Ok, this is my first time starting a thread like this. Not sure exactly what everyone wants to do but here goes. It was suggested by CruiseCAT to have a goal of 9.3 miles per week in March. How does that sound to everyone? I usually work out Monday-Friday so will post how my week went on Saturdays. Does that work for everyone? Also if anybody wants to add or change anything about this thread, feel free as I am newer and still finding my way around. Thanks and heres to a great month of running and walking for everyone!!
This thread is exactly what I need to keep me motivated. However, I don't walk/run (it is still too cold for that here) but I do ride a recumbant bike. It calculates miles so I will shoot for 9.3 miles a week on that. I am new here so I hope it is okay to do something instead of running/walking. If not, let me know.
That is totally fine with me about riding the recumbent bike Lessofmaur. I use one too every day after I run so will count that too. I am not running outside right now unless it is nice which isn't too often in Michigan yet. I think even ellipticals say the mileage so if anyone who does that wants to record theirs I say go for it. Anyone else up for the challenge?
Thanks for starting this thread Susan, looks good.
I've also added a new ticker for March 40.3 (65K) miles in March.
Walk/run/bike/swim... whatever you want to do. Just thought it was a good way to get/keep moving. I suggested the 9.3 cause that is a 5K on M-W-F for me.
I'm in; I'm going to shoot for a total of 700 exercise minutes in March, which roughly equates to 40 minutes, 4x per week. I do a combination of stair master, elliptical trainer, treadmill, and outdoor walking. Oh, and outdoor biking if the weather warms up a bit. It is extremely hilly where I live, so any outdoor walking or biking is a great cardio workout.
Sometime in March I guess I'll get ticker capabilities, so I'll add a ticker then. So far, I've completed 35/700 min = 5%.
Beemer thanks for starting this thread.
Count me in too... though I think I'll do like newleaf & keep track of minutes.
I'll use my aerobic minutes off my pedometer so today I had 95 minutes- not sure what the monthly goal will be.
Way to go Ponytail on the C25K! I completed day 3 of week 4 today, but am struggling at the end of the 5min run, so will repeat the week.
Glad to have everyone joining us!! I think whatever your goal whether it be minutes or miles is fine. As long as we are working together trying to get more exercise to be healthier I say anything goes. This will be a great motivator for me since I am so sick right now. Makes me want to not do anything plus the side effect of my meds is possible ruptured achilles tendon so that scares me a little but I will carry on knowing others are doing it too. Can't be outdone you know, LOL!!! Hope everyone has a great week exercising!!
Hello everyone,
I am very new to this site and I recently starting exercising thru Comcast OnDemand feature. I walked 2 1/2 miles today and did an ab workout. I can definitely walk 9.3 miles a week. Good luck to everyone and God bless!
Yeah elfinsnow and mickeysofyne!! Keep up the good work! I ran 3 miles today and did my recumbent bike for 12 miles. I didn't rupture a tendon or anything so I guess I am good to go. This is my first workout since starting the meds. Hopefully I will be just fine. Glad to see everyone getting off to such a good start to the week!!
Susan - Glad you are OK after your run. I have to admit when you said you were going to take your chances I was a little worried.
PonyTail & Mel - don't worry about having to repeat a week. This is about YOU and YOU are both doing GREAT!!!
NewLeaf - Your "hilly" comment is what made me think you didn't live west of the Mississippi. It's amazing how a little thing like a ticker can be so motivating. I love updating mine on Mondays.
Mickey - Welcome to the group. I too recently found exercise on demand on Verizon's Fios. I love that if I am bored with my dvd's that I can find something on there. They even have some of the Biggest Loser workouts.
Yesterday I ran my second 5K in 42:02 (22 seconds faster than my first) then finished out the hour walking. I also did my 20 minute Zumba express workout. I still haven't decided what I am going to do today.
Hey today I actually jogged a mile! I believe I have done that in my teen years on the track team or in gym class but not in a long time. I am so stoked at myself. I see everyone is doing fantastic, keep it up ALL month!
Run/Walk Exercise Thread-March
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