Happy Sunday! We made it through another week – let’s celebrate! Tomorrow kicks off week #4 of WFH for me. I still can’t believe it’s been that long and that we at least have another 4-6 weeks to go. At some point I’ll get into a groove, right?
This week I did a mix of cardio, cross training and strength training exercises. Luckily I’m not lacking motivation to workout, but I am trying to find ways to make the workouts more fun and interesting.
Here’s how my workouts went this week:
Monday, March 30
OTF “DriTri” at Home Workout
So the typical DriTri workout is a 2,000 meter row, 300 bodyweight exercises and a 3.1 mile run. Since I don’t have a rower at home, I just did the bodyweight exercises and run. My goal is to do this workout once a week to see if I can keep lowering my time. I hope that this will help me once I do the actual DriTri workout in the studio which has been rescheduled for the summer.
Tuesday, March 31
Peloton Cycle (60 minutes).
One good thing about being home is that I’m using my bike more often. Loved these two classes with Cody!
Wednesday, April 1
3.7 mile run + OTF at Home Workout.
Birthday workout! I always run my age on my birthday, so this year was no different. The head coach at my OTF was hosting a live at home workout so I joined that once I got back home. I won’t lie, it was a weird birthday with everything going on, but I made the best of it! Thanks to everyone for all of the birthday wishes! š
I also started two different OTF challenges. I actually don’t mind burpees (I don’t love them but I don’t hate them), so I decided to commit to 30 burpees a day for the month. April is Marathon Month so the goal is to get to a certain mileage by the end of the month. Of course I picked the Ultra distance which I know I’ll get since I always run a minimum of 50 miles a month.
Thursday, April 2
Peloton Cycle (60 minutes) + OTF at Home Workout.
I wanted some quality time with my bike so that’s what I did! Cody is my favorite instructor and he makes me laugh during every class.
Friday, April 3
2 mile run + OTF at Home Workout.
I wasn’t sure which type of workout I wanted to do when I woke up, but opted for a short run to get in my splat points followed by the OTF at Home workout. The at home workout was pretty hard but I liked it!
Saturday, April 4
4 mile run.
The run was actually pretty good but I was a little anxious about the run even before I left the house. With the new CDC recommendation that we should wear some type of cloth covering over our mouth/nose when outside, I decided to start running with a Buff. Part of me was like should I even be going outside? Should I just run on the treadmill? Ultimately I decided to go outside for my run. I am trying to do all the right things and taking precautions but I just wonder if I’m doing enough.
In the afternoon I joined a Zoom meeting with my blogger friends. It was so much fun and exactly what I needed! I enjoyed seeing all of their faces š
Sunday, April 5
Peloton Cycle (45 minutes) + OTF at Home workout.
I felt like I needed a high energy workout this morning so I took a few classes with Alex. His hip hop classes are always SO good. After the classes I did today’s OTF at home workout and it was pretty good!
Total Weekly Mileage: 12.7 miles
Summary: 4 runs*, 7 cycle class, 4 OTF at home workouts.
*I include running from my OTF workouts and stand alone runs as well.
Grade This Week ā A
This week I really tried to focus on things that I could control, which definitely helped with my mood. I’ve been limiting my news intake because it’s just all too much and there’s so much conflicting information that it drives me bonkers.
While I was browsing Facebook the other day, I came across this post from Erica and I really loved it. One thing I’ve struggled with it trying to keep work “business as usual” while it seems like the world around us is falling apart – it’s hard. I also notice that I’m working more hours as well. It’s a hard thing to navigate and seeing that post made me realize that I’m not alone in my thinking.
I also saw this post on Instagram and shared it immediately. I’m SO thankful to all of the essential workers that are still going to work every day. I imagine that they are probably feeling so stressed during this time. A small THANK YOU can go a long way so I’m just trying to make sure I thank these workers as often as I can.
…and because I always like to end my posts with a little humor..
A lot of DJs have been going live on Instagram to play music. I’ve listened to a few and it actually is fun. Sort of like being in a club..but at home, LOL
That’s it! I hope you had a great week š
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I like your mix of workouts and challenges this week. You are doing a great job of keeping up your fitness. Happy birthday again. So great to see you yesterday! Have a good and healthy week ahead
Thanks Deborah – so good to see you yesterday and can’t wait to do another zoom call in 2 weeks!
Happy birthday, Kim! That is so cool that you run your age on your birthday. You have such a variety of workouts in your week. Good for you for keeping up with all the different fitness activities. Since my gym closed, I have been doing mostly running, except for the occasional yoga video.
Thanks Laurie! I have also noticed that I’ve been running more since my gym has been closed.
You had a busy birthday week! Loved seeing you via Zoom yesterday. Now I’m going to go find those DJs!
Thanks Marcia! It was so nice seeing you yesterday too!
Happy Birthday Kim! And amen to point #3 on Erica’s list. I’m seeing an increase in work slack chats at night, and I’m either ignoring them or responding with, “is it OK if I get that to you tomorrow?” and then making it a point to follow up early in the workday.
Thanks so much! I love your approach to the late night slack chats. I actually have started to our off my work phone after 6pm because I was getting sucked into checking emails too late at night.
Oh, I haven’t heard about this DJ on instagram thing, sounds fun! Thanks for the heads up!
You have a great set up for working out at home; seems like you haven’t missed a beat! Glad you are staying active and sane š
No problem! There are a lot of DJs doing different live sessions so I hope you find a good one!
Working out is definitely keeping me sane!
Happy Belated Birthday Kim! I know it’s difficult to really celebrate right now, but it’s great that you’re with family. Luckily we’re done with the major birthdays in my family right now. Oops, my brother is next month.
You’re crushing all the exercise! I have to admit the mostly dreary weather makes it harder to be motivated. At least we had a few nice days this week.
For the record, I don’t wear a mask while walking outside. I don’t think we’re going to infect anyone outside unless we get close to them. I didn’t go to the grocery store this week, but I’m planning to this coming week, so I’ll have to figure out something.
I’m so nervous about going to the grocery store this week. I’m just going to try to go in and out as quickly as possible!
We had a lot of dreary days here this past week but we were blessed with sunshine this weekend so I’ll take it!
I’m so glad you’ve been able to keep up with your workouts at home. I saw that graphic from Erica too–and it really reminded me to give myself grace while working from home. I’m just looking for things to keep me busy and I need to let that go. Taking that run on Friday in the middle of the day really helped me.
I haven’t been masking yet–I plan on it if I go to the grocery store, but not for running. Stay safe!
Yup, same for me! Sometimes I need to be a little kinder to myself and that graphic really helped š
Sometimes a midday run can be so therapeutic. I may try to do that this week depending on how my meetings are set up.
Happy belated birthday! I feel for everyone who has to celebrate a birthday during these tough times…but I’m sure you made the most of it!
Great job with all the workouts! I could not do 30 burpees a day, every day LOL.
That Zoom looks so fun with you all, I would love to participate next time! š
Thanks Janelle! I had a good day but maybe I’ll try to have a birthday do-over this summer, lol.
The 30 burpees are not getting any easier but I am hoping they will make me stronger.
Again, happy birthday!!! So glad we got to chat yesterday š I had not seen that coping graphic…such a great piece! I think the hardest thing to accept is this is such a weird situation, and everyone has their own individual way of dealing with it. I’m really trying to extend grace and empathy to everyone right now (more than usual LOL), and respecting everyone’s way of coping. We all will come out stronger on the other end of this <3 <3 <3
Thanks #kimtwin š Definitely a weird time for a birthday, but it is what it is š
I agree – I think that everyone deals with stress and change differently so thats one thing I keep in mind, especially when reaching out to people at work. I know so many co-workers that are trying to manage online learning for their kids and navigate working from home.
Happy belated birthday, Kim! It was so nice finally “meeting” you yesterday.
Looks like you had another great week of workouts. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Debbie!
I love how you are still killing it with OTF workouts! I wish our coaches were doing live workouts. I took the face mask recommendation to apply to situations like shopping, not running. I donāt encounter anyone on my neighborhood runs anyway. I wish those āRemote Workingā rules applied to me. Iāve got deadlines that have to be met so if I get distracted by the latest stay-at-home order I do have to work later to make up for it. I am prioritizing my work more and giving myself a break when I can, but getting too far behind stresses me out too.
It was so great chatting with you!
Thanks Coco! I have noticed that some studios are more involved on social media than others. I’m going to DM you the schedule that we have at my studio. I may be overly cautious with the face mask based on what I’ve seen and read from other runners. I think because I live with my parents it makes me want to be extra vigilant as to not give them the virus.
It so nice to see and chat with you. Can’t wait to do it again in another 2 weeks!
Happy belated birthday! I heard that when I logged into Zoom,but I thought it was Iowa Kim. Whoops. So good to see you and “meet” your penguin backdrop.
I’m impressed you know what WFH week it is. I tried to count last week and lost track. I think we’re starting week four too since it’s my fourth crockpot meal. WOW.
Thanks so much Cari! The days are starting to mix together but I can still keep track of the weeks, lol.
It was so great to finally “meet” you in person too! Hopefully we can actually meet up IRL once races are back on the schedule.
Yes! Here or up there. You’re the closest to me I think.
If not a run, Norwalk Oyster Festival!
Yes, for sure!
Ha, my husband’s birthday is on 1 April, too! I bet you have heard enough April fool jokes to last you a lifetime! I think it’s a great idea to run your age on your birthday… it’s going to get interesting as you get older, haha!
Have a great week – Home Office will soon be over. If everything goes well, we’re halfway through!
How cool! Tell your hubby that he has an amazing date for a birthday š When I was younger it kind of sucked because of all the pranks but it’s been fine as I’ve gotten older. Although, sometimes people don’t believe me when I tell them that’s my actual birthday lol
My OTF HR monitor hasn’t been working right for the At Home workouts. It keeps disconnecting from my phone during my cardio portions so it doesn’t accurately record my HR or give me splat points. Oh well. Great job on your workouts! I’m still loving all the Peloton options but I have yet to try one of the guided meditations so maybe I will do that.
I’ve had issues with my OTF HRM as well. Either it takes forever to connect or it seems like it keeps me in the green zone forever when running at home. It’s frustrating but it seems like once it hits orange its fine. Definitely works way better in the studio lol
Happy birthday! It sounds like you got a lot of variety in your workouts this week :). Iām trying to limit my news and social media consumption too, it seems to help. And Iāve enjoyed the couple DJs Iāve seen online. Thatās been fun, as have the musicians doing make shift concerts from home.
Thanks! I love that the DJs are playing online – its a good way to de-stress from everything.
Happy birthday!
That Peloton bike is really paying off! I wish we had one, but I have nowhere to put it right now!
I also love all your OTF challenges. I know it’s not the same as a real class, but at least it’s some accountability!
It was great getting to see your face and chat on Saturday! So grateful for that time!
Thanks Jenn! The OTF at home classes are a nice alternative to being in the studio, for now. I feel like they might lose their appeal after a few more weeks, lol.
That Zoom call on Saturday was such a great “pick me up” for me – loved seeing everyone!!
You are still doing such an awesome job with your workouts – such a great mix!
As someone who has worked from home for a few years, my advice is to be sure to set boundaries for yourself – be firm in your “end of day” and turn your email notifications off. Just because you’re home doesn’t mean you are always available!
So great to see you on Saturday!
Thanks for the advice Michelle. I know I need to work on setting stricter boundaries. I think it’s harder because it seems like everyone else on my team is doing the same thing. I want to be a team player but I also don’t want to keep working more than 8 hours a day either, lol.
So good to see you on Saturday and I can’t wait for the next one!
Way to keep the workouts going! You’ve done an awesome job. I loved our Saturday Zoom call. It was so much fun to see everyone. How was running with the buff? I’ve done it before (during Ragnar trail because of the dust) but I feel like it’s so hard to breathe! I will start wearing one at least around my neck so I can pull it up if I see anyone. We are actually required to here in Riverside County, as of April 5.
Thanks Debbie! Running with the buff was quite uncomfortable š I did 4 miles but wonder if I can do anymore than that. It would be different if it was really cold here but it’s getting warmer so that makes it more difficult.
I saw that image about working from home and I can definitely relate. I usually work 3 days a week but with this arrangement I feel like I am working 7 days a week but not being fully productive for any of them! I finally feel like this week I am starting to get into a groove, but its hard. Glad you had a good bday even though there is so much craziness going on right now!
It’s definitely hard. I really like the distinction of my work space and my home space but now that both have blurred, it’s hard.
Whatever you are taking for your motivation, please pass it on to me. I’ve been struggling so much here. I also limit watching the news because it is just too much to take in. I do watch the daily coverage by the Mayor and/or Governor because those have been helpful. Looks like I’ll be working from home a bit longer and it is something new for me. I need to make a schedule so that I don’t “do too much” and then get even more frustrated. I can assign all of the work to my kids but is it fair for them? I cannot control what gets done or doesn’t get done at home.
I guess I still have my motivation because working out is something that I can control. I feel like so much of this is out of my control. Also it kind of helps me keep a routine.
I haven’t run in I don’t know how long – just working out at home and going for walks with my son a few days a week. He just signed up to do the virtual Cinco de Miler with me, so that’s something to look forward to.
I downloaded the Peloton app but haven’t technically signed up or done anything with it yet. We have a stationary and a treadmill at home, so I’m hoping to start adding some of those workouts to my routine.
My middle son’s birthday is in a couple of weeks. It will be weird, for sure.
That’s so cool that your son signed up to the virtual Cinco de Miler with you! š
Once you try the Peloton let me know how you like it. I have a few favorite instructors I will share with you.
Hey, I don’t see “bank computer programmers” on that list of essential workers. I’m out there busting my butt avoiding the ‘rona at work. Sigh. LOL š My husband sends me funny memes every day about me being an “essential” worker. He cracks me up. I have been using my free Peloton trial for the core workouts mostly. I need to try some others out this weekend!
Ugh – I’m so sorry! I wish that you didn’t have to go into the office. Do you have to go in everyday? I know a few people that work in IT and they split the IT workers into teams and one team goes in the office one week, and the other team goes in the next week.
It’s all good – there are only a few of the IT people in my office now. 2/3 of them are offsite. I do wonder what my coworkers are doing though. Are they really working as hard as they used to, or watching TV in their sweatpants? ha! I only work Mon-Wed, until 3:30pm, which is what my schedule has always been. It could be worse!