Medal Monday, Pelofondo Style

 

Yesterday was the final day of Pelofondo. This was my third time participating, but my first time spreading it out over two days. I honestly didn’t think I could pull it off, but I did it!

Last night was the Christmas in July Quest, and also my 500th ride! I obviously had to dress up a little bit I was very disappointed in myself that I didn’t have actual warm weather Christmas attire! All I had was a short sleeved tee and it was too thick! I actually earned my bling in the first minutes of the final ride, so I dropped down to a flat road to finish it out. I was 3.6 miles over when my friend Sarah said she needed one more ride. She stuck with me for that Quest, so I joined her. Once my mileage brought me to 85 miles, I stopped pedaling and start high fiving everyone! I was done!!

Obviously I had to take some medal photos. I preordered the official bling, so I had to personalize it myself! 

My friend Jennifer, the founder of Miles Muscles and Motivation took this pic during my 500th ride!

I really enjoyed the weekend and I look forward to the next Pelofondo. My October is booked pretty solid, so I may not be able to ride as many miles as I want, but January I am definitely going for 100! I think I will need two cupcakes after that!

My 500th ride started with the theme song to Elf! 

Did you earn any bling this weekend?

Pelofondo Day 1

Yesterday was the start of Pelofondo, a wonderfully crazy weekend where Peloton users everywhere set insane mileage goals and wear themselves out achieving them! This is my 3rd Pelofondo since getting my Peloton. I missed one because it was on a race weekend, I believe. They take place every three months. 

My first weekend, I did 35 miles and thought I might die.

My second weekend, I did 50 miles and thought I might die.

My goal for this weekend is 80 miles, abs I’m pretty sure I’ll live, but my butt might die.

I joined the Miles, Muscles, and Motivation team, a Facebook group I belong to and adore. The moderators make Quests for us. Predetermined stacks of rides, runs, or strength with a central theme. They put together a few Quests just for Pelofondo. 

The first Quest was Haleakala, which I climbed back in May. I made it through two rides and part of the 3rd before my knees started to really ache. I decided to bail and do a few easier rides instead, getting me to 40 miles for the morning. 

After some Brunch with the hubs and some Hallmark movie watching, I went back upstairs at 6 and did the Happy Hour Quest. My goal was to have 60 total miles by the time I was done.

Nailed it! I celebrated with a Pina Colada and a hot bath!

The I prepped my outfit for tonight….

Tonight’s Quest has a Christmas in July theme. We are doing Holiday rides from past years. One of them will be my 500th ride! How crazy, that in just over a year, I’ve completed 500 rides! 

I love this community, it has helped me to do hard things when my knees wouldn’t let me run! 

Stay tuned tomorrow for Medal Monday and a recap of tonight’s rides! 

Yes! There is a Pelofondo medal. I preordered it, and it’s waiting to be earned!

Wordless Wednesday

 

Wordless Wednesday

 

Medal Monday, Run White and Blue Edition

 Yesterday, my girls and I ran the Run White and Blue 7.4K in Huntersville NC. It’s my first time doing that distance, so I guess I got a PR! 

We all drove together, since it was a bit of a drive, which is always fun! 

I also bumped into a few friends, including Amy, who wore her Mickey ears! 

The race had a weird course. It was a “double loop” but you did a loop in one direction first. It was like a peanut shape and then a flattened circle shape! We got a little confused, but the volunteers were on point, so there was no chance of getting lost!

We didn’t do too bad, the weather was perfect, and the hills weren’t terrible! 

The bling was pretty cool, and the after party was on point. 

They had a few vendors, plus free reusable water bottles full of water, free beer, massages, and Blue Bunny was there with ice cream cups and popsicles. I may have had two grape popsicles….. yum!

We brunched after, but I totally forgot to get a medal pics with my food! 

Did you do a race on Independence Day weekend?

Flat Mama Friday, Independence Day Edition

 This Sunday I’m running another live race! What? Two weekends in a row, it’s like old times. This one is a 7.4K which honestly irritates the hell out of me. What a dumb distance! Before you point out the significance, which I totally get, let me explain.

I like round numbers, y’all. I’m okay with a 5k or a half, but otherwise my runs need to be on the mile or half mile. A quarter mile is also ok. Don’t ask me why. I have no clue!

So. Anyway. A 7.4K which is about 4.6 miles. That’s a great distance for a holiday race but I might have to stop my watch early! Nah. Let’s be honest. I just want the bling. I’ll put up with the mileage! 

My outfit for the race is super cute! It’s mostly Zyia so it will also be super comfy. The Hendrix capris have pockets, which we all know is key. 

Are you racing this weekend? 

Achievement Board Progress…. Halfway Mark

 

The year is half over, can you believe that craziness? I broke out my Achievement Board, not really expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised with how many more goals I could cross off!

I actually have over 350 Bookstagram followers! If you’re not following me, and you like to read, check me out! I haven’t been at it for long, but I read like it’s my job so I try and keep my content updated. 

Some other goals I’ve reached:

50 peloton yoga classes

35 pounds lost

7K annual peloton minutes

30 total Tours

Complete the Amerithon Challenge 

125 stretching classes

100 strength classes

New goals added:

100 peloton yoga classes

Route 66 challenge

Conqueror 2021 challenge

200 strength classes

200 stretching classes

What are some of your 2021 goals?