Thanks for joining Kim and me for the first Weekly Run Down of 2021. I am ready to kick 2020 to the curb and start anew. Hello 2021 we are counting on you.
Hello 2021 Let’s Do This
This week was all about getting back on track after our trip to Aruba. I was seriously confused as to what day it was most of the week. I still might be since I almost published this post yesterday! Here’s a peek into my week of fitness.
Monday-30m min Peloton core, arms and runner strength + 20 min cycle + 2.25 m walk
I was seriously confused as I thought it was Tuesday for some reason. Anyway, nice to be back to my routine. I also rejoined for another session of Stronger U nutrition coaching. It is helpful having the support of a coach and logging my meals on My Fitness Pal has been a huge help. I am also tracking macros like it’s my job. It’s nice to see some changes specifically getting leaner. I will be diving into this more in another post soon.
Tuesday- 5 mile run + stretch class
I am such a winter runner and felt so good out there today in the cooler temps.
Wednesday- 30 min Peloton cycle + core + stretch + foam rolling
Foam rolling was much needed today and prepped for tomorrow’s longer run.
Thursday- 6.5 mile run + stretch + meditation
One of our MRTT members was running a virtual marathon so a few of us signed on to help her with different parts of her run. We spaced out our legs so she would have company for her whole 26.2 miles. Felt great to be out in the cool temps and I was tempted to run longer. Took my own advice about not doing so after lower mileage in Aruba.
Friday- 20 min core + chest/back strength + 30 min cycle + stretch + sleep meditation
Happy New Year! Recovery on the legs after yesterday’s longer run. Excited to start tackling some of the new Peloton challenges for the month. i am also trying out the 2 week sleep meditation program. stay tuned for a review of that soon.
Saturday-6.2 mile run + Peloton stretch and meditation
Pivoted my Sunday run to today after taking a look at the weather. It was just perfect out with the temps around 48 and sunny. I missed my running buddy!
Sunday- Rest day with some stretching + core
That’s my week! Hello 2021 we are counting on you!
Tomorrow my Meatless Monday is getting an update for 2021. I will now be calling it Cook Well, Eat Well, Be Well. We will be sharing healthy recipes of all kinds not just meatless. Hope to see you there!
I didn’t know what day it was all week either! This time of year is so confusing. How great that you could run with your friend for her race. Happy new year!
Thanks and yes she really appreciated the support. A marathon is a long way to go on your own
As a vegetarian I am slightly bummed about the Meatless Monday revamp, BUT if it’s about health I totally get it… it’s more well-rounded that way (no one can argue that fish isn’t healthy!).
Great distance for you this week running-wise. No one will knock the Caribbean but, for running… give me 48 degrees here any day.
Your champagne bottle tights are on POINT! Love it!! You have the best all-occasion running clothes.
Not to worry Katie I will still be sharing plenty of vegetarian recipes! WE are just hoping to have some new people share their recipes as well. I recently introduced some fish into my diet mainly for nutritional reasons. I am feeling so much better! Do you ever eat any fish?
I don’t – I’m vegan and have been for many years (and never felt either better or worse before or after). But I do understand that the common consensus is that a diet including fish is probably the most healthy. My husband, an omnivore, would agree. 🙂 Glad there will be some new blood and that making it more inclusive makes sense! (and glad you are feeling better!)
Thanks so much! Have a great week ahead
Nice job getting back out there after vacation! That’s so nice of your group to help your friend with her virtual marathon. Hopefully it helped her experience and was fun for you.
Are those bubbly leggings??!
She was so glad to have some company. I could never run a marathon on my own without a race! Yes champagne leggings 🙂
It seems you are back in the groove after vacation.
I can’t imagine a virtual marathon. I’m even done with virtual halfs.
Awesome leggings ( and tanks for every occasion).
I’m excited to get a bike (not a spin one yet) and signed up for the Peleton 2 month trial) FOMO
You are going to love it! It will be fun to do something different for a few months especially this time of the year. I could never do a virtual marathon either!
I love how you supported your MRTT member in her marathon! That’s what it’s all about. I am in such a rut with cooking, mostly because my husb doesn’t want to eat what I want to cook — how do you manage that?
Yes it was nice to support her. To be honest, we rarely eat the same thing. I make my own food now that the kids are gone and we just eat together. It’s better for both of us!
Nice job getting back in the swing of things at home. How great you all supported your MRTT friend in her virtual marathon. Makes ALL the difference. Love the change to your food linkup!
It was really nice to be able to help her out. I could never manage running a virtual marathon on my own. I am excited about the new link up as well
Welcome back the the great US (and our weather LOL) 😉 Looks like you did well acclimating yourself back to your routine. Have a great week!!
Yes despite not knowing what day it was most of the week!
I couldn’t agree more with “2021, we are counting on you”. I really need this to be a good year! You had a great week of workouts and I’m so impressed on how you jumped right back into your routine.
Looking forward to your post about nutrition and macros. I want to get better about my nutrition this year.
I’ve made some huge changes in my diet and I feel so much better now. I will be sharing more soon. 🙂 It is always nice to come home
Ha ha this time of the year none of us know what day it is. All I know is that school and work are starting up again tomorrow for real. Congrats to your friend for her virtual marathon!
Oh that is exciting about school and work. That’s not happening around here for a while
Sounds like you had a great week, despite the day confusion. I think everyone has that now! Looking good, Deborah. Love the new title for your recipe offerings.
I like some of the Peloton Meditations, some are meh to me, but I like it when anyone meditates. 🙂
I am trying to be more open to meditating it is very hard for me to do!
ooh can’t wait for your update on Meatless Monday. I really need to make a post based on all of your recipes I’ve tried. I really love those posts.
So glad to hear macro tracking working well for you. I find logging a little bit of control in life
What kind of foam roller is that? Love how it looks like it will get into nooks & crannies. Congrats on solid running and hi from Team Blursday
I am glad that you have enjoyed some of my recipes. Always nice to hear. The macro counting was hard at first but after a few weeks, everything is in there and it’s super fast for me now. I will send you a link to the roller in a few it’s a good one
Looks like you did a good job getting back into a groove post-vacation. And how nice that you were able to support your friend on her virtual marathon!
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the Sleep Meditation program. I’m a big believer in meditation but haven’t tried too many of the Pelo sessions.
meditation is hard for me! I am trying and will report back soon
Welcome home! It’s hard adjusting after a long vacation, especially over the holidays! Glad you have a nutrition program that you enjoy.
I would love winter running more if my winters were a bit milder like yours 🙂
yes our winters are much more mild than yours we get a few super cold weeks in Feb but I cannot complain
Anxious to hear more about that sleep meditation. I have been experiencing terrible insomnia lately. My CBD drops help me fall asleep but I can’t stay asleep. Ugh.
Nice week back to form, Deborah!
I will keep you posted on how it goes! Hope you get some sleep this week
We’ll forgive you for being off on your days- when you spend two weeks in paradise it’s a little tough to keep track of time! 😉
I don’t even know what day it is and I haven’t been on much of a vacation- just had lots of 3 day weekends lately. I’m definitely not looking forward to getting back into a routine with work haha!
We were away for 4 weeks! I had no idea what day it was and then the holiday on Thurs/Friday I was thoroughly confused. I think I am good now! 🙂
I know the feeling about being confused on the day of the week. I happens to me too. 🙂 I can do Winter running without the snow. I have enough warm gear to get me through cold days but not for the slippery path.
I love the cooler weather running so much!
That first week back after vacation is always tough and it must have been extra tough after your extended vacay! How great that you were able to help your friend out with her marathon.
Happy New Year, Deborah! And as always, thanks for the linkup!
She was so happy to have some company for a few miles. I could never do that on my own!
That is so awesome that so many of you were able to accompany your friend and help her complete her virtual marathon. My son did a virtual in early November to get guaranteed entry to the NYC marathon. His wife accompanied him on her bike which made it so much better!
Also interested in hearing about the sleep meditation…I can use some help!
Yes I cannot imagine running a marathon virtually on my own! Stay tuned for info on the sleep meditation. I am 5 days in
You always have the best leggings!
To be honest, I’ve had a hard time keeping track of days too. Ii think I’m back with it, now that break is over.
Love that you were able to support your friend in her marathon! How awesome!
It felt great to be able to help her out. I could never do a virtual marathon on my own!
Not surprising you were off on your days after vacation! That trip looked wonderful. I can’t say I love winter running, but I did just get a new running jacket so maybe that will perk me up! (and oh yeah, all of those runners in my training group that I need to lead on long runs in the winter… I guess I will be loving winter running!)
I guess you have no choice! You got this
How lovely that you all joined your friend for bits of her virtual mara. When I did mine back in the day, I had friends with me and it soooo helped. And what a range of super leggings! I have one Christmas pair and they’re back in the drawer now!
I do love my themed leggings 🙂