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Post by lunarscallion on Jan 3, 2021 14:07:02 GMT -6
Hugs willow. Thinking of you today. It can be so hard when you just want to let those waves crash over you for the day but you have kids that need you to parent them.
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Post by MelanieCarmichael on Jan 3, 2021 14:08:15 GMT -6
It was a rest day for my SELF Challenge so nothing to do there. However, I restarted my half plan and did Matty’s 20 min Remix Run (1.55 miles). I added on a post-run stretch with Chase and 5 min of Core with Robin (crunches, crunches, crunches). To those fretting over pace/being “slow” etc ![](https://media3.giphy.com/media/m94CQefM0pAzt6CDqF/giphy.gif) If you’re like me last spring and you’re just getting back into consistent running or you’re starting running for the first time, speed will come later. It’s about minutes on your feet right now and getting some endurance, not x # of miles. Case in point, I was averaging 15-16 min miles when I first starting running after a 2 year hiatus from consistent running and I did a 5k on Halloween and had 11 min miles. On today’s easy run, I was in the upper 12s. So I’m proof positive that you can and will get faster. But pushing yourself way beyond what your body is ready for is a sure fire way to hate running and probably get sidelined due to an injury. I used to run by doing various walk to run programs and sprint the running portions and was it any wonder I kept stopping and restarting? Now, I run at a sustainable pace and keep an eye on my heart rate and breathing to gauge when to push a little and when to back off a bit. And I’ve stuck with it and watched the times come down. So the bottom line is you WILL get there.
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Post by lemons on Jan 3, 2021 14:09:03 GMT -6
I was going for an easy day today but uh, it didn’t workout that way. 20 minute Beatles body weight strength with Ben. This was a lie. It was all cardio with core thrown in for fun and totally kicked my butt. Was fun though. 10 minute arms and shoulders with Ben THE core with Olivia. Yep my quads hated it. Now my kid wants to go play soccer in the back yard. Send help. Food has been awful today. Oh well. Body weight anything always low key means there will be sneaky cardio IME. Way to get it done!
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Post by lunarscallion on Jan 3, 2021 14:09:10 GMT -6
I did a poorly timed 4 mile run that had me running in rain, sleet, and a touch of hail. But I got it done, and then I did a 10 minute arms workout and a 10 minute legs and glutes. I struggle to do strength training, but I find that if I do it in 10 minute sections, it’s easier. This is really impressive but especially that you could tell when it switched from sleet to hail because that's all the same to me! I think hail is where I draw the line for being outdoors in all conditions.
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Post by lunarscallion on Jan 3, 2021 14:11:59 GMT -6
Sorry cnf. It seems like these staggered positives is making this drag on forever. Hoping everyone is healthy soon!
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Post by sakura on Jan 3, 2021 14:13:33 GMT -6
Sending you lots of love willow. I’m glad you’re giving yourself space for what you need today ❤️
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2021 14:17:53 GMT -6
I need to go here. I’m the heaviest I’ve been since I was pregnant with DS1 9 years ago. It’s just slowly crept up and I hate how I feel. When I look at myself I feel like I look 6 months pregnant.
Goals for right now are: Cut back on snacking Better meal prep Better sleep up water Introduce some form of exercise plan
So basically just starting at the basics because I don’t know what else to do.
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Post by willow on Jan 3, 2021 14:17:57 GMT -6
Hugs willow. Thinking of you today. It can be so hard when you just want to let those waves crash over you for the day but you have kids that need you to parent them. YES. This is the hardest part. With one it was more manageable but damn this year with 3 has been really difficult. I just want to curl into a ball and lay in bed all day but I have to instead find energy from god knows where to be patient and attentive. My H is being very sensitive and great about what I need but I wish I could just be alone. I planned ahead and took tomorrow off so I can have a day of me and lots of quietly reading in bed. (And a workout as long as I want)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2021 14:18:15 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2021 14:19:20 GMT -6
Virtual hugs willow. Also I don’t know if I’ve ever said this before but you seem to have a really great H. He seems very in tune with your needs especially on days like today.
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Post by jmcbick on Jan 3, 2021 14:23:53 GMT -6
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Post by willow on Jan 3, 2021 14:36:14 GMT -6
Virtual hugs willow. Also I don’t know if I’ve ever said this before but you seem to have a really great H. He seems very in tune with your needs especially on days like today. Yes. He is truly amazing. He is a caretaker by nature and is always doing what he can to help me. I couldn’t ask for better.
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Post by becausewhy on Jan 3, 2021 14:48:16 GMT -6
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Post by brigid on Jan 3, 2021 14:50:43 GMT -6
Thinking of you willow and cnf. 30 min of yoga complete!
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Post by brigid on Jan 3, 2021 15:04:13 GMT -6
Peloton people, is there a way to queue up my planned workout the night before so I don’t have to think in the morning?
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Post by CurlieWhirlie on Jan 3, 2021 15:09:41 GMT -6
30 minute best of 2020 yoga flow with Chelsea 30 minute Calvin Harris ride with Ben 5 minute post-ride stretch with Ben 10 minute upper body strength with Jess
Now for the real hard work of the day: getting DS2 to work on the school project we were supposed to be doing all through the holidays.
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Post by dc2london on Jan 3, 2021 15:12:18 GMT -6
It was a rest day for my SELF Challenge so nothing to do there. However, I restarted my half plan and did Matty’s 20 min Remix Run (1.55 miles). I added on a post-run stretch with Chase and 5 min of Core with Robin (crunches, crunches, crunches). To those fretting over pace/being “slow” etc ![](https://media3.giphy.com/media/m94CQefM0pAzt6CDqF/giphy.gif) If you’re like me last spring and you’re just getting back into consistent running or you’re starting running for the first time, speed will come later. It’s about minutes on your feet right now and getting some endurance, not x # of miles. Case in point, I was averaging 15-16 min miles when I first starting running after a 2 year hiatus from consistent running and I did a 5k on Halloween and had 11 min miles. On today’s easy run, I was in the upper 12s. So I’m proof positive that you can and will get faster. But pushing yourself way beyond what your body is ready for is a sure fire way to hate running and probably get sidelined due to an injury. I used to run by doing various walk to run programs and sprint the running portions and was it any wonder I kept stopping and restarting? Now, I run at a sustainable pace and keep an eye on my heart rate and breathing to gauge when to push a little and when to back off a bit. And I’ve stuck with it and watched the times come down. So the bottom line is you WILL get there. I second this. When I was training for my half, sub 10s were easy for me. But now, I run slow AF bc it allows me to run longer. I've had to prioritize endurance first, and then slowly work on speed.
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Post by jmcbick on Jan 3, 2021 15:13:44 GMT -6
Peloton people, is there a way to queue up my planned workout the night before so I don’t have to think in the morning? There may be some way I don’t know about, but what I normally do is bookmark the classes I plan to do the next day so it’s easier to find them and I’m not scrolling through pages and pages. Then I just “unbookmark” when I’m done— unless I really liked it then I leave it on so I can find it again!
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Post by cyclegirl on Jan 3, 2021 15:27:22 GMT -6
willow sending you so much love.
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Post by lemons on Jan 3, 2021 15:29:57 GMT -6
Peloton people, is there a way to queue up my planned workout the night before so I don’t have to think in the morning? You can bookmark them ahead of time so they’re easier to find but that’s about as good as it gets.
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Post by cyclegirl on Jan 3, 2021 15:34:32 GMT -6
I’ve been trying to figure out how to say thank you for all of your kind words and everything is falling stupidly short. This thread, and HIH, is part of what inspired me to create a supportive online women’s cycling community, because I didn’t start getting serious about improving myself until I “met” all of you. Thank you.
I am on day 3 of the January cycling challenge, and I rode 30 miles today! 20 yesterday, and 16 Friday means I gave myself a jumpstart to getting in my 350 miles this week.
Food was rough yesterday. I’m not used to riding this much and need to fuel properly so that I don’t need pasta at 1130 pm. Well I’m not sure I needed pasta per se, but I certainly needed something!
Today’s food is going way better. Healthy breakfast wrap, protein shake for recovery after the ride, egg roll in a bowl for lunch, and honey bread with afternoon tea. Tonight is beef stew and mashed potatoes...small portion, and a cup of tea with maybe a cookie after dinner. Really trying to listen and pay attention to my body and what it actually needs as opposed to just what I want.
ETA 350 miles this month. Will not be riding 350 in a week 😂
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Post by dc2london on Jan 3, 2021 16:03:19 GMT -6
I underestimated myself and turned on a workout that wasn't pushing me enough, so I restarted it and modified it to make all the movements compound (I can't just stand still and do shoulder presses. My brain doesn't like it), and then did low impact cardio bursts through the breaks between circuits. I thoroughly kicked my own ass. I turned an easy workout I could have slacked off on and made it function, according to my sweat soaked clothes and my fitness tracker, like a challenging moderate impact HIIT.
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Post by chocolatecake on Jan 3, 2021 17:04:01 GMT -6
willow ❤️ brigid I bookmark any classes that look interesting as I see them or if someone here suggests a ride otherwise I can’t always find them later or forget. So many fun ones to take! I had a couple light days. yesterday: 10 min bike & 5 min stretch. Today: 1.3 miles xc skiing. My legs & back are a little sore so I wanted to move but mostly rest. Should be able to go harder tomorrow. Feeling a lot of stress with returning back to normal routine.
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Post by jenfromcanada on Jan 3, 2021 17:51:36 GMT -6
I didn’t do a workout on the 1st and 2nd like I planned but eased in today with an easy 30 min Robin ride and am feeling rejuvenated. I don’t know why I put off working out bc I know for myself it is as much for my mental health as it is for my physical health and every time I spin or run, I get this feeling that I can only describe as “I am home”. I also signed up for the Annual Challenge and will aim for 10k this year. I would have been close this year if I didn’t abandon it in Nov/Dec, so I think it is achievable if I stick with it.
Happy Sunday, all! Back to the grind tomorrow.
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Post by lemons on Jan 3, 2021 18:02:44 GMT -6
10 minute core with Olivia (10/7) 10 minute stretch with Andy
Another killer core class from Olivia for those who appreciate the torture. Super basic stretch. I should have looked for a more lower body focused one. I’m going to take a bath with a new cbd bath bomb I got for Christmas and call it even.
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Post by chriskoo on Jan 3, 2021 18:05:38 GMT -6
Today has been pretty good food wise but not very active. I did a 30 minute yoga class with Aditi this morning and that’s pretty much it, I’ll take the dog for a walk after kid bedtime to at least close my Apple Watch rings.
This month will be a challenge exercise wise because we started a major renovation on our house so my DH, kids and I moved into my in laws farmhouse for the next 6 weeks. My peloton isn’t here and the internet is crap so I have to pre download any floor classes. I’m hoping to make it back to the house a few times a week to ride my bike but it won’t be every day.
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Post by pootsen on Jan 3, 2021 18:11:48 GMT -6
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Post by loki on Jan 3, 2021 18:12:24 GMT -6
I am just starting with the Peloton app. I knew I needed something to push me besides just getting on the treadmill and watching reality tv. Two days in and I am loving it. I have just chose random workouts, and have liked what I have seen so far. I also like that the stretching videos are right there. No excuses not to do it now.
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Post by willow on Jan 3, 2021 18:17:11 GMT -6
Thank you all for your kind words. I don’t mean to overtake the thread but it is my reality at the moment and I appreciate the vulnerability and support in this thread for all of us.
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Post by goldenbird on Jan 3, 2021 19:00:37 GMT -6
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