Focused on Fitness: Daily Check-In Group
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Nadine - your post had me wondering if we were long lost twins, separated at birth. Then I looked at your picture, and no, definitely not.
But, yoga, pilates and hot tea sound like an awesome combination. So does drinks with your friends. In terms of reaching goals, yoga, pilates and tea will get you there sooner! Great job. :drinker: You must feel so good.
Larry - you're almost halfway there - with your running program. Sounds like a great calorie burn, and from the way you describe your runs, a really enjoyable way to spend time outdoors. I'm thankful that you joined this thread. Your enthusiasm is contagious and I had so much fun when I ventured back out for a run yesterday.
Here's my daily check-in: Completed day 10 of Jillian's 30 Day Slimdown program. It was a strength training DVD that is on the brutal side to say the least. It sucked and I was feeling like a huge wuss. But afterward, I was proud of myself for doing what I could - even if it wasn't 100%. I'm just giving myself pep talks. Tomorrow is supposed to be 30 Day Shred, Level 2, and would really love to go for a run. But, we're spending the day participating in canoe paddling races - (from early til late) so that might be all the exercise I end up getting. It will be fun, regardless.
Looking forward to reading your posts tomorrow!0 -
I have been lacking motivation to exercise lately. I came across your thread and really enjoyed reading it. It gave me the little boost to get off my butt again! Thanks!!!0
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Glad you joined us! I know it helps me stay consistent and provides me some accountability.
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smiles4miles - Long lost sisters then? A full day of canoeing sounds like hard work! I don't think my arms would last more than 20 minutes paddling lightly, let alone racing! I imagine your day of racing will probably be just as tough as this 30 day shred dvd and you'll be giving michelle obama competition for who has the best arms
Larry - It's really inspiring to see you staying strong with your program. I usually quit around week 4 so to see you almost done week 5 and still enthusiastic is great motivation for me to keep at it!
I was bad and missed yesterdays check-in. I was a little frustrated after stepping on the scale to find out I'd gained a lb, even though I'd committed to all my planned exercize and was withen my calorie budget all week. So I am back to where I started with MFP. Perhaps I gained more during easter weekend than I thought!
The good news is I finished Week 3 of my 10k program yesterday - R9:W1 x 3. I wasn't in a great mood and it felt like I was trying to run through a brick wall but still managed to reach 5km so I was happy after. I forced myself to go rock climbing at the indoor gym and in the end was really glad I did. I met some new members and they helped me work on a bouldering problem I've been struggling with. I was pretty pumped up after I managed to get one hold farther (if you've ever tried bouldering you'll know how satisfying just getting one move can be). I don't think I drank enough water during all my exercize because I had a headache for the rest of the day after and ended up being lazy on the couch eating cadbury mini eggs.... Ooops! I went a little over my calorie budget but still withen my deficit. Better than last weekend so I am not beating myself up over it.0 -
Thanks Nadine for the kind words. I hope I do help inspire others here since everyone gives me great inspiration as well. As a runner in the past, I have pretty good self-discipline and don't usually have difficulty maintaining focus, but the encouragement of othes is always an appreciated motivational boost.
My Daily Check-in:
Completed Day 6, Week 3 of my RW 8-week program with a 3 minute walking warm-up, alternating 6 min running with 1 min walking x4 and a 3 minute walking cool down (same as yesterday). I upped the tempo today a bit and burned a few more calories than yestrday according to my HRM. Tomorrow is a scheduled rest day so this essentially completed my third week of the program although I'm sure I will at least do some walking tomorrow. Hope everyone had a productive day!0 -
Nadine, I went rock climbing and rapelling once in my life and it was awesome, I felt so high afterwards. It was also the scariest thing I've ever done. Good work!
I was hauling and digging like a fool yesterday, but today I was on a native plant garden tour so I burned a mere 97 calories walking around. It was inspiring in a totally different way, though.
Welcome Butterfly Princess, please jump into the conversation.
Smiles and Larry, congrats on the hard work!
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Larry - Oops I read your post wrong! I thought it said you were on week 5 for some reason, I should read a little more carefully! I should look into getting a Heart Rate Monitor. MFP tells me I've burned one amounts of cals, but the GPS on my phone tells me a completely different number. Although my phone GPS doesn't take into account my age, weight or height. Do you know if MFP does take into account those things when determining the cals you burned? I noticed one post where a girl walk/jogged 30 minutes and said she burned 350 cals. I ran a total of 27 minutes the other day at 7mph and MFP said I only burned 270?
Karin - It is very scary outdoor climbing! My first time out of doors I got to one point on the rock where I was too terrified to go any further but the instructor wouldn't let me give up. It wasn't till I started crying that he let me come down!
My check-in for yesterday;
It was supposed to be a rest day, but I wanted to see if the mountain bike trails around my house were free of snow yet, so I decided to jog 2 minutes/walk 2 minutes for as long as I had the energy - I ended up going for 1hr:20mins!! It was such a beautiful sunny day and the trail was all clear of snow. I was enjoying myself so much jumping over obstacles, dodging rocks, sprinting up and down steep slopes, I felt like I could have kept it up for hours!! I'd have kept going except I didn't have any water with me and I didn't want to get overly dehydrated. I did a leg workout after but still am not nearly as sore today as I thought I would be after my cross-country effort. I'd like to make this my new Sunday special - just hit a trail and walk/jog for as long as I feel energized, and hopefully that will be longer each week!0 -
Nadine,
That's okay...my writing isn't that compelling a read. Lol Yep, I'm just starting week four tomorrow so not quite half way through yet but I'm getting there. Great workout for you today! I'm sure it was enjoyable. I love trail running or I use to love it and hope I will be loving it again soon.
Yes, the MPF cardio to my understanding is supposed to take into consideration all the information you input when you signed up so the calorie values should be individualized. I have actually found in review that the numbers track pretty well with what I am seeing now that I am back to using my HRM. Depending on the particular exercise, some of the MFP values are a little conservative if you compare them to the numbers you can find on other exercise sites. There are variations I suppose since all the information in the databases is supplied by users. I think I am getting optimum accuracy with my Polar F11 and I like having that available.
The rock climbing sounds like a blast and something I hope to try this summer. There is a great place to climb in central Texas and they even offer beginner climbing classes there during the summer months. So hopefully I'll get started with that this year.
My Daily Check-in:
As far as my program, today was a scheduled rest day but I just hate skipping a day altogether because I just know I have less trouble staying consistent if I get some exercise every day. So I settled for a 30 minute walk to balance my desire to exercise with my need to rest. I start Week 4 of my program tomorrow which will be the most challenging week thus far. I'll be running minutes in double digits before the end of the week.0 -
Hey y'all!
I did a 90 minute yoga class and then one hour of some serious digging in the garden - so I feel good. Tomorrow I really want to restart the couch25k, but if it's pouring like it was for most of today I might weanie out.
Good going Larry, and Nadine - that's a ton of work - well done and it does sound beautiful.
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Hi Butterfly Princess, glad you're joining us. What are your exercise / movement goals so far?
Karin - gardening sounds like such good fun. What are you growing? I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow so you can get out there and hit the trail. Can't wait to hear about your start.
Nadine - where do you live that there's still snow in April? Glad that the trails were cleared. I am envisioning a wooded area - mountainous too? Sounds like you had a great day.... and rock climbing (even indoor) sounds exciting. Never tried it. Oh - about your HRM question... my answer is, "what Larry said". I recently got a Polar F6 and it surprised me by giving a much higher calorie count (estimate) than the MFP site. But it uses my height, weight, age, etc - so it is likely more accurate. My 58 minute excursion (walk/run with big hills) supposedly burned about 600 cals today. Seems like a lot, but who knows?
Larry - great progress... I truly am glad that you started the running fever on this thread. Today I went for a walk run. 13 mins warm up, 30 min run, 10 min cool down. It was gorgeous weather - such beautiful sunshine - and it felt SO GOOD to get out there and move. Total route was 4.3 miles. (Running was 3.1). I'm going at a pace of about 10 mins a mile. Not sure if that's "good" or not - I'm about 5'5... and the route has many hills. Thanks ever so much for the inspiration. 0 -
Okie dokie - April 13 check in:
Missed my workout this morning but came home and did shred level 2 and Jillian cardio kickbox. All in all, just short of an hour. Worked up a good sweat, feel good about it. Hopefully the weather will be nice for a run tomorrow morning. 0 -
My Daily Check-in:
Yesterday I missed my first day of exercising since starting here at MFP. Life just got in the way and I couldn't squeeze it in. I didn't feel too terrible about it though since I have been consistent and hadn't actually taken any rest days the past three weeks even though there is a rest day built into the program I am doing right now. But today, I was back in the saddle and completed D1W4 of my 8-week program. Three repeats of alternating 8 minutes running/1 minute walking and a final 3 minutes of running at the end. I also did an extra 10 minutes of walking including my warm-up and cool down and getting back home from the park I used for running today. My program gets more challenging from this point forward adding more running minutes and fewer walking minutes each run/walk day.
I'm excited about the fact that my one month anniversary with MFP is coming up in just a few more days. At least based on the mirror I feel I am seeing results. I took a front and side view of myself when I started that showed how much fat I was carrying around the middle, the area for me where extra weight is most noticeable, at 206 Lbs. I plan to take identical photos on April 18, to see how much difference there is after my first month.0 -
Hey all
I missed checking-in again yesterday. I was having a frustrating day, I felt very grumpy and lethargic all day for no real reason that I could determine. I was scheduled to run 30 mins but only managed 25, so I decided I would climb at the indoor gym for longer but cut that in half too. Finally I decided I would do at least 30 mins of yoga but only ended up doing 15. I made the mistake of getting on the scale again, only to find I'd gained another 2lbs. Hopefully just water weight because I don't see how one can possibly gain 2lbs in two days. Anyways, I went home and slept it off and hopefully my workouts will go better today 0 -
Nadine - I have those days too! Look at how much you did, though. As far as weighing yourself - I don't know what time of day it was, but there's no way you could gain 2 real pounds like that.
Larry - once again, great work!
Smiles, I have a veggie garden but most of the hard core work is ripping out papyrus which took over my yard over the last three years. Once it's all out the fun begins. I'm working on a native plant design with a few perennials thrown in.0 -
Karin - I bought a scale! I am going to start weighing myself in the morning when its more consistant. I know I am not overweight but I am on the high end of my healthy BMI and I'd like to lose a bit of weight and body fat to help with my running. The scale I bought also indicates your level of hydration, I tested it out after my run today and discovered I was very dehydrated! This might explain my sluggishness.
smiles4miles - I live in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It snowed almost every night last week and then we had beautiful sunshine during the day. I was going to work in the morning in snowboots and a down jacket, and coming home in the afternoon in running shoes and short sleeves, it was crazy!
My check in - Wk4D2 I cheated a bit and didn't really do the workout properly - This training week is tough and I am struggling. I think I might have to repeat it again next week. It jumps from running 9min run intervals last week to 14min run intervals this week. Next week is meant to be 30mins straight running. I don't think at this rate I'll be ready for that.0 -
Larry - great progress... I truly am glad that you started the running fever on this thread. Today I went for a walk run. 13 mins warm up, 30 min run, 10 min cool down. It was gorgeous weather - such beautiful sunshine - and it felt SO GOOD to get out there and move. Total route was 4.3 miles. (Running was 3.1). I'm going at a pace of about 10 mins a mile. Not sure if that's "good" or not - I'm about 5'5... and the route has many hills. Thanks ever so much for the inspiration.
Smiles – Great job on your run Tuesday! I think a 10 minute pace is more than respectable and glad you had such a great day for running!
Karin – Thanks so much for the encouragement! I am sure the gardening is a great way to burn calories while enjoying something you like doing at the same time! The plan you mentioned sounds fabulous. I bet it will look great when you are finished.My check in - Wk4D2 I cheated a bit and didn't really do the workout properly - This training week is tough and I am struggling. I think I might have to repeat it again next week. It jumps from running 9min run intervals last week to 14min run intervals this week. Next week is meant to be 30mins straight running. I don't think at this rate I'll be ready for that.
Nadine – Wow! It does sound like the program you are doing requires you to advance awful quickly. My Runner’s World program only requires me to add a minute of running to the intervals each run/walk day with a walking only day in between and I still am finding it pretty challenging. Don’t get discouraged. It never hurts to drop back and repeat a week when it is necessary.
I will be heading out for my workout in a bit and will post my check-in later this afternoon. I weighed a day early this week because I was impatient to find out if I had finally dropped out of the BMI Obese category and I did! I lost 2 more pounds and am now at 196 pounds which moved me down to the “overweight” category with a BMI under 30.0 -
Thanks Larry - I think I will hold back. It's not going to effect my weight loss progess as the time spent running is almost the same. The workout this week is run14mins:walk2mins:run14mins and next week is meant to be 30 minutes straight. If I'm not ready, I'm not ready Right now the plan involves doing the same workout 4 times throughout the week. Once I get through the week of 30 minutes straight running each day then workouts start to become more varied. I guess the idea is to build up a solid base fitness first and then carry on progressing from there.
Today is a rest/ cross training day. I am going to walk for an hour and do some climbing at the gym. I am really getting addicted to the climbing - I can hardly spend a day away and my arms are starting to show signs of serious muscle! I also weighed in this morning at 130.6. I want to weigh in more often to keep closer track of what's working and what's not with my eating habits, at least until I start to see some signs of improvement and know I am doing the right things.0 -
My Daily Check-in:
Completed D2W4 of my current 8-week program. Today was a walk only day but I might have jogged a couple of the laps around the fitness track. Lol I also did a few extra minutes over what was required. Getting the first 10 pounds behind me was a great motivator. Tomorrow it is back to run/walk. Hope everyone had a good and productive day!0 -
Larry - I saw your post yesterday that you missed a day (for the first time since you started). I agree, you have been really consistent, no worried in taking a day off. That being said, though, I was unable to get my workout in yesterday because my life also got in the way - and I was VERY grumpy about it! Workouts are my best way to combat stress -and stress was the problem yesterday. You see my dilemma.....
Today I haven't done anything yet either - but that changes in about 15 mins. I can't decide if I should go for a run, walk the dogs, or do a high intensity cardio DVD. Trying to decide which one would blow off the most stress. Maybe I'll do them ALL!!!! LOL!!!
Nadine - You must have nerves of steel... I would be getting REALLY REALLY grouchy if my winter lasted throughout springtime!!! At least you get good sunshine and can end the day in shorts. Keep us posted on your running journey. When I started Cto5K, I found I had to repeat week 4, and the intervals were less daunting than the program you're doing now. Just keep plugging away!!!
Karin - did you bust out the running shoes yet?
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Larry - I saw your post yesterday that you missed a day (for the first time since you started). I agree, you have been really consistent, no worried in taking a day off. That being said, though, I was unable to get my workout in yesterday because my life also got in the way - and I was VERY grumpy about it! Workouts are my best way to combat stress -and stress was the problem yesterday. You see my dilemma.....
Yes, Smiles I certainly understand what you mean. I tend to get the same way once I am established in a fitness routine and am forced to miss a workout. It's almost the same for me as some smokers I've known when they have been forced to go without smoking. Lol I guess I get accustomed to the endorphins or something and get very grumpy when I can't get my workout in. :sad:
Nadine - That's cool that you live in Whistler! I haven't visited there but I have been to Vancouver and loved it! The people were super nice and it was such a beautiful city with so much to do. I actually plan one day soon to attend a mountaineering course in BC. I haven't looked at the brochure in a while but I seem to recall it being near Whistler. Anyway I was in Vancouver during July and the weather was beautiful.
Yeah Karin - did you bust out the running shoes yet? :bigsmile:
Now without further ado....
My Daily Check-in:
Completed Day 3, Week 4 of my RW 8-week program with a 3 minute walking warm-up, alternating 9 min running with 1 min walking x3 and a 3 minute walking cool down. Challenging at the end but during the first two intervals I felt pretty strong. Tomorrow is a walk only day and then I finish the week with back to back run/walk days. Hope you all had a productive friday!0 -
Great job Larry! Mind if I ask what your pace seems to be - or how much distance you're covering? Or are you paying attention to that at this point?
I had fun fitting my workouts in today. Did Jillian Michaels' No More Trouble Zones which is 40 something minutes of strength training. It's really toning my glutes / hamstrings - and pumping up those muscles is helping a lot with my runs...
Today I did my usual route in reverse - it's just 3.1 miles of running, and a lot was uphill. Felt awesome! I have lots o calories left at this point (and it's 8:15 pm). Makes me think... Ice cream! :bigsmile:0 -
Smiles,Great job Larry! Mind if I ask what your pace seems to be - or how much distance you're covering? Or are you paying attention to that at this point?
Actually while doing this run/walk program I have not been tracking distance or pace because since I am not running the entire time I think of those metrics to be somewhat irrelevant while I am just focusing on duration and calorie burn. During workdays due to time constraints, I do my workouts on a treadmill at my employer's fitness gym and on those days I consciously do the running repeats at a 10:00 minute pace and generally when I bothered to check was covering just under 3 miles. I know from past experience that my pace running outdoors is usually about a minute slower than that I run comfortably on a treadmill and your question piqued my curiosity. Yesterday I happened to run on a familiar course and referenced one of my old running logs to confirm the distance of yesterday's run/walk was 2.6 miles out and back. I actually ran the back portion slightly faster than the out and so arrived back at home in 29 minutes and had to finish the last minute running in my apartment complex. So 2.6 miles in 29 minutes comes out to be a pace of just over 11:00 minutes per mile.
In my past days as a runner I did keep meticulous running logs and did track duration, mileage and pace. Mostly I did so because it helped me to understand if my speedwork workouts were yielding improvement, it helped me identify a sustainable pace for the races I entered and kept me aware of the mileage on my shoes so I knew when to start thinking about replacing them. Once this run/walk phase is behind me and I am running full time again, I will then start logging all of those metrics again. But as mentioned, pace and distance aren't something I feel are terribly relevant for me right now.
As a runner I developed the habit of always having at least two pairs of running shoes and often three pairs so I could rotate them daily. Running on hard surfaces compresses the soles and liners and so it is always a good idea to allow shoes a day of rest before running in them again to get the best effects from cushioning. Also, it allows them to dry properly when a run must be done in the rain. The cushioning aspect is even more important to me right now because of my extra weight. So yesterday I opted to wear my Nike shoes instead of my Asics. Apparently the Nike pair do not have as much cushioning so by late evening my left ankle was so sore that I walked with a limp. Not good! It isn't a sprain but just tenderness from the pounding. Thankfully it feels marginally better today and today is a walk only day but I am a bit concerned about whether the ankle is going to hold up to the back to back run/walk days on mys schedule for Sunday and Monday. I don't want to push myself into a real injury but I am so not down with falling behind in my program.0 -
This past week I have been thinking about what I wanted to do next after completing my RW 8-week program and am finally able to run for at least 30 minutes non-stop again and figured that I should start working up a 5K training plan pretty soon. As an incentive I was also thinking about doing an actual 5K race at the end of the program. So today I checked out the race schedule on the site of one of my local running stores and wouldn't you know it, I found a great 5K but it is scheduled for May 8! Well after crunching the numbers I discovered that I have 27 training days left in my run/walk program and it is 22 days until the 5K. So I decided to accelerate my program to cut 5 days out of it and I entered the 5K this morning. :bigsmile: I hope I'll be ready! Wish me luck!0
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My Daily Check-in:
Despite the stiffness and soreness in my left ankle, with the Texas Health Presbyterian Foundation's 19th annual HeartBeat 5K race now looming on my horizon, I decided to start chipping away at those 5 extra days I need to cut from my run/walk program and so today I decided to skip the walk only day on my schedule in favor of the next run/walk workout. So I completed D5W4 alternating 10 minutes running with 1 minute of walking x2, finishing up the workout with 8 more minutes of running. I also did a three minute walking warm-up before and a 3 minute walking cool down after. Total calorie burn was 534.
Actually my ankle felt fine and I was able to run normally and while I could really feel the stiffness and soreness yesterday quite soon after finishing my workout, today it feels as good as before I worked out. So hopefully its just a minor issue that will soon pass. The schedule change leaves me with one more workout tomorrow, another run/walk, to complete Week 4 and Monday I'll be ready to start Week 5. Did I mention I can be a bit obsessive when it comes to running? :laugh:0 -
Hi there!!! You certainly have a passion for it - and that's incredible. I found myself feeling very excited and nearing obsessing with running too - and this is really my first time running as an adult. Congratulations on entering your race and working toward that goal. I look forward to hearing progress reports and updates -AND maybe seeing race day photos?
i don't quite have the nerve to do an actual race yet... though I can do the distance for 5k. The mental aspect of running with all those people is something I'd need to move through. Any tips?
And, so exciting to see you progressing with each day - so thank you for so openly sharing your updates. Interesting about your times. Seems like you're doing really well! Like I mentioned before, I've never really run before I started the Cto5K program - and so, have never run on a treadmill. I'm wondering how that would be... would I be able to run a bit faster? Or would it seem like forever, without pretty scenery to take in? I might need to find a friend with a treadmill just to check it out!
Today I wanted to run, but realized our 3 dogs have been quite neglected. (And, I ran yesterday, so a day off is fine). I took each dog for an individual walk - a total of just over 3 miles. They loved the attention and I loved spending time with them, so it was a win-win. Today is also a break on the 30 day slimdown program - but tomorrow looks like a challenge!
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Hey Smiles,
Actually you would be surprised I think to find that running in a race is not intimidating at all. For one thing you get caught up in the excitement of the thing and I think you actually draw off the energy of the other runners around you. I have always finsihed pretty well within my age group but never been in a race where I had a real chance to finish first and so my philosophy has always been just to finish and have found plenty of satisfaction in that alone. At the start of a race you have to work your way around people who run at a slower pace so you can get into your own rythym but once you accomplish that, at least in my opinion, you kind of forget about everyone else and you just concentrate on your own running so actually I don't find running in a race to be a great deal different than just running on my own. I really encourage you try it. Running races occassionally I think really helps in staying focused and motivated.i don't quite have the nerve to do an actual race yet... though I can do the distance for 5k. The mental aspect of running with all those people is something I'd need to move through. Any tips?
Yes, I can tell you from lots of experience, running on a treadmill is not all that enjoyable but sometimes a necessary evil. For me, running on a treadmill at work during my lunch hour is the only way I can realistically get my run in during work days because I go to work early and get home late. But I have always referred to treadmills as "dreadmills" because it certainly doesn't compare with running outside. People do typically run at a faster pace on treadmills for a couple of reasons. First, you are indoors so there is no wind resistance and running takes a little less effort. Second, you dial in a speed and then you have no choice but to stay up with the belt. The one thing I do like about treadmills is that they are great for speed work when you don't have a convenient marked track to run intervals on.I've never really run before I started the Cto5K program - and so, have never run on a treadmill. I'm wondering how that would be... would I be able to run a bit faster? Or would it seem like forever, without pretty scenery to take in? I might need to find a friend with a treadmill just to check it out!
Daily check-in:
Yesterday was not a great fitness day for me. I stayed up too late Saturday and slept in Sunday. Besides my full-time job I am also a part-time freelance writer and had a number of projects coming due this week and with a late start, by the time I managed to complete those that had to be finished yesterday it was after 7:00 p.m. So after dinner I only managed to get in a 30 minute walk instead of the run/walk I had planned. Better than nothing, but I was kicking myself for letting stuff crowd me out of my running schedule.
But today I did get the final workout accomplished for week four of my program. I alternated 11 minutes running with 1 minute of walking x2, finishing up the workout with 6 final minutes of running. I also did a three minute walking warm-up before and a 3 minute walking cool down after. Total calorie burn was 531. Interestingly the workout was the same number of minutes as my last run/walk and I ran and walked the same number of total minutes yet burned a 4 less calories. The reason for that was my max and average heart rates were lower today than last time. I know I ran at the same intensity because I ran the same course today so that indicates my cardiovascular endurance is improving. Also, I'm sure I lost a tiny bit of weight over the 48 hour period which likely helped too with lower heart rates. Finally, my ankle issue has resolved itself and it feels perfectly normal now and I'm pleased about that.
Hope you all had a good Monday!0 -
Hey All,
Well I haven't been good at checking in, it's been a very busy few days - rush rush everywhere! But I have kept up with my workouts and I'm happy to see some results starting to show.
On Sunday - my supposed rest day - I did intervals of walking 2 minutes and jogging 3 minutes for a total of 1hr:50min! I did a bit of stretching after and took the rest of the day off, lol.
Yesterday I went for a 45min walk and climbing at the gym. I finally did a bouldering problem I'd been trying to get for 3 weeks, so that felt really good. After I did a mix of yoga and pilates for an hour.
I am going to repeat last weeks running training because I found it too hard and next weeks training is much harder still. Todays plan is to run 14: walk 2: run 14. If I have time before work I will try and fit in an arms workout after. I better get going!0 -
Great job Nadine on your workouts and congratulations on nailing the bouldering move!0
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Hey guys - sounds like you've been staying busy! Karin, where are you?
I didn't do anything yesterday - and now I'm trying to get pumped up to do my thang. Today is supposed to be Shred level 2 and if I feel inspired after that ,maybe a kickboxing DVD. Tomorrow morning I plan to go for a run. Fingers crossed for sunshine.
Great job with staying in motion - let's keep it up!0 -
Daily check-in:
LOL Smiles...sounds like we were both in the same mood today. I was feeling generally u-n-m-o-t-i-v-a-t-e-d!!! I've been off for a few days and have slipped into the bad habit of staying up late and sleeping in which is wrecking my days. It really screws my eating routine too. The last two days I have eaten breakfast late, skipped lunch and then ate a late dinner as my biggest meal of the day. I really need to pull out of this and get back with the program. I am a night owl type anyway and up until 18 months ago I had worked the midnight shift for 17 years because I just liked staying up all night and sleeping during the day. I changed to day shift because my employer instituted 12 hour shifts and that began making me feel worn out all the time. Anyway, just a little history behind why I easily slip into the night owl mode if I don't watch it.
So...it was after 7:00 p.m. and I still hadn't done my workout nor did I want to do my workout. But somehow (probably due to many years of self-discipline beaten into me during my military years - haha) I forced myself to get dressed, lace up my running shoes and forced myself out the door for my run. Actually I was glad I managed it in the end because it was my best run ever since starting the RW program. Everything clicked today; breathing, leg speed, stride, the whole nine yards. I felt so good I skipped all the way to D5W5 and ended up doing 14 minutes of running/1 minute of walking x2 for my 30 minute workout and it actually felt almost easy. Wow! I'm nearly halfway to my goal of being able to run 30 minutes non-stop again! Tomorrow I will be halfway since the schedule adds another minute of running to the two running repeats. I was a later bloomer today but in the end everything turned out great and I think I have reached a significant turning point in my running!
Hope everyone had a great day! Karin!!!! Oh Karin!!!!! Where the heck are you? You're AWOL! 0
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