Ok so I know that technically today the ebook was supposed to be done and out there today. I also know that I’m even annoying myself with pushing it back again. Sorry for those of you who are waiting on it’s awesomeness to launch on the world. But sometimes life is unexpected and with the craziness of last week it just wasn’t going to happen. I’ve been working really hard and it’s almost done… so there won’t be any more delays.. I promise it’s coming next week!!
It turns out quite a few of us are in love with our simple routines. I LOVED the comments on my post about being boring. You guys are so clever and totally right about how good these things are.
And when I think about my own life, such big things are coming after all these simple days! Kepa just got his passport and he is coming to America in a couple months. I wish he was coming now, but I’m learning to wait for good things. At least I’m trying to learn this! But really I just get so excited about that happening. I can’t believe we are going to drive across the country! And moving to another country? That’s so freaking exciting that I can’t even let myself think about it.
For now all I can think about and focus on is the every day stuff. Like eating healthy. And trying to get myself back in the gym. I got derailed last week, yeah, but I need to get back to my routine. So far that hasn’t happened. I’ve been walking a mile a day since Saturday but that’s it. That’s hardly enough exercise to get me to where I want to be. In my head I know that but it is NOT translating into actual action.
Anyone want to volunteer to drag me to the gym? (Candace?) Skype a workout with me? Something?
I’m not sure what it is. I suppose I got comfortable doing nothing too strenuous for a week. Given the chance I think I will always naturally choose to be lazy. I LOVE exercise and I love the effects of it, but given the chance I will skip it. Once I’m there I will work hard and do my thing, but it’s hard to get myself there. I’m full of excuses and reasons not to go. Like, even though I want to start running so I can reach my next goal of running a 5k I talk myself out of it because last time it was followed by pain. Slightly irrational, yes, but it’s what I’m doing nonetheless. Call me silly.
My body is actually screaming out for some exercise. I know this feeling. It wants to move. I’m at the point where I need to do something and give myself a thorough workout to feel good. So help me out people. Someone convince me to just do it. I’m all motivational sometimes and like to give other people kicks in the butt, but right now I need one. I don’t need to let more days pass. I don’t want days to turn into weeks to turn into months without really doing much.
Maybe I just need to do this for myself. Maybe I’m just asking you for some encouragement. I’m sorry to be so selfish. But only a few people in my reality cheer me on. For the most part I’m surrounded by people (ok, just one, but I’m around him all the time) making jokes about my weight and efforts. It feels like it would be all too easy for me to slip into the same place I was last year where I was gaining weight every week and feeling more hopeless by the minute. So I need some digital encouragement to make me feel like it’s worth it to get back in the gym.
…..
Update: And here’s an idea. A workout pledge. I’ve thought they are silly before when other bloggers did them, but maybe a short one time challenge will be helpful for a jump start. I mean, I originally got started losing weight last year because of a challenge. So here’s how it works: leave me a comment with encouragement or tips or thoughts or anything and for every comment I’ll spend 30 seconds on the treadmill. This workout will happen tomorrow afternoon at 3 or 4 when I have a good chunk of free time to spend on the treadmill, so the ability to comment here will end in exactly one day at 2:30 pm. Tonight I will just go walk again with my mom and contemplate going to the gym for one more day. ;)
Update 2: Even more, Steve from 265 and Falling is going to match the time I spend on the treadmill. So whatever you guys end up making me do, he will do it too! Hurray exercise for everyone?
Update 3: My awesome friend Jen from Jen in Real Life is going to do it to! We are going to have some rocking workouts tomorrow!
Update 4: Anyone else who wants to do the challenge with us tomorrow should join us! I’ll let you know the time count tomorrow at 3 pm! :)
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you can do it mary!
it just takes a day or two to get your groove back girl.
here’s a kick in the bum, from me to you.
.-= amanda´s last blog ..busy bee =-.
I guess I may be your first 30 seconds on the treadmill. :) I have been reading your blog for a long time and have been so inspired by you and by other fitness bloggers, I start my own blog and hope to inspire others someday. Way to go with your treadmill challenge! :)
+30 seconds.
Shit…I just added to my time too.
D’oh!
:)
.-= Steve´s last blog ..Status Report: Week 25 =-.
LOL. That made me laugh.
I’ve gotta add to the time too, just to laugh at you.
I’ll try not to reply to every comment like I normally do. I’ll practice restraint. ….
Restraint is for sissies! Hahahahaha
.-= Lauren´s last blog ..Bitten by the Challenge Monster!!! =-.
LOL!
fingers crossed for no rain so we can enjoy this walk outside!
.-= jen (@jeninRL)´s last blog ..motivation for your monday =-.
Outside would be nice. :)
I love the idea of a workout pledge! I may join in with ya. Just think of how great it feels when the workout is finished – no better sense of accomplishment. :)
I think your challenge is an excellent idea – good for you! I hope this 30 secs helps you get started!
I am silly and incorrectly typed my blog URL (should be Wordpress instead of Blogger). You can just count both comments as one 30-second time increment!
.-= Auntie Em´s last blog ..Without Further Adieu… =-.
+ 30 seconds. W00t!
I’m in too! I’ll match your time on the elliptical tomorrow during my afternoon workout at the staff gym!!! How fun! Let’s go people!
.-= Lauren´s last blog ..Bitten by the Challenge Monster!!! =-.
Here’s you 30 seconds of encouragement from me :)
On a sidenote, if you want, I’ll do a “3 mile pledge” with you on Thursday. (Or today, depending on how your schedule is.) I just can’t on Wed or Fri cause it’s the dreaded C25K days. Let me know if you’re in and we can tweet each other a “time” to do them and get the mileage in! :)
.-= Craig´s last blog ..Giving up (the final weigh in)–Week 29 =-.
Hehe. Today just got jacked up with family responsibilities. But Thursday is wide open! I’ll catch ya on Twitter for the details. ;) And I’ve gotta stop leaving comments on this post now!!
Me too.
Oh..wait…SHIT!
:)
This is going to be hilarious. By the way I’m counting all the comments we leave for sure!! So there! Ha! Feel the pain!
I feel bad for what I’m doing to Jen. Haha.
i think we should discuss American Idol or Dancing with the Stars here…THAT would get you a ton of comments! (evil laugh)
j/k–this was a joke don’t add this to your time…unless you WANT TO! :)
.-= Craig´s last blog ..Giving up (the final weigh in)–Week 29 =-.
Oh..it’s added…It’s ALL added!
Thanks jerk! j/k :-P
don’t feel bad for Jen!! she needs to get back to it!! being sick sucks!! a nice walk will break me in nicely!!
steve – stop saying Oh Shit!
.-= jen (@jeninRL)´s last blog ..motivation for your monday =-.
All right then! I don’t feel bad for any of us. We all need it. So let’s do it. We shall make up the comments ourselves! Haha. ;)
Oh shit…Jen just called me out for saying Oh Shit!
:)
Um, this is a family friendly blog? Don’t be cussin’ up in here.
stop cussing all up on Mary’s blog!
.-= jen (@jeninRL)´s last blog ..motivation for your monday =-.
I apologize for the cursin, I was only playin.
+30 seconds
I love challenges like these. Well done!
What a great idea for a pledge challenge. Go for it!
You know how good you are going to feel when you get done, so just focus on that! And here is 30 more seconds for you ;-)
.-= Lauren @ Eater not a runner´s last blog ..Sunday night already?! =-.
Awesome challenge!! Oh I want to join, but I will be out all day tomorrow with errands…him, I will have to think about this…maybe let’s start a round robin workout sessions!?
.-= Trish @IamSucceeding´s last blog ..My #Mamavation Update =-.
That could be a really cool idea Trish! And you could always do the workout we do the next day. :)
Weeeeelll….Thursday is my weigh-in for this biggest loser type challenge I joined, so count me in. I will match your time too, Mary!
.-= josie´s last blog ..Week 26 – Weigh-In and a SIX month recap. Yes, folks, it’s been SIX months! =-.
WooT! Another victim!
I mean, participant…WooT!
I think participant is more accurate. So far, even with all our chatter, this isn’t going to be bad at all! So the more the merrier! HAHAHAHA!
Maybe I’ll just throw in a couple more then! Since no one except you has commented on my blog all day. I’m a little sad, but I guess my blog is still too new.
.-= Lauren´s last blog ..Workout Pledge of Awesomeness! =-.
Here’s my comment to add 30 seconds. I’ll be doing C25K on the treadmill tomorrow, so I’ll be exercising with you guys.
+ 30 seconds :)
You can do it. I went to see the personal trainer on Monday after 4 weeks of not doing much at the gym (oppps). I hadn’t lost any weight by my body fat mass (whatever that is) has gone down slightly which i am pleased with.
I’m off to the gym tomorrow so i will try and do the same as you guys
Go get em! Keep up the great work. I so very much enjoy reading your blog every day. Thanks for sharing your inspiration with us all! Give a “woohoo” for me, please, during your 30 seconds on a treadmill for this comment, then smile and laugh!
Haha. I will so do that for you. Everyone will look at me like I’m crazy, but it will be fun! Thanks Christopher! :)
This is such a great idea! I bet you’ll feel really empowered and motivated seeing how much support everyone gives you, and you’re doing a great job of bringing exercise into other people’s lives too. Well done!
This is an awesome idea! I’d volunteer to do it with you, but tomorrow’s a C25K day for me!
.-= Heather´s last blog ..Running for Beginners – C25K =-.
Imma gonna match you! My time will be done either tomorrow evening or Friday.
As for working out and getting in the habit, know that it takes time. You have to find things you like/love, continue to mix it up and be consistent. Fake it til ya make it! When I first started, I spent more time convincing myself to go to the gym than IN the gym. Now: I love it. I definitely skip a planned gym day every now and then but I never miss more than two days in a row–in fact, normally, I go five times a week.
With running and starting the C25k program, I learned that I needed to research and learn proper running form because I was ending up with achilles tendinitis and sore knees. Do your research!
I totally see you being a regular exerciser–especially after your super active trip to New Zealand!
.-= Tina´s last blog ..Day One Review =-.
I am a regular exerciser, I just get derailed easily by big events (like hospital trips and such). Once I get started again I’ll be fine, and go 5-7 times a week, but it’s just getting started again after something that I have trouble with.
cheers to getting started (again)!!
.-= jen (@jeninRL)´s last blog ..motivation for your monday =-.
I’m planning to go to the gym tomorrow evening to run for my first time in forever! I’ve been exercising, just not running. I’ll check back tomorrow to see how many minutes you did and see if I can at least match it!
.-= Tania´s last blog ..To Gym Or Not To Gym =-.
Do it! You’ll feel better after you start! I try to work out 5-6 days a week
I am naturally lazy too. Oddly enough, that doesn’t always translate to exercising though. I did skip yesterday but that was only because I had a sorta crazy nite at the club the nite before and my body literally couldn’t handle it. But I am so lazy that its actually easier to just go work out after work because it’s what I do. My legs are programmed to walk towards the gym. Lol. On weekends, its another matter, and I never go workout.
I’m sorry you don’t have much real life support. I guess I am lucky, because I live in the city where I live, a lot of people work out. I live with a best friend/roomie who works out way more than I do, and I see his results, which motivate me (he got me started working out, yrs ago). Others of my friends work out, and even coworkers. Even when they don’t work out, they see me leave work with my gym bag each day and say, going to the gym? Have fun. It’s expected of me, and even more, I expect it from myself. If I still lived in NH, I probably would not work out because its pulling teeth to get my family there to even take a walk. Once you move over with Kepa, at least you’ll have someone more on the same page with your lifestyle to encourage you.
I hate the treadmill so I wont join your challenge. But I promise tomorrow Wednesday while you’re treadmilling, I’ll take my hour kickboxing class and probably my hour yoga class after that too (I was lazy last week and skipped yoga!). :)
.-= merri´s last blog ..Five Star Restaurant: Goat Hill Pizza =-.
Yeah living in NZ will be helpful. Kepa runs and I walk/run and all is super awesome. :)
Enjoy your kickboxing! I’d so rather be doing that but there isn’t a close kickboxing class that I know of. :(
I’ll help you out. I have never commented before. I think challenges are great. I do them often as I work well with a goal or challenge. Sometimes even the smallest challenge is good. Before Xmas, I promised myself I would do 15 seconds of plank and 5 flights of stairs. I would do this at least 5x a week for 1 month. Each week I would increase 15 seconds and 1 flight of stairs. At the end of the month, I was doing 60 second planks and 10 flights of steps in less than 5 mins. It was great at increasing my strength and stamina.
This is actually my first comment on your blog! I love the idea, now you really have to get on the treadmill. Although, I will accept my 30 seconds outside :)
.-= Suzie´s last blog ..3/29 Recap =-.
I’ll chime in and add 30 seconds! Maybe it will motivate me to get back on the wagon myself. My excuse has been that I’ve had the flu/cold/something, but it’s dragged on for like a month now! I’ve begun to wonder if I need to rest to get better, or if I’m not getting better because I’m so unhealthy? Ugh.
.-= Janet´s last blog ..No News is Good News? =-.
Here’s my 30 seconds! DO IT DO IT, then take a sweaty picture after and email it to me :)
.-= Jen, a priorfatgirl´s last blog ..Window shopping turned real. =-.
I can never get a good self-portrait pic!! and you want a sweaty one?!?!
.-= jen (@jeninRL)´s last blog ..motivation for your monday =-.
Haha, those were my thoughts. But I will still do it! :)
of course!!
.-= jen (@jeninRL)´s last blog ..motivation for your monday =-.
w00t! I heart sweat-proof!
.-= Lauren´s last blog ..Workout Pledge of Awesomeness! =-.
Here’s my 30 second pledge! I think I’ll be joining you too! Sounds like fun!
Always think of the end result before you exercise. Remember how much your body absolutely loves to move and thanks you when you move. Remember that when you workout you are proving to yourself that you deserve self care and self love. Remember that your body speaks to you all the time and wants to be listened to, when you feel like you want to work out and “get lazy” you are not honoring your body wisdom and your body is way too amazing to do that too. Then remember that if you don’t feel like working out, that is your bodies way of saying it needs a break, so honor it. Never force anything. Just do what feels right and ask no questions. And those times that your mind tries to play tricks on you by telling you that “You are lazy” remember that you love to exercise and that is simply your fears speaking to keep you exactly where you are, and you are smarter than that. By the way, walking a mile is exercise, never let your mind tell you otherwise. Sometimes I just stretch for 15 minutes and call that my workout for the day. ;)
I’m chiming in to add 30 seconds to you and your challenge buddies. WTG! Make sure you post your total time/end challenge results, then I will play along as well!
I’ve got boot camp in the morning, but I will walk/jog/run the same time you all do tomorrow post-boot-camp! Game on!
.-= Meegan´s last blog ..Intervals – Take 2 =-.
Count me in for 30 seconds!
You can do it!!!! I’m battling through a slight slump myself, waiting for some aches and pains to subside, but today after I realized I couldn’t run like I had planned, I still managed to walk for the same amount of time. We just have to put one foot in front of the other and set our sights on the main goal. We will get there, eventually.
You’re awesome. I just scrolled down past the comments and saw the ongoing dialogue – adding to your time – that rocks. You’re going to feel great and rock this challenge! Because you know what, being active rocks, even when your mind is in a funk, if you keep at it long enough your brain eventually kicks over to “awesome” mode (yay endorphins).
.-= Anna @ Oats N Boats´s last blog ..Healing Yourself, Taking Care of Yourself =-.
We all need someone to drag us to the gym! I still cannot keep a routine going.
.-= acai berry´s last blog ..Oprahs Weight Loss Confession =-.
Post 1: I’m not sure what it is. I suppose I got comfortable doing nothing too strenuous for a week. Given the chance I think I will always naturally choose to be lazy. I LOVE exercise and I love the effects of it, but given the chance I will skip it. Once I’m there I will work hard and do my thing, but it’s hard to get myself there. I’m full of excuses and reasons not to go. Like, even though I want to start running so I can reach my next goal of running a 5k I talk myself out of it because last time it was followed by pain. Slightly irrational, yes, but it’s what I’m doing nonetheless. Call me silly.
Have you not read my CONSISTENCY POST!!! :-) Got to keep it up or you don’t go back.
Love ya!
.-= Jody – Fit at 52´s last blog ..Fat vs. Muscle – A Personal Visual =-.
Post 2:
Did you read my post about tomorrows this week?
Love ya! :-)
.-= Jody – Fit at 52´s last blog ..Fat vs. Muscle – A Personal Visual =-.
Post 3:
Did you read my post today???
Love ya! :-)
.-= Jody – Fit at 52´s last blog ..Fat vs. Muscle – A Personal Visual =-.
Will you read my post tomorrow – Wednesday?
Love ya! :-)
.-= Jody – Fit at 52´s last blog ..Fat vs. Muscle – A Personal Visual =-.
Oops, that was post 4 & this is 5:
Do you want me to drag you to the gym & make you do my workouts???
Love ya! :-)
.-= Jody – Fit at 52´s last blog ..Fat vs. Muscle – A Personal Visual =-.
Post 6:
Definitely check out some of my posts next week. That might get ya going!
Love ya! :-)
.-= Jody – Fit at 52´s last blog ..Fat vs. Muscle – A Personal Visual =-.
LOL! I usually read blogs on the weekend, and just read a whole bunch of posts at once. So I guess I need to change that and read all of your posts this week! Who knew? And thanks for those three minutes, haha!!! I will definitely enjoy it!
I’ll join you, baby! I pledge to run 30 seconds for every comment you receive too!
And you’re going to kick butt in the challenge!
awwww am I too late to add my 30 seconds?
.-= Tara´s last blog ..Weigh in #13 (or what I like to call “Just when you think you didn’t”) =-.
Still plenty of time :)
Get your butt in the gym!!!
Just helping you along Mary… go dooooo it!! :)
Bwaaahahahaha! I love inflicting torture upon you all :)
If I did not already have my schedule in the morning I would join you but I think the size of your workout is going to be um rather large!
Great idea Mary giving your self a challenge is sometimes what it takes.
So I am gonna stop now so that…
I can leave you another comment! :) Did you know that walking is very good for you? It is you know :) and….
.-= Shannon´s last blog ..So much more than a 5k =-.
I did know that! And I’m doing it on the treadmill rather than outside so I can put in some hill intervals. I HATE them, but they are good for you too!
+30 seconds
:)
what a great idea – haha.
great idea! have fun tomorrow! :)
.-= Adrienne´s last blog ..Recording =-.
I am proud of all 3 of you and anyone else who joins ;)
.-= Shannon´s last blog ..So much more than a 5k =-.
You can do it! My only suggestion is that if you don’t like running, don’t run. I hate running. You can burn many calories walking uphill and/or walking with a weighted vest. Just a thought.
That’s over 36 minutes now. 38 if you count trackbacks.
.-= Dr. Kal´s last blog ..Childhood Obesity Articles =-.
I actually LOVE running, right up until the point where it gets hard and my body feels like it needs to quit. It’s so fun to run and feel free when it feels easy in the beginning. So I want to keep running … I think.
I hate walking uphill. It’s my least favorite thing ever. I’d rather struggle through anything else. It’s a good thing I live in a flat place currently.
This 30 seconds is going to make you feel AMAZING. I just know it. ;)
Ooh ooh count me in! I have a run scheduled for Thursday, so I’ll be waiting to find out tomorrow how long we’re going for! :-)
.-= DCKate´s last blog ..Weekly round up and weigh in! =-.
An outdoor walk will be nice tomorrow :)
.-= suzanne´s last blog ..Another day another walk :) =-.
Here’s 30 more! Enjoy them :)
.-= Blake´s last blog ..Lower Sodium Intake =-.
Awesome idea!!
As I write this, you’re up to 40 extra minutes.
Consider this another 30 seconds!
Good luck!! :D
–Ron
.-= Ron´s last blog ..Rad Racer =-.
I’m in, too! (For the 30 seconds and for the challenge)! But it’ll be doing it on the West Coast at about 5 or 6…cool? (Of couse, I’m expecting to hear back from Jen and Steve after I type this, too!)
.-= beej´s last blog ..week 51 =-.
And hear from us, you will! Welcome to the party!
Steve is now the welcoming committee on my blog. I think he should keep the position. He’s good at it! :)
5 or 6 is cool. I’m central time so we will be doing it around the same time! :)
I’m a bit late, but I think this is a great way to get you moving! I have your problem…an event can derail me, but I have no problem once I actually start. I will join you all and match what time you do!
Awesome! I want to match your pledge too. Consider this an extra 30 seconds for both of us!
.-= 100 Pounds in a Year´s last blog ..Weekly Weigh-In =-.
Beej sent me this way. Nice to meet ya.
Here’s your 30seconds and I guess mine too. Count me in. I’ll join in around 5 or 6 Alaska time.
Did I make it?
I’m gonna do it too!!!
.-= Amber´s last blog ..Recipe Tuesday – Pulled Chicken BBQ Sandwich =-.
I’ll match your time on the treadmill. And hopefully hit the 5 mile run. Although, I warn you, the treadmill craps out at 60 minutes. Maybe your gym is cooler.
Now let’s do this! Ooo, I just gave myself 30 seconds too.
.-= Jess´s last blog ..Day 57: Wax on. Wax off. =-.
I’m not sure but I think my gym stops at 60 minutes too…. which then you just have to start again! haha. Because this is definitely going to end up being over 60 minutes. OMG the cardio!!!
@ Lauren – Yes that’s what I will be doing! :)
Can’t you just start a new program on the treadmill once you hit 60 minutes?
.-= Lauren´s last blog ..Workout Pledge of Awesomeness! =-.
Gotta love the friends that leave multiple comments for you on this one :-)
I’m new to your blog (courtesy of Jen!) and I love the idea of this.
Have fun!
.-= Nadine´s last blog ..The Countdown is ON! =-.
lovelovelove the support of the blogworld.
now, can I find someone to light my arse on fire with regards to writing my book proposal package? :)
cheering you on from AUSTIN, Mary.
hey–let me know if youd want a guest post ever!
It might be fun to do a video for you cheering you onward?
JUST A THOUGHT!
.-= Miz´s last blog ..Thoughts from Fitbloggin10. =-.
So many new participants, too! If you listen closely you’ll be able to hear the hum of the treadmill all across the country. WooT!
Crap, another 30 seconds..oh wait, I mean Oh Shit (that’s for you, Jen!) :)
Sounds like a great idea, count me in as a matcher but I’ll likely need to do the elliptical. My body isn’t quite ready for running an hour.
.-= Sean (Learn Fitness)´s last blog ..My First Healthy Giveaway =-.
HaHa! Your right it is hard to get motivation these days. I honestly always have to convince myself to get up off the couch and get moving. Sometimes a treadmill becomes a dreadmill, but once I do it I feel you’ll always feel so much better. You’ll know that the scale will only reflect hard work. So, this is an extra 30 secs on the treadmill for you, hope you enjoy ‘em ;p.
OK just wanted to tell you guys you ahve me virtually cheering you on!! xoxo
.-= Trish @IamSucceeding´s last blog ..My #Mamavation Update =-.
Someone told me to come here and leave a comment so I am :-)
.-= John´s last blog ..Back Once Again =-.
I’m cheering you on!
.-= Fab Kate´s last blog ..Feelin’ not so hot, hot, hot… =-.
This is an awesome step you’re taking, Mary. Just the ability to ask for help is huge! I’m so proud of you. You can do this. Unfortunately I won’t be able to join in today because I’ll be doing my workout before you announce the time. But I might try to complete it tomorrow for camaraderie’s sake. I’m looking forward to the full report!
.-= Ami´s last blog ..Gettin’ My Gruve On =-.
I found out about this by reading Lauren’s Pledge of Awesomeness and have added my own … which I know I’ll probably regret and love all at the same time! (especially since it’s also making its way around Facebook now, too!)
http://muffinfixation.blogspot.com/2010/03/i-just-know-im-going-to-regret-this.html
You better get ta movin girl. There’s a lot riding on this now! No pressure. =)
.-= Elisabeth´s last blog ..So You Wanna TRI: Part I =-.
Yay! You’ll feel better once you’re on the treadmill, and hopefully that will help you get back into the groove!
What an amazing idea! You owe me 30 seconds!! ;) It’s fun to say that…maybe I should’ve been a trainer???
I got your Facebook message connecting the dots on who I was and laughed. It was cute!
.-= Nicole, RD´s last blog ..Challenge: DO what you DON’T =-.
This is great you can do it. Hopefully watching you will help get me out of my rut also!
Just got reminded by Steve to come back here. I’m amazed at how these comments are accumulating!
You sure you don’t want to join in?
Awesome! You can do it!
.-= Dana (www.eatsleepgetfit.com)´s last blog ..Temptation =-.
*knows this comment will only add to my own time, but thinks it’s worth it anyway*
.-= josie´s last blog ..Week 26 – Weigh-In and a SIX month recap. Yes, folks, it’s been SIX months! =-.
You can do it! Looks like you have your work cut out for you. A lot of people are supporting you.
You know what??? I’ll match it too and do exactly what you are doing. Looks like a few others are too. My date to match it will be Friday April 9th!!!! Shoot… I added to my time a few minutes ago. Oh well. I can’t wait to follow up and see how long my butt is going to be on the treadmill.
.-= Lynne Garcia´s last blog ..A Nice Surprise =-.
I don’t think I’ve commented yet – why not? Ugh…scatterbrained. Give me 30! :-)
I’ll be nice and not say anything b/c it’s not my blog. :) :)
Apples are delicious.
I’m coming out of hiding to add 30 seconds to your workout! Enjoy! :)
Hmmm…this seems like a good idea. Hope you don’t have any plans for tonight.
RUN MARY RUN
.-= Michelle ´s last blog ..Signing Off =-.
More, more!
OMG this is getting outta control, I want to say I’ll join in, but am a bit afraid to! hrmmm, contemplating, while I contemplate here’s another 30 seconds ;) Go guys go!
.-= Kat´s last blog ..HOPE =-.
Wow! That’s a lot a seconds so far.
.-= TB-Milwaukee´s last blog ..Losing Weight =-.
Adding myself to the challenge and adding 30 seconds to yours!! I hope I get a lot of comments and a damn good workout in tomorrow! Can I say damn? Whoot!!
.-= Michelle´s last blog ..Weigh In Wednesday – Week 11 =-.
Another 30 seconds for you and I added my post to my blog and got myself into this challenge mess!
.-= Michelle´s last blog ..Weigh In Wednesday – Week 11 =-.
By the time we’re done- you’ll never be able to leave to the gym!
OK, Steve talked me into it, I’m in…and oh crap, just added 30 seconds to myself!
.-= Kat´s last blog ..HOPE =-.
And here’s another 30 for you!
And me…Ack!
I mean YAY! :)
I know this is gonna add time to my treadmill time but…
I blogged about this and have told some people outloud. They are cheering me on too. SO excited!
.-= Amber´s last blog ..Recipe Tuesday – Pulled Chicken BBQ Sandwich =-.
Thirty seconds on the treadmill?
.-= Jack Sh*t´s last blog ..Lending a Hand =-.
Really?
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That’s…
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…incredible.
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Hmmm. I could join you for that… I’ll do step, tho, since I can’t leave the house to hit the treadmill with the kiddo at home… and if I take her for a 70+ minute walk, she’ll probably kill me ;-)
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Really.
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Incredible.
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I guess I shoulda put all that one one…
…comment.
I’m giving you 30 optional seconds on mine. You’re getting quite a few comments! So if you’re hitting a wall, you can forfeit my 30 seconds with my blessing! LOL
This is an amazing challenge! You can do it!!!
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IS IT 2:30 YET??! CAN I TURN OFF THE COMMENTS?!?! Hehe. You guys are all kinds of awesome. This is going to be fun, no matter how long it takes us.
yes,yes I think it IS 2:30!!! oops, 30 more seconds
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Okay, I think we all bit off more than we “should” chew, but this’ll be fun! We need a list of everyone who decided to match. Then we should all send post workout pics–like Jen does…This will be great! Hope my wife’s not mad that I’ll be out for an hour and a half! :)
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OMG mary, what have we done to ourselves???
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Good luck Mary (and Steve), this is an awesome idea!
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I totally want to stop replying to comments. But at least I will just combine some. :)
@Beej – I’m working on the next post that has a list of everyone who is doing it. It also asks for everyone to take pics or record it somehow and write about it. Group workout challenge for the win! :) I hope your wife doesn’t get mad either!
@Lauren – I don’t know. It’s going to be… fun?!? It is!!!
@Brandon – Thanks dude! It’s mostly Steve’s doing. All the updates came after chatting with him on Twitter. It’s totally a community thing. :)
And as of now, 21 people are participating! That’s crazy awesome!
This totally grew into anything more than I could fathom! I thought it was going to be me, you and Jen…and then WHOA! 21?! Dude!!!
I can’t remember… have I left a comment already?
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pish! That all…;)
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Wait… I remember.
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I did.
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aw, jack you’re so sweet, you’re doing it too, right?!
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I’m thinking 100 minutes sounds perfect
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I’ll see your 100 and raise you 50 :) Still plenty of time! :-P
oh, now you’re making me do math…150 minutes would be…2 1/2 hours?! I’m down, I’m tough, I could do it.
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100 minutes? You guys are crazy!!?!? Let’s keep it remotely reasonable? LOL.
I’m going to ban you from commenting!! And JackSht is definitely getting banned!!!
Or maybe just a cap on comments. No more for you! LOL
Oh no… 30 more seconds? Oh no…
Ok, time’s up for me, if I want to be done before my daughter’s soccer practice, so the rest of you non-east coasters will just get to do MORE! Mua ha ha! but for me, that’s 160 comments, or 80 minutes….
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I’m stopping by to add another comment…. just because. I want to try something like this soon too.
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NO more for us, really? OK. teehee
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I’M ADDING ANOTHER COMMENT TOO!
Just because…
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Mary said no more for us! LOL. I’m tellin
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She only said for YOU! :-P
Hrmmm, you might be right…carry on.
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WooT!
You guys crack me up.
Wow! So many comments! You are so lucky that so many people want to challenge you:-) I know you can do it! I think it’s hard to start back at the gym after missing some time, but once you go, it will be alot easier to go the next time!
Ah hell. It’s at such an uneven number right now. Might as well bump it a couple.
2! 4! 6! 8! . . . You freakin’ rock ( it rhymes in my head ) I’m currently doing the running man for you, in honor of Da Treadmill. I know @nomorebacon is doing the same thing! We love you MARY!! (Disclaimer: We love Mary in an extremely honorable way. At no time was the word LOVE used in a way that may harm the giver or receiver. The LOVE given is not refundable but may be passed to other bloggers, as long as it’s understood, that DaManLovett, started it with his girl Mary!)
p.s. I was informed that it was 30 secs on the treadmill per minute. I believe that this post would be 57 minutes. I counted!
Of course I’m doing this on the hope that there isn’t an influx in the next 5 minutes…
I figure an hour and a half of running could be possible. I mean I was only saying that stuff because I’m going to be sore. Ultimately I want Mary to kick the crap out of this thing! :)
Baby I can’t believe you complained then left a bunch of comments. Well here’s another for you. Hehehe. Have fun running my love!
I’m going to add another comment. 30 seconds isn’t much!
Did I make it!!!!!! Drink a gallon of water a day if you can!
ONE MORE COMMENT!
Ok Steve. That’s enough. One more and it’s from me.
Final comment. I hope. That makes it 180.
And that’s 90 minutes.
So get your hour and a half of cardio on!
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