Do you get invigorated by the start of a new month? I do! Even in our current circumstances, I always find a new month a good opportunity to reset. I think that with March being my first month back to working out that things went pretty well! Now, I’d just like to pick things up in April and get back to running more regularly. Blogging has always helped me keep honest, and I’ve really missed being on this platform. So I hope you don’t mind indulging me!
I’m joining Kim from Running on the Fly and Deborah from Confessions of a Mother Runner for the Weekly Rundown! I’m also linking with Zenaida and Kim for Tuesday Topics and Coach Debbie Runs, Running on Happy, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, Runs with Pugs, and Fauxrunner for the Runners’ Roundup!
Weekly Rundown – Back in Action
Sunday 3/29: I did my first Tabata HIIT class with Y2B Fit, virtually via Zoom. Thank goodness the class was only 30 minutes! I tried to do the workouts as quickly as I could, but I really had to pace myself. Great workout with Taryn!
Monday 3/30 and Tuesday 3/31: I had previously worked out 4 days in a row for the first time postpartum, and my body needed a rest! Of course, the ZOOMA Fitter, Stronger, Faster Program started on Monday and I didn’t do a darn thing! Tuesday was more of the same, plus I was sore from all the burpees and squats in HIIT!
Wednesday 4/1: I finally got my act together and made it out the door for a run. I went for 3 miles in the neighborhood, followed by a 1-mile walk. The run was pretty challenging for me, but I stayed determined and thankfully didn’t have any pain. It was the second time wearing my new Brooks Ghost 12’s.
Thursday 4/2: My plan was to do the strength work from the ZOOMA plan and do yoga in the evening online with Kayla. Unfortunately, my timing was off and baby E was ready to eat during class, then laid on me for a nap, so I missed the whole thing. I was only able to watch Kayla do the class, and it looked pretty hard! Once the little one was down, I was able to do the reverse lunges for the day.
Friday 4/3: Y2B Fit had their free Happy Hour HIIT class after work, and it was a great workout!
Saturday 4/4: Went for a 2-mile easy run down to my favorite trail, and thankfully it wasn’t too crowded as people respected social distancing rules. After my run, I pushed the stroller for a long walk, over 3 miles (oops!). We hadn’t gone for a walk with E in so long, and I was nervous, but it went well!
Weekly Report Card
Now that I’m back to tracking my workouts, I’d like to get back to grading myself to once again keep myself honest. While I didn’t do all the workouts from the ZOOMA plan, I did rebound quickly. I haven’t been this active in months! I am grateful, so I’m giving myself an A-!
How did your workouts go this past week? Have you done any virtual fitness classes?
Welcome back to the Weekly Run Down! You had an awesome week of workouts and the Zooma challenge sounds really cool.
Thanks a lot, Kim!
I’m so glad you’re back to working out and blogging! It’s a tough balance being a mama and trying to do all the things. You got this!
Thanks so much, Wendy! I’m going to see how things go this month and try not to bite off more than I can chew!
It must feel great to get back to running! Sounds like you are adapting well to working at home. Adding you to the FB chat for the next zoom call can’t wait to have you aboard too.Have a healthy week ahead
It has definitely been refreshing to get back out there! I think having more frequent, shorter runs is working well for me. Yay, I can’t wait for that Zoom call, thank you! 🙂
So great to see you again, Janelle 😉 I think you’re doing a great job of easing back into a routine. Thinking of you and your little sweet Baby E…hoping you’re all staying safe 😉
Thanks so much Kim, I really appreciate that! One step at a time!
Glad your walk with E went well! You definitely don’t want to do too much too soon. I hope you give yourself a break on your grade with the challenges of being a new mom and working at home and social distancing — it’s a lot to deal with!
Thanks Coco! You’re absolutely right…I have to be patient and not try to compare myself to the pre-baby days. I’m grateful I was able to make it through all my workouts and adjusted as necessary. I know mommy life balance is always a challenge!
I do classes via YouTube all the time (not my own!).
I’m so impressed by moms and all that they do. Pushing that stroller (whether waling or running) has to be a great workout!
So nice to hear from you, Janelle. Be well!
Thank you! I can’t wait to actually run with her in the stroller in a few months…I know it’ll be tough!
Great talking to you too! 🙂
So glad to see you back on the interwebs! I know working around a baby’s schedule is a challenge but you’ll find a way. So nice to have you in the Zooma Challenge! I’ve been finding fun workouts on IG Live. I did one from Runners World and yoga from Lululemon.
Thanks, I’m so happy to be back in the swing of things! I never would have even though to check IG live for workouts, I’ll have to take a look!
You are doing an awesome job! I’m glad you’re feeling well.
I try to do something physical every day. I get in a walk and some PT, and have been working on some challenges. I didn’t sign up for the ZOOMA challenge, only because I wasn’t sure how much I would be able to do and didn’t want to get discouraged.
Thanks, Jenn! I like trying to do a little bit each day. I’m aiming for 2 mile runs instead of 4-5…just something to keep the blood pumping! I’m glad your PT recovery is going well.
Welcome back! Go at your own pace with your workouts. No need to rush. If you get it done then OK, but if you don’t, then still OK. How are your liking the Ghost 12 shoes? I have a few pairs and have been liking them so much more now.
Thanks a lot! I’m liking the Ghost 12’s but they do feel “bigger” than the 11’s. I’m wondering if I need to get custom orthotics again…but for the mileage I’m doing now, it works well!
March couldn’t have ended soon enough and despite the continued uncertainty, I’ve welcomed April with open arms.
I’ve been doing more home workouts and some walking outside. Our weather is finally getting nice so I can hopefully get some socially-distanced runs in as well.
I didn’t start running until my kids were teenagers, but I did get back into working out fairly quickly after they were born. Doesn’t it feel great to get back into a routine?
Yes, thank goodness March is over!! I’ve never been crazy about that month, and I’m really not now! The warm weather is definitely one of the things I’m grateful for right now for walking or running. And yes, it’s good to have a little more structure back in my life!
Great job getting back to your workouts! The timing is so tough with a newborn. You are doing great!
Thanks a lot, Lisa!
Hey, Janelle! Welcome back to working out! You are doing great. Don’t push it – it will come back to you.
Stay safe!
I’m happy to hear you’re back to working out and blogging! Great job on getting back to it.
Thanks Debbie, it feels great to be back! I’ve missed everyone.
Kudos to all the Moms out there finding energy to get workouts done while caring for babies! I signed up for online trials of Peloton and also the Centr app. It’s been fun trying out new workouts!
Thank you! And I feel like I’m hardly doing anything, I can’t imagine doing much more than I am right now! People really seem to be enjoying the Peleton app. I hadn’t heard of Centr, I’ll have to take a look!
Sounds like a good week! Don’t feel bad about no Easter Basket. This was the first year the EB didn’t come to our house. I don’t think anyone minded except me!
Thanks! That’s another problem with FB…I saw what everyone else was doing and felt like I really dropped the ball, smh!