Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down today. Well the calendar says April but it sure feels like we are in some twilight zone. We now have stay at home orders until at least June 10th. Yup, that’s 10 weeks from now. So stay at home it is. My workouts are literally keeping me sane right now. Here’s a peek into my week.
Hello April is that you?
Monday- 45 min Peloton cycle, 10 min arms 10 min core 2.5 mile walk
Going hard on the arm workout today with some drop sets. Had not done these in a while and my arms were burning in a good way.
Tuesday-3 mile hill run + core class + stretch
I am pretty much running up and down the same 2 or 3 streets in my neighborhood. These hill are tough! Really enjoying the Peloton core classes.
Wednesday-4 Peloton cycle classes + core and arms
I perhaps over did it today with the classes but it was a nice distraction. Had an introduction to dive bomber push ups and wow those babies are tough.
Thursday-5K virtual run + 1.5 mile afternoon walk + afternoon pajama yoga.
I had a productive day! I completed the “Gratitude” Uncanceled virtual 5K and then had an afternoon Facetime walk with Kim Runs On The Fly. Talking to Kim while we walked “together” really made my day. Afternoon pajama yoga was a nice end to the day.
April is always one of the best weather months and Spring is in full bloom here in the DC area, I am so very grateful for the sunny and warmer days. I am grateful that I can still get outside and exercise.
Friday-1 hour cycling + 10 min core strength and stretch
Saturday-30 min pajama yoga and core
This pajama yoga thing is really going to take off!
The best part of my day was a Zoom call with lots of my virtual running blogger friends. It was so nice to see so many smiling faces all at once. Keeping up connections with friends is so important right now. We plan to do another one in a few weeks. Give me a shout out if you want to join the next one.
Sunday- not sure yet what I feel like doing
Thanks so much for joining us today. We really hope this space gives you all a place to connect and feel “normal” during these stressful times. Our little community here is very special
Tell me something you are grateful for today
I’m grateful for spring too! It’s beautiful outside and the cherry tree in front of our house is starting to bloom.
That Zoom meetup looks awesome! It’s as if this great virtual running community was made for times like this.
The spring weather is a bonus they we need right now. Yes our virtual community is the best and so glad that you are a part of it too
There isn’t enough room on the internet to list out all of the things that I am grateful for right now. At the top of the list: my family’s health, the fact that our jobs transitioned seamlessly to home and appear to be secure, the more relaxed pace of life now that I don’t have to get up at dark o’clock to squeeze my runs in or stress about getting home in time to have dinner with my family, I could go on and on for days. And reading all the blogs and having this community, that’s up there too. Hugs, and we got this.
Those are definitely things to be thankful and grateful for that we used to take for granted. So glad that you are part of our community here. Hugs right back at you
Thanks for all the chats this week!! You said it right when you referenced the Twilight Zone LOL…we totally will get this through this. <3
We have to! No choice but to keep moving forward
10 weeks? Is that DC? Ours goes until May 1, but I have a feeling it may last longer. Thank goodness for working out!
Yes it’s Virginia and Maryland that are currently 10 weeks. We are in Northern Va right outside of the city. I suspect most other states will end up doing the same. Yes thank goodness for workouts!
Thanks for the invite yesterday! I often do yoga in my pjs. Why not? Even before all this!
We did have a couple of nice days this week, I even got to film outside again yesterday which always feels really good.
My neighborhood is really hilly too. I don’t really need them so much right now!
It sure does feel good to film outside. Hoping to do some of that myself this week. My neighborhood is ridiculously hilly! I sure don’t need that now either but it’s all I have!
Yesterday was a blast, and I think we all needed it. Thank you for organizing.
Somehow missed Avo-Cardio on Insta. That’s adorable.
I think PajamaYoga should be a forever thing
Seems like pajamas are a forever thing at the moment! Yes it was fantastic to see and hear everyone made my day!
Our Zoom Chat yesterday was the best! So looking forward to the next one! Thanks for the linkup!
It really was so nice to see and hear everyone. Made my week!
So far we have stay at home orders through April 30th but I’m pretty sure those will be extended. I’m just leaving the house for my family walks, some runs and trying to limit my grocery store runs to once every 10 days or so. I’m going a little stir crazy so I’m probably going to buy some games or puzzles on Amazon to help keep me sane.
Thanks again for setting up the Zoom meeting yesterday – it was the highlight of my day and so much fun!
It was the highlight of my day too! So great to see you all. If you have trouble w ordering puzzles Barnes and Noble also has curb side pick up
Dive bomber push-ups sound intense. I started doing push-ups every other day about a year ago. When I started, I could do exactly one push up at a time. I now can do 27, which I am pretty happy about but they never get easier!
I am seriously envious of your home gym. I could borrow some of my hubby’s weights but I have none of my own!
You have come a long way with your pushups! I am so very thankful for the home gym and it’s getting more use than it ever has
I’m grateful Spring is returning here! All of our streets were cleared and then April 2nd dumped +12 inches of snow on us… Today is warmer and there is hope. I’m drooling over all of your weights in your home gym! Love your set up! I have two sets of dumbbells and really need to up my weights 🙂
OH wow that’s a lot of snow for April! Having a few sets of dumbbells at home is fantastic
I’ve been told this is going to last until the end of May. Truthfully, I’m going to be nervous to go back to work. This thing has scared me. One of my neighbor’s dad passed away yesterday from it.
Thanks again for the zoom chat. It was so great to see everyone.
It has really scared me too! I feel so helpless to do anything. It was really great to see everyone looking forward to our next chat. 🙂
Wow, June 10th..that is a lot to swallow. Most summer concerts, leagues, etc have been cancelled in Minneapolis already, we’re expected to hit our peak at the end of May, but we’ve already been sheltering in place.
It’s great to live in a time when have the technology that allows us to stay connected virtually! Great job organizing such a well attended blogger zoom call!
The technology is definitely helping. Staying connected seems more important than ever nowadays
Wow totally forgot you were in VA! yours is the longest so far. Ours is until April 30, but I’m sure that will get extended. We have military friends and they have said they are gearing up for this to last until June. 😮
Yes I am pretty sure it will last into June sadly. We will have to learn to adapt in many ways.
LOL on the PJ yoga — is that with Dennis? I need to look for his yoga classes.
But of course! 🙂
I’ve been enjoying some pre-bedtime PJ yoga this week too. I’ve been sleeping so much better! I’m jealous of your pretty blooming trees. We are just getting buds on the trees so it will be awhile before everything blooms. Hopefully soon!
the blooming trees definitely help right now hope spring heads your way soon
I’m very grateful for spring weather! I’ve been trying to mentally brace for staying at home through June if Indiana extends theirs, but June seems so far away now. At least we can still get outside!
Yes we can still get outside and that is so important. I always forget that you live in Indiana. My son’s belongings are still in his dorm room there and one of these days we will have to go back and get it
While you may be confined to your neighborhood to run, at least those hills will make you even stronger! Great job on all your workouts, pajama yoga sounds really fun! This week I worked out more than I have in SEVERAL months so it has been refreshing!
I definitely would love to join the next Zoom chat – I’ve resorted to begging in several other comments, lol!
yes we will add you to our next chat in 2 weeks! Would love to get a peek at that little bundle of cuteness too.
LOL, you snapped the picture of our Zoom coffee date while I was in the restroom. I was trying to hold it, but I suppose I was hydrated well enough that the water was really going through me! 😉 Thanks for setting it up. It was lots of fun!
Ha ha yes I noticed that after the fact!~ Great to have you join us
I like the sound of PJ Yoga!
I hope some of that beautiful spring weather you’ve been enjoying makes its way here – there’s been more rainy than I care to count!
Thanks for setting up the Zoom chat – it was great to see everyone and was a great spirit booster 🙂
The spring weather sure does help these days! So great to “see” you on zoom made my week
You did 4 Peloton classes in one day?! That’s impressive! I still can’t believe I missed the zoom chat! Hopefully I can join you all next time. I’m so glad we can still get outside for workouts right now!
Yes I’ve probably been over doing it on the classes but literally I have nothing else to do.It’s a good stress reliever! Yes definitely join the next zoom chat. I friended you on FB but if you don’t see it friend me so you can see it better
That call was everything I needed! Can’t wait for the next one!
Your tank tops always cheer me up. They are so cute! And you need to get some kind of trademark for pajama yoga, because that is the best!
Ha ha good idea!! nice to see and hear you too hang in there this week
I loved our Zoom call so much! I realized that Wendy was the only one of all of those bloggers that I’ve met before. Crazy, I feel like I’m friends with everyone there. I can’t believe you did 4 Pelaton classes in one day! Another side effect of sheltering in place!
One of these days we will have to meet in person!
I love that pajama yoga idea :). And I’m with you on being grateful for the nice weather. In spite of my allergies, it’s nice to have the opportunity to get outside and enjoy the fresh air 🙂
Oh it sure is! Gorgeous day today
Love the pic of the Zoom call and Cari told me about it, too. I’d already done one that day and it exhausted me! I am running again but only pre-breakfast and not for far or long. But it’s good to be moving properly. Still don’t feel like blogging about it, though. Take care x
It is good to be moving! WE welcome you back whenever you are ready. We are also doing another call in 2 weeks if you would like to join just let me know. Really hope you are doing well considering all of this craziness. Thinking of you xoxo
June 10th? Wow! Our is till the end of the month but of course that can change. I have a feeling it probably will. I set up a Zoom call with a few cousins and we were talking for almost 3 hours. It was so much fun! Yes, keep me posted on the next one. I am jealous of your weather. We’ve had one nice day here and there but it has been mostly cloudy here. Today it will be in the 70s but it is supposed to rain.
The Zoom calls are a great way to catch up.Will let you know when the next one is
Oh wow, June 10? I’m guessing our May 1st date will be pushed back. Are the workout (core, etc) all Peloton workouts? I have been doing the core challenge on my app. It’s good! Other than the core workouts I haven’t really done many others. Always looking for good recommendations. I like doing upper body workouts with hand weights…
Check out the Peloton strength workouts they are fantastic