Happy May Everyone!

Time for a new exercise challenge thread. This thread is open to anyone -- you don't have to be an August 07 bandster to join us.

I have two personal goals for May. Number one is to finally join the rest of you "speedy banditos" in the 100 pound club. I am only 5 pounds away, which means that if I don't make it, something is definitely wrong. That said, the pounds are coming off much more slowly nowadays, so I will need to work hard and stay very focused.

This brings me to goal number 2, which is to start running this month. I bought myself a comfortable pair of running shoes while I was in Miami, and will begin the Couch to 5K running schedule in the next few days.

I don't see myself ever running a marathon (I have too many other interests to distract me from doing that much training), but perhaps at some point I will do a shorter race. Also there is always the 8 Tuff Miles on St. John, which I plan to participate in next year.

Good luck with your goals, and have a happy and healthy month!!!!

Hey Wonderful Workout Buddies!

We made it through May -- Woo Hoo!

Great job everyone!!! :thumbup::thumbup:

Jody and Becky I agree, strength training is a very important thing!

Unfortunately I sort of petered out on it this month because I was focusing more on the running plan, but watch out when I return from my plastic surgery! I plan to hit the strength training very hard and regularly.

I just got back from doing another session of my Couch to 5K running plan.

Have a great night everyone!!!