Yes, I can do it !

[Louve rose]

Thank you, Matan . Now that I'm home I'll try to be more regular posting here.

[Britt0]

Way to go finishing Gravity!



I'll probably finish tomorrow, too. I couldn't manage to do it in 30 days straight.

[Louve rose]

Britt0 , travels are not the best to finish a program. I did the last two days when on holiday and I was glad that there were no jumps or high knees because I was in an apartment and I didn't want other people think that the building was collapsing.

[Gee]

Welcome back

[Louve rose]

Thank you, Gee

Done today :
1' (202) squat hold punches

From walking to running : day 1 (included in a 5 km walk). I tried this program when on holiday but I failed miserably on day 6 and after a discussion and some advices from Mr. Octopus , Redline and xingyiquan I think I'll try the xingyiquan method ( Britt0 , if I well understood, that's what you did to increase your running skills)

Sweat Generator : L3 with EC
DD : 20 dragon push-ups, with EC (ouch, my abs ! )

[Britt0]

Thank you, Gee

Done today :
1' (202) squat hold punches
From walking to running : day 1 (included in a 5 km walk). I tried this program when on holiday but I failed miserably on day 6 and after a discussion and some advices from Mr. Octopus , Redline and xingyiquan I think I'll try the xingyiquan method ( Britt0 , if I well understood, that's what you did to increase your running skills)
Sweat Generator : L3 with EC
DD : 20 dragon push-ups, with EC (ouch, my abs ! )

xingyiquan talked to me about running slowly in a way that clicked. When I first started running, I was definitely moving too fast, and I couldn't keep it up for very long. I started on a track, too, so I had other people passing me, which made me run faster. Once I started to slow down, focus on my breathing and rhythm and not worry about speed, it started to feel right. I can definitely 'rest' while jogging now.

Along with this advice, I got a heart monitor, which actually helped me a lot with figuring out how much effort I was putting in. Keeping my heart rate below a certain threshold works really well for me. The non-technical way to gauge effort is whether you can carry on a conversation while running. However, I run alone, and I feel that talking to myself out loud might be a bit too much, even for me.

One other thing. It feels really quite difficult at first. However, even if it won't feel like it for a month or so, you'll actually be making fast progress if you stick with the program and don't try to force things.

Good luck!

[Louve rose]

Britt0 , thanks to share your experience.

I feel that talking to myself out loud might be a bit too much, even for me.

I own a heart monitor but a sport bra + the belt for the monitor is uncomfortable. I walk (and now I'll run) with my dog so I could talk to her. (she is a very little chihuahua, she doesn't run too fast )

[Louve rose]

In addition to what I did today :
Day 1 of the Mr. Octopus ' Unofficial clench/unclench challenge

[Louve rose]

Way too hot to do some workout...
The past three day were hot too but I did manage to jog during 20', but today I just can sweat (without doing any exercise) and drink water. I'm dreaming of

Mr. Octopus , I'll do your unofficial challenge when the weather will be cooler.

[Mr. Octopus]

Louve rose rain has come no excuses to start now!

[Louve rose]

Rain will come friday here. Tomorrow will even be hotter than today.

[Louve rose]

Done yesterday :
2,5 km walking

Done today :
8 km walking
40 climber taps, with EC (DD from yesterday)

[Louve rose]

Done yesterday :
DD : 40 High Crunches, with EC + 200 Back fists, with EC (from 14 September)
Inner Thighs workout, L3 (seemed easy, but.. ouch !)
And now... on holiday during one week (again ). I printed a lot of silent workouts to take with me and I'll walk a lot and maybe jog a little. See you next sunday !

[Louve rose]

Hello ! I'm back !

Done September, 18 :
Walked 3,240 miles (5,214 km)

Done September, 19 :
1' Squat hold punches
Walked 8,030 miles (12,920 km)
Used the outdoor fitness equipment for arms (2x12 reps each) and the outdoor rower (2x50)

Done September, 20 :
1' Squat hold punches
Walked 7,160 miles (11,520 km)

Done September, 21 :
1' Squat hold punches
Walked 3,990 miles (6,420 km)
Used the outdoor fitness equipment for arms (2x12 reps each) and the outdoor rower (2x50)

Done September, 22 :
1' Squat hold punches
Walked 7,060 miles (11,360 km)

Done September 23 :
1'Squat hold punches
Walked 9,900 miles (15,930 km)
Used the outdoor fitness equipment for arms (2x12 reps each) and the outdoor rower (2x50)

Done September, 24 :
1' Squat hold punches
Walked 6,580 miles (10,590 km)

Done September, 25 :
1' Squat hold punches
Walked 2,330 miles (3,750 km)

Done September, 26 :
1' Squat hold punches
Walked 3,960 miles (6,370 km)

Done September, 27 :
1' Squat hold punches
Walked 2,940 miles (4,730 km)

[Matan]

Nice to see you back!
The distances you've walked are really impressive.