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Monday Planning: Routines, Discipline & Getting Back to What Works

Good morning!

I was away for the weekend, and even with the change in routine, I was able to knock out a few runs. It reminded me that routines don’t have to be perfect to be powerful.

For me, discipline isn’t about doing everything exactly right. It’s about knowing what matters to me and continuing to come back to it.

This week, my physical priorities are weights, adding mileage, and preparing my legs for hiking and trail running.

This Week’s Movement

MONDAY INSPIRATION

I love taking a few minutes every Monday morning to reflect on the week behind me—and even more importantly, to set clear intentions for the week ahead.

I make a plan, while also giving myself permission to be flexible. Life changes. Plans change. But having a direction helps me stay intentional, disciplined, and inspired in how I live each day.

My morning usually starts with meditation and time connecting with my Higher Power. It's a reminder that I'm not in control of everything, but I can choose where I place my attention. I can choose how I nourish myself, how I move my body, and how I show up each day.

As we move into hiking season, I'm continuing to prepare my body for the adventures ahead.

I also listened to a wonderful podcast this week about building habits. It talked about how discouraging it can feel when…

Back to the Mountains!

RAGBRAI was everything I hoped it would be—hard, beautiful, and completely worth it.

450 miles over 7 days and about 17,000 feet of climbing across Iowa. I'm honestly surprised at how good I feel. I'm not too wiped out, and I'm excited to shift gears back toward hiking, strength training, and eating the way my body feels best.

After a week of convenience food and fueling on the bike, I'm craving my meal prep, big salads, heavy vegetables, fiber, and getting back into my normal routine. There's something so grounding about coming home to healthy habits.

This Week's Training Plan

Monday

​🏃‍♂️ The Training Schedule: Taper & Relax

​The goal this week is simple: keep the blood flowing, stay loose, and save all that explosive energy for Sunday.

• ​Monday: Active Recovery

  • ​Action: Skip bootcamp (smart move!).

  • ​Movement: 1.5-hour gentle ride OR a relaxing walk on the Chambers Creek Trail. Keep it strictly low-effort.

• ​Tuesday: Serene Spin

Take the time to sit. Be intentional with your time and your words.

The morning is the perfect time to be quiet,

reflective, and gently awaken your body.

This week reminded me that sometimes the strongest choice is to do a little less. I backed off my training to let my hip and knee heal. I still moved every day and kept my routines, and I think that's one of the biggest keys to long-term success.

Consistency doesn't always mean pushing harder. Sometimes it means resisting the urge to do more and choosing what your body actually needs.

During meditation this morning, I was reminded to cherish these moments—to take 20 minutes to stretch, breathe, move, and be grateful for all the ways my body continues to show up for me.

Drop them here ....

I have been asked about hiking poles, water bladders and shoes???

I will make a post soon!

My workouts for this week!

I just got back from Idaho, so sorry for the delay. I'm still recovering from hiking legs and a little hip tendon flare, so I'm trying to stay off it enough to let it calm down while still keeping my fitness up and getting ready for my bike ride.

Monday: Bike trainer – 10 miles ✅

Tuesday: I'm actually on the trainer right now doing a harder 40-minute workout that keeps stress off the hip. I've also been spending more time stretching and doing recovery work, which has been a really good practice for me.

Wednesday: Boot camp with lighter weights to see how the hip responds.

Thursday: Back on the bike for a 20-mile ride, ideally outdoors if everything feels good.