Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down today. I should have called this post Soaking in Summer sweat! It’s been really hot and humid here and this upcoming week looks to be the same. I have not felt like running this week (until today) it’s just been too hot. I also feel some not pleasant twinges in my hip again so better to be careful. Instead, I’ve been taking advantage of some of the other summer activities I like. Here’s a peek into my week.
Weekly Run Down Soaking in Summer
Monday-20 min strength training + PT exercises
For some reason I did not feel good in the middle of my strength workout and cut it short. I started late and it was really too hot in my home gym. I cut it short.
Tuesday- 3.5 mile power walk + SUP + 10 min yoga for hips
Morning power walk and afternoon Stand up Paddle boarding out on the Potomac River. The rental place just opened back up and we were able to snag a reservation. It had been a few months since i paddled but I always love being out on the water. Somehow it feels less hot. Soaking in summer.
Wednesday-45 min Peloton cycle + stretch + arms + core class + yoga + afternoon 2.5 mile walk
I had to make up for my missed classes from Monday! Wednesday was my longer workout day this week.
Thursday-yoga + 10 m core + 30 min Peloton ride + 20 min chest/back
Skipped my run again and opted for the AC. My hips are so tight!
Friday- 20 mile outdoor bike ride + 10 in stretch class + 10 min yoga
Finally got a ride in with Coco! We breezed through our 20 mile ride chatting away of course! Bonus it was not too crowded out there.
Saturday- Peloton HIIT ride + 20 min core + 10 min yoga hips
I am gearing up for the 4 week Peloton challenge starting Monday-the “Pelothon”. There are 6 different teams and each week there are different challenges to complete. Will be fun to try out some new instructors and classes. I am ready for a new challenge to push me and this is perfect timing. I should also hit my 400th cycle class this week!
Sunday- Run day on plan
Getting up early (for me) to try to beat the heat. Hoping my hip feels ok and I don’t melt. 🙂
That’s my week! How have you been soaking in summer? Thanks for linking up!
400th!! I hope you’re already thinking about the killer bottle of champagne you’re going to get when you hit 500! Nice job. And yeah the heat has been unreal (I’m in MD, not too far).
Yes I am excited for my 400th class! It’s been so hot stay cool Katie
You know I have been soaking up all summer has to offer (and have been soaking in my own sweat as a result LOL). Somehow, the lower temps (in the mid-70’s) with high humidity seem to make me sweat more than the hotter temps (with high humidity as well). Makes no sense! I was SO wet & messy after my run yesterday. Alas, it’s only for a short while 😉 Hope your run went well!!!!
I know you love the heat but I don’t do well in it at all!
LOL, it definitely has been a week for summer sweat! It was great cycling with you. We should try a bike-SUP duathalon. 😉 I’m looking forward to the Pelothon just for motivation. I guess I need to map out workouts for the week to get all my team instructors in. Having a plan/schedule makes such a difference to me and has been sorely missing from my life lately.
Yes a duathlon would be fun! I am looking forward to the challenge and the motivation as well. I have a general plan each week but yes I am a schedule person as well
It has been HOT here for me. 70s when I wake up at 5 a.m. so much hotter later. Great job on 400!
WE were already 80 degrees at 8 am this morning. It’s a struggle every summer
It’s been really really cold and wet this week over here, but nice days yesterday and today, not too hot yet (it never really gets too hot here). Just had a walk in the park in tshirts and sat down on a bench with takeout coffees, which felt like a nice “new normal”.
It is nice to have take out coffee and some socialization again. Glad you are back w your friends a bit it sure helps
Hope you were able to get out there without melting (too much) or hip pain! It’s been hot, hot, hot up here, too! No matter how early I get up, it’s never early enough.
How fun to ride with Coco!
the hip was not too bad today. They are just so tight and I need to keep up with my yoga and stretching like you do
Oh no, not the annoying hip pain! Ugh. I’m actually doing some PT on my hip flexor, some tightness there. Weak glutes. Same old story every time 🙂
Glad you were able to snag a paddle boarding reservation. Looks fun!
yup same thing with the hip flexor and a good reminder that I need to stay on top of it
Awesome job with your workouts this week – so much variety, as always! Love that you were able to meet up with Coco for a ride!
What team did you pick for Pelothon? I’m on LegndsOfFun!
It’s so fun to see you and Coco together! Yes, I’m definitely soaking up lots of hot summer weather. Congrats on 400! You’ve done SO well with Peloton and I can’t wait to see what the Pelothon brings this week!
400th class. WOW. Wonder Woman
Stay safe in this heat. Opting for AC is the right move. Can you put in a fan to help with the heat in your home gym? I’m not comfortable on the water, but SUP looks like so much fun. And yes, being on the water is absolutely cooler.
Dear hip, be nice!
hip is not too bad today thanks I just have to remember to keep up with my stretches. My gym has a separate AC and I had forgotten to turn it on in time. Won’t make that mistake again!
oh glad to hear you generally have a heat solution for your gym. I finally turned on my AC this morning. I couldn’t sleep otherwise
we like our house on the chilly side all year around
Makes for so much better sleep
Yes it does!
It’s been so hot here too!
That’s great that you got to catch up for a ride with Coco!
Stay cool this week and thanks for the link-up 🙂
It was nice to ride with her. Stay cool Michelle!
I sure struggled in the heat this week too! Time on the water was my respite. Enjoy the Pelothon–I’m intrigued!
I am excited for it!
I am excited about Pelothon as well. Nervous too since I haven’t been using it much at all. But I am sure this will keep me motivated for the next couple of weeks. I joined LegendsOfFun and am looking forward to taking classes with other instructors.
The heat and humidity is brutal. Cannot stand it.
The heat is kicking all of our butts this week. Don’t be nervous about the Peloton challenge it’s going to be fun!
Congrats on your 400th class! I bet it’s nice to have the Peloton as an indoor option during the summer heat. Enjoy the Pelothon!
Yes best investment ever!
Oh no fingers crossed that the hip tightness goes away. Happy upcoming 400!
It’s feeling a little better today thanks!
Have a wonderful week – I know you’re going to love your Pelothon!
Yay for riding and catching up with Coco! I just ordered a road bike so we’ll have to go out when it comes in.
Thanks for the linkup!
Yes we would love that!
Wow! 400th class!
You’ve had a lot of variety in your workouts.
Every time I see you on a SUP, it reminds ,r that i want to do it again!
Hope we both have some relief in the heat this coming week.
yes I hope do! Have a good week
The weather was brutal all week! I thought Sunday was the coolest, least humid day so hopefully it wasn’t too bad for your run. Hope the hip is feeling better!
Thanks I think it’s getting better I just need to stretch more this week
Wow, that’s so neat that it keeps track of all of your classes. Very impressive! Paddle boarding seems SO refreshing right now. I’d love to do that.
Paddle boarding is great fun for sure
I don’t think they do SUP rentals in our area, but they do offer kayak rentals on the river near me. Several of my friends have acquired inflatable kayaks during quarantine and I’m having FOMO! They are very hard to find now. 400 classes is awesome!
The water sports are fun! I am excited about hitting 400 classes
Ugh! I hate tight hips!
I didn’t realize you wore shoes on your SUP! Does that make it super slippery? I feel like I would flop right off.
I have done it with and without shoes. Depends on conditions and the board. Those were water shoes so made for things like that