Sunday, May 12, 2013

Round 5 | Week 6

Mother's Day I hope all you mother’s out there have a wonderfully, relaxing day today!

Today (Sunday) marks the last day of week 6. This challenge seems to be flying past. How was your week as far as working out goes? Leave me a comment with your miles. It’s so exciting to see so many of you getting a bit closer to your goal each week. So many of you will reach your goal this time around.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Round 5 | Week 5

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How was your week? I had a hard time this week, I’ll admit. I was out of town last weekend and getting back in my “groove” was a challenge. Thank goodness for a new week.

Right now, we are one-third the way through round 5. That means you should be one-third the way to your goal. How are you doing? Are you swimming along at a good rate? Do you need to push a little harder?

Leave a comment with your miles. Check back to double-check my math.

And, most of all, have a great week!

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Round 5 | Week 4

Sorry for the delay in this week’s call for miles! My sister (and 100 Mile participant), Stacy, got married to her sweetheart on Saturday so I was out of town for a few days.

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How was your week? Remember that it ended on Sunday. Leave a comment with your miles and good luck this week!

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Round 5 | Week 3

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How was week 3 for you?

I have to tell you about Monday. I did not want to work out. I was tired. I knew, however, that my friend would be waiting for our weekly walk so I went. We walked for about 3 and a 1/2 miles and I was back home. I kept thinking how great it would be to get 4 miles under my belt to start the week. So, to get that extra half mile in, I walked laps around our cul-de-sac until my SportTracker app said four miles. I was exhausted, but I realized that I can push myself to go just a little farther. I think you can too!

So, go do something that makes you sweat. And push yourself just a little farther!

Leave me a comment with your miles through today (Sunday). Come back and check my math – it’s not my strong suit. Good luck in week 4!

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Arm Workout

While I perusing Pinterest recently, I came across a pin that promises “sexy arms in six weeks!” Now, I’m certain that it wont completely transform my arms to sexy in just six weeks but, I have done it a few times and I have enjoyed it. It is fairly simple and quick which means that I can add it on to the end of walk. Hopefully before long, I’ll feel stronger.

 Sexy Arms in 6 WeeksIf you’re just starting out, aim for two sets of 8 to 12 reps of the heaviest weight you can handle for each exercise. Looking for more of a challenge? Shoot for two sets of 15 to 25 reps per exercise.<br />Bent-Over Row Step IPrimary muscles worked: lats, back extensors, rhomboids, rear shoulders, biceps, core. Stand with a slight bend at the knees, holding the weights at your sides. Lean over, extending your chest while reaching your hips back. Allow your arms to hang straight down toward the floor with your palms facing your thighs.<br />Bent-Over Row Step II  Looking forward at the ground (not up), pull your elbows up and rotate your hands until your palms are nearly touching your upper rib cage and your elbows point toward the ceiling. Lower the weights to the starting position with control. Repeat.tip: Keep your belly button pulled in toward your spine to engage your core and protect your lower back.<br />Upright Row Step IPrimary muscles worked: shoulders, upper back, biceps.Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart with the weights hanging down in front of your body, their ends touching.Upright Row Step IIRaise your upper arms, leading with your elbows while bringing the weights up the front of your body as if you were tracing an imaginary midpoint, stopping when your elbows become level with your shoulders. Lower the weights back to the starting position.tip: Keep your chin up and your belly button tucked in.<br />Chest Press on Ball Step IPrimary muscles worked: chest, front of shoulders, triceps. Sit on a ball and walk out so that your head and shoulder blades are resting on the ball. Lift your hips by contracting your glute muscles to make a bridge. (Your feet should be shoulder-width apart and below your knees to give you stable support.)Chest Press on Ball Step II Bring the dumbbells to your shoulders. Then extend your arms over your chest and bring the dumbbells together to make a triangle over your chest. Lower the weights back to the starting position and repeat. tip: You will need to engage your core throughout the exercise to avoid falling off the ball.Overhead Press on Ball Step IPrimary muscles worked: shoulders, upper back, triceps. Sit on an exercise ball with your belly button pulled toward the spine. Hold the weights in front of your shoulders, your palms facing in.Overhead Press on Ball Step IIPush the weights up until your arms are extended. When your arms are extended, they should be slightly in front of you rather than directly overhead. Lower the weights to the starting position and repeat.tip: Keep your chin lifted slightly and your core stable.from this website

The original work out came from Glamour Magazine here.

The pin is from here where someone tacked together all the pictures to one picture. I have printed this and put it with my {new} hand weights.

Any basic weight workouts out there that you just love?

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Round 5 | Week 2

 

runningthinline:<br /><br />Whether it’s a 14 minute mile or a 7 minute mile, it’s still a mile. (via pinterest)<br />…fairly certain I’ve posted this before, but it bares reposting. YOU are your toughest critic; don’t judge yourself by others - you can do this, no matter how long it takes!<br />

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Today (Sunday) is the last day of week 2. How was your week? Are you finding your “groove” for the challenge?

For some reason, for me, the second week of the month is my busiest so I didn’t get as much in as I had hoped for, but it’s not too shabby. Still hoping for a walk this afternoon with the family too.

Leave a comment with your miles for the week. If you have a friend that has signed up but not reported any miles, remind them to check in!

Don’t forget to post your pictures to Instagram (#100in3)! It’s fun to see what everyone is up to.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

My Playlist

My exercise playlist desperately needs a change. For one thing, it’s too short. I went on a 5-mile walk the other day and by the end, I was hearing songs for the third time. For another, most of the songs have been on there so long that I am sick of them. The problem is: I don’t know what else to add!

Last week, I added this song (the video makes me smile):

The other songs I have are:

I Gotta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas

Say, Hey (I Love You) by Michael Franti & Spearhead

Billie Jean by Michael Jackson

We Are Young by Fun

Stronger by Kelly Clarkson

What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction

Drive By by Train

One More Night by Maroon 5

International Love by Pitbull

So, can you help me? What songs are on your work-out playlist? Any you think I would enjoy?