Drumroll...here is our August Challenge!

[withdisneyspirit]

Hi everyone! :computerg I want to start this post a couple of days early so all of us have a chance to decide what our minutes goal will be for next month.:teacher:

This is my month to fully exercise before I have to have another surgery on August 30 - this time on the MP joint in my left foot. I know that sounds crazy but I have very bad arthritis in that joint and it has been an issue for me for five years now. I am hoping/trusting that this surgical correction will allow me to actually have better walking ability for fitness afterward.

With this in mind, I am planning a big month of fitness :highfive: I am going for 1300 minutes. A new to fitness person might pick 700 minutes. Everyone is free to pick a goal tailored to their wants and needs:sunny:

I hope many Mouseowners will decide to join us for this:grouphug:

Okay, here we go:sailing:


amybeth68 : 680/1300
athenna : 140/700
DarthGoofy : 105/1000
Disneymooners93 : 250/1000
mickeyndvcfan : 710/700
nono : 996/860
pouncingpluto : 710/800
withdisneyspirit : 1340/1300

[DarthGoofy]

This is just what I need to jump-start a new exercise program. Put me down for 1000.

[AmyBeth68]

I'm in for 1300 myself Lisa! Kicking in for those last few weeks before killer marathon training starts :). Need to get super fit by the end of August!!!

So thanks sooo much for starting this :grouphug: !

[nono]

860 min

620 running (average of 10 min miles)
240 yoga (two 30 min sessions/week)

anything else, gravy :teacher:

[nono]

32 min run this morning. :kickingco It felt much better than yesterday's run heat-wise etc. I have so much sweat pouring off me -- it's as if my body just learned how to really sweat. Probably why I feel more comfortable today v. yesterday.

[athenna]

I am in for August!!
I realize I was a complete no show for July. But things have been very stressful at home, and have been ignoring taking care of myself. Things are still stressful, but I need to start the month off right.
Even though I am not new to fitness, I am setting a low goal. 700 Minutes.

[withdisneyspirit]

Glad to have you, Athenna, as well as Amy, nono and DG :grouphug: Hopefully, others will notice us and join in as well. This is a great time of year to pay attention to fitness. Just be careful outside, nono, although I am sure you are:D

I did an hour on the tread yesterday doing one big long hill:holymoly: Today, I did a mile and then did all my leg/knee work plus ab work for a total of one hour!

[pouncingpluto]

I'm still exercising! Not really counting minutes, but I probably exercise between 800 and 1000 minutes a month.

I'm doing a mix of ice skating, walking (or run/walking), and strength (ballet barre for my legs, core work- back and abs, and dumbells for my arms). Also the occasional elliptical, though I'm a bit bored with that for now. And the occasional swimming, which I love but hardly do.

I'll check in occasionally and let you know about my ice skating progress! I'm in the middle of my Adult 2 session. Starting Adult 3 on 9/11!

[nono]

I will definitely be careful. I even bought a "fitness water" for my run tomorrow. I'm in official training now for the 1/2 marathon :whistlebl, so I don't feel like messing around with the schedule too much. I run with my husband and we push the running stroller, so we can pack it up with all sorts of stuff: fitness water, extra shirts, change of socks, etc. Lately we look like we just robbed a running store! :crazy:

[AmyBeth68]

75 minutes KBX yesterday.

40 minute run this morning plus 10 (warm-up/cool-down)...so total of 50 minutes.

God! It was stifling hot and humid already at 7 am this morning! Yuck!!!!!!

Good Luck everyone!

[mickeyndvcfan]

Ok, I'm in too. I go to Curves 3 times a week in the morning, work 2nd shift, and I'm usually there for an hour.

Wed.....60 mins. at Curves

[athenna]

Well, I'm not off to the greatest start, but it's better than nothing. I decided to start my abs workout again, but I had cramps last night (I know, too much info) so not the best time to start it, so I only made it through 20 minutes.:burningma
Should have a bit more time to work out going forward, since I won't be going straight to the hospital every night after work (Dad has been very ill, I didn't even tell you Mouse Owners:grouphug: ) but he is coming home from the hospital tomorrow!
Hoepfully all is well and I can start getting in a good workout.
P.S.-Send pixie dust for dad!

[withdisneyspirit]

Oh, Athenna, I had noticed you weren't able to be here as much. I am so sorry your father has been ill!!!! Here is mega PD for him and you :dust :wizard: :dust :wizard: :grouphug:

mickeyndvcfan, I am so glad you decided to join us! Would you like to pick a goal of total minutes too? I am posting them on the front page of the thread and occasionally , I will post them in the thread too :beaniepro

Sent a pm to you, Kerry:cool:

I spent my cardio hour on the recumbent bike this morning!

[mickeyndvcfan]

let's make 700 my total goal.

[mickeyndvcfan]

let's make 700 my total goal.

Here's lots of :dust :dust :dust for your dad, Athenna

[AmyBeth68]

Yes Athenna, loads pixie dust for your Dad!!!! ((HUGS))

OK....so today I logged 90 minutes of Kickboxing! :kickingco

[withdisneyspirit]

Yes Athenna, loads pixie dust for your Dad!!!! ((HUGS))

OK....so today I logged 90 minutes of Kickboxing! :kickingco

Whoa, Amy, that is a lot of kickboxing :faint: You really are going for super-fit, huh!!!!

[withdisneyspirit]

50 minutes today - 3.5 miles on the bike and the rest doing upper body and abs :beaniepro

[DarthGoofy]

I have been forgetting to check-in. I have exercised 105 minutes so far in August. I will do a better job reporting from now on.:bagovermy

[mickeyndvcfan]

Friday....did 60 mins. at Curves this morning

[Disneymooners93]

Hey guys, I'll get in at some point I hope. We had a forest fire start up that raged toward the house last week. The family was evacuated for 5 days and I've been working on it with 16 hour days for the last week. We're back at home but the fire is still burning close by. Between the long work hours and choking smoke, I haven't been able to get in any exercise.

We did get DW signed up to walk the WDW half-marathon with my sister.

[AmyBeth68]

Oh Pete! Wow...keeping your family in my thoughts. Stay safe!!!

So today I ran and logged about 50 minutes total. THANKS!

[AmyBeth68]

OH and Lisa :)

I will be away for about 5 days....I'll report back on my exercising since I don't think I'll have access to a pc or laptop. I promise that I'll keep with the fitness though LOL!

THANKS! :) amy

[withdisneyspirit]

Goodness, Pete! I will be praying for all of you that the fire is out asap!! Take of yourself and family for now:grouphug:

Have a good trip, Amy!:goodvibes

[Disneymooners93]

Thanks everyone for the thoughts. I think we're fine now, just a lot of smokey mornings ahead. Here is what we were looking at a week ago. This would be have been taken from near our house. It was quite a show that night.

http://www.hungryhorsenews.com/content/articles/2006/08/02/news/news1.jpg

I'll put down my goal of 1000 minutes. It will be a stretch to meet that this month but that's been my minimum goal since February so I'll stick with it. I've got a lot of catching up to do.

70 minutes yesterday of running and stretching. 40 minutes this morning on weights.

[nono]

Ah, let's see. Friday...42 minutes running. Saturday...32 minutes running. Today...30 min yoga + 20 min walk.

My up-to-the-minute :reporter: skills are not good this month!

DM93, glad to read that your house is going to be OK!

[athenna]

I had forgotten to report 2 workouts of 30 minutes each over the weekend.

[nono]

64 min running

:coffee2: now...

[withdisneyspirit]

Thanks everyone! We are making some real progress!!! I know Amy is too! I will post our current results tomorrow:highfive:

I did an hour on the recumbent and covered 16.5 miles. Drinking 25 oz of water before I get another cup of :coffee2: , mmmmm!

[withdisneyspirit]

Hey guys, I'll get in at some point I hope. We had a forest fire start up that raged toward the house last week. The family was evacuated for 5 days and I've been working on it with 16 hour days for the last week. We're back at home but the fire is still burning close by. Between the long work hours and choking smoke, I haven't been able to get in any exercise.

We did get DW signed up to walk the WDW half-marathon with my sister.

I am thrilled that the worst is over, Pete! I am also very glad to put you down as our eighth participant!!

Congrats to your DS and DW for signing up for the Donald :cheerlead Are they training together also?

[Disneymooners93]

60 minutes this morning, 6 mile run.

We live across the country from the rest of our family, so DW and DS will be training separately.

[withdisneyspirit]

I hope many Mouseowners will decide to join us for this:grouphug:

Okay, here we go:sailing:


amybeth68 265/1300
athenna 80/700
DarthGoofy 105/1000
Disneymooners93 170/1000
mickeyndvcfan 120/700
nono 220/860
pouncingpluto /800
withdisneyspirit 350/1300

So, here are the first week stats, almost 22 hours of workouts so far and some of us still have reporting to do, I am sure:woohoo:

I did my hour on the tread this morning!!

[mickeyndvcfan]

Tuesday.......60 mins. at Curves

[nono]

30 min run this morning!

[athenna]

I can't remember if I reported Mondays 30 min or not. But I did do 30 min of abs Mon night and Tues night!
I really want a flat tummy for next trip:D

[withdisneyspirit]

I think I am gonna have to lose 15 lbs to get my flat tummy back again :upsidedow I have super muscles underneath...:D

I did 70 minutes today - 17 in a fast walk on the tread all my leg and knee exercises and my core exercises. I only do knee PT exercises once a week now and I really notice that my knee has suffered a bit from the lesser workouts, oh well! I was supposed to be back to normal by the three month mark - I guess normal isn't in my cards:jumpingbe

Happy Wednesday all!

[nono]

Lisa,

Too funny. I have this bulge of fat just below my waist that I now LIKE because it helps keep my running shorts from riding up and sitting on my waist. :kickingco I much prefer my shorts to sit on my hips.

[mickeyndvcfan]

Wed.------70 mins. at Curves

[nono]

40 min run!

[withdisneyspirit]

Hey, nono, can you figure out a good use for thigh fat so I can LIKE it more:Paranoid: cuz I don't think I can make it leave!!:sosad:

I did a vigorous 17.6 miles on my bike this morning in an hour:beaniepro

[pouncingpluto]

I'm estimating about 250 minutes so far in August. Mostly walking and swimming while on vacation at the beach!

[Disneymooners93]

80 minutes running and walking today. Outta here for the next three days backpacking and chasing grizzly bears...

[withdisneyspirit]

Hmmm...I hope you don't catch any grizzlies, Pete!!!:faint:

I did my hour workout - 4+ on the bike and then the rest was upper body, abs and core:kickingco

I like Fridays:rockband:

[mickeyndvcfan]

Friday......60 mins. at Curves

[nono]

Yesterday, 30 min yoga.
Today, 39 min running (broke a 10 min mile pace!)

[withdisneyspirit]

Way to go , nono!!!

Do you do 2 full circuits at Curves, Gail?

I did my one hour of cardio on the tread - one big tall hill at 8% grade :faint:

Sunday will be my well deserved rest day!

[pouncingpluto]

I've done about 180 minutes since returning home from vacation on Tuesday. Ice skating class, run/walking, conditioning, and stretching!

[nono]

30 min running

[withdisneyspirit]

Boy, you get out early, nono :bugeyed:

I finished my hour of cardio on the bike - only 16 miles today which is slower than usual:tilt:

[nono]

Lisa,

The alarm goes off at 5:30 a.m. I like to run early so as to avoid the tourists who have trouble walking/biking/skating/etc., even though that is what they have set out to do! :help: In about 2 1/2 weeks, we'll be getting up an hour later as everyone disappears after Labor Day. :highfive:

[withdisneyspirit]

Our alarm goes off at 5:30 too:Pokepoke: most all year! We don't drag out of bed till 5:45 though! Then I feed the cat (she comes first of course :slyasafox ) make coffee, make my DS's lunches, eat something, check out MO real quick and then go work out:faint: I usually make it downstairs for my workout between 6:35 and 7:00 so I am a real slowpoke!

[mickeyndvcfan]

Do you do 2 full circuits at Curves, Gail?



Yes, I do two full circuits and usually another circuit of just the machines. I then do the ab machine and the bike. I'm usually on the bike for about 23 mins.- I do 3 miles set on level 2 , 2miles set on level 3 , and 1 mile set at level 4. I don't know how good that is but that is what I have worked up to so far.

I couldn't go today because I am babysitting my grandson (22 months old) and then I go to work on second shift. I won't be able to go on Tues. or Wed. but I am hoping to get there on Thurs. & Friday. Keeping up with my grandson is quite a workout in it self.

[nono]

61 minutes running this morning...just remembered to post! :o

[withdisneyspirit]

Hmmm, nono, even after the Yuengling the night before...must have been virtual indulging, huh:p

I did my hour on the tread, just wish I could go faster:sosad:

[nono]

You got it Lisa -- virtual indulging the night before running -- I can't handle the alchohol the next morning. :dazzled:

[withdisneyspirit]

Hi everyone! :computerg


amybeth68 : 265/1300
athenna : 140/700
DarthGoofy : 105/1000
Disneymooners93 : 250/1000
mickeyndvcfan : 310/700
nono : 450/860
pouncingpluto : 430/800
withdisneyspirit : 780/1300

Here are our current stats; 45.5 hours to date :woohoo: I included my hour on the bike this morning. I do think it is much more motivating to report individual workouts whenever time allows :goodvibes

Amy should be reporting in soon from her trip too:coolcar: Keep up the great work everyone!

[nono]

40 min run this morning. Forgot to post when I returned. Here's me upon getting home ----> :headscrat

[mickeyndvcfan]

Friday......80 mins. at Curves

[withdisneyspirit]

Are you rubbing off on me, nono? :Paranoid: I didn't post my workout either!! One hour - twenty on the tread and forty doing abs and upper body!

[nono]

Could have sworn I posted this morning (i thought exercise was good for alzheimers?) but 50 min running today.

[nono]

30 min yoga this morning. Ahhhhhhh!

[withdisneyspirit]

80 minutes on the treadmill!! 4.2 miles for me :woohoo:

[nono]

60 min running this morning.

[withdisneyspirit]

Overdid it with that 80 minutes yesterday:faint: Had joint pain the rest of the day :headbrick Took it easy the rest of the day though.

Did my hour on the bike today, whew!

[AmyBeth68]

Wow Lisa...sorry...gotta catch up here phew!

soooo...

8/6: 50 minutes running
8/7: 45 minutes running
8/10: 90 minutes KBX
8/13: 60 minutes running
8/15: 70 minutes kbx
8/17: 40 minutes running
8/19: 60 minutes running

I think that should do it LOL. Sorry!!!

I think that's 415 minutes :). amy

[mickeyndvcfan]

Monday.....70 mins. at Curves

[withdisneyspirit]

Missed you Amy :howudoin:

Gail, nono and I are happy for the company! I look forward to everyone else checking in too :goodvibes

[KNWVIKING]

3 hours..... on the couch..... watching tv..... eating pie.

I'm exhausted.

[withdisneyspirit]

The Viking has honored us with his presence on our exercise thread :viking: C'mon Viking, :Pokepoke: don't you want to join the group and exercise with us??

[KNWVIKING]

If I hold a fork in each hand, does that count as exercise ? Maybe if I chewed faster ? Actually sliced the pie ?

Just the thought makes me perspire.

[nono]

Missed you Amy :howudoin:

Gail, nono and I are happy for the company! I look forward to everyone else checking in too :goodvibes


Ya had to say *everyone* didn't cha???? :hahahaha:

[KNWVIKING]

Yep....it's ALL Lisa'a fault.

[nono]

Hey, The Viking,

I've had my rest years too! No biggie!

Today: 30 min run.

Coffee time!!!!

[pouncingpluto]

About another 100 minutes last week. I have the feeling I'm not going to meet my goal! But I've spent a lot of time out of town.

One of my workouts was here:

http://es.news.yahoo.com/17082006/24/foto/steve-penny-president-of-the-gymnastics-does-strength-training-in.html

In the rain in St. Paul, MN! I got back Sunday night; I was there for the national convention of gymnastics professionals, held in conjunction with the national championship competition! Very fun time!

[withdisneyspirit]

Hey! I can handle the guilt :p Come back again, Viking, when you have something exercise inspired to report!!

Wow, Kerry, sounds like a great way to get a workout!

I got my workout in - one hour - kinda late this am! Did 15 on the tread and 45 leg and ab work! :handshake

[KNWVIKING]

Hey! ................. Come back again, Viking, when you have something exercise inspired to report!! :handshake

I tied my own shoes this morning, that count ?

[withdisneyspirit]

I guess it depends upon how big your tummy is!! :jumpingbe

[KNWVIKING]

I guess it depends upon how big your tummy is!! :jumpingbe

Well, if I stand up straight & look down..... I can still see everything God gave me.

[withdisneyspirit]

Well...then it doesn't count! :D Of course, I would have really felt guilty if you said otherwise :tilt:

[nono]

Well, if I stand up straight & look down..... I can still see everything God gave me.

He gave you really BIG feet????

OK, add another 30 min walk to my mess of a count. Couldn't stay still this afternoon...walked to the boardwalk and then back, pushing the D in her stroller.

[KNWVIKING]

He gave you really BIG feet????

Must.... resist...... the ........temptation ......

I'm better now. That was close.

[withdisneyspirit]

:hahahaha: :hahahaha: :hahahaha:

I hope that walk helped your summer blah's, nono!!

[nono]

I just want to get some credit for the lines I serve up. Rodney Dangerfield didn't have it quite right. It's the straight-men that don't get any respect! :jester:

BTW, NO workout additions to my month. Visitors coming my way today which will kill my yoga workout.

[withdisneyspirit]

Sorry 'bout the loss of your yoga: I know how much you love it!!

You're right about the straight men:hyper:

[KNWVIKING]

I just want to get some credit for the lines I serve up. Rodney Dangerfield didn't have it quite right. It's the straight-men that don't get any respect! :jester:

BTW, NO workout additions to my month. Visitors coming my way today which will kill my yoga workout.


Sorry nonononono, which would you prefer to be:

Bud to my Lou
Desi to my Lucy
Skipper to my Gilligan
Cheech to my Chong
Bing to my Bob
Oliver to my Stan

????????????????

[withdisneyspirit]

I did do my big hill treadmill workout for an hour this morning around MO fun :lovestruc

[mickeyndvcfan]

Wed. ....60 mins. at Curves

[nono]

I choose Desi!

Oh, and put in a 60 min walk for me after all -- my formerly sendentary relatives now like to walk! Cool!

[KNWVIKING]

I choose Desi!

Oh, and put in a 60 min walk for me after all -- my formerly sendentary relatives now like to walk! Cool!


Ding Dang Dern it.... I bet myself a buck you'd say "Skipper".

Oh, and I'm chewing pretzels, slowly,about 30 minutes now.

[withdisneyspirit]

Oohhhh! The Viking is working out his TMJ joint :cheerlead Success comes with small steps ;) Don't overdo...say maybe an hour :D

I put in fifty mins this am - 10 minutes warm up on my bike, then 40 more on upper body and abs!

[withdisneyspirit]

amybeth68 : 680/1300
athenna : 140/700
DarthGoofy : 105/1000
Disneymooners93 : 250/1000
mickeyndvcfan : 520/700
nono : 750/860
pouncingpluto : 530/800
KNWViking: 35/ ? :viking:
withdisneyspirit : 1150/1300

Okay, here are the latest stats! We have a new participant;) Do you want to set a goal for the last week of August, Viking?

I am really proud of all minutes worked out this month by everyone! Don't forget to report in. :highfive:

[nono]

Desi, here, checking in. 30 min of yoga tonight. Alarm didn't go off this morning...so no running. Will make that up tomorrow I hope! :dancingba

[nono]

43 min run.

[withdisneyspirit]

One hour - 30 on the bike and 30 on the tread! :doublejum

Only four day left of fitness freedom for me. I bought a small machine for bicycling that you can set on the floor and sit in a chair and do. I plan to use it on the table for an upper body cardio while I am recuperating from foot surgery. Sounds cheesy, huh! :tilt:

[withdisneyspirit]

nono, you are about to meet your goal and probably pass it on by, right! Way to go! :clappingh

[nono]

nono, you are about to meet your goal and probably pass it on by, right! Way to go! :clappingh

I must have counted wrong then. :teacher: I shouldn't hit it until the last day of Aug.

[withdisneyspirit]

I must have counted wrong then. :teacher: I shouldn't hit it until the last day of Aug.

I'll recheck all of it when I am sitting at home bored after the surgery just to make sure :teacher: You just keep doin' what comes natural! Maybe, you didn't count the extra half hour walk you took later one day with your D and that hour walk you spent with your fam :scratchch

[pouncingpluto]

Forty minutes last night!

[mickeyndvcfan]

Friday.....60 mins. at Curves

[withdisneyspirit]

My final workout for the week - 60 mins on the treadmill :highfive: Doing an hour of cardio at one stretch is difficult for me but is supposed to be essential for my age group, considering gender and hormones:innocent: ages 35-55 years old Wish 45 mins at a time was as effective...

[nono]

61 min running. Black clouds, thunderheads....and only 10 min of rain! We need rain!!!! We were totally willing to run through a downpour today as we need rain! No luck. :thumbsway

[Disneymooners93]

Hello, Disneymooners93! It appears that you have not posted on our forums in several weeks. Why not take a few moments to ask a question, help provide an answer, or just engage in a conversation with another member in any one of our forums?

Ok, Ok... I've been busier than h***. No formal exercise sessions for my training schedule but lots of things that will add minutes to my time for the month.

Gotta go... See you all again after Labor Day. Can't wait to get back into it.

[pouncingpluto]

100 minutes over the weekend!

[withdisneyspirit]

You aren't alone in the needing rain, nono! We are having a level 2 - severe drought here. Last year, we made it into the top five wettest cities in the country...then this year :confused:

Hope things get better soon, Pete :sunny:

You were busy working out, Kerry! :highfive:

I did one hour - 50 mins on the bike and 10 on the mini trampoline!

[nono]

58 min. this morning.

If I miss this challenge because I'm running faster, I'll live. :kickingco

[withdisneyspirit]

I promise I will add it all up, nono! I am convinced you met the challenge already! Good for you on a faster pace. :clappingh

This is my last regular workout for a long time :sosad: I did 70 minutes. It was my last treadmill workout for a couple of months so I did 40 minutes. Because I am worried how my knee will fare, I did another 30 minutes on leg/knee strengthening! Surgery tommorrow at 6 am!

[mickeyndvcfan]

Tuesday.....60 mins. at Curves

[nono]

29 min run

[mickeyndvcfan]

Wed......70 mins. at Curves

[pouncingpluto]

40 minutes yesterday.

I'm gonna have to take a break from my goal for September, because I'm having some minor surgery on Friday, and I know I'll have to take at least a week off of exercise.

[nono]

25 min yoga this morning.

[withdisneyspirit]

amybeth68 : 680/1300
athenna : 140/700
DarthGoofy : 105/1000
Disneymooners93 : 250/1000
mickeyndvcfan : 710/700
nono : 996/860
pouncingpluto : 710/800
withdisneyspirit : 1340/1300

So, here are the final numbers...I went back and recounted all workouts and minutes that were posted. It is official, nono, you blew your goal out of the water :clappingh

Gail and I both surpassed our goal as well:woohoo: Kerry, you did wonderful considering you came in slightly late to this fitness challenge!!! Thank you to everyone for their participation! :rockband: