Endurance check-in 2024

[Vantreesta]

Mon 2/26 11 minutes
11 minutes (from 1 dog walks .7 mi) still dizzy and mostly couch-bound
Pedometer: 3663 steps, 1.79 mi/Fitbit: 3838 steps, 1.8 mi

Tue 2/27 28 minutes
28 minutes (from 2 dog walks 1.82 mi)
Pedometer: 9228 steps, 4.51 mi/Fitbit: 9276 steps, 4.41 mi

Wed 2/28 110 minutes
00 minutes (from David O Yoga -Fresh Start 30 Day Morning Yoga Challenge day 21 -15 Minute Morning Gratitude Meditation (savor life's goodness), YT) 1st time no time counted as it was just meditation, no movement
9 minutes (from Human 2.0 Fitness -MOVEMENT CHALLENGE - Day 21 | Mobility Training & Injury Prevention Exercises, YT) 1st time
6 minutes (from D. Austin Healthy for the Holidays challenge day 4 lunges + day 5 tricep kickbacks)
35 minutes (from 1.786 mi for J. Pearman Virtual Active American Southwest Hike) 1st time
12 minutes (from Crossrope Basic Transition)
21 minutes (from Yoga with Shaunneka -REST'MAS #7: 20 Minute Full Body Seated Yoga Stretch for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, YT) 1st time
27 minutes (from 2 dog walks 1.69 mi)
Pedometer: 13314 steps, 6.39 mi/Fitbit: 13952 steps, 6.6 mi

Thu 2/29 162 minutes
9 minutes (from Dr. Bri Let's Go Hiking! At-Home Kegel Camp Day 21, YT) 1st time
9 minutes (from D. Austin Healthy for the Holidays challenge day 6 bicycles + day 7 curtsy lunge + day 8 lateral raise)
26 minutes (from PT strength exercises combo)
8 minutes (from Barre Fitness 31 Day Challenge day 21 -Best Barre Workout for Strength & Balance, YT) 1st time
21 minutes (from Crossrope Uphill Downhill)
15 minutes (from Yoga With Kassandra -Evening Yoga Movement day 21 Evening Yoga Flow for Hips & Lower Back, YT) 1st time
25 minutes (from Yoga with Shaunneka -REST'MAS FINALE #8: 25 Minute Post Christmas Yoga Stretch- A Soothing End to The Rest'Mas Series, YT) 1st time
49 minutes (from 3 dog walks 1.8 mi)
Pedometer: 12109 steps, 5.85 mi/Fitbit: 12345 steps, 5.94 mi

[Vantreesta]

We spent last wknd with my FIL and then drove across the state for our annual snowshoeing trip, which involved no snowshoes this year. Way more ice than we would ever want though! The trails were pretty ice covered, especially in the state park where we went the first day. The other two days we took trails that were probably less used and we were better able to maneuver around what ice there was. We enjoyed our trip and got home about 7 last night. I picked up Cyric this morning and we're fixing to go walk. He hasn't gotten a walk in a week! He was so excited to come home he was actually shaking and the lady who got him ready at the kennel said as soon as he saw his car harness his whole body just started wiggling. I missed him so much! I need to get groceries but will do that tmrw. I can't bear to leave him after just getting him home. I will do a ton of laundry when we get back from walking and also plan to workout, which he won't love, but at least I'll still be at home!

Fri 3/1 0 minutes UP NORTH
Pedometer: 7155 steps, 3.51 mi/Fitbit: 7189 steps, 3.4 mi

Sat 3/2 0 minutes UP NORTH
Pedometer: 4342 steps, 2.13 mi/Fitbit: 4568 steps, 2.15 mi

Sun 3/3 0 minutes UP NORTH
Pedometer: 2543 steps, 1.26 mi/Fitbit: 3231 steps, 1.52 mi

Mon 3/4 197 minutes UP NORTH
187 minutes (from 5.0 mi "ice hiking" at BHLSP with hubby)
10 minutes (from ball rolling against wall after hike)
Pedometer: 14089 steps, 6.69 mi/Fitbit: 19397 steps, 9.2 mi

Tue 3/5 179 minutes UP NORTH
169 minutes (from 4.38 mi hiking at NATWT with hubby)
10 minutes (from ball rolling against wall after hike)
Pedometer: 17806 steps, 8.36 mi/Fitbit: 18445 steps, 8.75 mi

Wed 3/6 210 minutes UP NORTH
210 minutes (from 6.85 mi hiking at SHT with hubby)
Pedometer: 25772 steps, 12.03 mi/Fitbit: 26156 steps, 12.4 mi

[Vantreesta]

Ugh, I can't believe how time just disappears! It's been even longer than I thought since I posted last. I find myself composing posts in my head when we walk and then just never actually typing them up. :forehead slap:

It's really been a good month so far. We played D&D on the 10th, I spent several hours over lunch with an old friend on the 11th, spent the whole day at the Mall of America with a different friend this past Saturday. My steps counts got pretty high the end of last week and I think it triggered my RLS as my legs were so bad for a few nights. I decided to take it easier on Sunday and celebrated St. Paddy's Day cooking and enjoying yummy food, reading, and playing games on my phone, just chilling out with hubby and Cyric. Evidently it's what I needed bc my legs have calmed down and I woke up yesterday ready to take on the day!

Apparently now that spring is here on the calendar, winter has decided to show up in reality. We've had snow flurries and cooler temps recently, along with wind. Last week when I ran on Wednesday it was 67 degrees at 2 PM and then Friday it was 50 at 2:30 PM and more windy. It felt cooler than 50. I think today is supposed to be the warmest day this week with a high of 54. I don't mind the cooler temps at all, I just don't like the wind. I've decided 30s-50s is my ideal running temps.



Thu 3/7 46 minutes
46 minutes (from 3 dog walks 2.74 mi)
Pedometer: 13255 steps, 6.39 mi/Fitbit: 14345 steps, 6.79 mi

Fri 3/8 140 minutes
14 minutes (from C. Jordan -15-Minute Foam Roller for Low Back Pain Relief best exercises routine (FEELS SO GOOD!), YT) 1st time
10 minutes (from Yoga with Joelle -Yoga for Lower Back Pain - Release your QL (Quadratus Lumborum Stretch), YT)
8 minutes (from Yoga With Bird -All In One Yoga Full Body Stretch | 30 Day Yoga Challenge 2022 | DAY 21, YT) 1st time
7 minutes (from L. Holden 30-Day Qi Gong challenge day 21)
18 minutes (from Crossrope Full Body Strength)
4 minutes (from D. Austin Healthy for the Holidays challenge day 9 up/down plank + day 10 side lunge to overhead press) FINISHED!
5 minutes (from Yoga with Joelle -Yoga for Feet & Ankles 5-min Stretches to Relieve Tension, YT)
10 minutes (from Yoga with Joelle -Yoga for SHIN SPLINTS - 10 min Stretches and Exercises for Pain Relief, YT)
17 minutes (from Yoga With Adriene -CENTER 30 Day Yoga Journey day 21 Strength, YT) 1st time
47 minutes (from 3 dog walks 2.68 mi)
Pedometer: 13125 steps, 6.46 mi/Fitbit: 12756 steps, 5.99 mi

Sat 3/9 45 minutes
45 minutes (from 3 dog walks 2.83 mi)
Pedometer: 11978 steps, 5.76 mi/Fitbit: 13039 steps, 6.14 mi

Sun 3/10 27 minutes D&D DAY
27 minutes (from 2 dog walks 1.65 mi)
Pedometer: 6408 steps, 3.14 mi/Fitbit: 7408 steps, 3.5 mi

Mon 3/11 45 minutes LUNCH WITH FRIEND
45 minutes (from 3 dog walks 2.86 mi)
Pedometer: 10220 steps, 4.93 mi/Fitbit:

Tue 3/12 71 minutes
7 minutes (from L. Holden 30-Day Qi Gong challenge day 22)
15 minutes (from David O Yoga -Fresh Start 30 Day Morning Yoga Challenge day 22 -15 Minute Morning Yoga Flow to ENERGIZE Your Body, YT) 1st time had to stop after this bc migraine got so bad
49 minutes (from 2 dog walks 2.85 mi) no afternoon due to light sensitivity
Pedometer: 9692 steps, 4.67 mi/Fitbit: 10311 steps, 4.88 mi

Wed 3/13 166 minutes
10 minutes (from walk to/from chiro)
8 minutes (from Human 2.0 Fitness -MOVEMENT CHALLENGE - Day 22 | Mobility Training & Injury Prevention Exercises, YT) 1st time
9 minutes (from Yoga With Bird -Restorative Yoga for EMOTIONAL RELEASE and Hip Tension | 30 Day Yoga Challenge 2022 | DAY 22, YT) 1st time
6 minutes (from SanFran Fitness rebounding 5 min Mini Moves Series Day 22 Let's Dance, YT) 1st time
10 minutes (from Yoga With Kassandra Flexible Body, Flexible Mind 30 Day Morning Yoga Challenge day 22 Attune, YT) 1st time
9 minutes (from Dr. Bri Step It Up! Light Impact, Weights Optional At-Home Kegel Camp, Day 22, YT) 1st time
4 minutes (from Barre Fitness 31 Day Challenge day 22 -5 Min Abs & Core Workout Plank, YT) 1st time
30 minutes (from 2.28 mi for ZL 10k trainer wk1 day1)
26 minutes (from Yoga With Adriene -CENTER 30 Day Yoga Journey day 22 Align, YT) 1st time
54 minutes (from 3 dog walks 3.3 mi)
Pedometer: 19261 steps, 9.19 mi/Fitbit: 18596 steps, 8.94 mi

Thu 3/14 123 minutes
26 minutes (from PT strength exercises combo)
25 minutes (from Crossrope 60/20 Freestyle)
15 minutes (from Yoga With Kassandra -Evening Yoga Movement day 22 Yin Yoga for Flexibility & Relaxation, YT) 1st time
57 minutes (from 3 dog walks 3.24 mi)
Pedometer: 14152 steps, 6.77 mi/Fitbit: 14851 steps, 7.22 mi

Fri 3/15 156 minutes
16 minutes (from M. Hsu Upright Health -Hip Pain Side Sleeping? Do THIS Workout, YT)
5 minutes (from C. Jordan -Help for Shin Splints Exercises, YT)
5 minutes (from H. Estrada Aztec Athletics -5-Minute Calf Plyometric Workout for Runners, YT)
30 minutes (from 2.22 mi for ZL 10k trainer wk1 day2)
20 minutes (from M. Giordano Athletic Yoga: Yoga for Runners post-run practice)
19 minutes (from C. Jordan -How To Massage Your Shins, Calves, and Ankles, YT)
61 minutes (from 3 dog walks 4.02 mi)
Pedometer: 17340 steps, 8.22 mi/Fitbit: 17186 steps, 8.32 mi

Sat 3/16 44 minutes MOA & LUNCH WITH FRIEND (over 15k steps at mall)
44 minutes (from 3 dog walks 2.73 mi)
Pedometer: 20971 steps, 10.01 mi/Fitbit: 21870 steps, 10.35 mi

Sun 3/17 36 minutes ST. PATRICK'S DAY!
36 minutes (from 3 dog walks 2.24 mi)
Pedometer: 8824 steps, 4.26 mi/Fitbit: 9866 steps, 4.69 mi

Mon 3/18 124 minutes
6 minutes (from SanFran Fitness rebounding 5 min Mini Moves Series Day 23 Let's Kick Some Butt with Knees & Kicks, YT) 1st time
9 minutes (from NikkiFit Zumba -10 Minute Irish Dance Workout | St Paddy's Day Zumba, YT) 1st time
13 minutes (from Crossrope Tabata Total HIIT)
35 minutes (from C. Friedrich STS 2.0 Total Body Supersets express #3)
23 minutes (from C. Freidrich STS 2.0 Total Body Stretch)
38 minutes (from 3 dog walks 2.37 mi)
Pedometer: 14541 steps, 7.06 mi/Fitbit: 15866 steps, 7.54 mi

[Sissy B]

I picked up my weights and did a few upper body exercises on my own last night. That’s it for working out lately though. I have got to get back on track. My knee has been bothering me some lately so besides just being lazy, I’ve been erring on the side of caution.

Last Friday I went and got my hair colored and cut. DH and I went and watched the local little theatre’s production of Neil Simon’s RUMORS last Friday night and Saturday we made a day trip to our favorite vintage antique junk shop. Our church had a Soup Fundraiser Sunday after the service - Seafood Chowder, Salad and dessert - so we stayed for that.

Yesterday DH went back to work and I took the dogs to the vet for their check-ups, paid bills, ran a couple of errands and went grocery shopping. It’s raining today so I’m glad I got that done.

We’re not as cold as you are, but our temperatures are going back and forth - warmer for a couple of days, then cooler for a couple of days. My sinuses are driving me crazy because of this. I don’t mind the cold (when it does get cold here), I actually like the cooler temps as long as it’s not raining. That wet cold is miserable as far as I’m concerned. But give me a sunny 40 degree day and I’m fine. I find it exhilarating.

[Vantreesta]

Really not much to report here. I think I picked up a cold bug at the mall and started feeling sick the following Wednesday. I finally felt better yesterday and didn't take a nap and did 3 walks for the first time in almost a week. I ran errands to pick up stuff I was out of or almost out of and boy did that add up! Plus I had to pick up Cyric's heartworm and flea/tick preventatives. Ouch! It's hard to believe I paid double that for so many years with two dogs.

We got snow on Sunday, I think they said about 7", but then it turned to freezing rain and then to just heavy rain, so nearly all the snow is gone. Hubby did shovel once. Hmm..actually, that may have been on Friday, I think we got a couple inches then. The days seriously got all confused for me with both of us sick and him coming home early on Friday. We were supposed to play D&D on Sunday but rescheduled. It's supposed to be mostly highs in the 40s for the next week then they're saying 60s but we'll see.

I had just started a new rotation when I got sick so I'm just going to restart it on Monday. I'd like to run tmrw but we'll see. I'm still coughing some and don't really want to set off a fit. I for sure will jump rope so I don't lose my consecutive week streak! I've spent the last couple mornings trying to catch up on my logs, so I haven't been very active yet.

So excited today is baseball opening day! My Twins don't play till 3:10 so I've got a few things to get done before then. I will have to miss a little to walk Cyric and run an errand with hubby, but hopefully it won't take too long, and at least I can listen while I do those things. GO TWINS!!


Tue 3/19 43 minutes
43 minutes (from 3 dog walks 2.65 mi)
Pedometer: 9342 steps, 4.51 mi/Fitbit: 10901 steps, 5.15 mi

Wed 3/20 80 minutes
18 minutes (from Yoga with Joelle -Yoga for SI JOINT PAIN - 20 min Stretches for Sacroiliac Joint Pain Relief, YT)
11 minutes (from B. Bowman GuerrillaZen Fitness 10-min Knee Stability Routine for Bulletproof Knees, YT)
5 minutes (from C. Jordan -Help for Shin Splints Exercises, YT)
46 minutes (from 3 dog walks 2.75 mi)
Pedometer: 11720 steps, 5.65 mi/Fitbit: 11892 steps, 5.64 mi

Thu 3/21 21 minutes
21 minutes (from 2 dog walks 1.29 mi) came down with a cold, trying to get more rest
Pedometer: 6264 steps, 3.03 mi/Fitbit: 6832 steps, 3.26 mi

Fri 3/22 26 minutes
26 minutes (from 2 dog walks 1.62 mi) resting
Pedometer: 6366 steps, 3.04 mi/Fitbit: 6035 steps, 2.85 mi

Sat 3/23 20 minutes
20 minutes (from 2 dog walks 1.28 mi) resting
Pedometer: 5262 steps, 2.57 mi/Fitbit: 6569 steps, 3.14 mi

Sun 3/24 0 minutes
still resting with a cold
Pedometer: 2538 steps, 1.29 mi/Fitbit: 2609 steps, 1.23 mi

Mon 3/25 0 minutes
still resting with a cold
Pedometer: 3136 steps, 1.57 mi/Fitbit: 3591 steps, 1.7 mi

Tue 3/26 39 minutes
24 minutes (from S. Starr Happy Yoga S4E4 Blooming Sunset, TV) 1st time
5 minutes (from PT stretches)
10 minutes (from 1 dog walks .65 mi)
Pedometer: 4621 steps, 2.26 mi/Fitbit: 5197 steps, 2.37 mi

Wed 3/27 49 minutes
5 minutes (from PT stretches)
44 minutes (from 3 dog walks 2.79 mi) finally have some energy again!
Pedometer: 12600 steps, 6.1 mi/Fitbit: 12719 steps, 6.05 mi

[Vantreesta]

I woke up Sunday with a bad headache so I went back to sleep. I had planned on going to church but ended up watching online since I didn't have time to shower beforehand. Saturday I made deviled eggs and chai-spiced pumpkin pie so I didn't have to do it on Sunday, and then it didn't matter much anyway. I usually make ham, au gratin potatoes, rolls and deviled eggs for Easter, but I had to spend so much money last week on restocking stuff that I didn't feel like spending more on a ham so we had meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn and still had rolls and the eggs. The pie is good but it doesn't really taste chai-spiced, so that was disappointing. I am everything chai and pumpkin, all year long!

Saturday I did a short jump rope workout to keep my consecutive-weeks streak going and then stretched on my own. Not much, but it was good and at least smthg after nothing while I was sick.

Looking forward to the movies and supper with my friend tonight. We're going to see Ghostbusters.

Mon 4/1 142 minutes
10 minutes (from Yoga With Kassandra Flexible Body, Flexible Mind 30 Day Morning Yoga Challenge day 23 Reframe, YT) 1st time
10 minutes (from Dr. Bri Pelvic Floor Balance & Impact Challenges At-Home Kegel Camp, Day 23, YT) 1st time
9 minutes (from Crossrope Fast Break Tabatas)
46 minutes (from C. Friedrich STS 2.0 Total Body Super Sets express #4) 1st time
23 minutes (from C. Freidrich STS 2.0 Total Body Stretch)
5 minutes (from PT stretches)
39 minutes (from 3 dog walks 2.44 mi)
Pedometer: 13018 steps, 6.32 mi/Fitbit: 12631 steps, 5.97mi


This was the first time doing premix #4 of Super Sets, which was double supersets. I had only done single supersets before and couldn't understand why people were unhappy with the rest periods. Now I know! In between superset groupings there are 2-minute breaks, but each superset of two exercises are done without a break. When you only do singles, you have 2 minutes between and that seemed like a long time. But when you do two or three sets of groupings without a break, well, that really upped the ante!

I woke up sore already this morning so I did Yoga by Gillian -10 min Morning Yin Yoga - The ULTIMATE way to start your day, which showed up in my feed. It was just lying spinal twist to each side and then reclined butterfly, but it was nice.

I really need to get my butt in gear to get in workouts and shower before I have to leave for my friend's house! It's gonna be tight.

[Sissy B]

We got up and went to the Sunrise Service and breakfast at church. I was going to come back for the Worship Service but I fell back asleep after I fed the dogs so I watched it online later that night. We had a rotisserie grilled leg of lamb with chimichurri sauce, bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles and French Onion Mac & Cheese with Strawberry Shortcake for dessert. I made a Cream Cheese Pound Cake to use as the base for the dessert.

We’re going to go see Ghostbusters tomorrow.

[Vantreesta]

Sissy, what did you think of Ghostbusters? We liked it.

Yesterday I only had time to jump rope and run a couple miles on the treadmill (bc it was kind of wet and icky outside). Jumped off the treadmill into the shower and almost straight from the shower to the car to get to my friend's on time! Today I intended to workout before the 12:10 first pitch, but I couldn't sleep last night and was up till 2:30 this morning so I slept in till almost 9:30 and just didn't get it done. Then I sat down with my crochet when the game started and accomplished nothing else the rest of the day! I made a little squirrel for my hubby.

[Vantreesta]

Thu 4/4 171 minutes
5 minutes (from Cha-Cha Slide)
7 minutes (from L. Holden 30-Day Qi Gong challenge day 23)
10 minutes (from S. Bowen 10MS Pilates Perfect Body -belly)
15 minutes (from C. Jordan -15-Minute Glute Activation Workout, YT)
11 minutes (from B. Bowman GuerrillaZen Fitness 10-min Knee Stability Routine for Bulletproof Knees, YT)
5 minutes (from C. Jordan -Help for Shin Splints Exercises, YT)
5 minutes (from H. Estrada Aztec Athletics -5-Minute Calf Plyometric Workout for Runners, YT)
6 minutes (from Dr. Bri -3-Minute Miracle for Your Pelvic Floor, YT)
31 minutes (from 2.42 mi for ZL 10k trainer wk2 day1)
9 minutes (from H. Clare -Best Exercises for Piriformis Syndrome, YT)
5 minutes (from Dr. Bri -5 Minute Foot, Core, and Pelvic Floor Workout, YT)
4 minutes (from Dr. Bri -Hip Rock-Back: Low Back & Pelvic Mobility Exercise, YT)
3 minutes (from Yoga With Bird -Simple Beginners Yoga Stretch Under 5 Mins! | 30 Day Yoga Challenge 2022 | DAY 23, YT) 1st time
5 minutes (from Dr. Bri -Top 3 Pelvic Floor Stretches for Women and Men | Quick Release, YT)
50 minutes (from 2 dog walks 3.08 mi)
Pedometer: 16714 steps, 7.87 mi/Fitbit: 16876 steps, 8.15 mi

[Sissy B]

Vantreesta - We liked Ghostbusters. I loved the originals, so I like that the newer movies pay tribute to those and include members of the original cast, and I appreciate that while there is humor, they are more serious than the originals.

Today is a severe weather day here. It’s darker this morning than it was during the eclipse. It was cloudy and overcast Monday with scattered showers so honestly if I hadn’t known there was supposed to be an eclipse, I wouldn’t have known there was an eclipse.