Just Breathe – that was pretty much my mantra for this week and what a long, emotional week it was. Like so many weeks in 2020, I was grateful to have running and working out as a release. As an added bonus Mother Nature decided to serve up some fantastic weather. The past few days have been unseasonably warm and I’ve been trying to soak up as much sunshine as I can.
Here’s a quick recap on this week’s workouts.
Monday — Peloton Cycle plus core and stretch classes.
Tuesday — Yoga – the perfect antidote to election day anxiety.
Wednesday — 3 miles. I had the Billie Eilish Peloton run on my plan to start the Breakthrough Crew’s Holiday Challenge. The combination of the music and time on the open road was just what I needed.
Thursday –– Peloton Cycle plus Core classes helped me to tick off a couple more workouts on both of my Peloton challenges. I runfess that the Holiday Challenge called for a country music ride, but there’s just no way I could take 20 mins of country music so I subbed in another class with the same instructor.
Friday — 4 miles. I was totally caught off guard for the quick warm-up and was way overdressed
Saturday — 5 miles and just a picture-perfect day.
Sunday — As I write this, I’ve got a stack of Peloton strength workouts waiting for me to wrap up the first week of the “Swolvember” Challenge.
So I feel like I’m off to a good start on my November goals – while my sleep continued to take a hit at the beginning of the week, I slept like a rock on Saturday night 🙂
Did you have amazing weather this week too? Country music yay or nay?
I’m linking up with Deborah and Kim for the Weekly Run Down.
I tried a country music ride once. I did not know any of the songs ha. Not really my cup of tea although it is fun to mix it up sometimes. It got very warm out there today and I was glad to be in a tank top
Well, at least you gave it a try, right?
Oh country music…I mean I appreciate titles like “You’re the Reason Our Kids are Ugly” but hard pass on doing a full workout. Happy Swolvember!
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Too funny about those titles 😉
I am loving the warm weather but I can’t get the clothing right!
Such an emotional week…glad it’s over. Those speeches got me teary eyed.
I can’t figure out the right clothing either!
Those speeches got to me too!
Slept like a baby last night! What a relief!
So yes to country music but I probably don’t listen to “that” kind of country music. I was talking about this with Holly and she hadn’t heard of any of the artists I like except for Chris Stapleton. Good stuff, all of it. None of that flag waving, cringy stuff. Cody Jenks sings to my soul. He powers my morning runs. But so does Stone Temple Pilots…
Lol
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I really love all types of music but country is like nails on a blackboard to me.
It was definitely a long week! Glad your goals this month are off to a good start.
Thanks Lisa 🙂
I had to laugh at your country music comment, LOL. I’m usually the same way, but recently I took Matt Wilper’s Keith Urban run and it actually wasn’t that bad!
This week was A LOT for me so I’m hoping that this upcoming week will be way less stressful.
I toyed with the idea of the Keith Urban run…maybe I should reconsider.
Hoping for more peaceful days ahead.
Ha ha ha on country music. I can tolerate SOME of it, but only in small doses. Definitely not everyone’s gig, though. That said, the hubs and I saw Toby Keith last year, and he was awesome. He has the utmost respect and loyalty to our service members, which my husband is (and both of our fathers served as well). Sounds like you’re really enjoying your new bike…have you named him/her yet? (asking for a friend)
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I should name the bike…then again, I’ve had my treadmill for over a year and it is still nameless. :0
I will take ALL your excess country music. It is my favorite hands down.
Breathing is a little easier now, but I think we’re all sleep deprived
Sending it your way 😉
Hopefully, we can all eventually sleep a little better in the coming days.
I actually enjoy the country music outdoor runs with Matt Wilpers or Selena, but that could be because I’ll do anything to avoid the EDM runs. 😉 I’ve been drawn to the classic rock runs lately — I think I needed the energetic guitar riffs to help burn off the stress!
We’re supposed to stay warm this week too, but with rain in the forecast.
Funny I’ve been doing the classic rock runs too. Definitely taking a hard pass on anything with EDM! Thankfully Peloton offers such a great range in music!
I’ll listen to some country music from time to time. It’s very popular where I live, but I don’t know very much about it.
Weather is yuck lately. I would love some more cooler days, but here we are.
I’m still stressed out post-election. I wish I could get rid of the tension, but it’s hanging on for some reason.
I can definitely understand how you’re still feeling tense. I’m hoping that gradually things will start to ease a bit.
Omg there is no way I could suffer through 20 mins. of country music either. Haha!
Yes, the weather has been so amazing. But it’s all supposed to come to a crashing, freezing end later today. Sigh.
Yeah I’m fully preparing for Mother Nature to reality-check us soon!
I wouldn’t want to listen to 20 minutes of country music either. But now I am curious.
We had a week of warmer weather and now it is supposed to get colder today. Bummer.
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Ha! You’ll have to let me know if curiosity gets the best of you 😉
Although I don’t choose to listen to it too often, I actually do really like country music. I could definitely get through a 20 min cycle, but hey, luckily there’s all sorts of music out there (and on Peloton).
We did have amazing weather too. Sleep was meh for me last week more due to the time change than the election, actually. I knew the results would come in time, and thankfully it was mostly the results I wanted.
Great start to your month, Michelle!
Thanks Judy!
And, yes definitely thankful that Peloton offers quite the range in music… something for everyone.
I was shopping at a store today and country music came on. The first thought that came to my mind was that I had to leave immediately! LOL!! Not a fan :). Workouts were a savior this week for sure.
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Ha ha that is usually my reaction too 🙂
Keep running. Keep exploring.