Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down today. I was still holding out (unrealistic) hope that my triathlon race might happen. We finally got word this week that it was moved to a virtual. I decided, what the heck, might as well train like a triathlete anyway! I had forgotten how much I loved to swim and also bike outside so I am going to keep it up anyway. Heck, maybe it will even help me get my running mojo back. Here’s a peek into my week.
Train Like a Triathlete
Monday-30 min Peloton cycle + 30 min full body strength + 2 mile afternoon walk
Nothing too earth shattering but a nice mix of cardio and strength to start off the week and the month.
Tuesday-4 mile run + 10 min stretch class
My first run with a friend! I could not have been more excited to get out for a run with one of my MRTT besties. It was just like old times! After not really running for about 10 days, I was excited to get back out there. We hit up one of the more quieter trails. We decided not to take photos together yet. Maybe this week?
Wednesday-2 mile run + 30 min of core + arms strength + afternoon swim
Global running Day! I had set up a sunrise to sunset virtual relay race for our MRTT group. You can read all about it here but suffice to say, it was a huge success. My heart was just so happy! We all felt such a huge sense of community and togetherness at a time when we needed it the most.
A super warm day offered the perfect chance to hit the pool. I forgot how much I loved to swim and that was the day I decided I was going to train like a triathlete even if all my races were not to happen this year.
Thursday-Tabata cycle class + 10 m core + 10 m glutes/legs class + 2.5 mile walk + 15 minute swim
I am enjoying stacking up a bunch of 10 min strength classes together. I have been surprised by how challenging some of them are.
Friday-18 mile bike ride outdoors + 10 min core + 10 min bodyweight strength
Another steamy one and the perfect day for an outdoor bike ride with a friend. It felt almost back to normal out there.
Saturday- 3ish mile morning walk + 10 min arms + 10 min core + 15 min swim + 1.5 mile evening walk
I was feeling antsy today and took a second walk after dinner. have to take advantage of the later sunsets while I can.
Sunday- on the plan 4-5 mile run
Overall, I am pretty happy with my week. I am going to continue to train like a triathlete and keep up my swimming and biking. Perhaps, I will even find my running mojo again! Thanks again for linking up! Happy Sunday.
Hope you will come back tomorrow for my Grilled Eggplant Caprese Pasta Salad.
Good idea to train like a triathlete! I haven’t hit the pool yet – I am waiting for the warmer weather to train in the lake (that’s where the actual triathlon would be held it were happening).
Nice to run with a friend again! I agree it’s amazing how normal it feels.
The lakes are still too cold for me around here! I am enjoying the pool
Yay for running with friends, I am so pleased just to be able to run with one person (we can run in sixes now but that just doesn’t feel like it’s possible apart from early in the morning when I’m the only one who wants to run then!) and it has made my weekends a lot better. Great strong work!
Yes we are technically allowed to run in small groups but it does not really allow for social distancing in my opinion. So far, I am only running with one other person.
You had such great variety with your workouts last week! And doesn’t it feel great to finally be running or riding with a friend. Having a friend to bike with has made all the difference in the world for me.
Have a great week and thanks for the linkup!
Yes I was so happy to finally run with one of my besties again!
I love your decision to train like a triathlete! I did love tri training, alas there is no pool for me this year. Switching up shorter workouts is exactly what I’ve been up to as well. Thanks for the linkup!
Switching it up was just what I needed this week!
I feel that even if my ultra gets canceled, I will just continue to train for it. I mean, what the heck?!
Nice work.
Yes might as well keep training right!
Sorry to hear about your triathlon. NYC’s was just officially cancelled as well. I know from a friend who would have been running it that he was personally relieved, with the gyms closed he couldn’t train for swimming. C
ongrats on a kickass week – glad the relay was all you hoped for
It sure would be really hard to train for the swimming part right now
EXACTLY! We can’t control whether races will happen or not but we can control showing up and putting in the training. Even though I know full well that in person races are not going to happen this year, it does sting a bit when the cancellations are announced:-(
Yes exactly! I have just decided that I am going to keep training at least it gives me satisfaction to know I am working towards goals
Yay for running with a friend again! I have run with a max of two friends that I know have been isolating and I feel are pretty “safe” but am not ready for big groups yet. I’ll get there eventually.
Sorry to hear about your tri, but training like a triathlete will be an awesome way to build overall fitness. Glad you could get in some swims too! Our pools aren’t open yet, but soon. I do love swimming every time I do it even though it always feels like a big hassle 🙂 I just prefer running out the front door, ha!
Awesome week and thanks for hosting the link-up!
Yes not sure when we will have big group runs again but it is something to look forward to!
It’s hard to have running mojo when it’s hot & humid. But biking & swimming is great cross training!
10 min can absolutely be hard! And they all add up!
The heat and humidity is a killer around here! Those 10 min classes have been great I love to stack them up to find exactly what I am looking for
Yay for all the swimming, and biking as well. Yes, I do believe that running mojo is right around the corner, especially as you transition back to group running in the near future. Isn’t it amazing how much you can accomplish in a 10-minute strength session?
Yes it sure is! And yes, I am starting to see the running mojo returning I am optimistic
Yay for the swimming! and the running with a friend! I’m so glad your Global Running Day “relay” went off so well – it was a great idea.
me too I was so happy!
That virtual relay race sounds really cool! That’s an amazing event and what a great idea.
Thanks I was really happy with it!
Why not keep training if it’s fun? Hooray for being able to run with a friend also!
Yes it was a better week for sure
Doesn’t it make a huge difference on your outlook when you can finally meet up with a friend again? It gives me life! I was talking to a friend who had signed up for a tri that got cancelled. She decided to train like a Triathlete too. And it just so happens that a popular lake for triathletes just opened up for swimming so she’s thrilled! Thanks for hosting the link up!
Yes my friends definitely give me life and happiness. The little things we always took for granted!
Glad you hear that even though the triathlon is cancelled, you are still going to train. We all need the motivation, right? 🙂 Happy to see you ran with a friend. I know how much you miss running with them.
Definitely need the motivation!
My husband still has his sights set on a couple of fall triathlons. Fingers crossed. He can’t even train because our pools are closed and we don’t have one of our own! It must have been fun to actually run with a friend.
I don’t think any of the tri races will happen this year here. I was so much fun to run with a friend again. The little things we used to take for granted!
Sounds like a good plan to train like a triathlete even if you dont have a triathlon coming up! I definitely think it will help to keep your training interesting. Yay for being able to run with a friend again!
I think it will help keep my motivation up for sure!
Seems like a great week! That’s a good idea to keep training like a triathlete 🙂 And I agree, I’ve been surprised at how tough some of the 10 minute classes can be.
They sure can be!
I’m so glad that the Global Running Day event went well – it looked like a lot of fun and a great way to connect virtually!
Checking out your new recipe now 🙂
It really was a great time thanks
I am so sorry your tri went virtual. It’s so frustrating, but also understandable. I think we are all so tired of this, but what can we do?
I was talking to little man about not being tri ready, and he suggested I do one virtually, using the recumbent bike (I’m scared of cycling right now). He’s a smart cookie sometimes.
I can totally understand why you are still leery of biking outdoors. An indoor bike would be a nice change up for you and maybe you can do a mini tri together
Loving the variety in your workouts this week Deborah! And hooray for running with a friend again! We did that a couple of times now and wow it just gives such great energy! Glad the MRTT virtual run was a huge success too!
Running with friends sure does bring back lots of the running mojo I was missing
That’s an awesome training week! Sorry your race went virtual. I keep waiting with baited breath for news of my fall races. Part of me wants to train for them the other part of me thinks there’s no point. You have a really great attitude about it!
I really hope you guys get to run with your friends soon. I know how much that means to you. <3
I feel exactly the same way about the races!
Great idea to train like a triathlete – helps to keep things interesting. And, how nice that you got to work out with some friends!
yes trying to keep myself entertained!
I have been doing 30 min strength classes, but I feel like the 10 min classes are more centralized on what body parts I want to focus on. Although a 30 min class is easier on the ears to my son than “we’re doing 10 mins, arms, 10 mins core, and 10 mins…” LOL! That MRTT relay was such a fun idea!
That is true but I really like the idea of being able to customize them.