It's already Friday, yes!
Pratima - I'm so sorry about your friend. It just seems so unfair and sad. I hope the funeral did his memory justice. And I'm so glad that the Reno trip worked out well. The first of many more mother-daughter trips! Glad to hear you were able to use the hotel tread for an iFit hike too.
Vannie - Begone bad headache! I hope it's gone. Maybe some day driving that route can be a way to reconnect with your mom's memory in a positive way. I try to remember funny stories about my loved ones when I get sad and that seems to help banish the bad thoughts, but everyone is different. I'm still curious to know how you train for the Murph pull-ups!
Alison - One of these weekends, I'm going to run into you at either Burke Lake or Lake Mercer. I'll probably be at Mercer tomorrow, although that might change depending on Debbie's schedule. And of course, depending on the availability of gas! It's been ridiculous. I'm fortunate to be WFH as much as I want right now, otherwise I'd be very stressed about commuting with limited fuel availability.
Waves to everyone else who might be reading
Me, Me, Me - - I decided that my latest goals until I go on vacation in late June are: (1) strength training 4-5x weekly; (2) get a blue dot on my Hydrow calendar every single day; and (3) get a blue dot on my Peloton calendar every single day! Some days those dots might be a post-workout stretch or a meditation, but I will engage with Hydrow and Peloton daily to keep the habit going.
- This week's three favorite workouts were: (1) a 30 minute Hydrow "Drive" row with Mike for Nurses Appreciation Day. Simply outstanding. I starred it and will definitely do this one again. And (2) Hydrow yoga with Owen - a 5 minute hip flexor release. Wonderful. Last but not least, (3) Peloton's Flash 15 strength workout with Jess Simms. Loved it.
- Big news - now that I've had both shots, I'm headed back to the gym with Monica at the end of May. I've still got some PT sessions that I paid for back in early 2020 and I plan to use them all! I'm looking forward to using some of the strength machines and also to getting on the Concept 2s at the gym to see how much my metrics have improved.
All My Workouts Since Monday:
Monday - Run 2 miles + Peloton 15 minute low impact ride + 5 minute Hydrow rowing + 5 minute Hydrow hip flexor release yoga
Tuesday - Peloton 10 minute tread warm-up run +30 minutes Hydrow rowing (a "sweat" row) + Peloton "Flash15" total body strength + Peloton 5 minute post-run stretch
Weds - (A PTO day.) Walk 3.2 miles outside + 40 minutes Hydrow rowing (a "drive" row) + 10 minute Peloton Legs & Glutes strength + 10 minute Hydrow Pilates + 5 minute Hydrow yoga hip flexor release.
Thursday - Run 3.1 miles outside + 15 minute Peloton country ride + 10 minute Hydrow rowing row (a "breathe" row) + 10 minute Peloton Upper Body Strength
Today - 2 mile walk outside + 5 minute Hydrow warm-up row + Hydrow 10 minute core Pilates + 5 minute Peloton pre-run warm-up.