My 2011 52 7/7 challenge!!

7/7 2 miles with leslie

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.

Still sick, but recovering. 7/7 with leg exercises.

Nancy get better soon but way to keep moving it despite not feeling 100%

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!!

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 Fight

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:

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!

I keep forgetting to update my stats...last week I was 5/7...
today ChaLean burn it off & recharge and turbo jam fat blaster 1/7

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!

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:

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.

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.

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!!!

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!

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.