Happy Sunday! This was the last week for the OTF Transformation Challenge – woohoo! I have my final weigh-in tomorrow so hopefully I’ve lost more fat and gained muscle since my mid-point check in a few weeks ago. I was really on track with my eating this week. I definitely had a few cheat meals here and there over the past 2 weeks so it was time to get back on track. Hopefully I’ll be happy with the numbers tomorrow.
Well it was quite the week for numerous reasons. Anyone else feel like 2020 has been a dumpster fire so far?
Here’s how my workouts went this week:
Monday, March 9
Orangetheory Fitness – Endurance (60 minutes).
Okay, so why is the Monday after DST so hard? I was exhausted when I woke up and I don’t feel like I was 100% awake until lunchtime lol. I was looking forward to OTF that afternoon because I knew we had longer pushes on the treadmill. What I didn’t love was the new ab dolly move on the floor. Basically your toes are on the ab dolly and you do a push up and then you do a side tuck with both knees, repeat. I am for sure not explaining it correctly but it was a crazy move!
Tuesday, March 10
Peloton Cycle (60 minutes).
Probably should have taken a rest day, but I have really been missing my bike and decided to spend an hour with my favorite instructor.
Wednesday, March 11
Orangetheory Fitness – Power (60 minutes).
This was a great power workout. We did have an “ab blast” for the last section of the floor block which was pretty hard. I had to massage my stomach once class was over, lol. It was also OTF Spirit Day so we were encouraged to wear out OTF gear. My class nailed it!
The 4:15pm squad showing our OTF spirit 🙂
Thursday, March 12
Orangetheory Fitness – ESP (60 minutes).
This was a fun class because it had a little bit of everything. The floor portion had a lot of core and arm work.
After class I saw this meme which made me LOL.
I will say that my class only had 13 people, which was small. The class is a 2G so it can hold 26 people maximum. The class is never full, but it’s definitely more than 13. Coronavirus is most definitely a factor as members have started to freeze their accounts and not longer coming to the studio. For now, I still feel safe going to my OTF studio because they are super diligent about cleaning the equipment and stations – they always have been. I see them cleaning every time I go into the studio. I know that this has been hard on the sales associates and coaches at the studio because there is a good possibility that ultimately they may have to close if things get worse.
Friday, March 13
Orangetheory Fitness – Special Friday the 13th Workout (60 minutes).
It seems fitting that the work week ended with Friday the 13th..
This workout was hard, but fun. I lost count of how many burpees I did but I actually don’t totally hate burpees so it’s fine. We also had a lot of longer pushes on the treadmill and a quick paced row block.
Saturday, March 14
4 mile run.
I wasn’t feeling this run at all when I first started but it ended up being decent The weather was great (40 degrees) but my legs felt heavy. It was a good way to burn off all the crazy from this week.
Sunday, March 15
I was supposed to run a local 5K but it was cancelled, so I did the next best thing and went to an OTF class 🙂 It was a power day so we had a good mix of weights on the floor and a lot of all outs on the treadmill.
The classes at my studio are now smaller (under 20 people) and the coaches are doing extra cleaning after every single class. I appreciate all that they continue to do to keep the studio clean and safe for members. Today was also the last day of the OTF Transformation Challenge. I’m both happy and sad about the challenge ending, but glad that I stayed consistent by going to class 5 times a week (except for one week) during the challenge.
Total Weekly Mileage: 15.4 miles
Summary: 6 runs*, 3 cycle classes and 5 OTF workouts
*I include running from my OTF workouts and stand alone runs as well.
Grade This Week – A
In more Coronavirus news, these were posted on my office floor in the pantries and on the bathroom doors. I really don’t understand why adults need a reminder to WASH YOUR HANDS, but here we are..
On Wednesday I got an email that the 5K I was planning on running on Sunday was cancelled. I was not surprised at all and it was definitely the right call.
On Thursday my company sent an email that all Metro New York employees were to work from home for the rest of the month. So basically all employees in our NYC, Hoboken, NJ and Stamford, CT (me) offices will be home for the next few weeks. I usually work from home 1-2 days a week, so this is nothing new for me, but I’ve never done all 5 days. This is going to be interesting. I am lucky and blessed that I can do my job from home, but I just hope I don’t go to stir crazy. I’m planning on going outside for walks during my lunch break every day, as long as it’s not raining.
Earlier this year I was mad at myself for not planning any racecations but of course now I’m glad that I didn’t. I will still plan some for the Fall since *hopefully* this crisis should be over by then.
Speaking of planned races..as all of you know, pretty much any race scheduled for the month has been cancelled or postponed. While I completely understand why runners are frustrated, especially after putting in so much training time, I was very dismayed by some of the responses that I saw on social media. So much so that I posted this on my Instagram stories.
It’s 100% okay to be frustrated and disappointed, but what’s NOT okay is leaving downright rude and mean comments on the social media accounts for some of the races. I even saw multiple comments with profanity and threats. I’m sorry but a cancelled race doesn’t give ANYONE the right to act like that, it’s insane. Also I think runners need to keep in mind that there are REAL people who run these social media accounts. It’s really not hard to be kind to people, especially at times like this when we’re all feeling a bit scared/confused/etc.
That’s it! I hope you had a great week 🙂
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I guess I’m kind of glad that I don’t spend a whole lot of time on social media. I get how disappointing it is, but really folks, SEE THE BIG PICTURE!
I hadn’t registered for the race in DE, but I was researching stuff to do & excited because I haven’t had a single vacation day in over a year. But that’s life.
I started working from home many, many years ago, and it suits me. I hope the transition isn’t too hard on you.
Can’t wait to hear about your transformation results! You’ve been doing an outstanding job!
Exactly! Some people just need a reality check, seriously.
I hope that you find another race that you can register for – hopefully flights should be super cheap later on this year.
I agree 100%, cancelled races are the least of anyone’s problems, we GET to do this and I for one am so grateful that we have this outlet. I’m WFH until further notice and though I’m sure we’ll get a little stir crazy I’m looking forward to the extra time with my family and our dog is looking forward to regular lunchtime walks now that she has stay at home parents;-) Congrats on making it through the OFT transformation!
Exactly! We have the privilege of registering and paying for races and I think that is something that people forget.
Your dog is really going to appreciate you being home and love those lunchtime walks!
I was not a fan of OTF when I tried it years ago. All of your fun posts make me want to try it again. Maybe when the mayhem is over I will
I think that the coach has a lot to do with it, so maybe that’s what you didn’t like it last time? I hope that you’ll give it another shot!
I love your post at the end! And I’m over people being need to be told to wash their hands – ewwww!. I had to replace our liquid soap this week, and had to buy for the kitchen and bathroom sink: stocks were running down fast and I wanted to take a photo of my almost empty ones to prove I was not panic buying!
Glad your studio is so careful. I know I have got at least 2 colds from our gym so am keeping away at the moment!
Right?! I thought that all adults knew to wash their hands – it’s just crazy!
Wow, I can’t believe people are reacting that way. Most of these organizations had no choice. Our local 8k was cancelled the day before because the city made them. We sign up for this when we agree to no refunds. It’s disappointing, yes, but it could have been weather or something else.
I am in the same boat – working from home now, but also still going to my strength training gym because they are being so diligent about cleaning. I feel so bad that some of these places are going to have to close and there is so much lost income 🙁
On a brighter note, great job on the challenge and excited to hear how you did! I kicked off a month long challenge last weekend. Definitely had some cheat days/meals, but overall, trying my best!
Exactly! I totally understand being disappointed but some of the responses were so out of control, it was ridiculous.
My gym is probably going to close as of tonight due to statewide closure on gyms, bars and restaurants, so I’m glad I got in on last workout this morning.
I’m glad you have the flexibility to work at home! It’s got to be so hard on people who work with the public right now. It seems like businesses are either totally hurting or overwhelmed like Costco or the grocery stores. No middle ground.
Wow that is so awful that runners are so rude about cancelled races. Geez. Get some perspective people!
I’m lucky to be able to work from home, but I will need to make sure that I get out for fresh air everyday, lol.
I feel so so bad for all of the workers at Target, Costco, Walmart and supermarkets. They are busting their butts every day. I just hope that customers are kind to them.
I’m really surprised OTF hasn’t closed. My CrossFit announced they are closing for 2 weeks. They will be posting online workouts, so I’m happy about that. Should be interesting.
This whole coronavirus thing has broughout the best and worst in people. I can’t believe how rude and selfish some folks are acting. But you do see that all the time. It doesn’t help that we have a president who leads the way… sorry not sorry…
They will be closed as of 8pm today as my state is closing all gym, restaurants and bars. I went this morning for my last workout. I did appreciate all of their efforts to keep the studio very clean, and the class size was small, but I was going back and forth on if I should cancel or not. Now that decision has been made for me but I will rock those in-home workouts in the meantime!
I was really shocked at how nasty people were being on social media. I just wish we could all be kind to each other in these crazy times. Don’t even get me started on Trump’s response, or lack thereof, to this crisis. What an embarrassment.
I’m with you on being annoyed with the way some were reacting to race cancellations! Some were unbelievably rude 🙁
I’ve been so happy my OTF studio has stayed open – they’ve been doing an awesome job of cleaning. Fingers crossed they stay open! Congrats on completing the Transformation Challenge!!
Right? And I just thought about the poor people behind the social media account that had to read all of those negative comments – that’s just not right.
Well it seems like our states will be making the decision to close gyms so I guess its at home workouts for us for the time being. I did appreciate everything that OTF did to stay open!
Total agreement with that final pic…there is never, ever, any justification for rudeness. People really need to just get over themselves (stepping down carefully from my soap box LOL). Seriously, though, I am so proud of all you have accomplished at OTF, Kim!! You have totally rocked that experience and all the challenges 😉
Right? I just need people to be kind – it’s really not hard. Everyone is stressed out so we just need to take care of each other.
The hardest thing I did this week was cancel my OTF classes. With infections in my city and knowing that people can be contagious before they think they are sick, I knew going to class would stress me out and I’d freak out if anyone coughed for any reason. I hope your transformation results reflect your efforts — you’ve really been going hard!
As of today bars, gyms, and restaurants will be closed starting at 8pm, so the decision has been made for me, lol. Thank goodness for OTF reddit – I can pull workouts from there are try to do them at home. Although I felt safe at the gym because the classes were small, I was going back and forth about cancelling my membership so I’m glad the decision was made for me.
Working from home for the full week can be tough…especially if you like to be around people. Going out over lunch sounds like a really good idea. You could even go for a run!
I can’t believe people get rude over a cancelled race – so selfish.
Looking forward to reading about your weigh-in results!
I might do a few lunch time runs – that’s a great idea! I think it’s a nice way to break up the day.
Wow, I haven’t seen any of those mean and nasty comments but thats crazy! The directors are doing what they have to do and its not an easy choice! I’m working from home too and its interesting. I will definitely need to go for walks at least a few times each week!
It was so crazy! I just want people to be kind. We are all stressed so there’s no need to make it worse.
I’m logging off for 30 minutes in about an hour to go get in a walk outside. It’s a nice way to break up the workday.
That’s great news that your OTF studio is so diligent about cleaning everything and keeping everyone safe. I agree about some of the social media reactions 🙁 We’re all disappointed but let’s not forget that there are real people on the other end of the message and they didn’t want to cancel either. Everyone’s doing what they have to.
Thanks! I just want everyone to be kind because these are hard times and we are all a little on edge!
I also saw some really awful messages from people to race organisers after cancellations. Human beings continue to amaze me… well done on completing the transformation challenge! Hope the numbers match all the hard work you have put in!
I agree – sometimes I get very sad at humans. I just don’t understand why someone would choose to be angry/nasty – it takes so much energy!
I am blown away by how angry and combative people are right now. Being in Florida, things like this happen often (on a way smaller scale) because of storms. It sucks but we move on. This is so much bigger than disappointment and postponements and cancellations. People need to get their priorities straight.
I agree, and I actually un-followed someone on IG after seeing their response on a post. I don’t want to follow people that can get so angry over a cancelled race.
I am sad that my races have been cancelled but I’ll continue running. I’ll just do them virtually…it’s not the same but sh##t happens.
My work trip to nYC is off.. not surprised but I do have to go to work.
I love your attitude! I know running virtually isn’t the same, but at least we can still get outside to run.
Great job at OTF! So many crazy changes happening! Stay safe and healthy!
I am in total agreement with the need to close the races, and well, pretty much everything else at the moment – this is serious! I have had to cancel all of my personal training sessions with my clients and classes I teach for the foreseeable future. It was difficult to do, but I felt that I needed to to keep people at home. Plus most of my clients are older which put them at higher risk.
I can totally picture what you’re describing in the ab dolly exercise and it doesn’t sound easy! Good for you for being able to do it!
You, totally agree – especially now that the CDC recommends no gatherings over 50 people.
Haha I’m glad my ab dolly description made sense to someone, lol.
well done on your OTF challenge lady!! is OTF under threat to be closed? All of our gyms, training groups, sport classes in general are shut down. 🙁
I also don’t get being angry and rude about cancellations. I KNOW it’s disappointing! No one was prepared for this!! No you DON’T deserve to get your money back! No the organisation are not THIEVES for cancelling. Be happy you are alive and (still) well! If you get money back or another chance at a postponed race, that’s a bonus.
that said I *am* starting to worry about Chicago but again… if that’s what will happen then I have to just accept it.
Thanks Renee! My OTF closed yesterday afternoon – I was glad I went in the morning for my workout. It will be at home workouts from now on, but that’s totally fine and definitely the right decision.
Yes! I saw a lot of people very upset about not getting a refund but it’s like as runners, we already know this when we register for the race.
So by now I’m guessing your OTF class has been shut down? 🙁 My gym has closed – but they didn’t really announce it. I mean, I get a bunch of emails for personal trainers, but not that my gym has closed? I’m guessing they don’t want to get a bunch of calls about getting their monthly fee back, but for $10 a month I’m happy to be the reason someone is still getting a paycheck. I’m afraid to see how many of our small local companies will not be able to survive.
Yup, unfortunately Monday morning was my last OTF workout in the studio but I’ve been trying to stay active by doing at home workouts.