November Abbercise...just do it!

[SAUSAGE]

November Abbercise...just do it!

Sunday morning went on a 40 min run (cross country) felt great - the easiest run I've had in 5 yrs. Since I resumed running seriously in Sept 6 months after my hysterectomy it's previously alwyas felt like hard work and i've not felt very fit . This was the first time i've felt this good running since I was running seriously before my children were born, when I didn't drink much. I know if i'd had even just a couple of glasses of wine last night I wouldn't have been able to run like that. I've now got Mon and Tues off as my husband went away this lunchtime as he has to work away for 3 days, returns early Wed evening hopefully ( no-one to look after the kids to let me out in evenings to exercise while he is away) , so am hopefull I will be able to go out for a swim Wed night.
Have a good AF day everyone!

[A Work in Progress]

November Abbercise...just do it!

Well, y'all are doing just GREAT!! Sausage.... what can I say? What a difference!

I have upped my "required minimum" on the spinner from 10 min. per day to 15 min. per day with one day off a week. I am trying not to get my "required minimum" so high that it will end up creating a situation in which I am discouraged.... but I need to raise it once in a while so I feel a bit more challenged. Anyhow... it feels good. One of these days I'll jump back on my treadmill for some variety; I can't run (knees) but walking uphill is great stuff!

wip

[Miss Behaving]

November Abbercise...just do it!

Sausage - wow, I'm impressed!! I'm feeling a little demotivated - despite being really good with exercise and food I have yet to shift more than 2kgs .....:upset:

I've just come back from a bike ride - this was another psychological barrier broken! I've got two bikes ... and very comfortable but slow one which I use for round town and going tot he local shops ....... and a fast, scary one that I use for my triathlons. I have't used it for a year because it always takes me a bit of time to be able to build up my confidence on it again. Anyway, I did it today ...... not a huge ride but enough to get past the starting line and remember how to change the gears!!! Got up really early this morning so I could head out on the roads with no traffic!

[on my way]

November Abbercise...just do it!

Ran 3 miles and did ab work. Have I mentioned I hate ab work????

Aunty M, I know what you?re talking about when you get back on the road bike. I feel like I will fly over the handle bars?impale myself on the tri bars or worse. I am very afraid of running over acorns, rocks and small rodents. Once a squirrel ran between my wheels as it crossed the road, I was doing about 20mph at the time.

Happy NZ summer time!! snow on the ground here:upset:

Happy trails all!! nat

[Miss Behaving]

November Abbercise...just do it!

on my way;471764 wrote: I am very afraid of running over acorns, rocks and small rodents. Once a squirrel ran between my wheels as it crossed the road, I was doing about 20mph at the time. t

Ouch!!

Potholes are my big bug bear .......... and the quiet roads have lots of them. The main roads are good but the car drivers are dreadful.

[SAUSAGE]

November Abbercise...just do it!

My husband was back tonight after 3 days away so I was able to leave him with the kids and finally escape for a bit and did a good hard 25 mintue swim - not sure how many lengths, but really pushed myself.

[on my way]

November Abbercise...just do it!

Sausage, glad you had a nice swim...it's a great release, I totally understand the escape.

I ran 4 yesterday and will try again for today. I pulled something in my back while running yesterday and it makes me a bit nervous. I'm going for it any way.

have a great day abercisers

[SAUSAGE]

November Abbercise...just do it!

Been to the gym for a good workout this afternoon - not done as much exercise as I would have liked this week, with my husband away a lot and my little boy has had conjunctivitis and couldn't attend nursery on Thurs so I didn't get my long run in.

Hope to do more exercise (run or swim) tomorrow.

[A Work in Progress]

November Abbercise...just do it!

OMW, I'm hoping your back is OK today? Way to go, Sausage!

I am pretty well established again on my spinning routine. Starting out with low expectations is extremely helpful to me. Now I am doing at least 15 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week, and have cranked up the tension on the wheel, a tad. When I am re-starting after a layoff, I usually just set a standard of 10 minutes per day of whatever... usually spinning or brisk walking... 5 or 6 days a week. That gets me back into the routine, feeling better about myself, and knowing that there is something beneficial going on in my brain/body. After a couple of weeks of that, I step up the standard somewhat... but not too fast, or it backfires on me!

This thread is a good reminder and support!

wip

[C&C Mom]

November Abbercise...just do it!

Just did my first 30 minute walk in - I can't remember - lterally. Have gotten so lazy - but I did it! The family thought they needed to send out the search dogs because it's been that bad.

Yeah! Small steps ....

[SAUSAGE]

November Abbercise...just do it!

Weather awful here today - bitterly cold, rain / sleet. Couldn't face going for a run ( yes, I know truly commited people would have done!!) so I went swimming instead - about 35 lengths including some with kickboard, float etc working legs / upper body alternately, to make it harder on myself!

[on my way]

November Abbercise...just do it!

here goes....ran 3 yesterday on the t-mill, said forget the ab work

ran 5 this morning, ab work then went to the gym.

Sausage, I will run in cold, snow, heat and the dark. but i hate rain/wind. SO guess we're in the same club

happy trails, nat

[on my way]

November Abbercise...just do it!

Thanks WiP, back feels a little better, think I have a pinched nerve.

[SAUSAGE]

November Abbercise...just do it!

Not feeling too well tonight. Tues night would normally exercise but dont' feel up to it - coming down with something viral I think - sore throat, achy legs, shivery. Early night for me!

[on my way]

November Abbercise...just do it!

Sausage, take care!!

Ditto on yesterdays work out. Signed up for a long trail race today. Hope I can do it.

best to you all, nat