Week long Challenge Sept 2- Sept 8 Give 110%
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I am looking forward to the start of the regular NFL season with my Denver Broncos tonight...so I think it's going to be a stretching and commercial exercise evening!!
CC
I'll be on the other side of the field, cheering on my Baltimore Ravens. Pushups during commercials, and pacing during the game. Let's go!
Did my pushups and my pacing. Didn't seem to help the defense much though.
*lightbulb* New-found inspiration for getting fit: the Ravens need a shut-down corner.0 -
Kids gone to school, got 2 walks in today! Feels great to finally have the strength to do it again! Tomorrow a bit further bit harder! I am looking forward to it!!0
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Day one (9/2.) Lifting: Increased sets of 10 to sets of 11. Found out exactly how much ground I've lost since being injured. Starting back a ways again.
Day two (9/3.) Started well, doubled walking at work. Due to long day and a longer commute with the wife getting ill, I didn't make it to the gym. In training the rest of this work week, so I'll have to improvise. Have to put day two into the "not quite" column.
Day three. (9/4.) Lifting sets of 11 minimum on machines I generally use. Added two Machines I have been avoiding. Treadmill finish.
Day four (9/5.) vocalizations of anguish and cheer following rain delay. (Day off except walking during breaks.)
Day five (9/6.) Longer walk at lunch, lifting this evening at gym, added two new devices. 45 minutes lifting, 25 min treadmill.0 -
I need to find some of what you got dward!!!! You are super!0
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I have had a great week! I have a new walking partner PLUS her big ol' dog to accompany me! Totally inspired.
PLUS I finally started the gym today. (I had a quick, unofficial boo at their scale by the door on my way out--even though I do not weigh in formally until next week--but let me say the trend is positive:bigsmile: )
I can't wait for Monday to try the gym again...or even tomorrow to be taken for a drag by Satan's own Pound Puppy. Nor can I wait for next Thursday for my first official September weigh in...I am optimistic.0 -
Everyone is doing so great this week!! How awesome for all of us :-D
09/06 - 40 minutes of Zumba and 10 of core-based yoga. My core and thighs hate me right now.0 -
Great Job Jess. Sorry about the pain though.
Mark, I hope you come to enjoy the gym as much as I do (at least once i get in the door and start the workout.) Can you bottle some of that enthusiasm and ship it south? lol
Holly, you will find my secret in about 15 years by my estimation of the age of your kids. Mine are all grown up, physically at least, and my wife and I can concentrate on us.
Gearing up to walk/hike Piedras Marcadas Canyon today. DW tells me there is a trail there I haven't gone on. Let's see the mileage she sneaks in on me this time. Just checked the map. How many times will she get me to walk the loops before I catch on???
You all have a great and active (FUN) day!0 -
Day one (9/2.) Lifting: Increased sets of 10 to sets of 11. Found out exactly how much ground I've lost since being injured. Starting back a ways again.
Day two (9/3.) Started well, doubled walking at work. Due to long day and a longer commute with the wife getting ill, I didn't make it to the gym. In training the rest of this work week, so I'll have to improvise. Have to put day two into the "not quite" column.
Day three. (9/4.) Lifting sets of 11 minimum on machines I generally use. Added two Machines I have been avoiding. Treadmill finish.
Day four (9/5.) vocalizations of anguish and cheer following rain delay. (Day off except walking during breaks.)
Day five (9/6.) Longer walk at lunch, lifting this evening at gym, added two new devices. 45 minutes lifting, 25 min treadmill.
Day six (9/7) Early morning walk, beautiful, easy to moderate walk in sand. Some cardio, but a lot of stopping for photography. Enjoyed petroglyphs, wildlife, hot air balloons; Beautiful sights all. On the map above, we parked in the red parking area at top of map. Going down we did both the loops along the cliff sides where the petroglyphs are. I followed another set of tracks I thought were indicating the trail, but not so much. In attempting to climb back up out of the wash, I had a rock roll out from under my foot and I went wrong side up. Sprained ankle, wrenched knee, and abrasions on the arm. But walked back out more worried about my camera than myself. I'm sore, but it was FUN!0 -
Oh dward! I'm sorry you got hurt I understand the concern for the camera I have a special camera I baby! And yes Jason's youngest is 4 so we have 14 years of childhood but our full time youngest is 8 so in a few years I will be able to be less concerned about beating the bus home and easier to plan some gym time!
Today I did a 30 minute mod pace walk and a 20 min slower walk!
I have a set of weights to do again - finally got back into it last night- and I am looking forward to it! I love weight training again! I used to do it all the time when I was a medic then I stopped!
I also pre planned my dinner and I am 5 calories under goal before exercise!0 -
Dan, I'm sorry you got hurt! So glad that it wasn't worse and that the camera made it out unscathed. Also, kudos on the walk! I bet it was a gorgeous one.
WTG on getting your walk in today, Holly! Good luck with getting back into weight training!
09/07 - 15 minutes of yoga and 30 of Zumba. Might do the yoga routine again later because it was excellent.0 -
Day one (9/2.) Lifting: Increased sets of 10 to sets of 11. Found out exactly how much ground I've lost since being injured. Starting back a ways again.
Day two (9/3.) Started well, doubled walking at work. Due to long day and a longer commute with the wife getting ill, I didn't make it to the gym. In training the rest of this work week, so I'll have to improvise. Have to put day two into the "not quite" column.
Day three. (9/4.) Lifting sets of 11 minimum on machines I generally use. Added two Machines I have been avoiding. Treadmill finish.
Day four (9/5.) vocalizations of anguish and cheer following rain delay. (Day off except walking during breaks.)
Day five (9/6.) Longer walk at lunch, lifting this evening at gym, added two new devices. 45 minutes lifting, 25 min treadmill.
Day six (9/7) Early morning walk, beautiful, easy to moderate walk in sand. Some cardio, but a lot of stopping for photography. Enjoyed petroglyphs, wildlife, hot air balloons; Beautiful sights all. (Edited for brevity.)
Day 7 (9/8) Lifting Day again. 50 minutes of lifting Free Weights and cable machines. Only one resistance machine for fly work. I kept reps as high as I could. Probably too high for the switch to Free Weights since by the end of the time I was shaking like a leaf. Still, while sore from yesterday and today, I'm feeling GREAT!0 -
Here’s how my week ended up...
09/02 – Almost 20 minutes of yoga, followed by a 45-minute ‘ghost chasing’ walk.
09/03 – Almost 20 minutes of yoga, 40 minutes of Zumba.
09/04 – 15 minutes of yoga, 1.25 mile walk, and tons of bowling!
09/05 – 10 minutes of yoga, 1.5 mile walk.
09/06 - 40 minutes of Zumba and 10 of core-based yoga.
09/07 - 15 minutes of yoga and 30 of Zumba.
09/08 – Gave myself a break today. I wanted to go for a long walk this evening, but my body is telling me that it needs a little time to relax – and that’s ok!
So so happy for everyone this week, great job on pushing yourselves and being persistent!0 -
Fantastic effort by everyone this week! Go us guys!0
