Exercise Support Thread Week of 2/15/2009

**Michael Welter** · #1 Feb 15, '09, 7:46 am

Howdy, folks. It's time to start a whole new week! That's means it's also time to set some goals for the week. My goal is to run 21 miles, including a 9 mile long run. No running today. The wife and I are attending a Marriage Enrichment retreat all weekend, and we need to be back at church at 7:30 this morning to continue the retreat.

Beautiful · #2 Feb 15, '09, 1:04 pm

Hi Michael,

I'll be praying for you and your wife.

My goal this week is to not be so distracted by non essentials and to try new challenges.

Beautiful

Rammy · #3 Feb 15, '09, 8:07 pm

Michael, and others here, please pray for me. For all of the plans and goals i attempt, i can not seem to get out from under that storm cloud that follows me from room to room, and anywhere else i go.

I desperately need to see the doctors, to start innital plans on the bladder operation, and restore medication levels needed to not revert to being a cloistered hermit, afraid to dwell outside.

I could talk an eskimo into buying a freezer right now if you compare that to how i outwit myself out of going outside.

scared, again, these past few days...of life.

Lana

Beautiful · #4 Feb 16, '09, 8:49 am

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Originally Posted by Rammy

Michael, and others here, please pray for me.

Lana

Oh Lana - I'm sorry to hear you struggle so.
I'll pray for an outpouring of God's love and peace into your heart and home.
Try your best to keep moving.
Beautiful

Rammy · #5 Feb 16, '09, 1:25 pm

Thank you......

jrabs · #6 Feb 16, '09, 2:50 pm

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Originally Posted by Rammy

scared, again, these past few days...of life.

Lana

Hey Lana,
Know that I am praying for you daily.

jrabs · #7 Feb 16, '09, 2:53 pm

I had a bunch of gym time this morning. 7.35miles and 20 min weights. I really needed too start off the day with a brisk workout. Work is very busy these days and stressful.

Michael, Beautiful and Rammy - success to everyone this week!

VivienneJ · #8 Feb 16, '09, 3:47 pm

Short term goal: get some sleep

Back later with what I hope to get done this week - wanted to make sure I was linked to the new thread for this week

**Michael Welter** · #9 Feb 16, '09, 3:48 pm

I was hoping to do my long run this morning, but we're under heavy rains today, lingering into tomorrow. So I ran 3 miles on the treadmill.

Thanks for the prayer for the Marriage Enrichment retreat. It was a wonderful retreat. My wife is truly my best friend, and this weekend brought us closer together. We saw other couples there who were headed for divorce, and this weekend rekindled their marriages. The Holy Spirit worked wonders with them.

Lana, I will be praying for you. May God strengthen your mind, heart and soul.

**Michael Welter** · #10 Feb 17, '09, 6:04 pm

Well, I should be able to get my long run in tomorrow morning, as the rain is supposed to clear out this evening. At the moment, I'm at 6 miles for the week.

whatevergirl · #11 Feb 18, '09, 7:13 am

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Originally Posted by Rammy

Michael, and others here, please pray for me. For all of the plans and goals i attempt, i can not seem to get out from under that storm cloud that follows me from room to room, and anywhere else i go.

I desperately need to see the doctors, to start innital plans on the bladder operation, and restore medication levels needed to not revert to being a cloistered hermit, afraid to dwell outside.

I could talk an eskimo into buying a freezer right now if you compare that to how i outwit myself out of going outside.

scared, again, these past few days...of life.

Lana

praying for you lana...!!

whatevergirl · #12 Feb 18, '09, 7:16 am

I am still here everyone.

I bought a big ball and a new workout dvd...for strengthening my core, and changing up the pace. I looooove this workout!! I highly recommend doing this big ball workout...it's like pilates...and it has a 1 hour segment, broken up into 20 minute intervals...one for abs. legs, and arms...it has one of those stretchy ribbons...anyone ever do their workouts for their core, using one of these big balls?

I have been doing power walking 2x per week...jogging 2x per week...and now I'm going to throw this into the mix 3x per week. Tonight's an 'off' night, because hubby and I are celebrating Valentine's day this evening.

Have a great week everyone...!

whatevergirl · #13 Feb 18, '09, 8:31 am

lol--it is called a stability ball...not a big ball. lol It is a big ball, but the official name is stability ball.

**Michael Welter** · #14 Feb 18, '09, 10:15 am

I just got back from my long run. Yesterday's storm moved out over night, and today there's not a cloud in the sky. So, that adds 9 miles to my week, putting my at 15 miles so far.

Sharon, just so you know, today isn't Valentine's day.

Tell your DH I said Hi.

VivienneJ · #15 Feb 18, '09, 11:56 am

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Originally Posted by Michael Welter

I just got back from my long run. Yesterday's storm moved out over night, and today there's not a cloud in the sky. So, that adds 9 miles to my week, putting my at 15 miles so far.

Sharon, just so you know, today isn't Valentine's day.

Tell your DH I said Hi.

..............But clever folks celebrate Valentine's day early or late because then the prices are normal

Battling to get on track again after the trip home, but plan to resume my exercise programme tomorrow morning and hope for a trip to the swimming pool this weekend. Tried to swim at home last weekend, but the pool where we were staying was icy

and someone had to look after the baby while her parents swam