Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down today. Hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th of July. This sure will be an independence day like no other. That sense of blah that I felt last week seems to have lifted and I was a lot more motivated this week.
Independence Day 2020
While nothing too exciting is going on over here, I did feel like I had a more productive workout week.
Monday-60 min Peloton cycle HIIT Hills + 10 m arms + 10 min chest/back + 3.5. mile afternoon walk.
It was the last week of my RunBet challenge and I wanted to make sure I got my miles in at the start of the week. We really hit some very hot and humid weather this week!
Tuesday-4.5 mile run + 1 mile walk + 10 m glues + 10 min core
Got my butt out of bed a little earlier to beat the heat and join some of my MRTT mamas.
Wednesday-55 min Peloton cycle + 20 min arms/shoulders +2.5 mile afternoon walk
Felt strong on the bike today and had a killer arms workout. Had a backyard lunch with my (old) ?? trainer. I have not worked out with him since March and I am still not feeling comfortable going back to one on one yet. It was nice to catch up. Afternoon phone chat walk with a friend. It was so hot!
Thursday-3 mile run/walk intervals + 20 min glutes/legs strength + 10 min core + 10 min yoga
Moving my leg strength day to right after my morning runs seems to be going better for me.
Friday- 18 mile bike ride + 10 min stretch
Loving getting outside for these rides once a week. It’s so much cooler on a bike than running. I am seeing lots of improvement in my bike times from all of my Peloton riding so that’s nice.
Saturday-ALL FOR ONE 45 min Peloton ride + 20 min core
Every Independence day Peloton does these fun “All for one” classes where multiple instructors pop in to teach segments. Obviously it was a little different this year but they did a fantastic job and it was lots of fun. Spent the afternoon lounging around by the pool. With nowhere to really go this year, 4th of July does not really feel like 4th of July.
Sunday- rest day?
Maybe a stretch class or short yoga? Not sure yet! Or maybe I will just hang by the pool all day.
Hope everyone had a relaxing and nice Independence Day? Is it too soon to start complaining about the heat?
This was a seriously anticlimactic July 4.
Congrats on the riding time progress. Always great to have tangible evidence of your hard work
Love how your ponytail looks with the sun on it in the bench photo. It’s like playing outside in summer as kids sunkissed hair
Definitely anti climactic 4th of July. Hoping Labor Day is a lot better 🙂
Ha ha it’s never too early to start complaining about heat. Or about cold or any other weather condition that gets thrown at us. Happy 4th!
ha I guess not!
Ha, i complain about hte heat. But I still prefer it to the cold! I can at least get myself out hte door and run when it’s steamy. It’s so much harder for me to move out of my warm house and into the cold when it is winter!
I am the exact opposite! ha ha
Hanging out by the pool sounds like a great way to spend the holiday. I went all-in with All For One and watching Hamilton put me in a good mood. Maybe your group runs helped lift your spirits? I hope they stay lifted.
Thanks I hope so too! That an not watching the news or scrolling FB help
It’s never too early to start complaining about the heat! If anything, the heat feels the worst earlier on in summer, when not acclimated to it yet. That special Peloton class sounds fun!
That is true it definitely takes me a few weeks to adjust to it
A great though hot week for you, well done for coping – we’ve been back to cool temps here and rain! And I’ve actually blogged about running this weekend …
WE are so glad to have you back to the linkup!
The heat has been relentless here–we aren’t used to this! I’m still having lots of ups and downs, although my motivation is strong for running! I just wish the COVID would go away.
Yes we all do! We are used to humidity here all summer but it takes me a while to adapt
It’s been (mostly) unseasonably hot here (although our heat wave is just getting gong) so no, it’s not too soon!
Sounds like a really good week, Deborah. Glad moving your legs day is working for you.
I would absolutely vote for hanging by the pool today! Enjoy!
Thanks I sure did
The heat and humidity is horrible here. I am not liking it..at all. I’ve been getting out early to avoid it as much as I can and still come home drenched in sweat. Other than that I stay home trying to stay cool. 🙂
A pool sounds lovely right now. Lucky you!
I am trying to get out earlier to run but I have to try harder…
It sounds like you got in a great week of workouts. I just started seeing one client in person this past week and I’m adding another tomorrow. I’m requiring masks, hand washing as soon as they get here, cleaning between clients, etc.
BTW, it’s never too soon to start complaining about the humidity!
Have a great week and thanks for the linkup!
Our humidity has been rough this week and it always takes me a few weeks to adapt
Very low key week here too. I think this was our first fireworks-free July 4th ever….except the year we were in Dubai. That’s great your bike paces have improved!
This 4th of July sure did feel different but all good here
Hot & mucho humid in Iowa, too. 4th of July was so quiet… no parades, picnics or fireworks. At least we still had our daughter’s bday (today) to keep a bit of “normalcy” in our routine. Great workouts for you this week.
Yes looks like you were able to enjoy some normalcy with your race. Happy birthday to your daughter
Wow – You had such a busy week! IT was so humid this week – ugh! I’m always so thankful for air conditioning when it’s super hot and humid like this.
I might follow your lead and get in a yoga class later on this afternoon. I’m so tight this week!
I am so tight as well. I have to make myself to do yoga again tomorrow it sure does help
Definitely not too early to complain about the heat! LOL!
Looks like a solid week for you. Nice that you’re seeing improvement in your ride times!
Have a good week!
Oh it’s been so hot! Yes riding outside has been nice this summer
Love the colors of your bike outfit! So cute. And yes, biking sounds a lot more refreshing than running right now. Minneapolis is having D.C. like weather- SO hot and humid. I was tempted just to do the treadmill, it was that bad!
It is hard to get used to the humidity for sure
Definitely not too early to complain about the heat! This was a tough week. It was a really strange 4th of July. Great job getting in your workouts! I bet those bike rides feel nice compared to running in the heat.
There is definitely a built in breeze on the bike!
Doesn’t it feel great to re-connect with running friends…makes all the difference in a run.
You are lucky to have a pool. I bet you’ll be in it a lot this week.
No July 4th was just another day with some annoying neighborhood fireworks.
But I did get in an awesome day on our boat yesterday.
Yes it sure does feel good to be with my running friends again! I know you feel the same
Glad to read you were feeling more motivated this week. I love how this running community supports each other through our occasional “blah” weeks. It’s hot here in PA too. Incredibly, I passed 2 women running this morning in long tights!!! Holy cow, that must have been HOT!!!
I just wish I could run naked! Don’t know how people run in tights right now
Not at all too soon. I melt every time I set foot outside. It’s absurd!
I love all your variety this week! I wish I felt more comfortable being back at the gym. I did get in a pool the other day and OMG it felt so weird with my ankle. I did NOT like that.
Oh really? I would think swimming would feel good on your ankle
We put a safety cover on our pool while we were on vacation, so we are still cleaning up our pool right now. I miss it so!!! Love the bike pictures. You ladies look bada$$ 🙂
Thanks and enjoy your pool too