January Runfessions...or something like that

 


Since we are still trying to make running a part of our lives, I thought I would visit the "Runfessional" with Marcia and our other running pals! 

I Runfess that our weather here the first part of January was pretty mild and I should have got out to log some miles ( either running or walking) but I didn't.  I was content walking laps around the inside of my house to get those steps in!  #GotToHitThoseFitbitGoals

I Runfessed in a previous post that I have been struggling getting those 10,000 steps in each day so I gave myself a new goal of just doing a 5K each day and that has worked out much better, but I still Runfess that there are days I am just shy of reaching that goal, but then those are days I'm not really trying, so I don't beat myself up over that. 


I Runfess I found a challenge that has kept me motivated. It's a 5K challenge on the weekends. It's run by @RunwithAshley.  


You can join her on IG! I hear there might even be prizes!  The cool thing about it is you can do it inside or outside. You can run, walk, or bike.  I Runfess that I have been biking!

I have Runfessed this before, but I am so happy about it that I will Runfess it again.....I LOVE my Nordic Track bike!  I shared that in years past I was subscribing to their iFit program ( that was for both my Nordic Track bike AND Treadmill)  but got frustrated with it so did not continue with the subscription. I have been happy using the free stuff I find online.  However, I have Runfess that I have been curious about this Peleton app that everyone is talking about. From what I have been seeing, it looks as though you don't need to have a Peleton bike to use the app.  I've been meaning to research this and find out more about it, but I haven't. I'll just let anyone that knows anything about it tell me in the comments! 

So Runfess to me, have you used the Peleton app without having a Peleton bike? What is it all about?

-M    

Happy Weekend friends! 

19 comments:

  1. Correct! You do not need a Peloton to use the app. They have every workout you could imagine - bike, run, strength, yoga, etc, etc. I don't bike but I tried the app last month. I ended up finding something else that I wanted to do so I didn't keep it past the free trial BUT I will say that I got a ton of ideas from it for $0 so IMO you will not be sorry if you try it.

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  2. I have been biking indoors a lot this winter as well. I still have not tried the Peloton app either (and I mentioned something similar in my Runfession post LOL). Some of us have been doing Saturday morning Zoom rides...let me know if you'd like more info on that!

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    1. Oh yes, that sounds fun! Thanks for the invite. I will contact you.

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  3. I runfess that I have a little of the FOMO because I don't have an indoor bike! I could put my bike in the trainer, but the thing is...I don't want to! LOL I'm good with running...

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    1. Yea, I wasn't always into biking either but it is a good alternative in the winter!

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  4. As has been mentioned, you just need the Peloton app & it's a whole lot cheaper than a Peloton bike. Plus they charge you a higher monthly fee when you have the bike, which just seems wrong! I highly recommend the app.

    So happy you found a challenge that speaks to you! I love the challenges that allow all different sorts of movement.

    One of my tricks for getting in more steps on the daily is I pace around while I'm talking on the phone or steeping tea. I drink a lot of tea. :) If we get a dogwalk in (today is way too cold for that!) it's pretty easy for me to hit about 7-10k. Without that, usually somewhere between 5-6k.

    I don't have step goals though. I just listen to my body and do what feels right.

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    1. That is good to know because I do not plan on buying a Peloton bike! I'm hitting about the same amount of steps you are each day!

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  5. I have a new bike as well and I love it. That said, I have not yet tried the Peloton app. For no other reason than I'm finding tons of free bike workouts on YouTube. The 5k series sounds fun! Thanks for linking!

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    1. I am just curious as to what it is and how all these classes are different..lol

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  6. I love my bike. it is not a spin bike. I did sign up for the free 2 month trial for Peleton. Ther ar tons of free stuff on Youtube though.

    I don't have a step goal. My watch tracks it. If I run I get at least 5k steps. If I add a hike or walk then 10k. Long runs are a lot more. I just try to stay active.

    But if you need a goal, that's fine too.

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  7. It is great that you have found a fitness challenge that works for you. Since you do have a bike, why not get the free 2 month Peloton app? Nothing to lose so much to gain it's amazing. You can also use it for your outdoor runs/walks they have guided classes for those

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  8. you're correct that you don't need the Peloton bike to use the app. I know many people that use a regular spin bike with the app. You should definitely test it out as they are offering 2 months free right now!

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  9. I runfess I must be the only runner on the planet who has not used Peloton! It has been mild here, so I have been getting out to run. I am enjoying finally running stress-and injury-free. It seems like it's been a while since I could say that. We are forecast to get 3 - 6 inches of snow on Monday, so that may change.

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    1. Nah, you're not the only one! I'm glad you have been able to stay outdoors for your runs! Yay for running injury free!

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  10. I have not tried Peloton either, but I do love riding my Life Fitness spin bike. While riding sometimes I read and sometimes I chat virtually with friends - whatever makes the time go by! I finish tired, but I really should push myself harder.

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  11. I like that goal of doing a 5k every weekend ... that seems more feasible. I may have to finish winter out with that.

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