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 might be just what I need to get moving again. I'll sign up and check in on Saturdays also.

Rhonda

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.

40 somethings are on the move!!!

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,

I'd love to participate. I am getting ready to start week 3 of the C25K program but may need to repeat week 2 if my body says "not yet".

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!!

I`m in!
Monday- Boot camp- 55 minutes.
I did:
15 pull ups (assisted)
15 pushups
15 planks- front, left, right
15 step ups w/weights
15 jump ups
30 steps with leg bands front, back, side, side
3 min jumprope
Repeat x 4!

Then- in the evening- jump rope for 15 min followed by 30 min on the bicycle- 2.5 miles.
I burned 2800 calories today.
Terry

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!!

Tuesday-
Gym- Treadmill workout-
Fast walk 1.5 min
Jog 2 min
Sprint 30 sec
repeat times 4
then walk for 5 min.
2.5 miles

Followed by eliptical glide for 30 min.

418 calories burned.

Evening- Yoga with Bob! Biggest loser Yoga workout-
warmup- lvl 1, lvl 2, cool down. 50 minutes.
Burned 2225 calories today.
Terry

Keep it up ladies! Great start to our month!!
Terry

Terry - You are a machine!!!

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!