WEEK 1
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Yesterday was a short run
25 minutes.
But that was run 14:)
I am proud because I turned down a ride to the place I was headed because I saw it as an opportunity to get my run in lol! Love it!!
Have a happy Sunday folks!
That is a NSV! Great job.0 -
Thanks kenomi!:) I had another NSV tonight too... Sort of,...
I went out last night and had 4 martinis ( over the course of 8 hours mind you) but I haven't had any alcohol in a while so I was feeling a bit rough today:) ok very rough lol soooo I ate terribly because I gave into all my cravings
But then...
Instead of feeling guilty and going to bed mad I went out and ran my fastest mile yet:) 9.42 mph for 23 minutes:)
I feel much better:)
And I don't feel like I fell I just stumbled! My calories for the week are only 120 over and I hardly ever am over so it's a win in my books!!!:)
Also I am encouraged to go back to being the dd for a while again lol a glass of wine at home is great or a beer but I like the new who doesn't feel like poop all day and can go on 10 k runs:)
5 runs left for me!!!!
Tomorrow is going to be the start of a magnificent week... I can feel it:)!0 -
burned 545 calories doing 48 minutes of "Running (jogging), 5.2 mph (11.5 min mile)"
YES! 17 DOWN ONLY 3 TO GO!!!0 -
FOUR RUNS LEFT!!!!!! I can't believe I'm actually going to finish this!!! Yaaaayyyy
Once again great job everyone!:) you are all rock stars xo
Today was 30 minutes alternating between 6 and 7 mph
Tomorrow is another shortie then a 10 k planned for Wednesday:)
The count down is on for Sunday , which is my first ever race:)!
Here I come zooooooom lol.
Have a great night everyone, and a terrific day tomorrow!0 -
17. Saturday 24th March: 0.8km warm up, 9 x 400m @ 16km/h with 200m recoveries at 9km/h in between followed by a 1.8km cool down jog.
{PS 0.8km is approx 0.5 miles, 16km/h is equal to 10mph and 9km/h is equal to 5.6mph.}
18. Monday 26th March: 10km @ 65-75% max HR: 5 mins 0 secs / km - total time 60 mins 0 seconds (TREADMILL).
OK, so 2 runs to go and I'm just off now, as it's lunchtime to get in some sprints again 0 -
@ mickyjd- Amazing suggestions, I can't wait to try put that tempo run! Thank you ☺
@ everyone- oh my goodness we are on the back nine of the course!:)
Some are further ahead which is just fantastic!!:) you guys are animals!
But everyone can finish strong!
Totally impressed at everyone in this group for there sticktoitness
Please feel free to friend me if you would like, and for sure keep me in the loop if there are anymore running challenges! I really loved this!! It has helped me focus so much!
I attribute the last ten pound loss on running alone, and I'm pretty sure the next ten are going to be the same!!
Going to take that solid advice mickyjd and start incorporating strength training in next week!!
I think you are all so fantastic.
- Gigi
Most welcome - glad you're doing so well. The fact you are excited about a tempo run is also good - I love them too 0 -
16. Friday 23rd March: 17km @ 65-75% max HR: 5 mins 27 secs / km - total time 92 mins 51 seconds
Only 4 runs to go woop woop - another run today at the gym (incorporating some sprints along with some strength training). I think Sunday will be a total rest day for me as the old body is beginning to feel the PAIN! Lol.
{PS 17km is just over 10.5 miles and speed (average) 6.82 miles per hour.}
92 mins at 6.82 wow.. amazing! thanks for the ps...
Lol, you're welcome.
Funnily on 9 January 2012, I struggled to run 8 km in 1 hour, and I mean that I really struggled. At that point, and here's the PS, that was equivalent to 5 miles! It was a nightmare.
I completed Insanity over the next 8 weeks, built in some extra runs and am also now doing 30DS as well as Insanity all over again with a bit of weight training thrown in for good measure. All of this has helped my cardio and absolute love for running.
I'll say it again though, I really needed a challenge like this as it's really helped me keep focus (as the 1/2 marathon I wanted to do falls on my daughters birthday weekend - and you can't miss your daughters birthday).
It's great to see so many people trying to complete this challenge, so keep up the good work and let's see how many of us can get across the 20 run finish line! Woop woop.0 -
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!! Only 1 to go. Here's no 19...
19. Tuesday 27th March: 0.6km warm up, 7 x 400m @ 18km/h with 200m recoveries at 10km/h in between followed by a 3.2km jog @ 10km/h.
{PS 0.6km is approx 0.37 miles, 18km/h is equal to 11.2mph and 10km/h is equal to 6.2mph.}
Hopefully I'll finish the challenge either tomorrow, (although that's my wife's birthday, so unlikely), or Thursday. I really need to make the last run a good one
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YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!! Only 1 to go. Here's no 19...
19. Tuesday 27th March: 0.6km warm up, 7 x 400m @ 18km/h with 200m recoveries at 10km/h in between followed by a 3.2km jog @ 10km/h.
{PS 0.6km is approx 0.37 miles, 18km/h is equal to 11.2mph and 10km/h is equal to 6.2mph.}
Hopefully I'll finish the challenge either tomorrow, (although that's my wife's birthday, so unlikely), or Thursday. I really need to make the last run a good one
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I WANTED TO FINNISH FIRSSST LOL!
Tomorrow is your wife's birthday so don't run pleassssse hahaha
I'm off for run nr. 18th now i need to catch up with Mickyjd.0 -
burned 624 calories doing 47 minutes of "Running (jogging), 6 mph (10 min mile)"
I'm a bit sad this challenge is almost done!! it has been so great this month due to this challenge.
18 DOWN ONLY 2 TO GO!!!!0 -
18 down 4.5 miles in 45:36 mins 5.92 miles per hour burned 544 cals.
2 left Thursday and Sat0 -
16. Friday 23rd March: 17km @ 65-75% max HR: 5 mins 27 secs / km - total time 92 mins 51 seconds
Only 4 runs to go woop woop - another run today at the gym (incorporating some sprints along with some strength training). I think Sunday will be a total rest day for me as the old body is beginning to feel the PAIN! Lol.
{PS 17km is just over 10.5 miles and speed (average) 6.82 miles per hour.}
92 mins at 6.82 wow.. amazing! thanks for the ps...
Lol, you're welcome.
Funnily on 9 January 2012, I struggled to run 8 km in 1 hour, and I mean that I really struggled. At that point, and here's the PS, that was equivalent to 5 miles! It was a nightmare.
I completed Insanity over the next 8 weeks, built in some extra runs and am also now doing 30DS as well as Insanity all over again with a bit of weight training thrown in for good measure. All of this has helped my cardio and absolute love for running.
I'll say it again though, I really needed a challenge like this as it's really helped me keep focus (as the 1/2 marathon I wanted to do falls on my daughters birthday weekend - and you can't miss your daughters birthday).
It's great to see so many people trying to complete this challenge, so keep up the good work and let's see how many of us can get across the 20 run finish line! Woop woop.
That's excellent.. What progress. I agree this was a great challenge to get me motivated and start enjoying running.
I have been doing the Brazilian Butt Lift series. It sounds funny but has some great strength training for the whole body.
I'll do my 20th run Sat at my first 5k 0 -
I'm a bit sad this challenge is almost done!! it has been so great this month due to this challenge.
Me too! I might try for 15 next month.0 -
burned 597 calories doing 50 minutes of "Running (jogging), 5.2 mph (11.5 min mile)"
19 down!! WOW i cannot bellieve only 1 left to go!!!
Great job you all. we are almost there:laugh:0 -
I'm a bit sad this challenge is almost done!! it has been so great this month due to this challenge.
Me too! I might try for 15 next month.
Yes i was thinking same thing for next month to try 15.0 -
Woo hoooooooo
Went out with the local running room tonight I did 10 k in 63 minutes:) that's one minute faster then my fastest!!!
Right on:)
Three left so tomorrow Friday and Saturday in entering a five k race instead of Sunday so Saturday will be 20!!!
I'm totally I'm for 15 next month!!!!!!
Love this group
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:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Mission Accomplished!!!!! 0 TO GO 20 DOWN!!!!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
I burned 624 and running for 53 min.
I'm so glad i made it to 20 and a BIG FAT HUGS AND THANKS to all those who stuck with me to the end of this challenge!
My starting weight for this challenge was 183lbs and today i weigh 175.3 so total lost of 8.3lbs :-)
I will be going on vacation this saturday for a week so if i come back i may try for 15 run next month and if you guys have any suggestings for anything or if you have other challenges in mind let me know. xxxxx0 -
:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Mission Accomplished!!!!! 0 TO GO 20 DOWN!!!!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
I burned 624 and running for 53 min.
I'm so glad i made it to 20 and a BIG FAT HUGS AND THANKS to all those who stuck with me to the end of this challenge!
My starting weight for this challenge was 183lbs and today i weigh 175.3 so total lost of 8.3lbs :-)
I will be going on vacation this saturday for a week so if i come back i may try for 15 run next month and if you guys have any suggestings for anything or if you have other challenges in mind let me know. xxxxx
HUGE high five !!!!!! You freaking killed this challenge:)!!
I'm so impressed!xo
I'm two behind your tail! One tomorrow then the last one at the race non Saturday!!!
Congrats again !
And I'm TOTALY in for another challenge , just say the word:)0 -
:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Mission Accomplished!!!!! 0 TO GO 20 DOWN!!!!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
I burned 624 and running for 53 min.
I'm so glad i made it to 20 and a BIG FAT HUGS AND THANKS to all those who stuck with me to the end of this challenge!
My starting weight for this challenge was 183lbs and today i weigh 175.3 so total lost of 8.3lbs :-)
I will be going on vacation this saturday for a week so if i come back i may try for 15 run next month and if you guys have any suggestings for anything or if you have other challenges in mind let me know. xxxxx
Fantastic job all around. Great running, great lose and fabulous motivation!
Thank you and congrats!0 -
:happy: 19 today ran 22 mins on the treadmill. 1 left0
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:happy: 19 today ran 22 mins on the treadmill. 1 left
Great job!!! I did #19 today too!
32 minutes
And tomorrow will be # 20 and it will be at my first 5 k race!
Right on!
Have a fantastic Saturday everyone ( well I guess it's technically Saturday now but I just got done work and haven't gone to sleep yet do you know what I mean lol)
Ok night night
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ALL DONE !! 20th run in my first 5k in the snow with a time of 29:13!!!
Woot woot!
Great job all... amazing group.0 -
20 runs CONPLETED!!!!!!!!
I'm so proud of myself:)!!!
I'm so happy for everyone who completed this challenge!!
Even anyone who gave it there all and got close!
That was difficult:)!!!!
High fives and water all around lol
We all freakin rock:)
Oh and I'm now addicted to races lol
The adrenaline kicked in and I flew!!!
Did my first 5k race today! Placed 6th lady and 15th overall ( I think there was about 40 people there)
And my time was just under 25 minutes:)
WTF SERIOUSLY
I'm super competitive apparently! Lol
I don't remember the lat time I pushed myself that hard ever hahahaha
What a high:)
I can't wait for the next race I'm I'm love with this new person I'm becoming...
I AM a runner:)!
Much love to everyone in this group for all of there support!
Please friend me if you haven't already and would like too:)
Also please please please pot something here I anyone starts a new challenge:)
Thanks
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ALL DONE !! 20th run in my first 5k in the snow with a time of 29:13!!!
Woot woot!
You are brave:)! I would have fallen in the snow xo
Fantastic job!!!!
Great job all... amazing group.0 -
And my time was just under 25 minutes
Awesome! Congratulations. You rock. So glad you loved it. Run run run 0 -
Not been on for a wee while but I finished my 20th Run on Thursday 29 March:
20. Thursday 28th March: 8km at average pace 5'14" per km in a total time of 41'54" keeping heart rate between 65-75%.
Woooo hoooo!! Thanks again for the challenge and congrats to everyone who ran (whether you managed 20 runs or not).0 -
ALL DONE !! 20th run in my first 5k in the snow with a time of 29:13!!!
Woot woot!
Great job all... amazing group.
AWESOME JOB~~~:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
I'm glad you made the 20th mark. YAY0 -
20 runs CONPLETED!!!!!!!!
I'm so proud of myself:)!!!
I'm so happy for everyone who completed this challenge!!
Even anyone who gave it there all and got close!
That was difficult:)!!!!
High fives and water all around lol
We all freakin rock:)
Oh and I'm now addicted to races lol
The adrenaline kicked in and I flew!!!
Did my first 5k race today! Placed 6th lady and 15th overall ( I think there was about 40 people there)
And my time was just under 25 minutes:)
WTF SERIOUSLY
I'm super competitive apparently! Lol
I don't remember the lat time I pushed myself that hard ever hahahaha
What a high:)
I can't wait for the next race I'm I'm love with this new person I'm becoming...
I AM a runner:)!
Much love to everyone in this group for all of there support!
Please friend me if you haven't already and would like too:)
Also please please please pot something here I anyone starts a new challenge:)
Thanks
Gigi
YAY you have come a long way and i'm so proud of you making it to the 20.
Keep it up and thank you for joining the challenge and sticking to it!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:0 -
Not been on for a wee while but I finished my 20th Run on Thursday 29 March:
20. Thursday 28th March: 8km at average pace 5'14" per km in a total time of 41'54" keeping heart rate between 65-75%.
Woooo hoooo!! Thanks again for the challenge and congrats to everyone who ran (whether you managed 20 runs or not).
AWESOME YAAAY!! We made it to the finnish line. I am glad you kept us ladies motivated. And i will surely invite you for future challenges. Thanks.:laugh: :laugh:0
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