I thought when I set the goal that it was going to be quite easy. If I did a minimum of 20 miles per week I'd easily reach the goal with a little time to spare. I normally run about 6 miles per workout and workout five days a week, so the 20 miles per week sounded like it would hardly be a challenge. I didn't bank on the flu robbing a few days followed a few weeks later by a knee strain. Now, when I do the math, I realize that I must be extra diligent and it could come down to a "photo finish" with me staggering across the finish line at the last possible second.
But I'll do it.
Last year I found the inner determination to do what it takes to lose 40 pounds. I can do this. I am counting on me. I will not let me down.
Edited on Friday, February 23: I've now passed 100 Mile House. TGIF, it's been a long week. I found this last workout especially tough. I'm glad to have the weekend off!
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I think having a goal makes a big difference, and having it out in public helps too. You must make some major speed on the elliptical. I'm doing the 100 mile challenge on Runagogo and I include some time on the elliptical too, but I've got no speed. I think I should manage about 180 by the deadline combined with daily dog walks.
Gillian
I do have a few regulars at the gym who shake their head in amazement Gillian. I certainly don't dog it. The read out says I'm usually going between 8.5 to 10 miles per hour --- usually about 9. I keep up that pace for 41 minutes then do a "cool down" doing a backwards step for another 5 minutes. During that time my heart rate is around 150 - 160 bpm and I burn roughly 400 - 500 calories.
And then most days I do weights.
If only my grade 8 gym teacher could see me now. No longer the asthmatic, unfit teenager I once was.
Wow! My treadmill 'walk' yields me a 60 calorie burn for 40 minutes. Wait a minute, should I even be telling you this??? =). Actually, though...I feel so good when I do treadmill its worth it. I can't run though....its brisk walking for me...and an 'I Love Lucy' helps alot. My treadmill is placed where I can watch tv...love that part of the exercise!
I can't run on a treadmill or outside either Maggie Ann. An elliptical trainer is a non-impact way to run. It takes the bone jarring, joint crushing aspect out of running. I have knee and ankle problems that prevent me from doing many things, including exercise bikes, but the elliptical trainer seems okay.
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