Every Day in APRIL - It's a whole new SEASON!

Helen · 04-01-22, 04:54 AM

THEME: Take on the challenge - get ON with it!

Welcome to the Every Day Checkin!
We are a small group who aim to do some form of physical activity every day, whatever that means for YOU (but don't kid yourself about it either)

Quite often we take on challenges (hey, committing to a rotation is a challenge!) so this month I'm inviting others to join OUR CONTINUOUS CHALLENGE to do something significantly physical EVERY DAY - in April.

NEWCOMERS, RETURNERS, LURKERS,... might as well say:
EVERYONE
is WELCOME!

Daily posts - not mandatory, nor even "sternly preferred" - but we love it if you do.
Weekly posts, drive-by notes, daily essays all about you.... any of those are perfectly fine - no pressure, EXCEPT to diligently try to add serious movement to your day - every day.

Lexicon:
WERD = Well Earned Rest Day, but even rest days can include movement

TERD = Totally Expected Rest Day, though not especially well-earned, like a planned happy event

TURD = Totally Unexpected Rest Day, hopefully also a happy event

HERD = of TURDS - usually declared after the THIRD TURD in a row.

Try to avoid these at all costs, as they can move in & get comfortable, getting OUT of your comfort zone is the way to make change happen

Helen · 04-02-22, 03:39 AM

Friday 1st
60min, brisk dog walk. Steve Boyett - Podrunner - Windwalker
Saturday 2nd
15min, short dog walk
35min, Patrick Goudeau - Step My Way - Combos 1+2 Mix

LiliMagill · 04-02-22, 06:58 AM

Helen - Thank you for another wonderful start to the month! I used to love Patrick, even though he could be very complicated.

After taking several days off at the end of March, I'm feeling refreshed and ready to knock out April.

4/1 - Les Mills Sh'Bam #41, 30 minute
Peloton's 20 Min. Walk & Run w/ Selena

Helen · 04-03-22, 12:59 AM

Hi Lili - Glad you're feeling in knock out mode.

Sunday 3rd
90min dog walk, but most of it in the park, so quite leisurely for me but Alice spent the whole time chasing the ball - she's SOOOO tired now. The cooler weather is great for her.
57min, Cathe - Boss Bands Total Body

Cleda · 04-03-22, 08:24 AM

So I better check in. I cannot believe it's a new month. Where did March go? (I should go back - I think I have some to finish checking in. Although March had more rest days than I've had in years!! SEVEN of them.

) I wish I had Lili's new found optimism. It's not there yet. But hope springs eternal.

Helen: Thanks for starting us off. Sorry I'm late to the party. How did you like Cathe's Boss Bands total body?

Lili: You sound relaxed!!!

On to me, me and all me:

4/1/2022: rowed 31 mins (21 mins. for a badge, 10 mins. cool down row), 45 mins. Ben Alldis Power zone endurance ride, 30 mins. Reba Ride with Jess King, 5 mins. Post ride stretch

4/2/2022: 15 mins. Bellicon workout, 5 mins. Emma Core, 2 hours of pickleball **

** it was so nice. It was in the 50s but sunny and we played outside. Our town's courts are finally UNLOCKED and we played for a couple of hours. I hope it continues. It's close (no spending $$ for gas - 8 mins. away) and the group of gals are great! I play in two other places (one outdoors, one indoors) both are 20-25 mins. away.

Down a person at work, so double duty again. (Makes me tired). I am absolutely positively not as young as I once was.

Bike has been at the shop for 2 weeks and ready to pick up. I want to get an inexpensive little odometer for it. Looked into computers - I have an old garmin. It probably will work just fine. The odometer would be a $25-$35 expense and probably do all I need it to do. (Mph, trip odometer, odometer, etc.) The garmin (that I am fairly certain still works! That does maps, heart rate, evelation, etc. etc. . . . But like all technology - since it's 10 years old, it's out of date.) Let's hope for some sunny days before my metric century so I can get out and road test it and get some kinks out!

(Now I have to split outdoor sunny times between cycling/pickleball. Hmmmm).

Gotta run. Have a great week.
Waves to all!
Cleda

LiliMagill · 04-03-22, 10:18 AM

Helen - Sounds like Alice had a great workout! I haven't tried either of the Boss Bands w/o's in their entirety. Did you like it?
Cleda - I'm glad you are enjoying pickleball. One of these days I will have to try it. I love having a bike computer, I want to know how far I've gone. I only used the cadence feature when it was on the trainer. You do love your technology, so I'm sure you'll find something that suits you.

4/2 - dog walk
Gilad's Total Body Sculpt, w/o 1
30 Min. Boosted Walk w/ Leslie

Cleda · 04-03-22, 10:45 AM

Lili: I had a "Flightdeck" that was (wired) technology that came with the bike (back in 1999). But, it wore out! It was basic, simple and I could see how far I had gone, mph, trip, and total (I had over 11k miles on it when it bit the dust). I like that info. All of the odometers are now wireless. (or I should say most). When I ride my bike outside, it's for fun. NOT training. Training miles are done inside. (Cadence, etc,) the only thing I train for outside is "time in the saddle" and hills. (real live hills!) It is a totally different experience/feel than hills on a stationary bike. Nothing like the real thing. So, I'm looking to replace the "flightdeck" (which is no longer made) and technology really has come a longgggg way since 1999. That's like lifetimes ago! But simple is best when I'm riding outside.

Of course, I'll let everyone know what I get and how it works. (Was there any doubt?)

Cleda

Vantreesta · 04-03-22, 11:19 AM

Cleda, does your bike shop not sell simple trip gadgets? When I bought my bike I bought one there and they put it on for me. But yes, that was several years ago too. I bought one on Amazon just a few years ago when I put my bike on the trainer.

Cleda · 04-03-22, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vantreesta

Cleda, does your bike shop not sell simple trip gadgets? When I bought my bike I bought one there and they put it on for me. But yes, that was several years ago too. I bought one on Amazon just a few years ago when I put my bike on the trainer.

I'm sure they do. I just didn't look around. They thought I wanted/needed the Garmin 830, which they had in stock (surprise!) and could put on when they tuned it up. Came with the hr monitor. Ummm . nope ... not ready to take the plunge. I researched and wishlisted a few on Amazon and will figure out what one I'll go with.

Cleda

Helen · 04-03-22, 09:44 PM

Boss Loops Glutes & Core
did that one with a silicon/rubbery booty loop and it rolled
bought 4" wide elastic and made my own - two strengths - but haven't tried them since, so the workout didn't go as it really should have, but was fine

Boss Bands Total Body
it was ok - the 57min went by fairly quickly, which is a good sign the workout wasn't super boring

Yes, Alice slept all evening & only put a paw up to me when she wanted dinner.

Yeah, the biggest issue with tech is that it's considered old after just 3 years. Often it's inbuilt - the connections are only made to last that long - thinner layer of metal = cheaper.

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04-01-22, 04:54 AM
Helen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia	Every Day in APRIL - It's a whole new SEASON! THEME: Take on the challenge - get ON with it! Welcome to the Every Day Checkin! We are a small group who aim to do some form of physical activity every day, whatever that means for YOU (but don't kid yourself about it either) Quite often we take on challenges (hey, committing to a rotation is a challenge!) so this month I'm inviting others to join OUR CONTINUOUS CHALLENGE to do something significantly physical EVERY DAY - in April. NEWCOMERS, RETURNERS, LURKERS,... might as well say: EVERYONE is WELCOME! Daily posts - not mandatory, nor even "sternly preferred" - but we love it if you do. Weekly posts, drive-by notes, daily essays all about you.... any of those are perfectly fine - no pressure, EXCEPT to diligently try to add serious movement to your day - every day. Lexicon: WERD = Well Earned Rest Day, but even rest days can include movement TERD = Totally Expected Rest Day, though not especially well-earned, like a planned happy event TURD = Totally Unexpected Rest Day, hopefully also a happy event HERD = of TURDS - usually declared after the THIRD TURD in a row. Try to avoid these at all costs, as they can move in & get comfortable, getting OUT of your comfort zone is the way to make change happen

04-02-22, 03:39 AM
Helen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia	Friday 1st 60min, brisk dog walk. Steve Boyett - Podrunner - Windwalker Saturday 2nd 15min, short dog walk 35min, Patrick Goudeau - Step My Way - Combos 1+2 Mix __________________ 2024: 👏 STRIVE rather than settle.👏 💪STRONG rather than soft.💪 • No exercise can compensate for a poor diet. 😖 • Walking is phenomenally good for me. 😊 • Resistance training is critical. 💯 ¹ Walk first ² Weights next ³ Cardio for fun ⁴ Add stretch & balance.

04-02-22, 06:58 AM
LiliMagill VF Supporter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Delaware	Helen - Thank you for another wonderful start to the month! I used to love Patrick, even though he could be very complicated. After taking several days off at the end of March, I'm feeling refreshed and ready to knock out April. 4/1 - Les Mills Sh'Bam #41, 30 minute Peloton's 20 Min. Walk & Run w/ Selena __________________ Lili “Let us rather run the risk of wearing out than rusting out.” Teddy Roosevelt

04-03-22, 12:59 AM
Helen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia	Hi Lili - Glad you're feeling in knock out mode. Sunday 3rd 90min dog walk, but most of it in the park, so quite leisurely for me but Alice spent the whole time chasing the ball - she's SOOOO tired now. The cooler weather is great for her. 57min, Cathe - Boss Bands Total Body __________________ 2024: 👏 STRIVE rather than settle.👏 💪STRONG rather than soft.💪 • No exercise can compensate for a poor diet. 😖 • Walking is phenomenally good for me. 😊 • Resistance training is critical. 💯 ¹ Walk first ² Weights next ³ Cardio for fun ⁴ Add stretch & balance.

04-03-22, 08:24 AM
Cleda VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Need my Arrow So I better check in. I cannot believe it's a new month. Where did March go? (I should go back - I think I have some to finish checking in. Although March had more rest days than I've had in years!! SEVEN of them. ) I wish I had Lili's new found optimism. It's not there yet. But hope springs eternal. Helen: Thanks for starting us off. Sorry I'm late to the party. How did you like Cathe's Boss Bands total body? Lili: You sound relaxed!!! On to me, me and all me: 4/1/2022: rowed 31 mins (21 mins. for a badge, 10 mins. cool down row), 45 mins. Ben Alldis Power zone endurance ride, 30 mins. Reba Ride with Jess King, 5 mins. Post ride stretch 4/2/2022: 15 mins. Bellicon workout, 5 mins. Emma Core, 2 hours of pickleball it was so nice. It was in the 50s but sunny and we played outside. Our town's courts are finally UNLOCKED and we played for a couple of hours. I hope it continues. It's close (no spending $$ for gas - 8 mins. away) and the group of gals are great! I play in two other places (one outdoors, one indoors) both are 20-25 mins. away. Down a person at work, so double duty again. (Makes me tired). I am absolutely positively not as young as I once was. Bike has been at the shop for 2 weeks and ready to pick up. I want to get an inexpensive little odometer for it. Looked into computers - I have an old garmin. It probably will work just fine. The odometer would be a $25-$35 expense and probably do all I need it to do. (Mph, trip odometer, odometer, etc.) The garmin (that I am fairly certain still works! That does maps, heart rate, evelation, etc. etc. . . . But like all technology - since it's 10 years old, it's out of date.) Let's hope for some sunny days before my metric century so I can get out and road test it and get some kinks out! (Now I have to split outdoor sunny times between cycling/pickleball. Hmmmm). Gotta run. Have a great week. Waves to all! Cleda

04-03-22, 10:18 AM
LiliMagill VF Supporter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Delaware	Helen - Sounds like Alice had a great workout! I haven't tried either of the Boss Bands w/o's in their entirety. Did you like it? Cleda - I'm glad you are enjoying pickleball. One of these days I will have to try it. I love having a bike computer, I want to know how far I've gone. I only used the cadence feature when it was on the trainer. You do love your technology, so I'm sure you'll find something that suits you. 4/2 - dog walk Gilad's Total Body Sculpt, w/o 1 30 Min. Boosted Walk w/ Leslie __________________ Lili “Let us rather run the risk of wearing out than rusting out.” Teddy Roosevelt

04-03-22, 10:45 AM
Cleda VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Simple odometer Lili: I had a "Flightdeck" that was (wired) technology that came with the bike (back in 1999). But, it wore out! It was basic, simple and I could see how far I had gone, mph, trip, and total (I had over 11k miles on it when it bit the dust). I like that info. All of the odometers are now wireless. (or I should say most). When I ride my bike outside, it's for fun. NOT training. Training miles are done inside. (Cadence, etc,) the only thing I train for outside is "time in the saddle" and hills. (real live hills!) It is a totally different experience/feel than hills on a stationary bike. Nothing like the real thing. So, I'm looking to replace the "flightdeck" (which is no longer made) and technology really has come a longgggg way since 1999. That's like lifetimes ago! But simple is best when I'm riding outside. Of course, I'll let everyone know what I get and how it works. (Was there any doubt?) Cleda

04-03-22, 11:19 AM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	Cleda, does your bike shop not sell simple trip gadgets? When I bought my bike I bought one there and they put it on for me. But yes, that was several years ago too. I bought one on Amazon just a few years ago when I put my bike on the trainer. __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness

04-03-22, 09:44 PM
Helen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia	Boss Loops Glutes & Core did that one with a silicon/rubbery booty loop and it rolled bought 4" wide elastic and made my own - two strengths - but haven't tried them since, so the workout didn't go as it really should have, but was fine Boss Bands Total Body it was ok - the 57min went by fairly quickly, which is a good sign the workout wasn't super boring Yes, Alice slept all evening & only put a paw up to me when she wanted dinner. Yeah, the biggest issue with tech is that it's considered old after just 3 years. Often it's inbuilt - the connections are only made to last that long - thinner layer of metal = cheaper. __________________ 2024: 👏 STRIVE rather than settle.👏 💪STRONG rather than soft.💪 • No exercise can compensate for a poor diet. 😖 • Walking is phenomenally good for me. 😊 • Resistance training is critical. 💯 ¹ Walk first ² Weights next ³ Cardio for fun ⁴ Add stretch & balance.