Zenaida Arroyo

15
Sep
2019

Weekly Run Down: A new kitten and still no running

categories: Peloton Bike, Running, Weekly Recap, Weekly Run Down

Still no running but my foot does feel better. This week I did 4 workouts on the Peloton bike. My bottom does not hurt as much but still get a little sore. I do have a seat cover but maybe I need cycling shorts?

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I enjoy the classes that have various resistance levels. Yesterday’s was tough! I don’t know if you can see in the picture but this class had a 90-100% resistance. Yeah, I didn’t last that long but I still enjoyed it.

Doing good in my challenge.

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My brother found a kitten and brought him/her on Sunday. It is adorable!!! We first thought it was a girl but now I think it is a boy. I am 99% sure it is a boy. We have a vet appointment on Tuesday for a checkup and we’ll then find out for sure.

Lola is spoiled and is NOT happy with the kitten. She spends her time hissing at the poor kitty. We kept the kitten in my sister’s room this week. However, yesterday he was able to roam around the apartment and simply would not stop. He has so much energy!! I had a name in mind (Luca) but now I am not so sure. Now I am thinking Mateo?

Yesterday the kitten was enjoying Lola’s scratcher so I put it in my sister’s room because I know Lola wouldn’t want to use it anymore. (Lola hissed at me when she smelled the new kitten smell on me and for a few hours wanted nothing with me). At Target I found the cutest scratcher that they can both use. I mean eventually they would have to get along, right? Haha, to them it is more of a toy.

Friday was an interesting day. Well with it being Friday the 13th and a full moon, I was expecting the worst. Not really. It went better than expected. My kids had to take a MAP test in Math and we were done in about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Then we spent the rest of the day taking more tests (spelling, reading, and math), some fun time, and then watched part of a movie.

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With the new TV I also purchased a new DVD player. Earlier this morning I watched “La Llorona” and even though I was scared, I liked it! I remember as a kid my sister telling me the story. Next we are going to watch “Aladdin”.

Not so much an exciting week. 🙂 I am going to try running tomorrow and see how it goes. I have a half marathon next month! How was your week?

Linking up with Kim and Deborah for the Weekly Run Down.

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12
Sep
2019

Random Thoughts Thursday 89

categories: Random Thoughts Thursday

Random Thoughts Thursday

• The search for the “perfect” house continues. I do like where I live so sometimes I feel like not moving. Packing up all of the stuff I have here is not exciting. But then I remember that it would be nice to have more room for when my mom comes over. She usually stays with me on the weekends or during the week when she has doctor appointment. I hope I can move before the winter. 🙂

• I recently signed up for a Blogilates account. I was about to enter my “regular” password (I know I am not supposed to use the same one but how the heck am I supposed to remember all of them?) when I saw that my password had to be 12 characters long. Umm, what? Good grief!

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• My kids talk too much but not enough when they’re supposed to. I’ve repeatedly told them when they can and cannot talk. But when I ask them a question about a math problem or something we just read, they have no idea what I am talking about. I feel like either I am missing something or not doing something right.

• I am excited for these upcoming Peloton classes during Hispanic Heritage Month. Right now I am loving the classes with 80s music but for sure would love some Spanish music.

• No wonder! I can sometimes hear Lola roaming the hallway in the middle of the night. What is she doing? Sometimes I do wonder if she does see or sense something out there. Well not exactly a ghost but definitely something that spikes her curiosity.

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10
Sep
2019

Tuesday Topics: How I stay fit with in-home workouts

categories: Tuesday Topics

Whew! How is it again Tuesday? How is the weather where you live? Last week we had some cool Fall weather which I love. However, it did warm up a bit yesterday and then today and tomorrow it is supposed to be even warmer. Definitely some crazy weather here.

This week’s Tuesday Topic: No gym access? How do you stay fit with in-home workouts? You can write about this topic, or feel free to post any running related blog post. Remember to Link-up with Kim and Zenaida! Visit at least two of the other linked posts – the more the merrier! Remember to come back for later linkers!

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I’ve been trying to be a fit person. Ever since I started running in 2005, I’ve mainly focused on running. I know I should be doing more but for some reason or another (more like excuses), I don’t do it. I do love reading about other bloggers and their workouts whether at home or at the gym.

Due to plantar fasciitis, I haven’t been able to run. I have been foam rolling and stretching. I bought a Strassburg sock to wear at night and also use orthotics in a pair of running shoes. I don’t run in them but wear them on my way to and after school. It does feel better but still I want to take it easy so that this injury goes away for good.

A month ago I got a Peloton bike. So many people raved about it and I can see why. I love the convenience of waking up in the morning and within 5-10 minutes being able to start a class or workout. There are so many classes/workouts to choose from depending on the instructor, length, class type, and music. So far my favorites are the ones with 80s music. This is the perfect activity to do while I recover.

A few weeks ago my doctor diagnosed me with runner’s knee. Symptoms include pain in and around the kneecap or rubbing, grinding, or a clicking sound when you bend and strengthen the knee. The latter is what I have. It was so weird to hear a clicking sound and I remember it used to freak me out. Now I am used to it. My doctor gave me a couple of exercises to do to strengthen the muscles that support the knee. He also asked me to wear a knee brace while running. I will confess that sometimes I get bored with the exercises but I know in the long run it is for my own good. I am not consistent with them and that is why it is taking me longer to get better. However, my knee does not click as much anymore and that is definitely a good thing.

Every day I try to do something different whether it is a plank, tricep dips, wall pushups, or kettlebell swings. I remember last year I did a 30 day challenge but only made it halfway through. They’re definitely not easy to do. Maybe I should try again. No burpees for this girl. Those I will save for later. 🙂

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It isn’t perfect and definitely not consistent. I am not as fit as I would like to be but I am trying. What are some of your favorite at home workouts to stay fit?

08
Sep
2019

Weekly Run Down: A fun week and plantar fasciitis pain is back

categories: Running, Weekly Recap, Weekly Run Down

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I felt much better this week and wan’t as tired like last week. One of my students didn’t show up this week so that left me with a total of 14. However, I got a new student on Thursday and another one on Friday. Now I have 16 which is still a good number of students to have.

I did not run much this week but at least it was 4.05 miles. 🙂 This time it wasn’t because I didn’t want to, it was because I couldn’t. On Monday morning I set out to run 6 miles. I noticed a slight pain in my left foot but didn’t think too much of it. At mile 3 is when the pain started to get unbearable. I stopped at 4.05 miles and walked the rest of the way home. I was almost in tears because my foot was hurting so bad. I knew it was because of the plantar fasciitis. My foot had been feeling fine the past couple of weeks. It would feel tight in the morning but then felt better later on in the day.

In the afternoon I got together with my cousins for some gorditas. They were so good. I ate 3 and then kind of regretted it. Definitely not the healthiest thing to eat but definitely yummy.

No running so I got on the Peloton. I had some great and challenging workouts. The classes were mostly 15 or 20 minutes. I know, not much but it was all I could handle for now. Soon I will increase the minutes. I would start sweating as soon as I increased the resistance but overall I felt so good after each class. My favorite was the one with the 80s music! I also enjoyed biking in Hawaii.

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I am so glad I bought cycling shoes instead of toe cages to use with my running shoes. Oh, and my bottom would get sore so I bought a seat cover and now it is much better. 🙂

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I’ve heard so many great things about the OOFOS Recovery Sandals and thanks to BibRave got a pair to review. Wow! They’re amazing and I did not want to take them off. I’ve been wearing them every single day when I get home from work.

Check out the ones coming soon! I am not running the Chicago Marathon this year but do love the sandals and the design.

I love it when Staley Da Bear visits our school to promote the Tales to Tackle Program (geared towards reading and learning). The kids love him. The announcer asked the students why he had the number 100 on his shirt and they responded that it was because it was the 100th day of school. That made me laugh! It was the 7th day of school but sure felt like 100th. 🙂

I am jealous of everyone running. More now because we had some nice fall weather which was perfect for running. I am hoping I can run again this week. How was your week?

Linking up with Kim and Deborah for the Weekly Run Down.

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05
Sep
2019

Random Thoughts Thursday 88

categories: Random Thoughts Thursday

Random Thoughts Thursday

• It is beginning to feel like Fall. I love this weather! Fall is my favorite season. I hope it lasts (unlike summer) since I’ve heard that we are supposed to have another COLD winter.

• Haha, this made me laugh. This summer I told my coworker that I want to do less complaining during the school. It is hard but so far I think it is going well. I pick my battles and don’t get stressed out about things that I cannot control (homework, parent involvement, etc).

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• Plantar fasciitis sucks! I went out for a run on Monday and could not finish it because the pain was unbearable. I purchased a night splint and socks but do they really help?

• Second week of school and I’ve said these to my students way too many times. One thing I’ve noticed about my students this year is that they talk A LOT. Let me clarify. I do like that kids talk to participate, express how they feel, let me know what is going on, etc. However, there is a time for that. My kids talk all of the time and don’t stop even if I remind them that they need to stop talking when they’re in line or when I am talking.

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• Another cat photo because this makes me laugh. 🙂

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