October 16-31
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10.24
Green
Total 15/21
Ran today. 7 miles. I'm having some soreness on my foot but it's not too bad. I expected I would so just waiting to see how the recovery goes. I just couldn't get in a groove though, spent the whole time dissecting every little twinge. I did talk to another runner in the group who is a lot younger and faster who said he's going through the same thing. I told him I was sorry he's dealing with it, but he did make me feel much better! Nice to know I'm not alone.0 -
October Goal 27 green days: 24
Streak? Met goal (2 Streaks complete and that was one of my goals!)
Exercise today? Yes
Exercise days this month so far: 18
Tired today but 45 minutes on the treadmill, 3 minutes walking, 3 jogging.
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10.24
Green: Yes (Chevy style)
Streak: 5/10
Goal: 21/25
Exercise: Nothing today. I got dressed to do something, but we had some friends come over, and it was all over after that.
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http://www.bbc.com/news/health-18770328
This is a pretty cool calculator someone posted on the maintaining board.0 -
October Goal 27 green days: 24
Streak? Met goal (2 Streaks complete and that was one of my goals!)
Exercise today? Yes
Exercise days this month so far: 19
Going to say that today is red, though I'm not actually sure. I'm sure I wasn't super accurate with my tracking today.0 -
10.25
Green: Yes
Streak: 6/10
Goal: 22/25
Exercise: I did a little jogging today.
Advice Needed: For those runners/walkers out there, how many of you prefer to do it alone? I prefer running/walking (whichever I'm doing that day) solo. I'm great company, and I enjoy the alone time for thinking and praying to my Heavenly Father. I ask because I have a friend that is being persistent about trying to "run" with me. I've told her no multiple times for the above stated reasons, and she is refusing to take no for an answer. Furthermore, I've tried encouraging her to join a local running group, but she doesn't want to do that. Keep in mind, she is faster than me, and my goal is not to go faster, nor do I want someone trying to push me harder. I would pay a professional for that. My MAIN reason for running is so that I can eat more food.
I think her goal is to run faster and to be able to beat whoever she's running with (For some strange reason, I believe she thinks we're competing.). Again, that's not my goal because I don't compete with my friends. So, what would you tell a friend that is constantly bugging you about running together? I'm open to suggestions because it's evident to me that she's not understanding the words that are coming out of my mouth. Ha, ha, ha, ha. Whatever happened to no means no??? HELP!! 0 -
Laughter_Girl wrote: »Advice Needed: For those runners/walkers out there, how many of you prefer to do it alone? I prefer running/walking (whichever I'm doing that day) solo.
I prefer to go it alone most of the time. I liked having company for my long walks but need time to myself to work on my own goals. Especially right now. I'm very self conscious with running and would worry too much to enjoy someone else's company.
Pushy people drive me crazy. Your goals are very different. Seems to me that your workouts would be as well. Maybe you could invite her to join you for a hike? A long walk? I don't know if you use a gym for weights, but maybe you could do your weight exercises at the same time? Make it clear that you're willing to do active stuff with her, just not running. ☺0 -
@Laughter_Girl I am a loner and generally, if I am running then I am praying. "Run and pray. Pray and run," is a fairly standard facebook post for me. I'd tell her this: God is my best friend. Running is my time for talking & listening to him. I am sorry if that hurts your feelings, but I am not changing running partners."0
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10/24 & 25 -.green and exercise - yes.
17/25 and 5/15
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October 23 + 24 + 25 = 2 GREEN & 1 RED
Count / Goal: 18/25
Streak: 8/ 100 -
@Laughter_Girl , I'm a loner as well on my runs/walks. It's very meditative to me- I just get in that zone and it's so soothing! I generally don't listen to music either Anyways, I don't like pushy people! Sounds like she wants to run with you to prove to herself she's faster or something. I love Melissa's response! That's fabulous. I'd say "running is my time, and I do it alone, for me." Offer to do something else like Jen suggested hike, gym, charity walk etc. Pushing yourself too fast is a great recipe for injury, so you can also tell her that. Let us know how it works out.
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10.25
Green
Total 16/21
My foot is doing fine! Yippee!! I however had this huge freak out over the marathon. It's two weeks away (as of yesterday) and I finally admitted I'm scared- really scared! I was almost in tears telling my husband this. After I admitted all the ridiculous things I'm afraid of (taking too long, getting hurt, getting lost, not finishing and having people laugh... I know, that one's really dumb), I did feel better. But hey, it's going to take me longer to do this than it did to have my kids AND last I checked there were no pre-race epidurals handed out. I guess a few dozen freak outs are normal? Doing better today and getting ready to take a walk.0 -
October Goal 27 green days: 25
Streak? Met goal (2 Streaks complete and that was one of my goals!)
Exercise today? Yes
Exercise days this month so far: 20
@bbinoa, so happy the foot is a go. You're going to do an awesome job, I have no doubt!0 -
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October 26 = GREEN
Count / Goal: 19/25
Streak: 3/ 100 -
October Goal 27 green days: 26
Streak? Met goal (2 Streaks complete and that was one of my goals!)
Exercise today? Yes
Exercise days this month so far: 21
Short walk in the woods with hubby after work. Gorgeous fall day!0 -
10.26 & 10.27
Green: Yes & No (Very much so)
Streak: 0/10 (Can't wait until this month is over so I can eliminate this challenge.)
Goal: 23/25
Exercise: It was another busy day that didn't provide time for exercise. I'll have to make up for it the rest of the week.
Thanks to those that offered great advice regarding my running stalker. Ha, ha, ha, ha. I'm sure to get rid of her now.
Confession: I ate a lot of donuts today. My husband was being nice by going to the cider mill to buy me a bunch of donuts because I casually mentioned a donut sounded good this morning. Bless his heart. What in the world would make him think I wanted OR needed a dozen donuts?!?!?!?!?! Poor Kristal. I guess it's the thought that counts. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.0 -
10/27
Green
Total 17/21... I might make this after all!
Mmmmmm..... donuts @Laughter_Girl ! I'm doing my Homer Simpson impression for you! What's a few (12) donuts? hehe. Enjoy!
POURING rain today. Yuck. I don't even want to think what I'd do if someone gave me a dozen donuts today! It would involve stretchy pants for sure though.
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10/27/15
Green, yes 19/25 streak 4 ( I think)
Exercise, yes 6/15 - barre class for the first time in 7 weeks. The pain is real, but not as bad as I thought it would be.
@Laughter_Girl if they were gf, I'd totally scarf down a dozen Apple Cider donuts. LOL. Which makes me wonder if I could make my own, but I would have to freeze them if it worked. Hmmm...
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October Goal 27 green days: 27
Streak? Met goal (2 Streaks complete and that was one of my goals!)
Exercise today? Yes
Exercise days this month so far: 22
Treadmill, 40 minutes. 5 warm up, 5 cool down and 30 jogging (1 minute slower, 1 minute faster).
@Laughter_Girl, the donuts sound amazing!0 -
10.28
Green
Total 18 / 21
Tomorrow is my towns trick or treat night. We just bought about 15 lbs of candy. Red alert!!!
I also quit my gym tonight.... living on the wild side! Actually decided to use my works on site fitness center instead. It's free, and I seem to be doing better getting my workouts in at lunchtime. I'm not good at getting out at night when it's dark and cold. Do what you gotta do, right? I'm thinking post marathon I want to try to keep up the weekend runs and train for an early spring half.0 -
@bbinoa, my office has a free facility too. I have a feeling I'll be using it this winter. I'll probably go after work though. I only get a 30 minute lunch and I'm usually scarfing something down as I fly out the door to another site.
I like your goal for spring!0 -
10.28
Green: Yes
Streak: 1/10
Goal: 24/25
Exercise: I did a circuit training today. It was just what I needed.
@bbinoa Using a free fitness center beats paying for a gym membership every time in my book. Take full advantage of it. I'm thinking I'll do an early spring half too. I've got to keep the momentum going.
@jenthibert The donuts were delicious, but I certainly didn't need them. I've got to start keeping my cravings to myself. Also, your exercise for this month was quite impressive. I think I'll set an exercise goal for myself next month.
@MelissaPhippsFeagins I'm so glad you were able to survive the barre class. You're pushing through the pain! I don't even want to learn how to make donuts. That would be REAL bad. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.0 -
October Goal 27 green days: 28
Streak? Met goal (2 Streaks complete and that was one of my goals!)
Exercise today? Yes
Exercise days this month so far: 23
Treadmill, 45 minutes. 5 warm up, 40 at a good pace.0 -
10.29
Green: Yes
Streak: 2/10
Goal: 25/25 (Yippee!!!)
Exercise: It was a light cardio dancing workout today.
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10.29
Green today
Green total 19/21
Lots of trick or treat walking tonight.
@Laughter_Girl Yippee on making your goal already!!0 -
10.30
Green: Yes
Streak: 3/10
Goal: 26/25
Exercise: I did a 30 minute run today.
@bbinoa Enjoy all that walking! Make sure you treat yourself a little for all your hard work.
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October Goal 27 green days: 29
Streak? Met goal (2 Streaks complete and that was one of my goals!)
Exercise today? No
Exercise days this month so far: 230 -
10/28 - green 10/29 & 10/30 - red 20/25
No exercise any of those days. 6/15
@Laughter_Girl there are 4 kids at my house...donuts don't really last long enough to be dangerous.
I wish my work had a gym I could use at lunch, but I like the classes at the Y and my kids use the pool so I will just keep going there.
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October Goal 27 green days: 29
Streak? Met goal (2 Streaks complete and that was one of my goals!)
Exercise today? Yes
Exercise days this month so far: 24
Just going to call today red. Company coming, appetizers and takeout with wine while passing out candy. Not sure what's going on, maybe a change due to no long walks, but I've gained a few pounds that need to come back off so I'll be adjusting my calories downward a little next month...0
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