JULY 2014 - Move Your @ss Challenge
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Did 4.1 miles today. Crossed paths with the same 20-something shirtless guy three times out there (no, not on purpose) and he gave me a thumbs up on one pass. That was nice, because when you're fat and out there, you think the thin ones are wondering what the heck you're doing off the couch.
@kar328
Each and every time I read something like this, I think of the following text that I red about 2 years ago, just after joining MFP. And it does come back from time to time on the blogs & forums.
A must read. Soooo inspiring and so definitely true! And just not for running or for sports. True in everyday life. Just sit back & take the time to read this... :drinker: I personally printed it and do read it from time to time. It's just a great reminder... :flowerforyou:
http://flintland.blogspot.ca/2012/05/hey-fat-girl.html
^^ this ... both of you great inspiration!0 -
Adding 12 miles. Hope everyone had a great 4th!
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July 1 - 1.3 miles
July 2 - 1.0 miles
July 3 - 1.6 miles
July 4 - 3.25 miles
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7/5 - 3.3 miles exercise bike
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7/1: bicycling 16.85km
7/3: bicycling 15.4km
7/4: bicycling 19.22km
7/5: bicycling 30.53km
Total: 82km
Left: 218km
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BWAHAHAHA!!! Omg.....
Sorry I've been a little slack on updating the spreadsheet....been a little too busy taking a rest day for the Holiday. :bigsmile: I'm back at it full steam ahead today!! :drinker:
Dave
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SPREADSHEET UPDATED TO HERE
See (but not edit) the
spreadsheet here:
http://tinyurl.com/myac201402
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BWAHAHAHA!!! Omg.....
Sorry I've been a little slack on updating the spreadsheet....been a little too busy taking a rest day for the Holiday. :bigsmile: I'm back at it full steam ahead today!! :drinker:
Dave
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SPREADSHEET UPDATED TO HERE
See (but not edit) the
spreadsheet here:
http://tinyurl.com/myac201402
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You're fine Dave. Nobody should have expected updates when you're supposed to be spending time celebrating the 4th and resting. :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
I'll try not to let you down this month. Let's see if I can make goal and then cook it like a BBQ spare rib. :laugh:0 -
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Did 4.1 miles today. Crossed paths with the same 20-something shirtless guy three times out there (no, not on purpose) and he gave me a thumbs up on one pass. That was nice, because when you're fat and out there, you think the thin ones are wondering what the heck you're doing off the couch.
@kar328
Each and every time I read something like this, I think of the following text that I red about 2 years ago, just after joining MFP. And it does come back from time to time on the blogs & forums.
A must read. Soooo inspiring and so definitely true! And just not for running or for sports. True in everyday life. Just sit back & take the time to read this... :drinker: I personally printed it and do read it from time to time. It's just a great reminder... :flowerforyou:
http://flintland.blogspot.ca/2012/05/hey-fat-girl.html
Also, please take a moment to read the author's note at the bottom of the text. And if you feel like it, the hundreds of comments after that...
:flowerforyou: Thanks. I have read it before (I have it printed out as well) but it's always worth looking at. I hadn't seen the updates - interesting. It did make me tear up the first time. It also makes me realize I've come a long way - when I was first going around the lake, I'd never run when anyone could see me, but then doing C25K, the timer was about to make me run past a couple walking their dog. I sucked it up and went for it and only the dog cared.
Today was 3.7 miles - the geese were in a grumpy mood and I got hissed by several as I walked past. I know they're a gaggle, but it felt more like a gang to me. :bigsmile:
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Is it okay if I take that to apply to a fat Boy too? :blushing::bigsmile:A must read. Soooo inspiring and so definitely true! And just not for running or for sports. True in everyday life. Just sit back & take the time to read this... :drinker: I personally printed it and do read it from time to time. It's just a great reminder... :flowerforyou:
http://flintland.blogspot.ca/2012/05/hey-fat-girl.html
Also, please take a moment to read the author's note at the bottom of the text. And if you feel like it, the hundreds of comments after that...0 -
07/04 - 2.6m on the treadmill
07/05 - 4.0m hike with Cora
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30.6 miles Total - Today: 4.9 miles including a run/walk in the AM
Really starting to do research on what variables have a bearing on Heart Rate. Also trying to learn more about VO2Max
Weigh in on my post if you would like: ( I bet some of you have a really high VO2Max! )
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1347267-anyone-know-their-vo2max-or-have-tried-to-test-it-recently
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Is it okay if I take that to apply to a fat Boy too? :blushing::bigsmile:A must read. Soooo inspiring and so definitely true! And just not for running or for sports. True in everyday life. Just sit back & take the time to read this... :drinker: I personally printed it and do read it from time to time. It's just a great reminder... :flowerforyou:
http://flintland.blogspot.ca/2012/05/hey-fat-girl.html
Also, please take a moment to read the author's note at the bottom of the text. And if you feel like it, the hundreds of comments after that...
@dave
That text ("Hey fat girl"), that's `his` story...That, is the real story. A must read as well.
http://theantijared.com/2014/03/never-fatty-westview-track-just-inspiring-fat-girl-named-dan.html0 -
I'm adding 1.25 for a walk yesterday + 5 miles running today + 1.2 miles walking today, for a total add of 7.45 for yesterday and today.
I'm excited about my 5 mile run this morning. It was slower than I had hoped (10:16 average) but it was really hot and so I took off on some trails at a park to stay in the shade... I've never really run on trails before. It was really pleasant, but I had to concentrate a lot harder on foot strike so as to not twist my ankle on the uneven ground, which slowed me down. Anyway, I felt good even at the end of 5 miles! I'm beginning to feel pretty encouraged that my old hip injury is going to stay at bay, so long as I continue to stretch and do my strength training, etc.
I think I'm going to let myself set a running goal (which I have been avoiding because I didn't want to get something in my head that might cause me to push through "bad" pain just to make the goal), but I think it's reasonable to go ahead and set this goal now: I'd like to do a 10K in September in under an hour, which means I need to run at about 9:35 pace.
My longest distance that qualifies for that pace (faster), thus far, was a 3.5 mile run that I did at 9:16 pace. I did that about 5 or 6 weeks ago. So, I just need to build off of that. I think for the next couple of weeks, I will stay at 5 miles for my "long run" and just try to improve pace... and then bump up to 5.5 and 6, trying to keep the faster pace. This is a long update, but I guess I better get it out there "to the world" or I might chicken out.
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Hey all,
I am back from my Caribbean vacation. I finished June with 204.71 miles(I think!)
I am in again for July. I walked/ran 3 miles every morning, plus did some elliptical and lots of walking around the resort.
I will have to get back on my bike to get my miles up though. I'm glad to be home
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BWAHAHAHA!!! Omg.....
Sorry I've been a little slack on updating the spreadsheet....been a little too busy taking a rest day for the Holiday. :bigsmile: I'm back at it full steam ahead today!! :drinker:
Dave
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SPREADSHEET UPDATED TO HERE
See (but not edit) the
spreadsheet here:
http://tinyurl.com/myac201402
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Nice of Dave to take the blame for being slack on updating, but the truth is the fault is mine. I usually update on weekends and holidays but I fell down yesterday. And as you can see, I'm very late getting to it today. In any case, the spreadsheet is updated to here.
As for me, I've got a lot going on in my life that involves plenty of moving but very little formal "exercise" so I've decided I need to count my fitbit miles this month. So, upping my goal to 150 fitbit miles. So far I've got 29.75.0 -
:blushing: Yeah...obviously I hadn't yet taken the time to read down far enough to see that it was in fact about a boy, but I just did.
Is it okay if I take that to apply to a fat Boy too? :blushing::bigsmile:A must read. Soooo inspiring and so definitely true! And just not for running or for sports. True in everyday life. Just sit back & take the time to read this... :drinker: I personally printed it and do read it from time to time. It's just a great reminder... :flowerforyou:
http://flintland.blogspot.ca/2012/05/hey-fat-girl.html
Also, please take a moment to read the author's note at the bottom of the text. And if you feel like it, the hundreds of comments after that...
@dave
That text ("Hey fat girl"), that's `his` story...That, is the real story. A must read as well.
http://theantijared.com/2014/03/never-fatty-westview-track-just-inspiring-fat-girl-named-dan.html Haven't read the link you just posted above yet though. I'm on my way out with my boyz for dinner and a movie. Probably "22 Jump Street". Hope it's as good as "21 Jump Street" (the movie) was. 0 -
7/5 20.64 mtb this morning with hub and friend...it was a great ride, mtd 33.10
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Exercise total for
Saturday 7/05
(Exercise bike 30.42 miles & walk 1.25 miles)
**total 31.67 miles for today
***165.94 miles done and 634.06 miles to go....:happy:0 -
Walking day.
07/01 - 20.0 miles biking
07/02 - 14.0 miles biking
07/03 - 11.0 miles biking
07/04 - 1.0 miles walking
07/05 - 1.0 miles walking
Total: 47.0 miles
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Dean - Thank you for your encouraging words a couple of days back...I could have sworn I did this yesterday...but nooooo...
It's been a glorious two days. Went to the gym w/my daughter, walked w/husband and grandpuppy, shopped w/daughter...nice!
07/04 - 8.92 miles
07/05 - 7.59 miles
Have a great Sunday everyone!
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July 6: 10.5 miles walking and cycling
TTD: 50.5 miles
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7/4- 4.1 miles walking/running
7/5- 7.5 miles cycling
3 miles hiking
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22.3 cumulative miles biked between July 1st and July 3rd
13.6 miles ran July 4th
21 miles biked July 5th
Holy cow! I should have set my goal higher!
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I'm still managing to stay slightly ahead of the game this month! I'm up to 10.2 miles so far.
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walking!
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July 1 - 1.3 miles
July 2 - 1.0 miles
July 3 - 1.6 miles
July 4 - 3.25 miles
July 5 - 3.33 miles
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Hey Dave, I'm back for July for 60
3.5 mile hike on July 5.
3.5 / 60
Thanks Joe, also in the minor or minors, my total miles don't seem to include my first two months of April and May.0 -
Just a short walk tonight.
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