Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down today. I am glad that I have the Pelothon challenge to motivate me again this week. Otherwise, I am not sure I’d have much to write about these days. We had feels like temps over 100 most of the week which was quite a struggle. Here’s a peek into my week.
Week 2 Pelothon Challenge
Monday-Peloton cycle 60 min + 10 min core
Celebrated my 400th cycle ride today and completed my week 2 Pelothon challenge with 2 live classes. I always ready to hit it hard on Mondays and like to get the challenge out of the way early in the week.
I also got this nice surprise in my email box. Check out the featured “Unstoppables” team member. I was so excited I was jumping around our bedroom with my hubs looking at me like I was a crazy person. Hey it’s the little things!
Tuesday-4.5 mile walk + 10 min core +15 full body stretch + 500 meter swim
Our annual July iced tea crawls were back this week. With the crazy temps in the mid nineties by 8 am it was the perfect day for it. An afternoon swim was perfect.
Wednesday- Stand Up Paddle boarding + 10 min core + 10 min foam rolling class
Another fun day out on the Potomac river was a great way to stay a little cooler. An afternoon foam rolling class hit the spot.
Thursday-1 hour Peloton cycle + 20 min chest/back + 600 meter swim
My hip flexor is still bugging me and it’s just crazy hot so I opted for another cycle day.
Friday- 21 mile outdoor cycle + 15 min core + stretch
Fit Friend Friday! Another great ride with Coco. We rode fast enough to dodge a few thunderstorms. We have been getting slightly faster each week which is really nice.
Saturday- 45 min elliptical + 10 min upper body + 600 meter swim
I slept in a bit finally so I opted for the elliptical instead of a walk. Today was one of those days that I thought I could just swim forever. Felt great in the water. I am aiming for 3 days a week of swimming.
Sunday- rest day with a core class thrown in
Program note: August Ultimate Coffee Date is August 7th & 8th see you there.
So glad that I had the motivation of the week 2 Pelothon challenge this week. What’s motivating you these days? Surviving the heat?
It’s so cool that Peloton featured you! I love the black + white striped top in your first photo. I just realized how coordinated our cycling jerseys were. 🙂 I hope your hip flexor settles down soon, but it’s better weather for biking and swimming anyway.
Thanks and yes definitely a good week to take off of running and stay cooler. Hope to get it figured out this week
You had some fun variety in your workouts this week. How fun to be featured! THanks for the linkup! I’ll see you for coffee.
Thanks and yes it’s a date!
On some level surviving the heat is my motivation these days! Although I always reserve the right to take it to the treadmill with a fan and AC. Congrats on week 2 of the Peloton challenge!
I am glad that I have so many indoor options right now to choose from. The heat has been fierce
How awesome to be featured, you absolutely should bounce around. I’m so sorry you’re hurting and hope you find relief, but so glad you can still be active in ways you enjoy. *HUGS*
I wonder if the currents are why SUP isn’t a thing here. The weather has had me tempted to learn to jetski.
Maybe the water is too rough there for SUP or there are too many boats? Jet Skiing is always fun but not as much exercise I guess. Thanks for the hugs and hope to get some answers at the Dr this week
I think jetskiing for me would be like when I play in the pool – cooling off v. formal exercise, but better than sitting on a park bench drinking wine — oh wait, that was me yesterday o:) There is kayaking on the Hudson, so I wonder if they’d do SUP. East River has the jet skis but you’re right about too many boats. There’s a lot of large craft traffic.
xx
I hope you find some more fun summer activities to keep you busy
Congrats on 400!! And so cool you were featured. Love all the different types of activities you are getting in.
You are right, it really is the little things! I love that you were featured. I would have been excited too. Have a great week and stay cool!
Yes I did enjoy my 30 seconds of Peloton fame 🙂
Thankfully we are not as hot as you. Although there’s still been plenty of heat going on up here too! Those early mornings are taking a toll so I’m taking a bit of a break.
Looks like you had lots of fun stuff this week!
They really do zonk me out for the day!
That’s the first that I saw you were featured! Did you keep that a secret, or did I just miss it LOL Congrats!! I hope your hip flexor rights itself, such a bummer!!!
Ha I guess I kept it a secret it is fun to have my 30 seconds of Peloton fame 🙂
Another great week of workouts for you, and I love that you were one of the featured team members for the Unstoppables – so cool!
The iced tea crawl is such a good idea, and much needed after the crazy warm temps this week!
I hope that your hip flexor feels better soon. I know that can be such a nagging injury 🙁
It’s a pain for sure but hopefully I will get some answers at the Dr this week.
Congrats on your 400th ride! That’s quite an achievement!
It’s so awesome that you and Coco have been able to catch up for some rides!
Stay cool this week and thanks for the link up 🙂
Thanks and yes it’s been nice to be able to ride together we are a good match
Congrats on being featured by Peloton! That’s awesome that you have done 400 rides. SUPing and swimming sound so nice in this heat.
Yes I am enjoying doing some other activities right now while it’s so hot
Congrats on your 400th class! I think you and I took the same class together? I’ve never taken a live class so that was an interesting experience.
I am excited about week 3!
The live classes are lots of fun! Glad you are taking more advantage of the classes
Sounds like this Pelothon came just at the right time! Love that striped tank if your first pic.
Fun week!
It sure is the best investment I’ve ever made!
Congrats on the feature. Fun that you got to ride with Coco.
Hope your hip starts to behave.
It’s hot here too. Hard to do a lot more than walk many days.
It sure is! Thanks and I am getting it looked at this week
Looks like a great week! Congrats on being featured. It sounds like you had some nice alternative workouts to stay cool. Hope the hip flexor feels better soon!
Thanks me too getting it looked at tomorrow
Oh I posted a comment yesterday and it’s disappeared. Well done on your moment of fame and a good solid week even though it’s so hot (eugh). I had an issue with my running group this week as I accidentally excluded someone from running in the group run because I was fixated on keeping the group to 4 (we are allowed up to 6 at the moment). I felt awful about it and have withdrawn from group weekend runs for the time being, so I didn’t post a round-up as didn’t want it to be even more awkward. Read everyone’s posts, though!
I can understand your reluctance to run in bigger groups. We are trying to limit ours as well. seems the smart thing to do right now. I hope you got it straightened out. Have a great week this week! xoxo
Congrats on the 400 classes and being featured! That’s so cool :). I’ve definitely been finding the pelothon challenges motivating, especially since I got my bike last week.
Glad you are enjoying it. I am kind of obsessed if you ever have any questions happy to help
Congrats on being featured as an “Unstoppables” team member! How exciting and well deserved!!!
I love that you and Coco are riding together regularly. Let’s plan an early August weekend ride – I’m picking up my new bike this week!
Oops, I totally missed being able to linkup this week. I didn’t get my RunDown posted until last night and went straight to bed without remembering to link up. By the time I had a break in my morning client schedule at noon and tried to linkup, it had ended. For future reference, what time does the linkup end?
we were talking about trying to hook up with you for a longer ride at the end of August. I am getting both my kids ready to move out and back to school then I will be more available. Hopefully it will cool down a bit too. The link up is open until noon on Monday
Late August works for me!
Perfect!
No wonder they used your picture – what a great shot!! 🙂 I love Fit Friend Friday too! The summer heat makes me a bit unmotivated to do anything. I’m glad I’ve had friends to meet up with lately.
thanks and biking is just so much more enjoyable in this heat for me
Unstoppable is right! I am so proud of you. I love your four hundredth ride and you iced tea runs and your tanks! Take care of that hip flexor. I hope you feel better soon!
thanks Jen! I am hoping a few weeks off of running will help