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Forum: Exercise! 01-04-2014, 10:28 PM
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Posted By Toonses
Bicycling is my major form of exercise as well. ...

Bicycling is my major form of exercise as well. I try to ride 12-14 miles every other day. Since the weather has been nice here in Northern CA (we need rain) I have no down days. I am going to...
Forum: Exercise! 01-18-2012, 11:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,337
Posted By Toonses
Littlebrownbike - you are doing great! Sounds...

Littlebrownbike - you are doing great! Sounds like you are enjoying your rides and that is the most important thing.

The weather is starting to change here so I am stuck riding my bike on my...
Forum: Exercise! 01-16-2012, 05:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,337
Posted By Toonses
Anity - I hear you. I love going out for a ride....

Anity - I hear you. I love going out for a ride.

This morning I wanted to get 25 miles in, but it was just too cold. I called it quits after 20 miles. It was 43 degrees out and the wind was...
Forum: Exercise! 01-12-2012, 02:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,337
Posted By Toonses
Thanks for getting this thread started. I know...

Thanks for getting this thread started. I know there are a lot of cyclists out there. I am in "training" for a 65 mile ride in march and my first 100 mile (century) ride in April. I currently ride...
Forum: Exercise! 12-28-2011, 09:15 PM
Replies: 590
Views: 48,610
Posted By Toonses
Tdiprincess - you are doing a great job! Keep up...

Tdiprincess - you are doing a great job! Keep up the good work. You are almost at the end of program.

I am still getting a run in every two days. It has been real cold in the am (27 degrees)...
Forum: Exercise! 12-28-2011, 08:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,588
Posted By Toonses
Like others have said don't worry about the pace...

Like others have said don't worry about the pace of a "race.". You are going to see all types of joggers at an event. The one and only organized run I have completed so far (thanksgiving day) had...
Forum: Exercise! 12-08-2011, 10:30 AM
Replies: 590
Views: 48,610
Posted By Toonses
Aka and Thinsole - Great job on the 10k program. ...

Aka and Thinsole - Great job on the 10k program. I only run outdoors listening to one of my favorite podcasts. I can really get into the podcast and almost forget about what I am experiencing...
Forum: Exercise! 12-05-2011, 03:27 PM
Replies: 590
Views: 48,610
Posted By Toonses
Thanks for all the wonderful comments. I have...

Thanks for all the wonderful comments. I have been out of the loop this past week since DH had surgery. I had to put my nurses hat on and take care of him this weekend. I was still able to slip...
Forum: Exercise! 11-30-2011, 12:56 PM
Replies: 590
Views: 48,610
Posted By Toonses
I had an Aha moment this morning at 5:00 am. I...

I had an Aha moment this morning at 5:00 am. I ran my slowest 5k (38.50 mins). I thought I was doing ok. It was very foggy and I had to keep taking off my glasses to wipe them, but I kept on...
Forum: Exercise! 11-27-2011, 10:49 PM
Replies: 590
Views: 48,610
Posted By Toonses
Thanks dirtybluebird. I was just happy to...

Thanks dirtybluebird. I was just happy to finish. I ran in the town of Chico, CA which is a college town. There were a lot of young people running and I passed quite a few and finished in the...
Forum: Exercise! 11-27-2011, 09:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 781
Posted By Toonses
Nice Bike! Looks like you are doing great. ...

Nice Bike! Looks like you are doing great. Remember to go slow and build up your distance and speed. You don't want any injuries.
Forum: Exercise! 11-26-2011, 11:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 781
Posted By Toonses
fyreflie 24 - Thanks for starting this thread. I...

fyreflie 24 - Thanks for starting this thread. I was planning on starting one shortly. I have been riding for several years. I plan on riding a metric century (65 miles) in March and my first...
Forum: Exercise! 11-25-2011, 07:22 PM
Replies: 590
Views: 48,610
Posted By Toonses
Well I did it! I finished my first organized 5k...

Well I did it! I finished my first organized 5k yesterday at 9:00 am in the rain. I ran with my brother and sister-in-law who took off in front of me and finished in 31 mins. I stuck with a slower...
Forum: Exercise! 11-21-2011, 10:52 AM
Replies: 590
Views: 48,610
Posted By Toonses
tdipriness - Sounds like you got a great workout....

tdipriness - Sounds like you got a great workout. I also had a similar experience when I was doing a ton of gardening (four hours squatting) and my legs were like jelly. I did go for a run the next...
Forum: Exercise! 11-20-2011, 06:16 PM
Replies: 441
Views: 28,599
Posted By Toonses
Carol999 - You should look into the C25K Program....

Carol999 - You should look into the C25K Program. I was not able to run longer than a 1/4 mile as well. It is a nine-week program and you build your runs nice and slow.

I am now jogging 3.1...
Forum: Exercise! 11-20-2011, 06:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 819
Posted By Toonses
I keep myself motivated by signing up for...

I keep myself motivated by signing up for different organized events, 5k runs or cycling. My first organized 5k is this Thursday. I also have a 65 mile bicycle ride in March and my first century...
Forum: Exercise! 11-15-2011, 12:26 PM
Replies: 590
Views: 48,610
Posted By Toonses
Great job ladies! I agree with Aphil. It is...

Great job ladies!

I agree with Aphil. It is ok that you repeat a day or week. My first official 5k run is on Thanksgiving Day and I added two weeks to the program. I am not a professional...
Forum: Exercise! 11-12-2011, 08:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,357
Posted By Toonses
Fantastic Job!

Fantastic Job!
Forum: Exercise! 11-12-2011, 06:56 PM
Replies: 590
Views: 48,610
Posted By Toonses
Thinsole - Congratulations! :congrat: ...

Thinsole - Congratulations! :congrat:

Thanks for sharing the information about your organized run. I will be participating in a run in a few weeks, but will be going with two experienced runners...
Forum: Exercise! 11-11-2011, 11:10 AM
Replies: 590
Views: 48,610
Posted By Toonses
Well I did it, I completed the C25K Program this...

Well I did it, I completed the C25K Program this morning (3.1 miles completed in 36.41). As I was jogging along I was truly enjoying the scenery (since it was light outside). I was just humming...
Forum: Exercise! 11-10-2011, 10:11 AM
Replies: 590
Views: 48,610
Posted By Toonses
CindyB - I have a Sony Walkman that I download...

CindyB - I have a Sony Walkman that I download podcasts and music, and it has an FM channel in case I want to listen to the radio. I use my sports watch that has a timer on it and when I am ready to...
Forum: Exercise! 11-09-2011, 11:45 AM
Replies: 590
Views: 48,610
Posted By Toonses
Great job everyone! You guys are awesome. ...

Great job everyone! You guys are awesome.

This morning finished Week 9, Day 2. Ran 3.1 miles in 37.58. I was slightly slower this run. I had a funny mild cramp in upper right thigh. I feel...
Forum: Exercise! 11-07-2011, 01:24 PM
Replies: 590
Views: 48,610
Posted By Toonses
Good morning ladies. Well I ran my first 3.1...

Good morning ladies.

Well I ran my first 3.1 miles this morning. Once again it was cold, but I was bundled up. My time was not all that great (37 mins), but I did it! I have two more workouts...
Forum: Exercise! 11-06-2011, 04:58 PM
Replies: 590
Views: 48,610
Posted By Toonses
Week 8 was completed yesterday morning (39...

Week 8 was completed yesterday morning (39 degrees). It was so cold. I was bundled up, but when I removed all of my clothes my skin was ice cold.

Tomorrow morning will be my first 3 mile run. I...
Forum: Exercise! 11-03-2011, 11:37 AM
Replies: 590
Views: 48,610
Posted By Toonses
Completed Week 8, Day 2. Another cold, windy...

Completed Week 8, Day 2. Another cold, windy morning brrrrr. I dressed in layers and was pulling stuff off and unzipping as I was going. I still find it hard to believe that I am running 2.75...
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