300lbs+ Fitness Group: Introduce yourself.

Hi there!

 It has been nuts at home and work and I only came onto the site to log my walks. The Danskin Tri here is a breast cancer benefit as well. My work has a Race for the Cure team and I was hoping to try my first run during it. (It is a walk or run.) However, I have a conflict, so I will not be able to do it. I have a close friend that is tryign to get me to try a duo this year. I think perhaps in the fall if I can get up to speed on the bike I hope to purchase in the next month.

My pool is now open at home, so I get in when I have a chance. I have a long way to go in getting ready in the water aspect of the tri! Whew! Most of the time I am in the pool, I am helping my kids (4 & 2) learn to swim, then when they get blue in the lips, I tell them it's my turn to swim!

My knee has been ac ting up since I hada mini vacation two weeks ago. It could have been the trying to climb a mountain while carrying a 27#,  2 year old. It has not been normal since. I have had some knee problems this year once I started to up my activities. If I don't walk, it's worse, but if I walk too much, it gets worse. Oh well, could be old age and a heavy load!

For now, I'm walking between .75 and 1.5 miles during the week, with undocumented carrying of toddlers and household stuff on weekends.

Today I did 45 min spin class and 15 min core workout - was not up to running on the treadmill which I normally do on Wednesday's.

Did 10 laps at pool this morning  - when back to gym during my lunch break and did 15 mins run onthe treadmil and 20 mins on ARC Trainer.  I feel good I am thinking of going to the gym after work for the 7pm Spin class will see.

Had a great morning - went swimming did 24 laps in the pool.  I didn't get to the gym during my lunch break as planned.   Do have a 35 mile bike ride planned for Saturday.

 

I completed the Tri with my husband and son today.  It was a great event many of our Tri group members were there who won metals.  We got 1st place for the relay.

Jacquie,

That is wonderful - At this point my only wish is to get to the point of being able to run 3 miles without stopping.  This morning I am heading to the gym for 400 meter swim workout - see how long I can go without stopping.

I did 300 meters instead of 400 - my arms were not up to it.

Kemccl - this is the 'island girl' who can't swim.  You seem to be getting there don't worry.  I could not sleep last night and was unable to get up my usual 5 am run.  Pulled myself out of bed at 6.30 and went to the gym for a quick midday run at a moderate pace. Completed 3.5 miles in 35 mins.

Kemccl and Jacquie,

Yesterday I took a day off from working out just needed the break.  Tuesday the swim didn't go well plus I wasn't feeling that great in the morning and still went out tried to swim was not a good idea.

Anyway this morning I had a great workout felt great - did 20 miles on the ARC Trainer and 20 laps in the pool.

Lydia

Hello Jacquie,

I had problems yesterday trying to log on.  Today I did 34 mile bike with couple friends and my son - it was great ride.

Since you have half marathon planned for Sunday - What is your workout for the week?

Lydia

40 mins spinning class.

Jacquie and Kemccl,

Took a couple days off from working out.  This morning did my normal swim of 20 laps.  My swimming seems to be getting better still a long way from where I would like to be.

Lydia

Hi ladies,

The week was hectic, did not do any form of cardio or training. I ran my half marathon today with a disappointing time of 2.30 min, 7 mins slower than last year.  My feet were killing me and no matter how ofter I run the hills in Central Park, I still have difficulty running up the hills.  I may have to buy new running shoes.  Will definately get back to my usual routine tomorrow.

Enjoy the film - heard of the guy but did not know that he had a film out.  When it gets on DVD I'll buy it.  My son would do the same thing run without socks.  I went to the gym and walked on incline for 50 mins yesterday.  Today I started my marathon plan and ran at my goal pace for 30 mins and then I worked out on different machines for 30 mins.

I did spin class for 45 mins and 15 core workout.  Tomorrow I plan on swimming.

Hello Paul,

Welcome to group.  A couple years ago I got back into cycling now you can't keep me off the bike.  I meet up with a group a ladies on Saturday normally we ride between 30 - 40 miles.  Sunday's my husband and I meet up with MS150 training group.  I have also gotten in doing Tri's with my husband so during the week I go swimming at the gym pool.  I need to work on my running.

Tonight my husband and I saw The inspirational film UltraMarathon Man: 50 Marathons - 50 States in 50 Days, features renowned endurance athlete and best selling author Dean Karnazes, he completed 50 marathons in
50 states in 50 consecutive days. It was a great movie I plan on getting his book this weekend.

I am 49yrs old it would be a wonderful thing to be able to run my 1st Marathon for my 50 birthday which is in April.

You keep up it and it's a wonderful think to have a friend like Kevin. 

Lydia

Jacquie,

I didn't work out yesterday or today just needed a big.  It wasn't so much the workout but the stress at work having to work long hours.  Tomorrow I do plan on going cycling with friends.

Lydia

Jacquie,

That is wonderful news! I meet up with a couple ladies we did 29 mile bike ride.  It was great being on the bike it has been a week since I last rode.

Did make it to the gym - 6 miles on the bike took me 25:30 and 1 mile run on the treatmil for 15:00.  Plan on swimming after work.

 Hey there!

Had a two week hiatus from the bike (completely) and walking (mostly) due to issues with thunderstorms, car in the shop (no bike rack to bring bike to work), and no lunch coverage. I got to walk some, but getting back into the swing this week.

Yesterday, extended my bike ride from 3 mi to 4.72 mi.

Today, rode 6.38mi (34 min) - 11.26 ave speed - a personal best (I've been at 10 or 10.5)

No chance to swim due to thunderstorms.

Work has a new Health Challenge - people who sign up wear a pedometer (they have conversions for other activities like swimming and biking). The location with the best average/day wins a trophy, a title, and a caterred "healthy lunch".

 We're getting into it and encouraging everyone here to do their best - It's pretty cool as I was thinking about starting a walking group here or some sort of weight loss challenge. (I also head the March of Dimes Walk for Babies at work, so leading something like a walk challenge would be right up my alley.) This time, I'm trying to get everyone else involved. The people near me are interested and it's pretty exciting.

Anywho, that's what's up with me.

Kemcel,  I again with Jacquie great to hear from you.  Yesterday evening it rain here which normally only happens around this time of year and usually only in the evening.  AZ weather is great for being outdoors expect in the summer if you workout outdoors its' best to do it early morning.

Sounds like your cycling is coming along that is wonderful.  When I first got into cycling my averge speed was between 10 - 11, not I can mantain an average of 15 - 16.

I like the idea of the challenge at work - I have tried getting my co-workers involved they want no part of it.  A couple years ago I started cycling team at work to ride for the MS150 - a few co-workers joined,, mostly it was my family and friends.

Jacquie and Kemcel,

Yesterday I had a great workout which surpirsed me.  I went to the gym in the morning did 35 mins onthe ARC Trainer.  Left work at 4:30 to meet up with a friend in the East Valley which took me an hour to get there sine I live in the West Valley.  Anyway I normally swim 400 meters (30 mins) at the most but last night I did 900 meters which took me an hour to complete.  On Wednesday I normally do a spin class decided to take a break this morning - tonight I plan on going for an easy walk.

Wow I never write this much.

Lydia

Kemccl,

Hey that is wonderful you still got yuor walk in thats what counts.  I didn't workout needed a break - do plan on going swimming in the morning which is what I do every other day - on the weekends is when I go on long bikes rides.  I need to work on my riding - which I don't like doing  I said the same about swimming.

Lydia 

 

Got to ride with my new (fairly cheap) bike computer. Now I can actually see how fast I am going!

Rode 7miles right after and right before thunderstorms, so I am glad to have gotten out there for my lunch hour.

Can either of you recommend a bike short in larger sizes? I am just beginning to fit into XL pants, but the exercise sizes are smaller than rgular clothes. Is there a brand that has larger sizes?

Karen

Hi Lydia, I have a half marathon in Queens.  I also want to run a 3 mile trail run at the end of August.  I have never done trail running and heard that it is good. This will be in Van Cortlandt Park.  I ran 10 miles yesterday and 13 miles this morning.  I ran all the way to Riis Island and found out that I can run across the Marine Park Bridge into Brooklyn.  I will do that next week.

I am hoping to get a trainer for Christmas. The bike was a costly thing as is, so for now, if it is too bad for rising, I can at least do laps (walking) inside the building at work (long and thin set-up).

This weekend, worked on my arms by digging in the sand with the kids  on Saturday, rode my bike on Sunday around the house (ouch - more hill than near work) (we're at a low point of a river valley), and canoed for the first tiem with the kids (slow tooling about a small pond - fun, not much of a workout, but a little bit of one.)

 

I';ll check out the Descente brand!

rode 3 mi today and walked .75 miles all at lunch. Finally a non-rainy lunchtime! Northern MA has been socked in for quite some time with this rain!

Taking a mental health day off tomorrow when it is supposed to be nice!