Exercise support group--week of 8/12!

**Michael Welter** · #1 Aug 12, '07, 7:44 pm

Hi, friends. Happy new week. Ready to set goals? Well, do it anyway.

I took today off to recover from yesterday's 10K run. So my goal this week is to run 15 miles.

utica · #2 Aug 12, '07, 7:56 pm

I haven't made my goals the past two weeks. This week is a recovery week, my work schedule is pretty light, so I ought to be able to make the goals for the week:

Swim: 4600.00 Yd 1h 40m

Bike: 4h 36m
Run: 2h 5m

- Don

**Katie1723** · #3 Aug 12, '07, 8:02 pm

I'd like for this to be a 50 miler week for me. I sure hope I make it!

Kathy

Prague · #4 Aug 12, '07, 9:32 pm

Did seven today, and hope to do 40. Will be attending a seminar all next week at San Juan Bautista, Ca. Class runs from eight in the am until eight thirty in the pm, so don't think I will have much chance to get in a run, but will take the "tenny runners" anyway.
Prague

**Michael Welter** · #5 Aug 12, '07, 9:53 pm

Prague, how can you survive a 12 hour class? I mean, the human brain can only absorb so much in a day. I know. I teach classes, and I try to go past about 6.5 hours in a day, people start to shut down mentally.

Prague · #6 Aug 13, '07, 12:01 pm

Well, it is a pretty intense course, but we all go into it with our eyes open. I have had long ones in the past and managed ok.
I am one of those people that can do two things at one time.

Maybe that helps... The course is for RCIA. Yikes, sometimes that is a controversial word on CAF.
Prague

whatevergirl · #7 Aug 13, '07, 4:56 pm

Hi everyone

I just finished 2 miles on the eliptical...with some mild strength training again...and a loooot of sit ups.

Ugh--hate those.

My goals for the week are to up my workouts 30 seconds cardio, and 5 minutes strength training each. Also, to throw in two tough intervals...high resistance on the eliptical to mimic those good ole Pittsburgh hills I miss so much.

I am committed to doing my workouts 5 days each week...and at the end of each week, having done an additional 5 minutes roughly...so work up to one hour eventually on the eliptical. That would be about 4-5 miles, by that point...

With all of our talk about asking God to help us to keep our bodies in good condition...It suddenly struck me today, that when I work out...I am planting seeds. Same as I do at work...same as I do as a mom...as a wife. God wants us to plant the seeds that He provides to us...He will water them with His grace...and He will provide the harvest. So...I needn't worry about the end result...just focus on planting seeds in good soil (just do it as Nike says!) and He will take care of the rest. My workout today was much more pleasant...even fun...with this in mind. Truth be told...I really like running...and having to give it up because of my foot problems, and turn to the eliptical caused me to shun my workouts all too much...but with this new enlightenment from the Holy Spirit...I can stick to it!

With God...all seeds can be planted...and all things are possible. Please God...help me each day to plant the seeds of your Kingdom...in body, mind, and spirit.

Just sharing my thoughts, ya'll.

utica · #8 Aug 13, '07, 5:41 pm

today: swim 29min 1200 yards, run 20min 1.89 miles

Quote:

Originally Posted by whatevergirl

He will water them with His grace...and He will provide the harvest. So...I needn't worry about the end result...just focus on planting seeds in good soil (just do it as Nike says!) and He will take care of the rest.

Thanks for those thoughts, Sharon.

Patience like that is a virtue I definitely need to cultivate. I so often forget that it's my responsibility to just plant the seeds, and it's the Holy Spirit that does the heavy lifting.

So often, I delude myself and think that certain things are my doing. Of course, when that happens I usually get hit with a dose of reality and some much needed humility.

- Don

**Michael Welter** · #9 Aug 13, '07, 9:20 pm

I ran 3 miles on the treadmill this evening. It was hard, and I don't know why. I just didn't feel motivated. But I did it. I'm back in Kansas City this week, so I have to run on the treadmill here. It's too hot and humid to run outside.

Sharon, I'm so excited about your insights. That is truly inspiring. Thanks for sharing. It also sounds like you're ready to take back the weekly threads.

**Katie1723** · #10 Aug 14, '07, 4:50 am

Ended up with just under 9 miles for the day yesterday. Slightly off pace for a 50 miler........I'll be walking extra today.

Kathy

**Michael Welter** · #11 Aug 14, '07, 6:45 am

Good job, Kathy! That's a good start.

I ran 3 miles this morning on the treadmill. So I've got 6 for the week so far.

Prague · #12 Aug 14, '07, 11:24 am

Thank you for sharing your thoughts Whatever Girl.
Ran seven miles on Sunday, seven on Monday, and eight today.
Hope to make my 40 mile goal.
God's Blessings on you all.
Prague

imamom · #13 Aug 14, '07, 2:23 pm

Sun - off
Mon - 10 min on elliptical
Tues - morning (long) dog+stroller walk, 2½ hr dog grooming

utica · #14 Aug 14, '07, 4:10 pm

today: bike 1hr11min 16.92 miles

easy ride with my eldest son... trying to talk him into a quick trip to Lake Placid to ride one loop of the Ironman course... I think he's willing... he asked if we could ride mountain bikes down Whiteface Mountain as well, the Olympic downhill ski course... may have to throw that in to seal the deal... my bones don't mend like they use to, so I think I'd have to go really, really, really, slow... or maybe walk down...

- Don

**Katie1723** · #15 Aug 14, '07, 6:57 pm

~~~~~~~~~> 12 miles <~~~~~~~~~~ today!!!

Kathy