Last week’s workouts + Aaptiv App Cycling

Good morning! I’m sitting here working on this blog post even though I’d rather be running. It’s a cool(ish) morning with a gentle rain, but since my plantar fasciitis is still being grumpy, I’m keeping my mileage low. I ran a total of 5 miles the week before this last one, and I’m working to gradually increase my distance while keeping my plantar fasciitis from getting worse. Although, I’m honestly not sure if it’s worse, about the same, or if I’m just losing patience with it. I’m definitely missing the mental release and the super sweaty sessions that only running gives me. Thankfully I’ve found something that mimics that feeling a little – Aaptiv indoor cycling classes. More on that below!

Last week’s workouts

M – Top Tier Crossfit

• 15 AMRAP of:
  • • 9 deadlifts, 155#/ 100#
    • 12 push ups
    • 15 box jumps , 24″
    • I got through 6 rounds + 29 reps

This was such a good workout! I probably shouldn’t have done the box jumps with my plantar, but I just love them.

T – 4.2 miles, 8:42 pace

My plantar felt a liiiittle better than the week before, but it was still being a little jerk on this run.

W –  4.3 miles, 8:40 pace

I gave my plantar a B- on this run. I decided to start giving my plantar pain a letter grade after each run so I can better evaluate if it’s improving or getting worse. Yes, it’s a very scientific approach. 😉

I get asked about my airpods on Instagram a lot and I have a LOVE/hate relationship with them. Would y’all want a full post about my experience working out with airpods? I have a full-on LOVE relationship with the new Beautycounter liquid liner though.

Th – Aaptiv indoor cycle class

Since I’ve been struggling with my foot, I’ve been nervous to try cycling since I wasn’t 100% sure cycling didn’t contribute to the problem in the first place. I went to a Cyclebar class right about the time the plantar fasciitis kicked it. But, I also switched shoes pretty dramatically at the same time. It was probably a number of things that contributed to it. Regardless, I was nervous to do cycle, but I thought I’d give an Aaptiv indoor cycle class to test the waters. And my foot felt fine! My calf definitely gets tight after cycling – like feels like a ROCK tight – but my foot doesn’t bother me. I know a tight calf doesn’t help my PF at all, but at least I’m not in pain while working out. I’ve been using my Roll Recovery on my calf more often to help!

I’ve used the Aaptiv app off and on for a year. I first started using it when I was trying to strengthen my core last summer, but I’d never tried any other workouts. I was honestly skeptical of the cycle classes since I’m very picky about cycle classes (probably from my days as an RPM instructor). And I have LOVED the cycle classes. I usually listen to the start of a few to make sure I like the music and the instructor before I dive in. Then once I get going, the time flies by and I’m a sweaty mess by the end. And since I can do it alone, I get that mental release that running solo gives me. (I go to my gym’s cycle studio when they’re not having a class.)

I did an Aaptiv cycle class (with the trainer Ed) during lunch and was super grateful for the Beautyocunter makeup remover wipes that basically take care of half my showering needs. 😉 You can read my full review of them here!

F – REST

Sa – Solo strength + Aaptiv cycle

Would you guys want a full review of the Aaptiv app, including the different types of classes it has and my thoughts on them? What about an airpods review?

Have a great week!

Read this post about how I’ve been treating my plantar fasciitis.

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