My Review Of The Peloton Strength For Skiers Program

With a ski vacation coming up in February, I decided to buckle down and do the full Peloton Strength for Skiers program this week. I’ve done many of the classes as stand-alones, but this week I added the warm-ups, stretches, and mobility classes, and did them all in order to get the badge.

All classes are taught by both Andy Speer and Matt Wilpers
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Five Ways I’m Protecting My Peace

When I grappled with the 2024 election results I knew I would need to come up with ways for protecting my peace to get through the next four years.

putting the power of positive visualization to the test 

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My First Pelofondo

Another week with my Peloton Bike+, another “first” experience—several “firsts” as a matter of fact—my first Pelofondo and my first 90 minute Peloton ride.

I figured I’d start with a half metric century goal, divided over the weekend.
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A Snow Day And My First Peloton FTP Test

This week we had our first legitimate snow day(s) in a long time. Everything was closed on Monday, most things were closed on Tuesday, and many schools didn’t re-open until Friday. Between that and the state funeral for President Carter, it was a good week to be able to work from home and workout in my basement gym. I even used the extra time indoors to take my first Peloton FTP test.

The snow-covered ice rink at my office on Wednesday
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The Week In Between

With New Year’s Day falling on a Wednesday, this really felt like the week in between. In between 2024 and 2025. In between relaxed holidays and busy work days. In between my husband’s distinguished career and well-earned retirement ….

Scooby’s going to enjoy his new morning routine!
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