Thanks for joining Kim and Me for the Weekly Run Down. I swear, I just wrote one of these posts! The weeks are flying by again. Clearly, I have also now turned into my mother ugh. Anyway, this week Peloton introduced a new class “stacking” feature and well, I was all about stacking it up this week. A few times I got a little over ambitious with my stacks which I equate to taking way more than you are really planning to eat at a buffet. Ha ha!
Stacking It Up
Monday-20 min core + 50 min Cycle + stretch + arms strength
Let the stacking begin! The class stacking feature lets you pick all of your classes in advance and create a workout plan so that one class can seamlessly flow into the next. I had fun stacking up 8 classes in a row. Some were 5 min warm ups and cool downs.
Tuesday-10K run and full body stretch class
Continuing my 10K streak for January. Today, I set my warm up class to stack with my post run stretch class so I could just pop it right on post run. Took the scenic route today. This is just a few miles outside of Washington, DC but felt a million miles away from the hubub.
Wednesday-20 min core + full body strength + 40 min cyle + stretch/yoga
Another stacked day! You know those strength classes where you are doing lots of squats and you think, “these arent’ too bad”? Then, you wake up the next day and your butt is just on fire? Yeah, me too.
Thursday- 10K run and stretch
Running up hills was hard today! Unexpected butt soreness was intense. I guess I’ve been slacking on the glute work. I may have cursed Matty’s name a few times during my run.
Friday- strength for runners hip mobility + core + 30 min strength + 10 min cycle
Stacked up another full workout day. My butt was still sore but could not pass up a new “Wicked” themed strength class. I cut it short after my first cycle class because I had just had enough for the day. I did get a little over ambitious with the classes this week. I was happy with myself for ending my workout when I realized I’d had enough for the day.
Saturday- Rest Day
Honoring my much needed rest day today. Did a full body stretch class and some blog recipe creation and photoing. You don’t want to miss my Valentine’s Day Protein Packed Cinnamon Coffee Cake Waffles coming your way tomorrow.
Sunday- 10 K Run
10 K Run on the plan with some stretching and yoga in the afternoon.
Anyone else been stacking up the workouts? I get a little over excited when new Peloton features and challenges come out. I was proud of myself for reining it in. Have a great week everyone and thanks for joining us today!
Oooooh a Wicked themed workout sounds so fun! Great job stacking up those workouts this week. Sounds like your glutes enjoyed it. Thanks for the linkup!
A nice glute burn is good every once in a while!
Hey, I’ve got those purple tights! Love them. I didn’t try the stacking feature yet. I like to plan my main workout ahead, but sort of like winging what else I’m going to do. Can you believe I left a badge on the table??!! 🙂
actually, I expected you to be all over the stacking feature!
Wicked is one of my favorite shows…no stacking for me. But I did the Wicked ride (and loved it!). I plan on the Wicked run this week.
I only plan out my runs (and they are weather depending) – the bike is on my rest day.
I have to do the Wicked cycle class this week. The music is great
I love your cherry blossom top!
We’ve got lots of snow here so I’m glad I front-loaded my January running miles as I might still squeak in my 100 if we get a thaw …
I am hoping for at least one snow day over here!
I had a “cardio revelation” this week & took Thursday & Friday easier than usual. What can I say, my heart likes pumping LOL Those stacks look interesting & challenging!
My heart likes pumping as well!
You had me at cinnamon. Actually pancakes are one thing I “make” (aka, add water to mix) well, but one twist I loved which may well have come from you is adding cinnamon and vanilla to make them even more yum. And now I want pancakes.
I’m going to look into the stacking as I think it may solve my “no wifi at end of workout to start a new one” issue. I was eager to start the Wicked one but timing didn’t work. Matty talks too much! I wish someone else had done the Hamilton run, although I loved it anyway.
Isn’t it amazing how you can be so close to the city yet so far? That’s Randalls Island for me and even the North Woods of Central Park.
Yes, it is amazing how we can be so close to the city but feel so far away. Yes, I use Kodiak cakes mix add cinnamon and vanilla and protein powder. I have a few other fun add ins for this one tomorrow. The stacking feature is great try it out.
Your Peloton workouts just keep getting more and more fun! Nice that you can ‘stack’ in advance–no fussing around in between, right? Glad to see you’re getting outside too!
I love being outside and winter running is definitely my thing!
Sore glutes are always good! But they do make running more challenging. The stacking feature sounds fun!
yes agree to both !
Oh yes, I know that feeling of extremely sore glutes after lots of squats or lunges. Nice job on listening to your body and resting yesterday.
Thanks for the linkup!
I am continuing to take one day off a week. I know it’s best for my body even if my mind doesn’t want to always listen
The stacking feature does look really good. I can see how it would get you motivated and organized! I spend a lot of time scrolling through workouts looking for the right ones. Great workouts this week. The sunny days look wonderful!
Cold runs are so much better when the sun is out
I had wished for the stacking ability back when I first tried Peloton! It seemed like such an obvious thing to do. Glad you’re enjoying it & that’s great that you stopped when you had enough, too. 🙂
Looks like you enjoyed some great weather this week. Our gray streak continued — until it got really cold (feels like -7 when I got up this morning) — then the sun came out!
That is cold! I don’t mind being out there if the sun is shining. I just cannot get myself motivated for a treadmill run so I’d rather just get out there
Weird- I commented and it didn’t show. Sorry if it ends up on here twice! Love your 10k streak- glad all is feeling well! Your sunny winter runs don’t seem to bad 🙂
Today was the coldest day so far but having the sun out sure helps!
Now that I read your post the whole stacking option makes sense. I thought it was something else and now I have no idea why. Oh well. I laughed wit the glues on fire comment. Yep, I know what you mean. I love your cherry blossom top!
Oh yes the stacking feature is great glad I tried it out
Alright, my mouth is already watering over those waffles! And yes… I know that butt soreness well. Except I also feel it in my inner thighs the day after squats.
You kept your 10k streak going! Sounds like you had a great week.
yes I did keep up my 10K’s this week 🙂 Come back tomorrow for waffles it’s worth it 🙂
I’ve been using the stacking feature all week. I think it still have a few bugs to work out but overall I really like it. It’s nice to stack the classes the night before and then not really have to worry about searching for classes the day of your workout, especially the warm up and cool downs.
Those protein Cinnamon Coffee Cake Waffles sound really yummy! Can’t wait for your post on those 🙂
Yes, I finally got the hang of the stacking and I like that I can do part in the morning and then come back in the afternoon for some stretching or yoga. Yes, the waffles are yummy 🙂
I’m looking forward to giving the stacking feature a try this week. I can definitely see the temptation to “over-stack” LOL! Nice job this week!
Yes over stacking is like over snacking! 🙂
Now that’s a good week! I really like that you can stack your warmups and cool downs onto your workout…that takes out the temptation to skip!
Yes I love the stacking feature I just have to be a little more realistic
Oooh, I love Wicked and that workout sounds great. I’m not on Peloton but reading your (and others’) recaps makes me jealous. It seems like a great way to get in cross training!
They still have a 2 month free trial going if you want to check it out
sounds like a great feature Deborah! you had a good week!
I did thanks!
I do love the new stacking feature but one thing I wish is that they would just auto play one after the other. It does make it a little easier to cut a stack short when I have to hit play on each individual class. But not having to search for classes is amazing. There are so many! I really need to do the stretches- I heard Matty dropped a Disney themed stretch so I plan to check that out this week.
OH I have to look for that stretch! I kind of like that they don’t auto play bc sometimes I do the pre run stretch then go outside and run and then do the post run stretch later. Sometimes another stretch later in the day Works perfectly!
Working out to Broadway hits is my favorite! I just love it!
Great job with the stacked workouts!
It is a lot of fun
The stacking feature is so cool. I am glad we have access to that on the app as well (although we have to stack on the website). I tried to reserve “bookmarks” that I wanted to come back to, so being able to stack workouts helps a lot not to confuse what I bookmarked for which reason. 😉
yes, it’s so helpful and a great addition to the app