Another solid week of workouts at Equinox is in the books for me which included a little more focus on/interest in running.
I’m finding it exciting to switch up my runs with the Precision Run class, and the Equinox+ App which I remembered to finally try using for running workouts. At this point in my “running career,” I’m really just looking for variety and different ways to make running fun. I’m not training for a race or even planning to run a race ever again (never say never) so it’s all about what keeps me running happily on a leisurely basis.
I knew eventually I would take the Precision Run class at Equinox, and well, here we are. I took my time deciding to take the running workout class because there are so many other great classes I like taking and running is something I can do myself at other times. HOWEVER, It’s enjoyable to do something different with my running and challenge myself in running workouts that are told to me vs me making them up for myself in real-time. I like the class setting for running too, really so fun and different — I’m all for different workout experiences right now.
Last Week’s Workouts
- 2 Runs (plus 2 warm-up runs)
- 2 Barre Classes
- 2 Yoga Classes
- 2 Walking Classes
- 1 Pilates Class
- 1 Spin Class
Monday – 10 Min Run + 45 Min Barre (2 lb weights/ball/ band)
Even just a 10 min run satisfies me when I want to do other workouts but want to run too.
Tuesday – 10 Min Run + 45 Min Spin (Beats & Bands)
I would have liked to run slightly longer before spin but I ran out of time — either way, the 10 minutes made me happy. I always get more out of spin when I run a little first as a warm-up. Also! I love the addition of resistance bands in the new Beats & Bands style spin class.
Wednesday – 60 Min Bala Bangle Barre Burn (2 lb weights + ankle weights)
Thursday – 45 Min Precision Walk Elevate + 60 Min Vinyasa Yoga
Friday – 30 Min Treadmill Workout (Equinox+ App)
I finally remembered to try one of the running workouts available in the Equinox+ App! I picked an intermediate ladder workout but instead of walking the easy segments, I slowed my running speed to 6.0 – 6.1 which definitely made things harder as the run progressed.
The running workout ranged inclines from 1 – 5 with speed ranging for me from 6 in the easy portions to 8 as my fastest. It was a great run and a fun change for me!
Saturday – 45 Min Precision Run + 60 Min Vinyasa Yoga
This was my second time taking the treadmill run class. The regular class instructor (who was out last week) is SO NICE and educated on running — he checked in with each runner throughout the run and even checked my form. He said that I have good running form and that I’m so light on my feet as I run that I don’t put a lot of impact on my joints which is great – and may explain why I never feel discomfort in my knees or hips.
When we chatted further after the workout, he suggested that since I’m an experienced runner, I should definitely run the easy segments vs walking them in the next class. I told him that I figured that was the case but I found the walk segments a novelty and something different. I’m definitely not against the run/walk intervals but I can certainly run the entire duration of the class.
Today’s running workout ranged inclines from 0 – 5% with my fasted speed at 8.6.
Sunday – 45 Min Precision Walk Elevate + 45 Min Pilates
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