I’m hoping that I feel up to working out this coming week and if I do, I’ll be sure to use your new hashtag.
Thanks for the linkup and stay safe!
Yes I know you have had quite a few skin cancers removed as well. It’s scary and I am determined to be better w my sunscreen. Yes to linking up for the challenge this week.
I feel like we’ve taken a page out of the Hunger Games and we’re living it. Every day seems to present a new challenge. I hope that is the last cancer cell you will ever see. Thanks for the linkup!
I was saying the exact thing about the hunger games this morning too. I sure thought I would be better prepared! Yes thanks on the skin thing it is a good reminder to wear sunscreen all the time
That’s too bad about your stitches but I’m so glad you were able to get to the doctor. It seems so many doctors offices are closed here now. I wish I had a group to run with! You’re right, a community is so important right now.
You are certainly part of my virtual run group and that is so important right now
I am glad the area on your chest is ok and you got taken care of. Sending love. The kids are struggling for sure with their new normal. My word.
Congrats on that 10 mile run. XO Love you and miss you.
Miss you too! Take care and enjoy your beachy views this week
I’m glad you were able to get that basal cell taken care of! Hopefully, you are one and done!
So far my oldest is dealing well with being at home, but as we enter another week we’ll see how this goes.
Thanks for the link-up!
I hope so too not a fun experience at all. Glad your kids are hanging in well.
It’s great that you can be together with the family. My sister & brother’s grown daughters moved back home for now (both lived in NYC). I’m sure it’s not so easy on them.
It was so freakin’ cold on my run today! I was a bit underdressed but the sunshine was great. Hope that you had a great run, Deborah! Way to stay active (and you timed your Vegas vacation exactly right!).
The sun was so nice today and seeing all of the blossoms made it so much better.
Yes yes yes on the human connection. Loving seeing kids reading outdoors. There are great benches in my local park (not central, although they have them too of course) that just happen to be at the suggested social distance and I was so glad to see them busy with family units on each.
Hope your son is able to get through this the best he can. Can’t imagine such a sharp change. Was he able to get home relaitvely OK? I know there have been some travel issues.
Heal gently on basal cell, glad you could still exercise and WELL DONE on the ten mile virtual. I need to do that maybe next weekend for Cherry Blossom. My head was not in it for a long run this weekend, so I didn’t push it.
Stay safe
Definitely good life lessons for kids of all ages here and us too. I just felt like I needed to accomplish something today and push myself. You still have a few weeks to do it-or not . Be well!
Totally get that feeling. I think I might use it as a treat/reward next Saturday, assuming the weather holds. There’s a great 15K route that is rarely crowded that I can easily stretch into ten.
Fantastic! I just took my time walked a bit, took photos of trees. I felt very accomplished
Glad you got your procedure done. I’m limiting my exposure to discussion on the lockdowns etc at the moment so drawing back from running blogs, love you all and will be back. Take care.
Ok hope you are well and safe. WE shall be here when you return
Yay on the 10 miler! At least our weather was nice this week, right? As long as my kids stay healthy, being an empty-nester makes it a bit easier, although I do wish we could be together. They seem to be doing OK, but are stressed by it all.
I was so glad that I got it done today. I really just needed something to challenge me and succeed at.
Oh, I feel bad for your son. That must be tough. At least the rest of the family has work to keep them busy.
And working out! I am so glad running is still okay. It’s keeping me sane.
Yes it is rough for the college kids now but good life lessons for all of us. Thank god for running! I don’t know what I would do without my daily sweat therapy
I feel so sad for your son 🙁 That’s a huge shift in dynamics in just one week. I hope that he feels better once he gets to start the online classes. Great job getting in so many workouts this week, especially with all the crazy going on currently.
I’ll be joining you and Kim for the challenge Thanks so much for doing this!
It has been a rough transition for him but good life lessons for all of us. Yes my daily sweat sessions are huge stress relievers and I am so very thankful to have them. See you for the challenge 🙂
Peloton is a great workout to do at home. I bet you are so glad you have that now! And outside yoga? Yes, please! Sounds awesome. Stay safe!
The app is now free check out the yoga classes. They have been a life saver over here
Not going to lie – it’s been hard at home. Mr PugRunner is desperately trying to make sure his business is ok, and little man just can’t handle the isolation. It stinks. We have another week before we start with whatever online schooling looks like, but I’m not sure how successful it will be. It’s all a mess.
I know it is so stressful for everyone. I imagine this first week is the biggest adjustment. Hang in there friend xoxo
It’s been a roller coaster of emotions for sure. It’s hard to believe that it’s only been week. I found myself watching a movie and in awe that people were eating out and able to be close to each other! Thankfully, there’s running, family, and friends who like to have a virtual happy hour through Zoom. 🙂
The virtual connections really help! Hang in there friend
Glad you could keep up with your workouts! Thats definitely helping me too. My husband works in a healthcare setting and still has to go in so its been really hard trying to work from home and take care of Grayson by myself. I think the most stressful part is not knowing how long all of this will last.
I bet it’s a huge transition for you all. It is so stressful for all of us. Hang in there and stay safe
Great job on a 10 mile run! This week rapidly changed and it’s been a little unnerving with a baby. We’re prepping for shelter at home since our neighboring states initiated it.
I bet it’s going to be tough with a baby. Stay safe you all!
This new normal sucks. But it is what it is. If everyone stays home, it will end sooner.
I’m home. Trying to stay active no problem if the weather is nice.
Up to today the weather has been great. I’m acting like I have races and ran 11 yesterday. It was hard because I normally run with others. But it was perfect running weather.
I think it’s a great idea to keep up your training. It will help immensely mentally and physically
I agree, it really has been helpful to have the workouts to maintain some sense of stability during this time. Good news that the surgery went well!
Yes it does help to maintain a schedule. And thanks all good
Our parks have been crazy busy too with all sorts of people and families walking around. It’s nice to see! The weather looks really nice where you live. I hope we see that soon! It snowed this morning (!!). I thought we were done with the snow.
WE have had some warmer days. Looks like rain all week now which will be more challenging for sure
Good timing to be able to get in that first outdoor ride! I’m currently waiting to hear from the prof I TA for how we’re going to handle this online teaching thing. It will be an interesting transition for all of us.
Yes it sure will! Good luck with your class
I am sure your son is bored. No online classes? Is the school closed for the rest of the year? What is it that you have on top of the handlebars? I just noticed it.
My son starts his college classes on line next week so that will help. Yes they are doing that for the rest of the semester. On the bike handlebars, it is a sweat towel that fits onto the bars. If you are interested message me I will send you a link