Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down today. It’s always fun to see what fellow running and fitness friends accomplish each week. I am a winter runner lover and I am running into January just as fast as I can. Like the rest of the world, I was saddened and heartbroken about what went on this week in the city that I call home. Living here, I feel constantly inundated with political posts and I enjoy using this space to escape that and focus on the good. So, that’s what I am going to do today.
Running Into January
Monday-30 min Peloton cycle + Glutes & core strength + 2 mile walk + 5 min sleep meditation
Always ready to hit it hard on Mondays! I have been doing my strength and core before my cardio on Mondays just to mix it up. Nice afternoon walk and sleep meditation.
Tuesday- 6.2 mile run + stretch class + core class + sleep meditation app
Cold but good run. I am really invigorated by the cooler temps and running into January just as fast as I can.
Wednesday-core + 30 min strength upper body + 15 min cycle + sleep meditation
Needed a little break from cardio today and kept my focus on strength and stretching.
Thursday-6.2 mile run + 20 min stretch class + sleep meditation
Another great day for a run. Feeling super excited to be on the Brooks Running Run Happy Team for 2021. I applied on a whim and was certainly surprised. Perhaps fitting since it is my last name. Ha!
Friday- 45 min bike boot camp + 20 min core + sleep meditation
Tough combo felt like a great workout.
Saturday-rest day with a stretch class and core class
Double stretch class and core for an easy rest day. Went over to my parents’ house to hang in their freezing garage. But, it was nice to see them finally!
Sunday-Run Day 6 miles on the plan
I am running into January on track with my goals. My focus this month is to get my running base solid again, keep up my nutrition and macro logging and stretch every day. I’ve almost finished the 2 week Sleep Meditation program and will let you know how that goes. Tune in tomorrow for my new Triple Mushroom Zucchini Noodle Ramen Soup recipe that is absolutely slurp worthy. Tell me something good about your week!
OOh, my race yesterday is the something good! Even though it changed to virtual, running on the actual trail was a blast! So hard, yet so much fun. Also, I got the second Covid shot. The rest of the week can just suck it, lol
That is certainly good! You looked really happy in your race photo
all I’ll say on Wednesday is I’m so glad the three of you and your loved ones were all safe.
mm. Ramen is the most wonderful winter dish. Trader Joe’s has a miso ramen that I love. So salty but so good.
Eager to jump on the Pelotrain and curious to see if I’ll like it as much as you do.
Congrats again on the ambassadorship!
Thanks for all of the above! Yes ramen can be quite salty but making your own you can control that. You will love Peloton let me know how your trial goes!
You certainly had a solid running start to the new year 😉 We’re totally in sync on keeping things positive. I’m glad you were able to see your parents, I’m sure they enjoyed your company immensely. Hats off to a brand new week!
Yes it was really nice to finally see them it had been almost 2 months.
Congrats on being selected a Brooks ambassador – good choice for them. I have 3 Run Happy caps – my favorite motto.
Something good? I ran 10 miles yesterday and had friends socially distant but with me for 7 of them
Thanks I am really excited about joining the team. Best running slogan ever! Having friends along for the run is the best nothing better
This was a crazy week and I’m glad you can focus on the positive! The Run Happy Team is so much fun and I know you will love it. Stay safe!
I am thrilled to be a part of it too!
Congrats again on the Brooks team! I’d say it’s meant to be! Haha! It was a challenging week for sure to stay positive but you did a great job with your workouts. Thanks for the linkup!
Thanks again all around!
Congrats again on making the Brooks team — it was meant to be, right? Sounds like you’ve started out January on the right foot!
Well, there was a lot more snuggling with Bandit than usual this week. And my mom’s place opened up again, so that’s very good for her.
That is good news! And thanks very excited about it
Congratulations on joining the Brooks Running team. They couldn’t have picked a better person to represent the brand!
The week was a dumpster fire for sure. I’m really hoping that things don’t get worse with the inauguration coming up.
Thanks super excited about it. And yes hoping for an uneventful 2 weeks
I’m glad you are safe. sounds like the weather has been great for running! Wonderful week of fitness for you- thanks for hosting the link-up.
Weather has been terrific for running
Congrats again on making the Brooks Running Run Happy Team! That is so cool and I feel like I know a celebrity now!
As always, thanks for the linkup and have a great week!
ha ha not so sure about that but I am excited about it
Great work, outfits and photos as ever! I’m on track with my mileage aim for January, in fact slightly ahead as we had such a lovely run today that we went further than planned. I’m so glad I can still knock out 8.5 miles of steady and fun running.
I am so glad that you are on track with your running!
Oh, that soup sounds delicious! I’m making your creamy tomato (with chickpea) soup for dinner tonight! Glad your running is going so well.
ooh perfect day for it!
Hmm I started a 21 day challenge – which I never do – and it has me shaking up my routine, so that’s been good! Sounds like you had a crazy week but you definitely got in some time for fitness. Nice job! Stay safe 🙂
shaking up your routine a bit is always good!
Congrats again on the Brooks Team! Glad you were able to visit your parents 🙂
Thanks again! Yes me too it was nice to finally see them in person
Congrats on your Brooks ambassadorship! My good news of the week was a lot of running thanks to decent weather.
Always great to hear! And thanks very excited to be part of the team
Congratulations on Team Run Happy! That’s awesome!
I love your rainbow stripe leggings. So super cute. I am almost out of winter clothes lol! In the past, I’ve needed leggings for maybe one day a week, but now it’s like every day. Enough winter, please!
I feel like I can’t get away from the politics. I live in a very charged area, which is very contrary to my belief system. It’s been very isolating and disappointing.
Thanks I am excited to be on the team! It’s funny that you all are having such cold temps. I run much better in them. Do you notice a difference?
What a week! Glad it is over and this week is better. That is great you got to see your parents!! I like looking at your recipes because they’re all yummy, but I still need to make one of those dishes. I keep saying that I need to print them all out to have them handy.
thanks I try to make them really approachable and easy you can do it
great week for you Deborah! and congrats on getting on the Run Happy team! Didn’t realise you were macro logging! I’ve been working on that as well for some time now. I can plan it well but the actual data is not quite there yet (I’m not eating everything I plan!).
I’ve learned a lot about marco planning and it’s helped me tremendously. Happy to chat about it anytime
I love all your Peloton work out clothes and your cute workout tanks! And I’m so excited for you that you got onto the Brooks Ambassador program! That should be a fun company to work with for sure!
Thanks so much I am so excited to be on the team 🙂