Overdue April Runfessions

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve made it to Marcia’s runfessional, but not because I’ve been saintly. As you will see, I am in dire need of cleansing my souls soles before we head into May!

You also may be joining the Fit Five Friday Link-Up with DarleneMichelle, Renée, Jenn, and Zenaida.

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Back In Hotel Gyms

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Last week wasn’t my first business trip since the pandemic, but it was the first time I went all in with hotel gyms. I also got to run on the commercial version of the treadmill I didn’t buy and ride … Continue reading

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I’d Rather Be Running

So, now you know how my week went. I love my strength workouts. I’ve found Peloton instructors who can make me look forward to hopping on my Schwinn IC4 bike. But, still, I’d rather be running.

 

The only time I wasn’t feeling like I’d rather be running was on our weekend bike ride. Thank goodness for the nice weather that made that possible. 🌸

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Putting My Foot In It

It will come as no surprise to many of you that my foot did not follow my recovery plan. It showed me who’s boss by flaring up after a few days of declining pain and waning discomfort. There’s no swelling, and I can’t replicate the pain by pressing or prodding, but it does hurt to walk.

Foot being probed by doctor

The podiatrist didn’t see a fracture or avulsion on the x-rays, but humorously prescribed a tincture of time which can be the hardest medicine to take. 🙁

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Hunting One Hundred Reps With Chase Tucker

Before Chase Tucker announced his recent departure from Peloton, the Breakthrough Crew Facebook group had started a month long challenge focused on his classes. His departure didn’t deter us, and we ended March with a grand finale of sorts—taking his “One Hundred Reps” classes where he tricks you into doing 100 reps of a given exercise.

Chase Tucker 100 Rep Peloton Workouts

Well, he tried to be sneaky about it in the first few classes he did, but in later classes he warns that we will be “hunting hundreds” (or “hunting hundos” when he was being silly).

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