I found out from my Twitter friends today that it was National Walk at Lunch Day. So, at lunch I walked all around Third Street and really enjoyed it. In total, I walked half a mile, which for me equaled 1,696 steps. Luckily the weather held out for me so I didn't get rained on, even though it rained off and on all day.
I thought I'd take this opportunity to point out something pretty cool. In that first paragraph, note that I said I walked all around Third Street and really enjoyed it. If you have known me even for the last five years, you will know that I used to hate walking. I looked at it as a chore that was frustrating and uncomfortable (yes, that's an unfortunate affect of my CMS). But now, I look for ways to walk to the places I need to go, rather than how I can avoid it. It's great and I don't feel ruled by my CMS anymore!
April 28 Summary:
Miles walked: 1/2 of a mile at lunch, plus some more throughout the day
Rests: Once during lunch walk
Where: Around Third Street
Weather: A little cold, sunny, with big rain clouds threatening
Walking partner: John Mayer (iPod)
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Pedometer!
I finally bought myself a pedometer today! So now I can actually go walking somewhere other than a track and know how far I walked! I bought it at a perfect time too because I was extremely skeptical that the 1 Mile Walk with Leslie Sanone was actually one mile. So, I set it to track distance, and guess what. It was most definitely NOT a mile! I had to sit out for a few minutes (just 2) but my pedometer still read .36 of a mile. Not that the pedometer is 100% accurate (it did cost only $14) but I highly doubt that sitting out for two minutes really affected it that much. So, sorry Leslie, I don't believe you!
But, it was still a good workout. Janna joined me today and even she admitted it 13 minutes into it that it was harder than she thought. Still, not my choice of workout.
I wish it would stop raining so I can go back outside!
April 27 Summary:
Miles walked: .36 of a mile
Rests: one, with 6 minutes to go, and rested 2 minutes
Where: Inside my apartment
Weather: Outside, rainy and cold. Inside, dry.
Walking partner: Leslie Sanone (Exercise TV) and Janna
But, it was still a good workout. Janna joined me today and even she admitted it 13 minutes into it that it was harder than she thought. Still, not my choice of workout.
I wish it would stop raining so I can go back outside!
April 27 Summary:
Miles walked: .36 of a mile
Rests: one, with 6 minutes to go, and rested 2 minutes
Where: Inside my apartment
Weather: Outside, rainy and cold. Inside, dry.
Walking partner: Leslie Sanone (Exercise TV) and Janna
Monday, April 26, 2010
A New Walking Buddy!
I did my daily walk with a new partner today. Her name is Leslie Santone and she is the "creator" of the Walk at Home program. And the good news? We apparently walked a mile!
So if that first paragraph sounds made up, it partially is. It was really rainy and not such great outdoor walking weather. I was going to walk around the Community Center track, but it's closed on Mondays, so that was out. So, after dinner I browsed the workouts on Exercise TV and found the 1 Mile Walk and the 2 Mile Walk, both lead by Leslie Santone.
I laughed that there was a workout for exactly what I'm trying to accomplish, and laughed some more when she said we'd be walking to music and adding little moves in to add to our "workout." Then, I laughed some more as she added leg kicks and side steps. But, then it was actually a good workout! The video was about 20 minutes and I walked for most of it. We started off walking slowly and it gained intensity as the music's tempo increased. I felt ridiculous but it really worked.
With about 3 minutes to go, she told me she had a really big surprise for "me": I walked a mile! I definitely don't think that's true, but still had fun doing it and found a good replacement for an outside walk.
This gross weather:
Caused me to check this out:
April 26 Summary:
Miles walked: 1 mile (?)
Rests: Just paused the video a few times.
Where: Inside my apartment
Weather: Outside, rainy and cold. Inside, dry.
Walking partner: Leslie Santone (Exercise TV)
So if that first paragraph sounds made up, it partially is. It was really rainy and not such great outdoor walking weather. I was going to walk around the Community Center track, but it's closed on Mondays, so that was out. So, after dinner I browsed the workouts on Exercise TV and found the 1 Mile Walk and the 2 Mile Walk, both lead by Leslie Santone.
I laughed that there was a workout for exactly what I'm trying to accomplish, and laughed some more when she said we'd be walking to music and adding little moves in to add to our "workout." Then, I laughed some more as she added leg kicks and side steps. But, then it was actually a good workout! The video was about 20 minutes and I walked for most of it. We started off walking slowly and it gained intensity as the music's tempo increased. I felt ridiculous but it really worked.
With about 3 minutes to go, she told me she had a really big surprise for "me": I walked a mile! I definitely don't think that's true, but still had fun doing it and found a good replacement for an outside walk.
This gross weather:
Caused me to check this out:
April 26 Summary:
Miles walked: 1 mile (?)
Rests: Just paused the video a few times.
Where: Inside my apartment
Weather: Outside, rainy and cold. Inside, dry.
Walking partner: Leslie Santone (Exercise TV)
Sunday, April 25, 2010
WOOHOO!
WOOHOO is the best way for me to describe how my walk went today. I walked 2 1/2 laps today without resting! I walked the track at WVMC again and it was a great day for a walk. Nice and sunny, not too warm, not too cold. There was also a really cute older couple walking on the track. He had his cane and held her hand and it was just so sweet. I hope Josh and I are still walking like that when we are old and wrinkly!
I think I just might meet my goal! How about three laps without resting next?
April 25 Summary:
I think I just might meet my goal! How about three laps without resting next?
April 25 Summary:
Miles walked: 1
Rests: ONLY 1 time, after 2 1/2 laps!
When: 2:33 pm to 3:06 pm
Where: Willamette Valley Medical Center public track
Weather: Sunny, mid 60s, slight breeze
Walking partner: This American Life podcast on iPod (listened to this fascinating program about automakers like GM and how corrupt some of the unions used to be and how that affects the production of cars. It's called NUMMI and aired on March 28 if you want to find it on their website).
Rests: ONLY 1 time, after 2 1/2 laps!
When: 2:33 pm to 3:06 pm
Where: Willamette Valley Medical Center public track
Weather: Sunny, mid 60s, slight breeze
Walking partner: This American Life podcast on iPod (listened to this fascinating program about automakers like GM and how corrupt some of the unions used to be and how that affects the production of cars. It's called NUMMI and aired on March 28 if you want to find it on their website).
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Yoga does the body good!
No walking again today but I did go to Vinyasa at Yogis this morning. I really love yoga because it relaxes me and give me a good workout. We did another sun salute flow and while I was really tired when I got there, I still completed about a quarter of the salutes without modifications or resting, and when I got tired Joan showed me how to modify the poses and I did the rest of them without much resting at all! It was great because there was no way I could have done them all without modifications (I just did them on my knees when the position allowed) but it was still a good workout. It also helped my pride too :).
I was proud of myself for asking Joan for modifications in front of the class because I am still getting over that 'ego' thing, where I feel a bit self conscious when I have to ask for help. It's hard because I don't look like I have "anything wrong with me," so I feel weird when someone hears me say how I get tired or sees me sit down after just a few salutes. I almost feel like they think I am lazy, or wimpy, when that is definitely not the case. I hate that I am not over that yet and I am 24 years old! I suppose that's a lifelong battle I'll just have to work on. I think though, that no matter what or how much anyone tells you, it's hard to not care what other people think.
So now that you know my insecurity, I am curious what other people are insecure about when it comes to workouts. Also, do you have any tricks or advice for getting over it and not letting it bother you?
I was proud of myself for asking Joan for modifications in front of the class because I am still getting over that 'ego' thing, where I feel a bit self conscious when I have to ask for help. It's hard because I don't look like I have "anything wrong with me," so I feel weird when someone hears me say how I get tired or sees me sit down after just a few salutes. I almost feel like they think I am lazy, or wimpy, when that is definitely not the case. I hate that I am not over that yet and I am 24 years old! I suppose that's a lifelong battle I'll just have to work on. I think though, that no matter what or how much anyone tells you, it's hard to not care what other people think.
So now that you know my insecurity, I am curious what other people are insecure about when it comes to workouts. Also, do you have any tricks or advice for getting over it and not letting it bother you?
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