I was overzealous with my goal of 1,800 - It is halfway through the month and I am at a little under 800 minutes. But I am seeing progress. I have been able to up my miles from 2.5 per session to 3.5. And I'm running relatively fast for being new to running (again). I can run a mile in 10-11 minutes.

I still have trouble to motivate myself to run. I tell myself that I am too old to do this (I am 40), but my legs have been telling me that it's ok. Knock on wood, I have had no pains or injuries so far.

Thanks, everybody for posting. You all keep me going.

Here's my stats for the month:

Goal: 1,800 minutes. Starting weight is 149. Current weight is 142 (as of 4/16)

4/1 - 40 minute run
4/2 - 30 minute run/ 100 minutes dancing
4/3 - 60 minute walk
4/4 - 90 minute walk (could not face running- too sore)
4/5 - 30 minute run/ 45 minute walk
4/6 - 90 minute walk (think I ended up walking 6 miles)
4/7 - 40 minute run (stop/start 3 miles)

Week 1 minutes: 370 min

4/8 - 75 minute walk (not very fast)
4/9 - 90 minute walk (I should have run that night)
4/10 - 0 minutes
4/11 - 0 minutes
4/12 - 40 minute run/20 minute walk (Up my miles to 3.5)
4/13 - 40 min run/70 min dancing
4/14 - 30 min run/45 min walk

Week 2: 410 min

4/15 - 45 min walk
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motivated chickie: I also have a goal of 1800 minutes that it looks like I'm unlikely to meet. I'll keep going if you will!

4/1: 50 min yoga, 20 min 30DS, 30 ball routine, 20 knees; 120/1800
4/2: 45 min yardwork, 15 min yoga; 180/1800
4/3: 25 min walk, 30 min yoga on ball; 235/1800
4/4: 60 min walk, 20 min yoga on ball; 315/1800
4/5: 15 min walk; 330/1800
4/6: 15 min walk; 345/1800
4/7: 0

4/8: 60 min walk; 405/1800
4/9: 0
4/10: 30 min walk, 10 min dance, 30 min yoga; 475/1800
4/11: 60 min walk; 535/1800
4/12: 35 min BL2; 570/1800
4/13: 0
4/14: 35 min walk, 50 min yoga; 655/1800

4/15: 30 min walk DVD, 25 min Strong Knees; 710/1800

04/01 - Scheduled day off.
04/02 - Sick.
04/03 - Sick.
04/04 - 30 min elliptical
04/05 - 35 min elliptical
04/06 - Scheduled day off.
04/07 - 50 min elliptical

Week 1 - 115 mins

04/08 - 45 min elliptical 50 min yoga
04/09 - 85 min elliptical 40 min yoga
04/10 - 45 min elliptical 35 min yoga
04/11 - 70 min elliptical 50 min yoga
04/12 - 65 min elliptical 40 min yoga
04/13 - 20 min walk
04/14 - Scheduled day off.

Week 2 - 545 mins

04/15 - 65 min elliptical 30 min yoga
04/16 - 60 min elliptical 30 min yoga
04/17 - 60 min elliptical 30 min yoga
04/18 -
04/19 -
04/20 -
04/21 -

Week 3 - 275 mins

April total - 935/1400

I've just been editing my post since it's been the last one for awhile now but seriously, where is everyone?

04/01 - Scheduled day off.
04/02 - Sick.
04/03 - Sick.
04/04 - 30 min elliptical
04/05 - 35 min elliptical
04/06 - Scheduled day off.
04/07 - 50 min elliptical

Week 1 - 115 mins

04/08 - 45 min elliptical 50 min yoga
04/09 - 85 min elliptical 40 min yoga
04/10 - 45 min elliptical 35 min yoga
04/11 - 70 min elliptical 50 min yoga
04/12 - 65 min elliptical 40 min yoga
04/13 - 20 min walk
04/14 - Scheduled day off.

Week 2 - 545 mins

04/15 - 65 min elliptical 30 min yoga
04/16 - 60 min elliptical 30 min yoga
04/17 - 60 min elliptical 30 min yoga
04/18 - 35 min elliptical 45 min yoga
04/19 -
04/20 -
04/21 -

Week 3 - 355 mins

April total - 1015/1400

Hi, MeowMix, thanks for keeping things going for us!

4/1: 50 min yoga, 20 min 30DS, 30 ball routine, 20 knees; 120/1800
4/2: 45 min yardwork, 15 min yoga; 180/1800
4/3: 25 min walk, 30 min yoga on ball; 235/1800
4/4: 60 min walk, 20 min yoga on ball; 315/1800
4/5: 15 min walk; 330/1800
4/6: 15 min walk; 345/1800
4/7: 0

4/8: 60 min walk; 405/1800
4/9: 0
4/10: 30 min walk, 10 min dance, 30 min yoga; 475/1800
4/11: 60 min walk; 535/1800
4/12: 35 min BL2; 570/1800
4/13: 0
4/14: 35 min walk, 50 min yoga; 655/1800

4/15: 30 min walk DVD, 25 min Strong Knees; 710/1800
4/16: 0
4/17: 30 min walk; 740/1800

Hey MeowMix, looks like you've been doing enough exercise for everyone! I've been sick, but don't want to get out of the practice (since it takes weeks to make it a habit and about 20 minutes to break that habit).

4.1: rest
4.2: 60 min. Jackie Warner Workout dvd
4.3: 40 min JW power circuit training
4.4: 55 min. aerobics
4.5: 40 min JW power circuit training
4.6: 20 min 30DS L2
4.7: 55 min. aerobics

4.8: 40 min JW power circuit training
4.9: 60 min. Jackie Warner Workout dvd
4.10: 50 min. yoga, 40 min. JW power circuit training
4.11: rest--didn't get outside like I'd hoped
4.12: 30DS L1
4.13: 40 min JW power circuit training
4.14: 55 min. aerobics

4.15: sick
4.16: 40 min JW power circuit training
4.17: sick
4.18: 20 min 30DS L2

I've got this cough that comes on at night and keeps me up half the night. Nyquil works for the first few hours, then I'm up coughing away. My head and lungs are killing me, so I did short but intense 20 workout today. Ugh, I'm ready to feel healthy again!

I have begun to enjoy walking and dancing more and running much less, but I am trying to run 4 days a week. I need the running to build my fitness and endurance.

Goal: 1,800 minutes. Starting weight is 149. Current weight is 142 (as of 4/16)

4/1 - 40 minute run
4/2 - 30 minute run/ 100 minutes dancing
4/3 - 60 minute walk
4/4 - 90 minute walk (could not face running- too sore)
4/5 - 30 minute run/ 45 minute walk
4/6 - 90 minute walk (think I ended up walking 6 miles)
4/7 - 40 minute run (stop/start 3 miles)

Week 1 minutes: 370 min

4/8 - 75 minute walk (not very fast)
4/9 - 90 minute walk (I should have run that night)
4/10 - 0 minutes
4/11 - 0 minutes
4/12 - 40 minute run/20 minute walk (Up my miles to 3.5)
4/13 - 40 min run/70 min dancing
4/14 - 30 min run/45 min walk

Week 2: 410 min

4/15 - 45 min walk
4/16 - 35 min run/45 min walk/120 min dancing
4/17 - 90 min walk/180 min dancing (danced off & on for 5 hours. wow)
4/18 - 30 min run/30 min walk

Im in on this one. I know I said that last month and didn't keep up with my posting. Im definately fired up for this one. I have 3 pounds to go for goal. I will be darned if Im going to get lazy now. Here is to accountability, to a new month a fresh clean start. My goals this challenge is to exercise 5 times a week 3 cardio at least 2 yoga classes a week. No lazy arse this month. starting at 153

4~1~140 minutes walking :-)
4~2~30 minutes yoga
4~3~30 minute walk + 30 minutes yoga
4~4~Easter day off
4~5~30 minute walk~30minutes yoga
4~6~90 minute walk
4~7~35 minute walk

385 minutes 5 cardio days 3 yoga workouts goals met

4~8~60 minutes window washing
4~9~60 minutes walking
4~10~day off
4~11~120 minute 3.8 mile hike :-) awesome
4~12~110 minute nature walk:-) awesome 20 minutes yoga
4~13~150 minute walk/hike 8.8 miles
4~14~110 intermediate hiking trail.



4~15
4~16
4~17
4~18 35 minute walking
4~19~110 minutes hiking
4~20~110 hiking 3.6 miles :-)))
4~21
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My April Minutes:

4/1: 43 min run
4/2: Rest day
4/3: 24 min run
4/4: 65 min run
4/5: Rest day
4/6: 35 min run
4/7: Rest day
4/8: 35 min run
4/9: Rest day
4/10: 15 min walk, 20 min bike (1st time out this year)
4/11: 75 min run (my longest this year!)
4/12: Rest day
4/13: 35 min run
4/14: 25 min swim (900M)
4/15: 45 min run
4/16: Rest day (read: yardwork!)
4/17: Rest day
4/18: 64 min run

Hooray!! Posts Keep it up everyone, May is fast approaching!
LouisaH If you're sick take it easy, I've always found that when I try to push myself when I'm sick I just get worse. Give yourself time to get better.

04/01 - Scheduled day off.
04/02 - Sick.
04/03 - Sick.
04/04 - 30 min elliptical
04/05 - 35 min elliptical
04/06 - Scheduled day off.
04/07 - 50 min elliptical

Week 1 - 115 mins

04/08 - 45 min elliptical 50 min yoga
04/09 - 85 min elliptical 40 min yoga
04/10 - 45 min elliptical 35 min yoga
04/11 - 70 min elliptical 50 min yoga
04/12 - 65 min elliptical 40 min yoga
04/13 - 20 min walk
04/14 - Scheduled day off.

Week 2 - 545 mins

04/15 - 65 min elliptical 30 min yoga
04/16 - 60 min elliptical 30 min yoga
04/17 - 60 min elliptical 30 min yoga
04/18 - 35 min elliptical 45 min yoga
04/19 - 35 min elliptical 40 min yoga
04/20 -
04/21 -

Week 3 - 430 mins

April total - 1090/1400

Ms. Perception - I'm impressed that you have been doing 60+ runs. Way to go.

4/1: 50 min yoga, 20 min 30DS, 30 ball routine, 20 knees; 120/1800
4/2: 45 min yardwork, 15 min yoga; 180/1800
4/3: 25 min walk, 30 min yoga on ball; 235/1800
4/4: 60 min walk, 20 min yoga on ball; 315/1800
4/5: 15 min walk; 330/1800
4/6: 15 min walk; 345/1800
4/7: 0

4/8: 60 min walk; 405/1800
4/9: 0
4/10: 30 min walk, 10 min dance, 30 min yoga; 475/1800
4/11: 60 min walk; 535/1800
4/12: 35 min BL2; 570/1800
4/13: 0
4/14: 35 min walk, 50 min yoga; 655/1800

4/15: 30 min walk DVD, 25 min Strong Knees; 710/1800
4/16: 0
4/17: 30 min walk; 740/1800
4/18: 60 min walk; 800/1800
4/19: 30 min walk DVD, 10 min stretch; 840/1800

My April Minutes:

4/1: 43 min run
4/2: Rest day
4/3: 24 min run
4/4: 65 min run
4/5: Rest day
4/6: 35 min run
4/7: Rest day
4/8: 35 min run
4/9: Rest day
4/10: 15 min walk, 20 min bike (1st time out this year)
4/11: 75 min run (my longest this year!)
4/12: Rest day
4/13: 35 min run
4/14: 25 min swim (900M)
4/15: 45 min run
4/16: Rest day (read: yardwork!)
4/17: Rest day
4/18: 64 min run
4/19: Rest day
4/20: 20 min walk/sprints (Not what I had planned, but it worked)

4.1: rest
4.2: 60 min. Jackie Warner Workout dvd
4.3: 40 min JW power circuit training
4.4: 55 min. aerobics
4.5: 40 min JW power circuit training
4.6: 20 min 30DS L2
4.7: 55 min. aerobics

4.8: 40 min JW power circuit training
4.9: 60 min. Jackie Warner Workout dvd
4.10: 50 min. yoga, 40 min. JW power circuit training
4.11: rest--didn't get outside like I'd hoped
4.12: 30DS L1
4.13: 40 min JW power circuit training
4.14: 55 min. aerobics

4.15: sick
4.16: 40 min JW power circuit training
4.17: sick
4.18: 20 min 30DS L2
4.19: 55 min. aerobics
4.20: 40 min JW power circuit training

Not counting the hacky sack we;ve been playing that's giving my butt and Barbie Doll hips a good workout!

This challenge is hard. I noticed that this week I have slacked on the running and doing more walking. But the running is my fitness exercise. I need to keep doing it. Tonight I have free time so I hope to do running and some strength training. My bowflex is giving me the evil eye.

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Goal: 1,800 minutes. Starting weight is 149. Current weight is 138.5 (as of 4/21)

4/1 - 40 minute run
4/2 - 30 minute run/ 100 minutes dancing
4/3 - 60 minute walk
4/4 - 90 minute walk (could not face running- too sore)
4/5 - 30 minute run/ 45 minute walk
4/6 - 90 minute walk (think I ended up walking 6 miles)
4/7 - 40 minute run (stop/start 3 miles)

Week 1 minutes: 370 min

4/8 - 75 minute walk (not very fast)
4/9 - 90 minute walk (I should have run that night)
4/10 - 0 minutes
4/11 - 0 minutes
4/12 - 40 minute run/20 minute walk (Up my miles to 3.5)
4/13 - 40 min run/70 min dancing
4/14 - 30 min run/45 min walk

Week 2: 410 min

4/15 - 45 min walk
4/16 - 35 min run/45 min walk/120 min dancing
4/17 - 90 min walk/180 min dancing (danced off & on for 5 hours. wow)
4/18 - 30 min run/30 min walk
4/19 - 50 min walk (Did not want to run at all so I skipped it)
4/20 - 90 min walk (couldn't fit a run in so walked)
4/21 - 60 min walk

Week 3: 400 min

4/22 - 30 min run/ 60 min walk
4/23 - 90 min walk/ 90 min dancing
4/24 - 30 min run/ 20 min biking/ 120 min dancing
4/25 - 0
4/26 - 45 min run (4 miles, yay)/ 45 min walk
4/27
4/28

Week 4: