Laura Corin Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 All welcome. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knitgrl Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Just got in from a 30 minute walk outdoors. There is the promise of spring. Fragrant purple wild violets have replaced the snowdrops. And I spotted the first two dandelions. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted April 1 Author Share Posted April 1 Just a swim first thing. Work is crazy busy clearing up the mistakes made by a colleague who is just not right for the job. I didn't get out at lunchtime. 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Drove another 8 hours today. Arms/dumbbells video. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 I'll join--I'm trying to get back into an activity habit. I finished 30 minutes on the treadmill this evening. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 22 min on the treadmill this morning. Enough walking at school to close the exercise ring. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Rest day today. Had such a fabulous time when the whole clan descended, but now I need a post-holiday recovery day. 😁 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 (edited) Here's a pic from when all of my kids and I went to look for the comet on Easter evening. We did see it but had to wait til it was darker. Edited April 2 by Eos 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted April 2 Author Share Posted April 2 10 hours ago, sbgrace said: I'll join--I'm trying to get back into an activity habit. I finished 30 minutes on the treadmill this evening. Welcome! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 2 walks yesterday- one about .5 mile and another about 2. 15ish minutes of mobility Today I plan to do some strength training. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 (edited) @Laura Corin Thanks for starting the new thread this month! Hope work smooths out for everyone. Making and fixing mistakes is stressful and tiring. I got in a long walk with friends yesterday afternoon, which was lovely, then an evening dog walk with dh (also lovely). I had no energy for my strength and stretch exercises over the long weekend. My energy levels are pretty low overall. Not sure what the cause is, but I hope things improve soon! I have 2 hrs of ladies doubles tennis this afternoon, so hoping for energy then! Edited April 2 by wintermom 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Day 28 of 30 Days of Yoga this morning. Almost done! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted April 2 Author Share Posted April 2 4 hours ago, wintermom said: @Laura Corin Thanks for starting the new thread this month! Hope work smooths out for everyone. Making and fixing mistakes is stressful and tiring. Thanks. It's been a stressful semester. First thing - swimming. Then just a couple of quick walks in the neighbourhood. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knitgrl Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 I spent 10 minutes on pattern practice and 20 minutes lifting weights. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 I did a 30 minute walk at home video this morning. I intended to do strength training at the gym after work, but the weather and my (low) energy level changed my plans. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 9 hours ago, Ali in OR said: Day 28 of 30 Days of Yoga this morning. Almost done! You are amazing! Today I stacked about 3 cords of wood which I thought was going to be an arm workout but is really more abs/back/legs - will lift some weights while I watch a show. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Just a quick walk down the lane today. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Fitbymik cardio this morning. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 I did a gentle weights and core workout and am doing fine. No inhaler today—I’m glad to see progress. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted April 3 Author Share Posted April 3 My friend and I walked up the Den in the pouring rain wearing full waterproofs. We felt very proud of ourselves. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 I did 30 minutes on the treadmill after work. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knitgrl Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 TKD class this evening. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Another 3 cords of wood, will do more arms and watch Murdoch tonight. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 5 hours ago, Laura Corin said: My friend and I walked up the Den in the pouring rain wearing full waterproofs. We felt very proud of ourselves. As well you should. 😁 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Fitbymik dumbbell workout this morning. And I'm getting good at putting the dumbbells away (toe still hurts a bit). 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaelAldrich Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Still doing different Caroline Girvan kettlebell workouts along with 15-20 minute cardio S-F. When I work out with my husband (M, W) he picks these videos where the trainer talks and talks and talks. I can't stand all the chit chat! Caroline just plays the music and clearly shows the next exercise. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 We got hit by a snow storm and the driving conditions are horrible this morning, so no am dog walk in the woods. I do have tennis this afternoon, and the driving should be better by then. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 A fast swim first thing then a really busy day. I went for a short walk after work and was surprised how tired I felt. My weekend starts now so I'm hoping to unwind a bit. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Shoveling wet, heavy snow this morning. I will also do another arms video as my workshop starts in two days! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knitgrl Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 I did squats on Monday, and am still experiencing some doms. Took a 30 min. walk on the treadmill, since it has been cold, grey and rainy all day. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 I did a little bit of cardio, but mostly weight/strength training today. I'm weaker than I wish I was, but getting stronger! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 20 min on the treadmill this morning. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 We got a dump of wet, heavy snow as well, but I only shovelled a tiny bit. It was crazy heavy! Got in a nice dog walk this morning, and the scenery was lovely "winter wonderland" with snow-covered trees. NOT such a wonderful for April. 😝 Had fun at tennis last night, and I have more tennis on Sunday afternoon. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Light weights and core this morning, then a short walk in a local park. No inhaler today. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knitgrl Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 I put in a good 20 minutes of leg work. I was too tired afterwards to do any pattern practice. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 I shoveled heavy snow and walked an hour. Took a rest day for arms because today is my stone wall building workshop! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Day 29 of 30 Days of Yoga. Busy weekend--airport run, phone died so maybe phone shopping on the way back, clean up house, schoolwork and school stress, etc. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted April 6 Author Share Posted April 6 (edited) Before a wind/rainstorm was due for this afternoon, I walked home from the seaside - about 9.5 miles with a good hill on the way. We've had so much rain recently, the burns are all in spate. The pictured house is an old watermill for sale for £850,000, but insuring it must be tricky. Our weather has been getting wetter over the past decade. Edited April 6 by Laura Corin 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knitgrl Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 A twenty minute walk in the backyard, since it was so nice out. It doesn't sound like much, but I really pushed myself. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Gyrotonics today. Always a pleasure. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 I missed yesterday, but picked back up today, which I feel good about. One goal I have is it keep missed days from getting me entirely off track. Today I started with body groove in the morning, then did strength training followed by an easy and pretty trail walk with my husband this evening. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 My dry-stone wall building workshop was fun and so informative, an all day workout for my arms and abs but I did it! I was strong enough. Today ds is doing the same workshop so I will hike and walk the beautiful area we are in. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted April 7 Author Share Posted April 7 1 hour ago, Eos said: My dry-stone wall building workshop was fun and so informative, an all day workout for my arms and abs but I did it! I was strong enough. Sounds amazing and really hard work! Today - just a gentle four-mile hilly walk in windy weather with Husband. Otherwise, just housework. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 I did a Body Groove session this evening. I hope to add in some relaxation pilates tonight. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 I played 2 hrs of ladies doubles tennis this afternoon, and have been getting in 1 or 2 dog walks in the woods daily. The snow is mostly melted now. Yay! Time for some proper spring now. 😉 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Jessica Smith's Cardio Core Flow this morning. 37° right now on this "spring" day. Jeff Foxworthy's 4 seasons in Oregon are Almost Winter, Winter, Still Winter, and Road Construction. We're in Still Winter. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 13-mile hike yesterday. I think that may be the furthest we've hiked in a day. I felt pretty done by the end but after some relaxing I played outside with the girls. We've been exploring all the different paths around the house. We have a fire break in the woods in front of my house that connects to a trail and then from that there are some fire roads, gravel roads, and an off-shoot to a state park if you walk far enough. Yesterday we tried a new route. The map wasn't entirely accurate and we ended up at a swamp dh didn't know was there. We had to bushwhack our way out as we were not prepared for wading. We will not be doing that one again! We did get to an old cemetery that had some of dh's ancestors in it. Dh hadn't been since he was a kid. Strength training planned today My hip is doing well. I'm nearly back to where I was at in February- I still can only sleep on one side for very short periods and am slow again but it's much improved over March @Laura Corin that house is gorgeous but boy that would be nerve-wracking to be so close to the water. I've not had a walk in the pouring rain in a while. We did get a bit of rain yesterday but that was it. I try to walk whenever but I really prefer not to do it when it's raining hard. I think you deserve a gold star 🙂 @Eos that sounds enjoyable. It feels good to learn new skills and accomplish something you couldn't do before. @sbgrace Welcome! WTG keeping at it and not letting an off day get you down. It is consistency over the long haul. You don't have to do something every day. @Harriet Vane I'm happy to hear you are recovering. @wintermom and @Ali in OR you guys can keep your cold weather! @knitgrl I'm sorry you are suffering from fatigue @Ali in OR did you complete the 30 days - I know last I saw you were so close! 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Weights and core at the gym first thing this morning. No inhaler, yay! I think I am ready to increase my aerobic stuff—often I do things like step-ups of various flavors to get my heart rate up while I am doing weights. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Got in a nice dog walk this morning, and I'll do my stretch and strength exercises very soon. Tomorrow evening dh and I are playing mixed doubles tennis. Should be lots of fun! We'll also do one or two dog walks tomorrow. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Day 30 of 30 Days of Yoga done! I think I pretty much did 2 per week, Saturdays and Tuesdays. I skipped 18 because it's a 10 min meditation and I do yoga for stretching and movement, even a little strength. Not so much the meditation. I'm not actually a fan of Day 30 either because she always takes off her mic and goes silent. It's really hard to constantly look at the screen or even take enough peeks to know when to do the next thing. So I stayed in extended child pose much longer than her, etc. Back to my bodyweight circuit next Tuesday--not so used to lunges anymore! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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