Well, in my defense? The mid to end of week (when I'm off on Fridays), I burn out. So that's what happens. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. So here I am to check in. (since it's Sat. and I'm enjoying my morning cup of coffee with all my video friends!)
Lili: Must be something about the fitbits dieing that day! Mine did too. But It just needed a new battery (I'm using - still - the old Zip. Just does steps, but that's plenty for me). So does it actually count if our fitibits died? Much like if a tree falls in the woods and no one is there. Kidding. sort of.
You really are enjoying GHU !!! Good for you.
Helen: I hope your dh is feeling better. And you know/we know you are soooo mobile. But we must let men and their egos get a point every now and then. I think it's so important to work on mobility and balance as we age. Just because falls are so common. I think we ALL excel at that. (she says hopefully and with fingers crossed!)
Vantreesta: Yep! that heat is no good for the puppies. Smart of you (and Lili) to skip the walks. The dogs appreciated it (although they didn't think so!) Our heat has been pretty rough also.
On to my favorite subject: me, me me!!! (and was surprised to see I hadn't checked in since the 1st !)
8/2/2022: Row 20 mins + 5 mins. cool down row, 30 mins. Power Zone Sam Yo ride,
10 mins. CDE ride, 5 mins. Post ride stretch
8/3/2022: row 25 mins, Walked at the park 20 mins.
8/4/2022: Rest day !!! (ooops - was going to do something after work, but was just too tired.)
8/5/2022: 2.5 hours of Pickleball, 10 mins. standing core (Peloton),
20 mins. Upper Body with Ben Alldis,
15 mins. climb ride with Bradley Rose,
20 mins. low impact ride with CDE and
PRS
Surprisngly (or maybe not?) bonus from the standing core work is - my glutes are feeling it. Go figure. I liked it. I'm working on another badge, but it's not easy to find the right classes on the app, so Wed. I went through and bookmarked and wrote down the ones I thought I'd like. I have until the end of August (it was a ridiculous one like 60 days or something to get 30 classes. Maybe even 90 days) anyway, time is running out and I still need a bunch. So I figured I better make it convenient. Now that they are bookmarked, I can do a class or 2 a day. I'm not sure if I get credit if I do 2 classes, but most are 10-20 mins. long. My body thanks me.
There is a whole section of standing ab classes. Which I much prefer, since they can't throw in planks, push ups and side planks!
I did the climb ride which was only 15 mins. I have decided that by doing Power Zone rides all the time - most other rides are pretty easy! There are still some tough ones, but pz has trained me well.
Sam Yo is new to the world of Power Zone training, so I wanted to do a ride of his (I tend to reach for the endurance rides. I get enough of the other rides during the challenges!) and It was good. I like Sam and I enjoy his choice of music. I think this one was Motown tunes.
Pickleball game was good again this week! I was testing out 2 different paddles that one of the gals brought. Different weights, different sizes, etc. I am also psyched that CBS will be running a pickleball tournament on the tv on 8/13 so I have tivo set up to record it.
Latest rumor on PeloBuddy was a picture of Alex Karwoski Olympic rower with other Peloton instructors. Could we be getting closer to a rower? and is he going to be an instructor?? Hmmmm. Worth mentioning: He is the YOUNGER brother of Nick Karwoski and Nick is a HYDROW instructor. Can you imagine the conversation at the Thanksgiving table if the whole Alex rowing thing comes to fruition at Peloton???
Would love to be a fly on that WALL!
Onward through August. one week down already.
Make it a great day!
Cleda