November fitness challenge

[gamergirl 4,609]

Spent the weekend at Minecon (Minecraft convention) with my son, so only able to get my walking in.

Run: 0 (Goal 40)

Walk: 21 (Goal 50)

Bike: 0 (Goal 30)

Total: 21

we love minecraft! We had a server set up in the house and we'd all get on it, skype my son in Austin and play for hours.

[deedadumble 1,033]

OMG where was the convection! I would get mom of the year award if I took my son!!

It was in Orlando, but there were only 7,500 tickets and they sold out in minutes. We were lucky and got three (one for me, my son, and his best friend). It was an amazing event and very family friendly. Not sure where next year's Minecon will be, but I'm guessing somewhere in Europe. All the major Minecraft Youtube stars were there. They also had a private party for Minecon attendees at Universal Islands of Adventure.

[deedadumble 1,033]

we love minecraft! We had a server set up in the house and we'd all get on it' date=' skype my son in Austin and play for hours. [/quote']

I wish I could play. I get major motion sickness from it. I am a very supportive parent though. It's a wonderful game for developing problem solving skills and creativity.

[BamaGirly37 45]

This will be my first time joining in My surgery is Nov 7 so I'm going to make a reachable goal. I think this is awesome and it will motivate me!! I'm going to say walk 45 miles. I'm so excited lol I don't think I have ever used that word to describe exercising!!

As of today I've done 18.5 miles Hoping to get up to 30 before surgery on Thursday

[gamergirl 4,609]

Same as yesterday and my new fitbit is here! Yay! MTD: 5 miles and 86s of planking. Haven't been able to psych myself up did c25k still. I had such a flare up last time. Ugh. Need to try again soon.

5 miles biking, 1.16 walking day 4 of planksgiving where I did 40 seconds so

MTD:

Miles: 11.16

Plank: 126 s

Partial Hyper extension: 40 s

C25k : bok bok bok (chicken noises)

I think I'll add hyperextension to my goal. I mean, I'm on the floor to plank anyway, may as well do something else while I'm there. With my dang knees getting on the floor is hard enough. Don't want to waste it

Edited to add my walking which I forgot.

Edited November 5, 2013 by gamergirl

[Butterthebean 8,146]

5 miles biking' date=' day 4 of planksgiving where I did 40 seconds so

MTD:

Miles: 10

Plank: 126 s

Partial Hyper extension: 40 s

C25k : bok bok bok (chicken noises)

I think I'll add hyperextension to my goal. I mean, I'm on the floor to plank anyway, may as well do something else while I'm there. With my dang knees getting on the floor is hard enough. Don't want to waste it [/quote']

How are you gonna do hypers on the floor? You mean like supermans?

Might I suggest leg extensions from your hands and knees. Excellent for the gluteus medius. If you have lower back discomfort this is one of the best exercises ever. I'm no chiropractor just an LMT.

[gamergirl 4,609]

How are you gonna do hypers on the floor? You mean like supermans? Might I suggest leg extensions from your hands and knees. Excellent for the gluteus medius. If you have lower back discomfort this is one of the best exercises ever. I'm no chiropractor just an LMT.

Yes supermans. I'm starting with just lifting my top half. I don't know what it's called in English but there's a yoga thingamajig that starts that way.

I have a plan. Much to no ones surprise, I have overthought this. I figure planks are a step toward push-ups. Partial supermans are a step toward supermans. That exercises my core, my arms and my back which biking and walking do not. This way, I can sneak little bits of strength in before my RA catches on to the fact that I'm actually exercising and decides to flare on me.

Muahahahaha!

Seriously I am learning to go much slower than I'd like but it's better than doing nothing due to a flare.

I will def try leg extensions now that you mention it. I feel some ab exercises coming on too. Slowly, slowly.

[Georgia 2,908]

2 miles today. 31.8 miles.

[sonyao 10]

1 hr down 19 hrs to go!

[lsu2868 708]

Great day today! Completed 4.45 miles including a .60 mile walk with my wife. .60 miles isn't much but we have a pretty good hill in our neighborhood so walking up a hill for her still wears her out. I am proud of her, she will get stronger. She is only 5 weeks post op. We are talking about working on training for a 5K next year...walking it because she can't run very well due to her back.

So...my total as of now is 13.30 miles to date.

[outwithbenjiboi 227]

15610 steps 10/31 (totally counting this!) 9937 steps 11/1 12789 steps 11/2 My goal is to average 10000+ per day for the month.

Adding:

8640 steps on 11/3

13424 on 11/4

Daily average so far: 12,080 steps, about 3.5 miles per day on average!!

Also, started back to work today. Lots of energy, and feeling great!

[gamergirl 4,609]

Adding: 8640 steps on 11/3 13424 on 11/4 Daily average so far: 12' date='080 steps, about 3.5 miles per day on average!! Also, started back to work today. Lots of energy, and feeling great![/quote']

I can't believe you're already walking that much! That's fantastic

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[outwithbenjiboi 227]

Thanks GG! You are my number two fan (after wifey!)

[Meliss000 283]

4 miles yesterday, total of 14.21. Today is surgery day, so for the rest of the month I need to get 9 miles... Strange to think I will slow down so much... Wish me luck, I'll check in later. Surgery is not until 3 mst, so it will be late or tomorrow...=)

[sanks51 214]

4 miles yesterday' date=' total of 11.21. Today is surgery day, so for the rest of the month I need to get 9 miles... Strange to think I will slow down so much... Wish me luck, I'll check in later. Surgery is not until 3 mst, so it will be late or tomorrow...=)[/quote']

Good Luck for your surgery!