My 2011 52 7/7 challenge!!
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7/7 2 miles with leslie0
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Still sick, but recovering. 7/7 with leg exercises.0
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7/7 - Had a really hard time fitting in a workout today, but squeezed in a 20 minute walk with my husband at the end of the day.0
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7/7 - Had a really hard time fitting in a workout today, but squeezed in a 20 minute walk with my husband at the end of the day.
Excellent job.......some movement is better than no movement.0 -
Still sick, but recovering. 7/7 with leg exercises.
Nancy get better soon but way to keep moving it despite not feeling 100%0 -
Have 2 little ones sick so haven't been able to do a lengthy workout but still did something!
6/7 - 20 minutes turbo jam
7/7 - 10 minutes turbo jam and 10 minutes walking0 -
Starting off week 3 on the right foot, literally .... New NB 1064 running shoes showed up at my door yesterday. I had been waiting 'til I could spare the money to get a new pair since finding this website last year. http://www.runningwarehouse.com/
Excellent customer service and a real live non-Indian accented Californian answered the phone as well as all my questions. Got me into the right shoes as well. The website has two cool features:
ShurFit is a feature where they scan the inside of all the sneakers they sell and if your current running shoes are in their database, this feature will show you a 3D view color-coded to indicate how the new ones will fit in comparison. (Looser here or tighter there)
The other is a tutorial on how to video yourself running on the treadmill from behind to see how your foot transitions through the step. Then you can compare it to the video on there or send it in and they will analyze it for free. This is important to get the proper support to correct pronating which is rolling in to the inside of the foot as you step. Each type of stride type has a seperate group of shoes to choose from and the best part is that if you get the wrong size or don't like the way they feel shipping is free both directions.
I paid 9.95 for overnight FedEx so I wouldn't have to wait 'til Mon.
So with all that said..... 1/7 Ran 4.8 miles @ 6.1, walked 1.6 miles cooldown for a 952 calorie burn. Played the disco file again b/c there is like 215 random songs in it. Ironically, "Foot Stompin' Music" didn't really get it done so I skipped to the next. About 1.5 mi. in the "New sneaker mileage limit alarm" went off hittting me w/ shin splints. Having gone through a couple new shoe break-ins now, I expected it. Changed into the heavy cross trainers that I've been using for the last couple weeks and finished up. Tendons were barking though so I'm sure the new kicks will clear that up.
Looking forward to my upcoming goal that I set for myself back when I started running and achieved 6 miles a day. Then I was running it in abt 63 - 65 minutes. By my b/day I want to run 6 miles in under an hour.
Sarah: That's great that you can find time to kick it w/ not one but two sick little ones!! Hope they get better soon.
Same to you bluenote keep kickin' and you'll kick that flu soon.
Awesome that we have gotten through two weeks already. That really flew by!! Keep gettin' after it this week!!0 -
Good morning everyone and happy Saturday! I had to get up and at em early this morning because I had a very early hair appointment. I got up at 5 am and Rocked out the first part of today's workout. I completed the Burn It Off dvd from the Chalean Extreme program. I was supposed to also do some ab work but did not have enough time this morning so will complete a little later after my errands have been completed.
Chocolickkyss: 1/70 -
Bluenote (Nancy?): Hope you are feeling 100% very soon!
Verda: You're dedication to the 500 cal burn is pretty serious stuff! Thanks for the inspiration!
Sarah: Hope your kids get well soon!
Runningneo: I wear the NB 1064. They continuoulsy update them & change the #, but I've been wearing that shoe for about 3 years now. It is a GREAT shoe. Hope you like it as much as I do!
1/7: Turbo Fire 45 (45 minutes) + 30 minutes of Cardio Fight0 -
1/7 with Turbo Fire's HIIT 25 and ABS 10! I also will be SCRUBBING my mothers house from top to bottom starting today!:huh:
Whoa Kara you had a serious workout this morning! Way to go girl!!! I have been burning 500 plus in my workouts but I am up a half a pound this wek and I am thinking it is from starting a weight lifting program again!!! frustrating!!!
Have fun this weekend Choco!!
Get well Nancy and Sarah I hope your lil ones get well fast too!!! My 4 yr old GS was with us and ran a 102 temp but he acted like he was just fine:huh:, after his cool shower he told us he felt SUPER good now!!:laugh:
Runningneo, WTG on the new shoes!!! GOOD shoes are VERY important and if you find a pair you really like, order another right away, cuz they always seem to discontinue or the change the name on em! Keep putting that foot in front of the other and your goals will be reached!!! I enjoy reading your daily post's!!!0 -
For Friday 7/7 W2 1 mile on the treadmill and 2 miles bike.
runningneo122 I agree with you music!! It keeps you moving my tunes of choice right now is
Dave Matthews!
bluenote Feel better fast!
sato I like your new picture!
Sarah Hope your babies are better!
Choco I am hoping to take on Chalene Extreme later this year.
There is some serious working out going on here, thanks for sharing and inspiring me!!
Onto week 3 :happy:0 -
7/7 yesterday with 30 min of walking with Denise Austin.
1/7 today with 30 min of step aerobics. I have a walking date planned with mom this evening so that will add another 30 min.
Great job everyone!!!0 -
Everyone is going so great--you guys are such an inspiration!
I'm 1/7 today with Week 7 Day 1 of C25K. 25 minutes straight running felt great today! Followed that with Jillian's Shred video (level 1, of course!) for a total calorie burn of 660!0 -
Choco - Thanks for the encouragement on the walking. I felt like I was being so lazy, but I really couldn't manage to fit in a real workout, and by the end of the day a walk was about all I could handle! But I was telling myself that something is better than nothing, and I didn't want to have to admit I didn't finish week 2, seeing as how it was the last day and all!!! LOL
nemrenu - Thanks for the compliment on my picture! My laptop crashed, and all my pictures are gone, so I've been digging through my Facebook albums looking for one to use here!! Hahaha
1/7 today with Week 5 Day 2 of C25K. I almost made it through those 8 minute runs, I was really worried about that. I only stopped once during each of them and only walked for about 20 seconds, so I say that counts!! I may do that one again, though, before I attempt Day 3! I can't believe it jumps from two 8-minute runs separated by a 5-minute walk directly to a 20-minute run!!! I struggled to make it through the 8-minute runs, so maybe I should do that one again before attempting a 20-minute run!
wannabe - You're doing C25K, right? How did you handle that sudden jump?? Anyone else doing C25K and can tell me how that went for you?!?!
I might do a dvd later, too. We'll see how I am feeling. So far today I'm feeling ridiculously motivated and energized!!
Again, I say this group is awesome and I'm so glad I found it!!0 -
I keep forgetting to update my stats...last week I was 5/7...
today ChaLean burn it off & recharge and turbo jam fat blaster 1/70 -
1/7 Completed Turbo Jam 20 min, Ab jam, and 20 mins Gold's gym on the Wii.
I received my other TJ video this afternoon, I might try them out this evening.
Everyone keep rocking with your workouts! This challenge really does make me find the extra energy inside. Have a great weekend all!0 -
1/7 today with Week 5 Day 2 of C25K. I almost made it through those 8 minute runs, I was really worried about that. I only stopped once during each of them and only walked for about 20 seconds, so I say that counts!! I may do that one again, though, before I attempt Day 3! I can't believe it jumps from two 8-minute runs separated by a 5-minute walk directly to a 20-minute run!!! I struggled to make it through the 8-minute runs, so maybe I should do that one again before attempting a 20-minute run!
wannabe - You're doing C25K, right? How did you handle that sudden jump?? Anyone else doing C25K and can tell me how that went for you?!?!
Satojekabe: Yep--today was Week 7 Day 1 for me which is a 25 minute run, and from here on out its all running, no more intervals! I really did okay on the 20 minute run. I was a bit nervous, but I knew I could do it because I did the program a little over a year ago and was able to do it (don't even get me started on why I let myself get out of the habit of running...). When I started this time around I did week 3 and 4 twice before moving onto week 5 to build my endurance a bit more since I knew what was coming.
I've got plenty of time to train so repetition if okay because my race is still 12 weeks away. I think that you've got the right idea--just give yourself one more shot at week 5 day 2, and then move on to the 20 minute run. You'll probably surprise yourself because I'd be willing to bet that you'll have no problem running it! 0 -
Haven't done my scheduled workout yet....would have to wrestle the tv away from my bf (he's watching football). I did, however, go out earlier and split fire wood with a splitting axe for about 45 minutes. Splitting and stacking wood is an excellent workout. No idea on the calorie burn yet. Hopefully I can get the tv in a little while and do my Turbo Jam.0
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4 miles speed walk, followed by upper body work with the stretch bands and some core work with the weighted ball. 2/7 :bigsmile:
We won our tourney:happy: :happy: :happy: then there was a stop for pizza after...I had salad bar and just 1 slice of cheese pizza..it's been a good day...just busy...... going to try to look over posts until I pass out :laugh: :laugh:0 -
Good evening every one!! Sorry I wasn't really present for the last two days, I have been busy cleaning up my house. Yesterday, I did a lot of moving around to have everything done and I played tennis again. Today, I was tired, I played tennis but I was not as effecient nor as good as the other days. My shoulders are really sore.
Yesterday, I accounted 30 minutes of exercices with 4 dances and some tennis, Vickvick was sick and Magic Hands was lazy.
Today, I did about 15 minutes of tennis, Vickvick hasn't done aniything yet and Magic Hands did a little bit of tennis but not as much as I did.
So our countdown for last week is
Missou : 7/7
Magic Hands : 5/7
Vickvick 6/7
So far, for this week, we are at
Missou : 1/7
Magic Hands : 1/7
Vickvick : 0/70 -
1/7 with 2 miles with leslie. How does one injure a shoulder doing leslie. I'm starting to think I have an evil spirit hovering over me. lol
I bought banish fat boost metabolism. When my shoulder gets better I will start? Has anyone tried it and what were your results.
congrats debra on winning
for those doing c25K. I never thought I would finish but I did it took me 3months though lol but I kept at it. I just had to slow down.0 -
Thanks for all the get well wishes for my girls! Still sick, but tonight I was able to get them in bed early enough so I could get a decent workout.
1/7 - 45 minutes turbo jam and 5 minutes biggest loser challenge0 -
It looks like we're starting on Saturday?
Last week I had in 4/7 I think. Mostly Tae Bo and walking 3 miles (total) to and from work twice.
This week it's 1/7 so far. Walked 1.5 miles to work and will walk 1.5 miles back. Probably toss in some Tae Bo but that's tomorrow. 0 -
Wow, we are really bringing it, aren't we? Thank you all soooo much for the positive get well thoughts. I really needed them and they worked! I feel just fine today!
Kara - yes, I am Nancy! :flowerforyou:
Sarah - GREAT job on the runs! LOL I just read how funny that sounds coming from a girl who just recovered from the stomach flu! :laugh:
Debra - Woohooo on the win!
1/7 with ALL NIGHT dancing at my best friend's 50th birthday party! I had a BLAST and was AMAZED at how small my pants were :laugh: and how long I could dance in them! :noway: I have not had that kind of energy for the dance floor since 1999!
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1/7 today with Week 5 Day 2 of C25K. I almost made it through those 8 minute runs, I was really worried about that. I only stopped once during each of them and only walked for about 20 seconds, so I say that counts!! I may do that one again, though, before I attempt Day 3! I can't believe it jumps from two 8-minute runs separated by a 5-minute walk directly to a 20-minute run!!! I struggled to make it through the 8-minute runs, so maybe I should do that one again before attempting a 20-minute run!
While I was doing C25K, a client told me - running is mental... I was working with him as I approached the jump from 8 to 20 min run. He described running and said you have the physical ability to do it but running is a mental challenge - you can do it. I really thought about that during that week and was able to go the full 20 min. My advice would be to slow down your run and just do it!!! You can work on speed later. The important thing is to finish the run. That's what I did and just kept going until I could run a full 5K, three weeks after completing C25K... a 10K , 5 months later... and a 1/2 marathon, 8 months later!!! If you want to run, you can do it. Speed is not the primary focus at this time. I'm now working on training for my second 1/2 marathon and am so happy to be running... Good luck!!!0 -
Wow, we are really bringing it, aren't we? Thank you all soooo much for the positive get well thoughts. I really needed them and they worked! I feel just fine today!
1/7 with ALL NIGHT dancing at my best friend's 50th birthday party! I had a BLAST and was AMAZED at how small my pants were :laugh: and how long I could dance in them! :noway: I have not had that kind of energy for the dance floor since 1999!
You go NANCY!!! You're such an inspiration to all of us... Yes, we are bringing it!!! Dancing is awesome...0 -
Nancy: Glad you enjoyed yourself last night! It's a wonderful feeling when look back and see how much we really accomplished.
Runningneo: I just saw your post about runningwarehouse.com, gonna check that out!
I do agree, running is mental. I make sure that I have good music or a good show on the TV when I run so I don't continue to watch the clock. I commend you guess who can run forever, I'm still struggling to get over 40 mins straight. Great job to everyone!
2/7: This morning I completed Turbo Jam Fat blaster. It was not a high calorie burn, it was my first time with that one. So I know it will get better when I'm not so confused with the moves. I'm happy to say that I am half way through my first workout DVD series. I always buy them not never completed any. But now that I enjoy working out, I find them so much more enjoyful.
I also realized I spend more time on MFP than any other site. And I avoid FB like the plague. I love MFP so much. This thread has so much going on, I don't know how everyone can keep up!0 -
2/7 Ran 4.9 miles @ 6.1 mph, walked 1.6 miles for cooldown - 968 cals.
The "clock watcher" mode worked fine until finish line... went over by a tenth, but what's a tenth of a mile amongst friends?! Stayed w/ the disco file for one more day. Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya & Pink - Lady Marmalade (remake) got me fired up for the opener...like that remake. Then came "She's a Brick....House" --- nuff said. Knock on Wood started at 4.1 and got me moving to finish up. I got a little yip from the shins at 1.5 but I ignored it and stretched my stride and made it to my water hit. Everything felt good so I pressed on to 3.0 ... felt OK at 4.0 so I finished up in the new shoes. The calves were a little tight from the new shoe pllatform and the curled toe, but the tendonopathy was almost silent. That should clear up quickly now. Lesson #1,347--- don't run 2 weeks in heavy shoes.
Good job Nancy for winning!!
Pinbot: That is the path I'm on as well. Once I reach 18% BF, I plan on switching to marathon training - 4 days per week(one long run, one HIIT, one hill training and one easy day). Pushing for first half marathon in fall.
Velda: I agree wholeheartedly abt the R/S. In my running research I read, "Get your running style/stride tested at a dedicated R/S store to get into the right shoes. Once you find a pair that works for you, go back and buy three more pair, and start breaking them in as well. You will wear them out in several months if running alot and you can rotate them when they get wet."0 -
Id like to join this group though I am a little later than the rest of you to start. However, I have worked out every day for the last week starting from 1/9/11. I may not write down how long or how far but I do write down what I did work on and how many calories I burned. I try to work out for at least 40 minutes a day but try to do my best to burn at least 400 calories to ensure that I lose some weight. So here I am, going to change my clothes and head to the gym. Everyone have a good day.0
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Good Sunday morn all
My knee is sore so I stayed away from the treadmill, yesterday. 1/7 W3= 2.5 miles on my stationary bike.
I'm excited my DD are contemplating joining a weight loss completion at our local Rec center, 30.00 to join... top price 3000.
Dont think I could win but its a good incentive and best its something my DD and I can do together!!
Debra.. Congrats!!!0
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