Originally Posted By SuperDry I ran a 5K once. Well, actually, I walked part of it. My only goal for the race was to finish it. I was slow, but by no means the slowest. It was a bit embarrassing to be passed by a guy in a 7 foot tall banana outfit, and then to be passed by the speed walkers that started 10 minutes behind us. But the most important thing was: I finished!
Originally Posted By Mrs ElderP Super Dry, at the Disney 5K I saw the following t-shirt: Dead Last>Did Not Finish>>Did Not Start
Originally Posted By smedley I'm continuing on, as before with the heart rate monitor as my guide, I was on the treadmill inside yesterday (so easier) and I jogged for around 8-9 mins before my heart rate was high enough that I walked a little to let it drop, I am still doing shorter jogging periods the longer I go (I am doing 30-35 mins) but I hope that the jogging will increase and the walking decrease as I go along.. No compliments for me yet tho! Perhaps it's because you're already slim LVBelle? Maybe the muscle tone is showing
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x I've updated my blog with my latest C25K info! (<a href="http://piratetink.blogspot.com" target="_blank">http://piratetink.blogspot.com</a>) I also added my Google calendar that has my workout schedule on it! Can't wait to get going tomorrow morning!
Originally Posted By mele I'm pretty bummed. I started working out, actually doing a workout quite like this one, plus yoga, on my own a couple of weeks ago. On Monday, I walked up the stairs at work and suddenly my foot started to hurt. I'm pretty sure I have a stress fracture. It's not too bad, stairs are the worst, shopping all day hurts too but it's getting better each day. I'm so frustrated and annoyed with myself. I am determined not to let it slow me down for too long, though. Grrr ;-) At least my vow to give up sugar/junk food is still going strong. I went to 4 parties last week and was able to stick to the plan. I even went to Whole Foods today and didn't get any treats. Well, I bought some truffles with Omega oil in it. Surely THAT doesn't count. LOL Good luck to everyone!
Originally Posted By smedley mele, have you been to get your foot checked out?? It could be ligament or muscle rather than a stress fracture?? Either way best to have a doctor look at it, you don't want to be making it worse!! Maybe you could do something none weight bearing in the meantime like cycling??
Originally Posted By mickeymeg Yesterday we went here <a href="http://www.gotreego.com/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.gotreego.com/index.html</a> for a good cross training workout. It was Super Fun, and slightly scary at times. We have also made ourselves a sticker chart so we can see how many really active activities we are doing in a week. It is great for motivation.
Originally Posted By LVBelle Wow, MickeyMeg, that looks AWESOME! How fun! Wish we had one here! xPPx, how did the workout go this morning?
Originally Posted By LVBelle Ooo, mele, you have much more willpower than me! Congrats on sticking to your guns! That's eventually gonna be my next step, getting rid of the junk food. For now I just gotta do one thing at a time! Hope your foot feels better!
Originally Posted By smedley Ooh mickeymeg, they have one of those near us that I keep wanting to try, maybe I will book to go! Was it a good workout?? I have just come back from the gym, 20 mins bike, 20 mins cross trainer, dozen sit ups, some core exercises and a set of stretches, didn't do treadmill today, as my knees were playing up a little, feeling good still though
Originally Posted By mickeymeg It was a good workout. Though, we went about 2 years ago when we were all really out of shape and I remember it being much more difficult then. Its kind of nice to know that being in shape, at least a little, does help with some things. With all the balancing and climbing it is a great arm and core area workout. I am sure we will be going back again this summer.
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x Ok, so I didn't get to work out today. I just barely woke up (10am) and it's already 100+ outside, so it may not happen today, but maybe tonight. Today was the first day of summer I was actually able to sleep in, and my BF let me...isn't he sweet?
Originally Posted By smedley LVBelle, if it helps I woke at 4.11am our time this morning (8pm LP time) and have been awake ever since.. And still went to do a workout
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x Smed, if I had a gym to work out in, I would go.. but all I have is the desert in my back yard. and it's 108 out now. at 10:40am
Originally Posted By smedley I know see the wink I realise there's no way you could go out unless it's very early or late, and yes I am pretty lucky that a. we have a gym here at w**k b. it's never so hot I couldn't run outside at 10.40am here
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x I saw the wink... I forgot mine There's a gym at BF's work, but one's for guests, and one's for employees...and I'm neither. I wonder if I could sneak over there for 20 minutes?
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x LOL!!!! Probably...he's already bringing me lunch from his work cafeteria... I just hope it's not hot dogs again.. last week, we had enchiladas and carne asada!
Originally Posted By smedley Picky too huh I am feeling really energised this evening (7pm here) I think I might drag DH out for a short walk round the village when I get home...
