Settling in With Peloton Classes
Six weeks in and I’ve been having fun trying several different types of classes with Peloton. I’m trying to take classes from a wide variety of instructors to see whose classes I enjoy most. I especially appreciated being able to continue my stretching classes while at the farm by using the app on my phone.
Overview of the Week
Before getting into each day’s workouts, here’s an overview of my workouts from this past week. Scroll beyond the infographic for daily details…
Sunday
Cycling: 30 miles
• Bike: Life Fitness Lifecycle GX Spin
• Average speed: 16.1 MPH
• Surface: N/A
• Elevation gain: N/A
• Start time: 7:52 AM
• Location: basement
• Weather: 63° in the basement, 36° (feels like 29°) and cloudy outside
• What I wore: bike shorts and sports bra
Walking: 4.1 miles
• Average pace: 15:35 minute/mile
• Elevation gain: 195 feet
• Start time: 1:34 PM
• Location: neighborhood trails
• Weather: 35° (feels like 23°) and cloudy
• What I wore: tights, s/s shirt, sweatshirt, down coat, knit hat, and heated gloves
Stretching: Peloton Hannah Corbin 10-Minute Stretch
I stayed on my spin bike much longer than planned, but sometimes the time just seems to fly by and I ride longer than intended. Later, I got outside for a walk; the wind was brisk and it was dreary out, but I really enjoyed myself.
Monday
Strength training: 1 hour of total body
Walking: 2.16 miles
• Average pace: 15:35 minute/mile
• Elevation gain: 177 feet
• Start time: 4:55 PM
• Location: gravel road at the farm
• Weather: 27° (feels like 14°) and clear
• What I wore: tights, s/s shirt, fleece jacket, down coat, knit hat, and heated gloves
Stretching: Peloton Hannah Corbin 10-Minute Stretch
After lifting weights, taking a stretch class, and training one virtual client, my husband and I drove to the farm, stopping to see family for lunch along the way. We arrived around 4 PM and once we’d unpacked the car we headed out for a walk to stretch our legs after sitting so much of the day.
Tuesday
Stretching: Peloton Joslyn Thompson Rule 10-minute Lower Body Stretch
Cycling: 7.86 miles (Peloton Cody Rigsby 30-Minute Low Impact Ride)
• Bike: Peloton Bike+
• Average speed: 15.2 MPH
• Surface: N/A
• Elevation gain: N/A
• Start time: 7:48 PM
• Location: basement
• Weather: 63° in the basement, 21° and clear outside
• What I wore: bike shorts and sports bra
Stretching: Peloton Cody Rigsby 5-Minute Post-Ride Stretch
Just before bedtime Monday night, I noticed that NOAA had issued a severe geomagnetic storm warning and that the Northern Lights might be visible as far south as Alabama, most likely between midnight and sunrise. The sky was clear at the farm where there’s very little light pollution and I was more than giddy when I went to bed and even turned in before the NCAA national championship game was over.
I got up at 3 AM, 4:30 AM, and 6 AM to take pictures of the Northern Lights – there was no way I was going to miss them! The temperature was 12° (feels like 4°) overnight while we were out. I ducked in and out, but Bill stood out there for almost 2 hours from 5-7 AM!
Taken toward the north with my iPhone at 3 AM…
Taken toward the north with my iPhone at 6 AM…
Taken toward the east by my husband with his Canon on a tripod with a 2-minute exposure at 6 AM…
After training a virtual client at 6:30 AM I did a stretch class to work out a knot in my right glute. Later in the afternoon, we drove home from the farm. We were exhausted, but both found the energy to get in some cardio work in the basement before collapsing in bed.
Wednesday
Strength training: 1 hour of total body
Cycling: 10.4 miles
• Bike: Specialized Roubaix Comp
• Average speed: 15.2 MPH
• Surface: paved
• Elevation gain: 351 feet
• Start time: 3:20 PM
• Location: W&OD Trail in Ashburn
• Weather: 40° (feels like 23°) and partly cloudy
• What I wore: fleece lined bike pants, l/s jersey, down coat, ear flat hat, and mittens over gloves with hand warmers between
Stretching: Peloton Ben Alldis 5-Minute Post-Ride Stretch
This 10-mile ride was tougher than expected. Surprisingly, it wasn’t the 29-mph wind gusts or the 23° wind chill that caused the struggle—it was my dead Di2 battery.
Even though it was at 50% last week, I plugged it in so my husband and I could stay on the same charging schedule (his was down to 10% on last week’s ride and he’d charged it once we got home). The charging light came on, so I assumed it was fine. Clearly, it didn’t charge and somehow sucked the charge out, leaving me unable to shift gears the entire way.
Thursday
Walking: 5.14 miles
• Average pace: 15:41 minute/mile
• Elevation gain: 173 feet
• Start time: 6:05 AM
• Location: neighborhood circle
• Weather: 33° and partly cloudy
• What I wore: tights, sleeveless base layer, l/s shirt, puffer coat, knit hat, and heated gloves
Peloton strength: Emma Lovewell 10-minute core strength
With plummeting temps and snow in the forecast for the weekend, I wanted to get outside for a walk and was pleased that it was a very comfortable 33° when I ventured outside with my favorite early morning sidekick Kim who was virtually joining me from her spin bike in Iowa.
Collage credit: Kim
Friday
Strength training: 1 hour of total body
Peloton strength: Emma Lovewell 5-minute core strength
Balance and stretching: 45 minutes
Walking: 4.09 miles
• Average pace: 15:33 minute/mile
• Elevation gain: 175 feet
• Start time: 3:38 PM
• Location: neighborhood trails
• Weather: 43° (feels like 29°) and partly cloudy, dropping to 39° (feels like 25°)
• What I wore: capris, s/s shirt, hoodie, puffer coat, and mittens over gloves
I made time for one more walk before the super cold air hit, and even though my weather app said the feels like temperature was 29° when I headed out, I didn’t believe it and didn’t wear a hat. Shockingly, I never felt cold and had a great walk.
Saturday
Cycling: 8.4 miles (Peloton Ally Love 30-Minute Classic Rock Ride)
• Bike: Peloton Bike+
• Average speed: 16.5 MPH
• Surface: N/A
• Elevation gain: N/A
• Start time: 7:09 AM
• Location: basement
• Weather: 63° in the basement, 8° (feels like -2°) and cloudy outside
• What I wore: bike shorts and sports bra
Stretching: Peloton Adrian Williams 15-Minutes Full Body Stretch
With family time planned for the rest of the day, my husband and I got up early to fit in our workouts. He rode our old spin bike while I did my classes using the Peloton (today we’ll switch bikes).
The only time I got outside was to go to church. I arrived 15 minutes early assuming it would be very crowded with snow arriving a few hours later, and even 15 minutes early, the church was almost full. By the time church started the church was overflowing with standing room only (it was more crowded than the incredibly popular 4:30 Christmas Eve mass). The priest started mass by saying, “Merry Christmas!” HaHa!
Winter Warrior Challenge Outdoor Workouts
The fourth week of the Winter Warrior Challenge is complete and once again I was able to meet the challenge. The rest of Dawn Patrol seem to be motivated by the challenge as well! Here’s how my week worked out…
Number of outdoor rides (goal is 1) : 1 (Wednesday)
Number of outdoor walks (goal is 2): 4 (Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday)
Number of strength training sessions (goal is 2): 3 (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday)
Garmin Badges Earned
Three Garmin badges made their way to me this week.
Last Week’s Blog Posts
In case you skipped checking in on my blog this past week, here’s what you missed…
- • Sunday – Weekly RunDown: January 11 – 17 / Work, Workouts, and Making Time for Friends
- • Tuesday – Training Tip Tuesday: How to Use Body Sections to Build Your Workout
Questions:
- • Is your area impacted by the winter storm making its way across the country? ~ yes
- • Were you able to see the Northern Lights where you live?
- • Which workout did you enjoy most this past week? Which was the toughest? ~ Wednesday’s bike ride was tough, yet very enjoyable.
And that’s my rundown… Have a great week!
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Oh, too funny that church was full. Our service is going to be on-line this morning.
Glad you are enjoying exploring Peloton’s offerings — there is so much in so many modalities!
I suspect the five church services on Sunday didn’t have a lot of people in attendance.
Oh my goodness, your Northern Lights photos, Debbie!! They are amazing, especially that last one with the orange light at 6am. Your poor husband, he must have been frozen by the time he was finished!
But it was totally worth it, what a rare experience to have that far south.
Even more impressive that you still fit in that virtual client afterwards. And cardio when you got home!
What are you planning to do with the farm? Is there still someone of your family living there?
Yes, isn’t my husband’s picture fantastic? He said his hands got really cold; unfortunately, he hadn’t thought to take his heated gloves with him to the farm.
I knew you would love all things Peloton! They keep adding new programs and classes so there is always something new. It’s a lifesaver on weeks like those that keep us trapped inside! Is your husband using the bike as well?
Yes, my husband is loving the bike every bit as much as I am! It was a great addition to our gym.
Great week (no surprise is there, LOL). I was bummed the Northern Lights were not showing in my area (I tried a few times to look for them, but no luck). My toughest workout was probably yesterday morning…I did two short Peloton strength classes after my 20-mile ride, and I was completely exhausted when I finished. But the muscle burn was nice 😉
I love a good burn!
That’s so cool that you did get to see the Northern Lights! And what persistence getting out there at those hours. You really got some pretty shots! I did look outside a few times for the Lights at my house, but our area isn’t the best for viewing and I didn’t drive anywhere.
We were lucky to have been at the farm that night! Even though we live farther north than the farm, we wouldn’t have been able to see them at home because of so much light pollution.
We are definitely getting this storm – we have so much snow already!! Nice job this week. Your northern lights pics are beautiful! We had a good view here, but a few months ago – nothing recent.
Ugh on getting more snow on top of snow! And thanks, seeing the northern lights was a real treat!
I’m glad you’re enjoying the Peloton! I have yet to be tempted into buying one–but another winter like this and I’ll consider it. My son and daughter-in-law have one. She loves it!
Your night sky photos are beautiful! Supposedly, people have seen the northern lights here, but I haven’t been so lucky. I think it’s too bright here–we’re too close to Chicago.
We are especially loving our Peloton this week while snowed in!
We were just lucky to be down at the farm when the northern lights were visible because we couldn’t have seen them here at home because of so much light pollution.
Those photos of the northern lights are awesome!
Nice job with your Winter Warrior challenge- and nice job getting all that stretching in.
No storm here- and my long run today was by far the most difficult workout of the week. I’m glad it’s over!
Thanks, Jenny! The Winter Warrior Challenge is getting me outside and Peloton is getting me to stretch; both good things. Glad you had a successful long run!
Great job with all your activities! I have never seen the Northern Lights – I think we briefly had a sighting in my neighborhood but I couldn’t really get a good view. Your pictures look amazing!
We got several inches of snow in Philly yesterday, which I think ended in some sleet or freezing rain, so we’ll have to see how the rest of the week goes since it’s going to stay below freezing for a while…
Thanks, Janelle, it was a good week!
Stay warm!
Oh, those Northern Lights are beautiful. I would love to see them one day. At the moment, we are too far south.
We aren’t getting the storm that everyone else is getting, but we are dropping into the low 30s and high 20s.
You had a great week, and I’m glad you’re still able to get outside a bit! Vitamin D always helps!
It was my first time seeing the Northern Lights and I was thrilled! Hopefully, you’ll be in the right place to see them one day.
Great week for you esp seeing the northers Lights. I have never seen them…
Lots of snow here.
Zero good workouts this week (being sick) but I feel better today finally…
Hopefully I report on a better week next week.
Yes, seeing the Northern Lights was one of the highlights of the week. It was a first time seeing them for me.
Hope you’re back to feeling 100%!