Thanks for joining me and Kim for the Weekly Run Down today. These are always my favorite posts to read and to write. I love to see how my fellow fitness fanatics spend their time each week. I cannot believe it’s the end of the month again time is flying fast. Here’s a peek into my week of running and workouts.
Flying Fast Through February
Monday- Core + Upper Body + Peloton Cycle + stretch
A few months back I moved my strength workouts to before my cycle/cardio on nonrunning days just to mix it up. I feel I am getting more out of my strength workouts and have more energy to put into them. On my non-running days, strength is the goal and putting that first seems to be working. Also, I think it’s good to mix it up.
Tuesday- 6 mile run + warm up + stretch +core + yoga for hips
It was still a little icy in spots from the weekend storm but we got it done. Temps above freezing was a nice change. Had a chance to try out some new spring Brooks running gear. Loving this fun bright jacket. Recovery and stretch game on point today.
Wednesday- Core + Upper Body strength + 30 min Peloton cycle + stretch
Heavy upper body strength felt good today. Kept my cycling moderate. Got in a nice afternoon walk with a friend. When you have a 60 degree day in February you must take advantage.
Thursday- 6 mile run + core + stretch
A rare solo run for me! The temps were still unseasonably warm and I felt great out there. A #Runhappy run for me. Flying through February!
Friday- hip mobility class + core + lower body strength + 30 min cycle + stretch
Fridays are not my heavy lower body strength day. My class (Chase’s lower body) had 100 squats! I was definitely feeling those and then hit the bike afterward. Yikes! Again, doing strength first is working out well for me right now. I wrote about my schedule of how I pair running and strength workouts here.
Saturday- Rest day with yoga and core
Rest day for me! Got my first vaccine dose woo hoo! Added in yoga for hips class. I am finishing Matty’s 28-day core challenge for February. Doing core every day instead of 4-5 times a week has made a difference as well. Go figure! I am going to repeat it for March.
Sunday- on the plan 6-mile run
Looks like a really wet one today but hope to get in my regular 6 miler today to end the month of running.
That about sums it up! Anyone else feel like they are flying through February? Don’t miss my vegetarian take on the new trendy Birria Tacos tomorrow, The Runner’s Roundup on Wednesday, and the Ultimate Coffee Date on Friday. Have a great week ahead!
A trainer once told me that you do whatever is your priority first. But he did say to be careful with cardio after strength because it’ll tear down the strength work you just did. I started doing daily corework on January 1 as part of my ZOOMA challenge group and I liked it so much I have not stopped. Thanks for the linkup!
I am liking the daily core work too. I do agree with do what is your focus first. I have also realized that every cycle class does not have to be hard core!
You are really killing it this year with your workouts! Looking strong too. Isn’t the warmer weather nice?
Thanks Wendy have been working hard! Yes, it is nice to have a few warmer days thrown in
I’ve heard about that Chase class! I started doing core first as a warm up a while ago. I usually do strength after cardio so I don’t lose my motivation to hop on the tread or bike.
Gosh, I am so far down on the vaccine priority list, I feel like it could take months for my turn!
Chase’s class did get a lot of buzz this week. I am still sore from it! I have moved to doing my core and strength before cycling now. My main cardio is running so cycling is just icing on the cake right now. It’s working well at the moment
You & me both, Coco! Almost everyone I know it seems has had at least one, if not both. I don’t see if happening for months for me.
Virginia has really improved in the last few weeks so hopefully everyone will access soon!
Looking back, February seems like a blur (maybe my brain was frozen?), but it was a tough month weather-wise in Iowa. SO glad to have that behind us!!! I love that Brooks jacket <3 Great job on all your workouts…especially the 100 squats. I can feel those just thinking about them LOL
I am still sore from the squats! Love the jacket if you are looking for a good spring one
How awesome on the vaccine (and how bizarre a sentence that is!). Hope you’re feeling good from it.
I’ve found strength after running works for me (v. cold at night) and am hoping to find a way to keep that up.
Yes, I am feeling great and hopeful! I believe you just have to find a schedule that works for you and that you actually enjoy doing
I’m going to have to keep an eye out for that Brooks jacket. For me strength before cardio is the same principle as dinner before dessert…I always have room for dessert but if I have dessert first I’m probably not going to want dinner;-)
That is a great analogy! The Brooks canopy jacket is a keeper check out their site if you are interested. I wore it again today for a rainy run and loved it
Congrats on getting the vaccine.
Three 6 milers in one week. That is pretty impressive!!
I have been doing a consistent 6 miler 3 x a week for January and Feb feeling really good!
I can’t believe it’s the end of February already! It was a tough month of weather but at least its also a short month. I also like to do my strength first so I can put some more energy into those workouts.
It was a challenging month weather wise for sure! Ice is just so tricky! But we made it
Awesome job on all your workouts this week, especially those 6 milers! I need to commit to doing daily core workouts. I might do Matty’s encore28 workouts in March of April – lots of people seemed to really enjoy those classes!
I do like Matty for core. I am going to repeat it again in March. I am seeing a huge difference doing core daily.
A strong core is never a bad thing! Sounds like you found your running mojo again & then some — congrats!
Gotta say thank God February is a short month because it was kind of brutal!
February was challenging for sure weather wise. I managed to get in all of my runs and feeling good yes
Hopefully it dried up so you were able to get in your run this morning! I can’t believe that you worry is over but I am ready for Spring!
It was raining this morning but I got my run done anyway. a little rain does not really bother me!
Looking strong – and yay vaccine!
thanks and yes yay vaccine 🙂
Awesome week for you! And a big yay for getting the vaccine!
I agree with you that the daily core work has been great! I will definitely be keeping a number of Matty’s workouts in rotation in March but am looking forward to mixing in a few other instructors.
Thanks for the link-up – have a great week!
Thanks and yes very thankful to have had the vaccine and feeling hopeful for every one
When my clients ask me if it’s okay to do their cardio workout (more than just their warmup) prior to seeing me, I remind them that their focus for the hour with me will be on strength and if there’s a chance their cardio workout will make them too tired to be 100% during our workout, they should wait and do it another time.
Yay for getting your first vaccination!
Thanks for the linkup and have a great week!
I used to try to squeeze in my cardio before I saw my trainer (pre covid times) and I think it did hurt my strength training. Or maybe, my body just was ready for a change. Who knows!?
Sounds like you’ve got a great schedule going- on non-running days, strength is most important so you do that first. On running days, you do the run first. It makes sense and sounds like it’s working for you.
Since you didn’t mention it, I guess the vaccine didn’t make your arm sore? A lot of people have said that happens with the first dose. You’re lucky you got it! Vaccine distribution is still haphazard here.
yes it is working for me right now and I am feeling good. Vaccine went really well!
Great job this week! And I agree about taking advantage of 60 degree weather in February. That is awesome that you got your first vaccine. How are you feeling? I’ve heard many good things about Matty’s core challenge.
I am feeling great! Matty’s core challenge was fun
I feel like February took forever, but then I was surprised hen I realized it was over. That’s just how it goes sometimes.
Focus is going to be my focus for March. I’m doing well but I can do better. Time to get serious.
Sounds like a great goal! Focus is always good
good week! and strength before cardio makes sense! actually it’s a great idea. I need to read your post about your schedule as well!
so good to see you running and smiling outdoors!! glad you were able to get your shot too.
It was a good week all around. Happy to chat about schedules with you anytime
I bought that same Brooks jacket and pants! But the pants are essentially capris on me, ha!
You lucky lady with the warm-up! sometimes a nice solo run is quite enjoyable.
Great week Deborah!
The warm up was a nice little break! I love the Brooks jacket and wow did not realize you were so tall!