Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down today. Reading and connecting with you all each week really does bring a smile to my face. I don’t know what was up with me this week but I just felt kind off. While I admittedly over do it on the exercise front some weeks, I felt like I was really slacking off this week. Here’s my Run Down:
Weekly Run Down Slacking Off week?
Monday- 45 elliptical + 10 min core class + 10 arms/shoulders + short swim
Legs were a little tired so opted for the elliptical and some arms and core.
Tuesday- 4.3 mile run/walk + short swim
We had a farewell run for one of our MRTT besties who moved away which left me a little sad. She was one of my regular running partners and adventure partners.
Wednesday-50 min cycle + 20 min arms and shoulders class
A backstreet boys cycle class had me singing out loud which was super fun. I have been really good at doing my daily core workouts and do not remember why I skipped it today.
Thursday-3.5 mile power walk + 10 min cycle + 10 min core
Again woke up feeling kind of tired. Opted for a power walk instead of a run. Felt much better after returning.
Friday-12 mile outdoor cycling + lap swimming
It was a gorgeous day for a bike ride. Was glad that I got outside and managed a nice swim as well. I stopped using my Garmin to track home lap swimming because it won’t let me plug in the dimensions of my pool correctly. It always looks like I am some sort of olympic swimmer so I just go by time.
Friday night we had a fun Zoom wine tasting with a Napa winery. This time, we had another couple come over and hang with us on our deck. It was really nice to feel sort of normal again.
Saturday-20 min Peloton + 10 min core
I did a fun and surprisingly hard Dolly Parton themed Peloton core class. There a bunch of artist themed classes that I am determined to go through.
Sunday- Run Day
On the plan, 5-6 miles.
Not too much exciting going on here this week. I kind of felt like I was slacking off a bit. Alas, tomorrow is a new day and a new week. How was your week? Any plans for the 4th of July?
Coming this week: Monday-Grilled Haloumi & tomato salad, Wednesday-Summer Biking Essentials, Friday- Ultimate Coffee Date Linking
I don’t see much slacking off in your workouts! But it’s true, some weeks I kill it and some weeks I just put one foot in front of the other and crawl through my workouts. I also feel like I’m always battling allergies this time of year and fatigue is definitely a symptom that comes along with that.
my allergy season is done but the humidity kicks my ass. It’s always something right!?
I kept waiting for the “slacking” part…:-) Looked like a pretty decent week to me! Love the idea of a Dolly Parton workout!
I think I just felt kind of off this past week. The Dolly Parton workout was more fun than expected! Have a great week
I like your T-Shirt in your first photo with your running friends! Farewell runs are always sad. Hopefully, you’ll get some new joiners soon!
It is always hard to say farewell to friends especially now with social distancing
Honestly I think a slack off week once in a while does a body good! Sorry about your friend moving away. It’s always a bit sad to say goodbye. The wine tasting sounds fun!
Yes it is good to pare down the workouts every once in a while. It is hard to say goodbye especially in the current social distancing environment
Your slacking off is still amazing! I think this is a pretty strong week.
Ha thanks Melissa. I think I just felt a little off this week
I did see that Sue had moved ;-( At least it’s easy to stay connected with social media. One of my besties from Michigan FaceTimed with me this week…felt just like old times. I don’t think you slacked off much this week, but I bet the humidity just made you feel like you were (?)…that’s my diagnosis (you’re welcome LOL).
Thanks and yes the humidity is very draining. Happens every summer I just have to roll with it
Your slacking sounds like a whole lotta exercise! Doesn’t sound like slacking at all.
It’s always really sad to lose a running partner. Luckily you have a large group, so you still have your choice of people to run with!
I think I just had an off week. The humidity hits me hard at first. Yes, I am lucky to have a large group of running partners
Sorry to hear your friend is moving! Seems like a great week of a good variety of workouts. Love the Dolly Parton workout 🙂 I just listened to a podcast about her that was really interesting. She’s had quite a life! But more so, I didn’t appreciate how talented of a songwriter she is.
She has had quite a life and she is still going strong! I did not think I knew any of her songs but then I realized I did.
Slacking is a relative term and your slacking is still a very active week for most people. This was a week filled with lots of cardio for me and my legs are feeling it! I think I’ll cut back a little this coming week – I’m taking today off completely!
Have a great week and thanks for the linkup!
I think I just felt off all of last week. The humidity gets to me some days and I need to pay attention to hydration more
Slacking off? Where? You rocked your workouts this week and you were super active!
The humidity was intense this week here as well. I’m really hoping that it’s not so bad for the upcoming holiday weekend.
I don’t know I felt like my intensity was not there. The humidity takes me a few weeks to adapt to.
I have that first shirt…it is so my favorite.
Sad that your friend is moving a way.
I’ve had my BRF no longer be able to run at my times so that was sad. Things are getting better that at least on the weekend, I see friends…from a distance!!
I was slacking this week too… No runs on Thursday or Friday but some weeks are like that.
You still are very active – workouts, swimming, biking…You rock!
Thanks Darlene! Just felt kind off this past week. So glad that you are getting to socialize with your running friends more too. Makes a huge difference
Weirdly, as your British reader, I have 4 July plans as I’m running a half marathon with my (American) friend Mary Ellen to raise funds for the school she works at!
ha that’s a funny coincidence. We usually do a big group run into DC on the 4th and have snacks at a bakery so that’s not happening this year sadly
I had a conversation with a friend about feeling off. I think, in part, it’s this going on four months of unsettledness, plus the non stop bad news cycle. It’s grating. *HUGS* and here’s to a better week.
I’m not sure which class I’d like more, Backstreet Boys or Dolly. Dolly is more my jam overall but something about pop for workout music
Oh the backsteet boys class was so fun! I have to check out more of the themed classes. I am ok I think it was a combo of my bestie moving away and the humidity. It takes me a few weeks to get used to it every summer xoxo
Totally on the humidity, and two weeks ago was such a lovely weather tease. At least summer seems here to stay. Hope your week is better and you have opportunities to see your friend when travel is a thing again.
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thanks so much
It doesn’t seem like you are slacking at all! I do think weeks of slacking/scaling back do the mind and body good.
Yes I agree just felt a little off last week. All good now thanks!
Still looks like a solid week! I was definitely feeling off this week…I guess some weeks are just like that – especially nowadays.
Sorry to hear about your friend moving away – goodbyes are always hard.
Hope this week is a good one for you!
Thanks Michelle I think it was a combo of her moving away and adjusting to the humidity. It’s been fierce and always kicks my butt the first few weeks
A Dolly Parton themed core class? i would have loved that! I don’t see any slacking here at all.
It was a fun class. I did not think I knew any songs but I did.
It sounds like your week was crazy productive, even if you do think it was a bit of a slacking off week! I love that you are back with your fitness tribe – I know that makes you so happy.
I would love a Zoom wine tasting. Or any kind of wine tasting really, LOL!
OH it sure does make me happy! The Zoom wine tastings are really fun give it a go w your friends
It sounds like a good week. Though I understand, I feel like my life is pretty boing right now. Not too much exciting to write about these days!
That is how I feel as well!
You still had a strong week of workouts! I think the heat and humidity made things challenging this week. Now that its hot every day, I think daily workouts will be a bit more of a struggle until we really get used to it.
It always takes me a few weeks to get used to the humidity it’s rough every summer
The backstreet boys class sounds fun! So does the zoom wine tasting. We had people over on the patio too and it did feel good to have a bit of normalcy back and see people in real life instead of through a screen 🙂
It sure does!
If you were slacking off, I was in a coma practically all week! I’d say it was a successful week for you. And looks like some friend time in there as well! love it!
ha thanks! I just felt off last week. This one is off to a better start already!
My dear friend, you did not slack off. 🙂 You were still pretty active this week.
We’ll be home on the 4th and who knows what we’ll do. We usually go to my sister’s place to watch the fireworks but that is not happening this year.
Nope no fireworks this year. Not sure what we will do either.