momofkhm Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Pool swim today. I'm really hoping my slowing times are due to the hormonal shift this late in my cycle. I'm getting slower and slower. I don't like but I can think of no other reason. Time Taken: 00:41:27 Total Distance: 1.00 mi. Laps: 36 Burned: 290 (kcal) All my December swims were 1.5 mph or better. This one is 1.45 mph. :001_unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I have been really bad the past couple of days. No reason just not one once of desire to get a workout in. It's been rainy and gloomy and pmsing is not helping either. I'll just have to make myself get back to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I just did 1 mile of Leslie Sansone's Walk Blaster. I know doing more would help me but if I can get in 1 mile of a walking DVD or 20 minutes of another aerobic DVD then I figure that is better than nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I've been doing a walk/run combo. Before the holidays I had improved with my running, but a stomach bug and a long vacation has set me back. I did treadmill and then Pilates for toning. Sorry about those swim times Cheryl. My kids swim, and I know how frustrated they get when they feel like they've hit a wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Our county is under a state of emergency due to flooding. Many schools are closed either due to flooding on roadways or major power outages. The river that runs along our property rose 10+ feet overnight so it may crest later today or tomorrow depending on conditions. My only exercise today may be sandbagging. We'll see. It's been worse than this before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 I have been really bad the past couple of days. No reason just not one once of desire to get a workout in. It's been rainy and gloomy and pmsing is not helping either. I'll just have to make myself get back to it. How about a little kick... We're waiting to hear Lynn. :toetap05: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 I just did 1 mile of Leslie Sansone's Walk Blaster. I know doing more would help me but if I can get in 1 mile of a walking DVD or 20 minutes of another aerobic DVD then I figure that is better than nothing. Good job Ottakee! Every little bit helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 I've been doing a walk/run combo. Before the holidays I had improved with my running, but a stomach bug and a long vacation has set me back. I did treadmill and then Pilates for toning. Sorry about those swim times Cheryl. My kids swim, and I know how frustrated they get when they feel like they've hit a wall. Good job Kim! Thanks Kim. If the wall would just go away I'd be fine. But they are continually getting slower. But I'm feeling better while swimming. Although today I couldn't breathe. I hate stopping after a lap but I was sucking wind big time and I was only on lap 3! I'm not a swimmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 Our county is under a state of emergency due to flooding. Many schools are closed either due to flooding on roadways or major power outages. The river that runs along our property rose 10+ feet overnight so it may crest later today or tomorrow depending on conditions. My only exercise today may be sandbagging. We'll see. It's been worse than this before. Wow! You either got more rain or it really thawed out. I hope your sand bagging works and you don't have flooded fields to deal with later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 This is my 3rd day on the Wii Fit. I am sore and having the best time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah CB Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I've been doing a walk/run combo. Before the holidays I had improved with my running, but a stomach bug and a long vacation has set me back. I did treadmill and then Pilates for toning. Sorry about those swim times Cheryl. My kids swim, and I know how frustrated they get when they feel like they've hit a wall. I've been doing this, too. Today I spent 30 minutes on the treadmill and did 3.5km in that time. I did some crunches afterwards. I am finding that I actually *like* doing this - and that's huge because previously I looked at exercise as a hated time-zapper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 I've been doing this, too. Today I spent 30 minutes on the treadmill and did 3.5km in that time. I did some crunches afterwards. I am finding that I actually *like* doing this - and that's huge because previously I looked at exercise as a hated time-zapper. Keep at it Sarah! Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 This is my 3rd day on the Wii Fit. I am sore and having the best time! I love my Fit! Continue to enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Wow! You either got more rain or it really thawed out. I hope your sand bagging works and you don't have flooded fields to deal with later! It's both. The snow level in the mountains went back up several thousand feet, so that in tandem with heavy rainfall is the issue. Our fields are already under standing water; since we live in the river bottom, that's not too unusual. The bigger problem if/when the river goes over the dike. Ya know, Cheryl, about your swimming, I think you should try not to get too caught up in your times. One reason I don't pay super close attention to the details of my daily runs is because it's too easy to expend energy worrying about minutia. Keep at it and increase your stamina. You're doing great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 My 2nd day on my Wii Fit:D I took advil before bed last night :blink:I need to get up earlier, though, to get more time in before school. I know I'll get more in throughout the day, but I'd like to have one big chunk early in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicki Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 My 3rd day back using Wii Fit. I love it. I'm also lifting weights and hope to add in walking. God bless, Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 Ya know, Cheryl, about your swimming, I think you should try not to get too caught up in your times. One reason I don't pay super close attention to the details of my daily runs is because it's too easy to expend energy worrying about minutia. Keep at it and increase your stamina. You're doing great! Thanks for the shot of reality! I need it. DH just gets faster and faster overall. (shh! Whispering) But I can still swim a length of the pool faster than he can, even in the middle of the workout! I'll be praying for your fields and water levels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 My 3rd day back using Wii Fit. I love it. I'm also lifting weights and hope to add in walking.God bless, Vicki Good job Vicki! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 My 2nd day on my Wii Fit:D I took advil before bed last night :blink:I need to get up earlier, though, to get more time in before school. I know I'll get more in throughout the day, but I'd like to have one big chunk early in the morning. Good job Angel. I remember reading somewhere that it's the total time that counts. It doesn't matter if it's all spread out or not. bUt I guess it does depend on what you're after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdie Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Great job everyone! Colleen - hope your water level goes down quick. This morning I did 30 mintues on the eliptical (no intervals): distance - 2.4 miles avg heart rate - 135 calories burned - 263 Go girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamnkats Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Our county is under a state of emergency due to flooding. Many schools are closed either due to flooding on roadways or major power outages. The river that runs along our property rose 10+ feet overnight so it may crest later today or tomorrow depending on conditions. My only exercise today may be sandbagging. We'll see. It's been worse than this before. Oh no, Colleen! I bet you'll be feeling the effort of sandbagging tomorrow though. That is really good exercise. I hope you guys stay safe! Pool swim today. I'm really hoping my slowing times are due to the hormonal shift this late in my cycle. I'm getting slower and slower. I don't like but I can think of no other reason. Time Taken: 00:41:27 Total Distance: 1.00 mi. Laps: 36 Burned: 290 (kcal) All my December swims were 1.5 mph or better. This one is 1.45 mph. :001_unsure: Well, at least you're getting out there! That's what I always say to myself - at least I'm not sitting on the couch. Anything is better than nothing. I've been doing this, too. Today I spent 30 minutes on the treadmill and did 3.5km in that time. I did some crunches afterwards. I am finding that I actually *like* doing this - and that's huge because previously I looked at exercise as a hated time-zapper. Isn't it amazing? I LOVE my exercise - it totally does NOT feel like imposed exercise. Go you! I think I'm over my injury as far as walking is concerned. I'm not sure when I'll start running again, but for now I've had the 3rd exercise walk in a row without pain so I am feeling confident about it. I got 58 minutes at 15 min/mile in. No idea of calories, etc. Oh, it was 94F/34C degrees this morning. Felt like I was exercising in molasses. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 This morning I did 30 mintues on the eliptical (no intervals):distance - 2.4 miles avg heart rate - 135 calories burned - 263 Go girls! Good job Ferdie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 I think I'm over my injury as far as walking is concerned. I'm not sure when I'll start running again, but for now I've had the 3rd exercise walk in a row without pain so I am feeling confident about it. I got 58 minutes at 15 min/mile in. No idea of calories, etc. Oh, it was 94F/34C degrees this morning. Felt like I was exercising in molasses. :) Wonderful news about your leg! Great job on the walk. I hate the molasses feeling. You'll hear me next summer refer to it as soup, sometimes pea soup. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deece in MN Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 (edited) One hour of yoga. :) I also wanted to say that you all are doing a great job! I enjoy reading what everyone does. Reading about Wii Fit has reminded me I should get back on it. :) Edited January 7, 2009 by Deece in MN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 One hour of yoga. :) I also wanted to say that you all are doing a great job! I enjoy reading what everyone does. Reading about Wii Fit has reminded me I should get back on it. :) Good job Deece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 ETA: I did it. 30min run 15min fast walk I have been really bad the past couple of days. No reason just not one once of desire to get a workout in. It's been rainy and gloomy and pmsing is not helping either. I'll just have to make myself get back to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Most of the sandbagging that was needed/useful (there are some things that no amount of sandbagging will prevent, anyway) happened when I was up in town. I made it home right before all the routes to our place were cut off. Since the roads even right by my house are under water, running is out of the question. Ugh! I had so looked forward to getting back into a rhythm now that ice wasn't an issue. Will there ever be a time when I can just go out and comfortably run again?:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Thanks ladies! I forgot to do my workout today until I read this board and then remembered today was my day to do Wii Fit! Done at 8:40 PM ( I usually don't do it at night). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose in BC Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 More snow today (my running partner and I noted that the snowbanks along the walkway were taller than us) which means more snow on top of ice. On a plus note, I'm getting used to falling :lol:. It didn't upset me as much as yesterday and I didn't hurt myself. I guess the three inches of snow on top of the ice provides a nice cushion. I am desperate for Spring . . . only three more months! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningirl71 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Hey all! Remember me? I haven't posted to this thread since I've been in therapy for my back, so thought I would just say hi. I've still been exercising, just have had to stop training for the marathon I wanted to do this spring. Today I did a 45 minute pilates video. Part aerobic and part anaerobic. Tomorrow is supposed to be my bike workout. Next week the university pool opens (where dh works. We get to use it for free!) and so dd and I plan to go three days a week. It looks like you all are doing a great job! I have missed posting to this thread. Last summer, you all really kept me going!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 ETA: I did it. 30min run 15min fast walk Good job Lynn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 Most of the sandbagging that was needed/useful (there are some things that no amount of sandbagging will prevent, anyway) happened when I was up in town. I made it home right before all the routes to our place were cut off. Since the roads even right by my house are under water, running is out of the question. Ugh! I had so looked forward to getting back into a rhythm now that ice wasn't an issue. Will there ever be a time when I can just go out and comfortably run again?:glare: Well, next summer? Don't hit me! I was kidding! It will not be comfortable, too hot most likely. There will be a time. I think the weather as all ca-flu-y this year. I missed all the fall 50 degree days and now they are here in abundance! There will be a time sweetie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 Thanks ladies! I forgot to do my workout today until I read this board and then remembered today was my day to do Wii Fit! Done at 8:40 PM ( I usually don't do it at night). Glad you got it in Michelle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 More snow today (my running partner and I noted that the snowbanks along the walkway were taller than us) which means more snow on top of ice. On a plus note, I'm getting used to falling :lol:. It didn't upset me as much as yesterday and I didn't hurt myself. I guess the three inches of snow on top of the ice provides a nice cushion. I am desperate for Spring . . . only three more months! Oh, you poor thing. It's more pride today, huh? I'm glad you went though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 Hey all! Remember me? I haven't posted to this thread since I've been in therapy for my back, so thought I would just say hi. I've still been exercising, just have had to stop training for the marathon I wanted to do this spring. Today I did a 45 minute pilates video. Part aerobic and part anaerobic. Tomorrow is supposed to be my bike workout. Next week the university pool opens (where dh works. We get to use it for free!) and so dd and I plan to go three days a week. It looks like you all are doing a great job! I have missed posting to this thread. Last summer, you all really kept me going!:) I remember you Angie! And I've missed seeing you! Glad to hear you are getting something done even if the marathon is out (sorry about that!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shell in SC Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I did some manual labor at work today (boxing up files and taking them to the warehouse) then went to the gym after work and did 2 circuits. Much better than monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 me-30 minutes on the treadmill:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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