Wow. I’m really excited about going to the gym today. I honestly can’t wait to get on the treadmill. And that’s because of all of you. You guys have made my need to get back into things a community event. Thanks to my love it’s a worldwide event even. I feel like when I’m on the treadmill I won’t be alone because these people are joining me (either tonight or when they can):
- Steve
- Jen
- Lauren
- Josie
- Tina
- Tania
- Meegan
- Kepa
- DCKate
- Beej
- Jodi
- Andrew
- Shelli
- Amber
- Jess
- Sean
- Karen
- Kat
- Lynne
- Michelle
- Lynn
- Gina
- My mom!
Did I miss anyone? I tried to find everyone that said they would be joining in. Because these people are awesome! Some of them are doing extra time on top of what I’m doing. I’m floored by how amazing they all are to join me and motivate me even further in something that was going to be just about getting me active again. I said I needed motivation and you guys provided it. A lot of it.
You can still join us too! Just commit to it in the comments and then do it when you can!
And here’s the final time count: 180 comments, which is 90 minutes
1 hour and 30 minutes
That’s right. It’s a good chunk of time and more than most of us do when we normally do cardio. Guess that’s why it’s a challenge, eh?
Get on your treadmill, elliptical, bike, or walk or run outside. It’s up to you to choose the medium because the time is set. :) Side note: Don’t try to overdo it. If you aren’t able to workout that long then don’t do it. I don’t want anyone to get hurt, so just do what you can or break it up into chunks! It still counts!
I’m starting at 4:15 pm central time and will be on the treadmill for a while, obviously. I’ll be tweeting (but not responding because I can’t see replies) while I’m doing it. You can join in using the hashtag #amerryworkoutpledge.
If you complete the challenge take a photo afterwards and/or just write about it (on your own blog or here). I’ll have a full recap post of the event tomorrow (maybe?). Whenever you do it, if it’s not today, just let me know about your post and/or photos for the event. Yeah, that’s right, it feels like an event now. Which is super crazy awesome! I’m off to get ready and hit the treadmill by 4. Good luck to everyone!
Update: If you can, track your distance and let me know how much you did. It will be fun to add up. :)
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WooT! Good luck everyone!
Awesome, good luck!!
Lauren @ Eater not a runner´s last blog ..Sunday night already?!
woohooo!
Kat´s last blog ..HOPE
You know, I think this is going to be just as much an exercise in community building as it is, well, exercise! So many people signed on! That. Is. Awesome.
#amerryworkoutpledge WooT!
You are totally right. I never expected that either. I just thought I’d write a post and convince myself to go get on a bike for twenty minutes or something.
This is A MILLION TIMES BETTER!
I’m probably going to regret this, but I’ll join the challenge. I need to get myself to the gym tonight and this is one more thing to get me motivated! :) Good luck!
That’s awesome Gina!! We are cheering you on too now! Let us all know how it goes for you. :)
The way the world has changed, I was telling my friend at work about your challenge, and how when we were young (long ago) we knew a few friends in our neighborhood and we did things together. We would go to a movie or drive around the parking lot at the Frishes (like sonic) on Friday night, and that was a big weekend, now you talk to people all over the world and have no problem visiting them. It is so amazing to me and you are amazing to me! I have put in 30 minutes of walking on my two breaks, so I have an hour to go, I will do that before Church tonight. Mom
Yay! Go MOM!! :)
awesome. I can’t start mine till around 6:30 tonight, but 1.5 hours is a perfect time goal for me as I’m training for a 10k on the 11th. The last time I did 6 miles it took me 1 hr and 45 minutes…so I’m going to challenge myself tonight to get it all in under the 90 minutes.
Good luck Mary, look forward to reading your recap!
josie´s last blog ..Week 26 – Weigh-In and a SIX month recap. Yes, folks, it’s been SIX months!
Working on speed… NICE!! You can totally do it Josie!!
Good luck my friend!
Wow, that is awesome! Best of luck, Everyone!
Auntie Em´s last blog ..Walking Woes
Yikes! This is awesome everyone. I’m so excited!
Of course, I already put in my 45 minuted during the day today, btu I’m not going to slack off. I’ll be doing the full 90 minutes again…maybe I can do 8 or 9 miles. *gulp* :)
beej´s last blog ..week 51
The very fact that you’ve already done 45 and are still going to complete the challenge makes you so awesome. Go Beej!
*blush* Thanks for the compliment!
beej´s last blog ..week 51
I’m totally excited! It is definitely motivating to see how many other people are going to be doing this with us. I’m looking forward to my 90 minutes tonight! I can’t wait to see how far I go and I will definitely be taking a nice sweaty pic. :-)
Tania´s last blog ..To Gym Or Not To Gym
w00000000000t! 90 minutes on the elliptical? Pah, that’s nothin! Let’s bust a move people!
Lauren´s last blog ..Workout Pledge of Awesomeness!
This is amazing! You’ve got so many people involved, I bet you feel so motivated and empowered! It’s a long time but keep your focus on your goals and visualize success and you will get through it. Best of luck!
Sheesh! Maybe I should watch a movie or something! That would be long enough for a lot of movies, huh?
beej´s last blog ..week 51
Haha maybe you should. It’s definitely long enough for a shorter movie. :)
I was looking for a movie but I couldn’t find one, luckily Say Yes to the Dress was on…I couldn’t have made it without some decent TV.
Lauren´s last blog ..Workout Pledge of Awesomeness SUCCESS!!!
I LOVE Say Yes To The Dress!!!
Ooooh, you’re starting soon! I’ll be thinking of you. And I will walk tonight, but I’m not even going to try to pretend I’m doing 90 minutes!
Janet´s last blog ..No News is Good News?
Haha. At least you are going to be walking! That’s great! :)
You’re such a pioneer :) Hope you’re having fun!
Sagan´s last blog ..The Living Healthy in the Real World Guide to Budgeting: Part One: Understanding Your Expenses
Wooot! Excercise! You’re probably at the gym now, finishing up (cause I think you’re on the east coast…)! What a wonderful idea, I love it!
Nicole, RD´s last blog ..Challenge: DO what you DON’T
I did 120 minutes this morning on a 6 mile walk along the mighty Mississippi river. :o)
Glad I could participate!
I DID IT!
Full recap will come later since I’m headed out to dinner with a friend, but just wanted to pop by and say it’s over! 5 miles (hehe, I’m slow) with varying inclines. Oh the calorie burn! Hehe. :)
Good luck to everyone else who is still doing it!
I’ve been gone a few days and feel like I missed something major. I’m all for supporting each other. I do an hour a day…I wonder if I can squeeze in 30 more mins.? Let’s try!
Gina Fit by 41 Maybe 42´s last blog ..I’m Going to Lose 170# in 30 Days! Guaranteed!!
You can Gina!
I would do it, but it’s hot in Taiwan and I have no treadmill to walk on lol. Good luck everyone :)
Tony the Pink Panda´s last blog ..First Ever Panda Friendship Group Giveaway!
How fun was this!? I was on the treadmill at the YMCA for 45 minutes with you – would have been on longer but the limit is 30 minutes and at 45 I was getting some serious “looks”. lol Walked a little over 2miles on a 7 incline for most of it so felt pretty good. :)
healthylosergal´s last blog ..What Are You Waiting For?
Hehe. Never good to hog the treadmills. Luckily I went at a time where they weren’t full!!
I’m so proud of you! You did great!
I thought I posted here! I’m making my playlist right now, headed to the gym in a few minutes. Holy crap! Let’s do this!
Jess´s last blog ..Day 58: A Pledge
Holy crap! WooT! :)
Go Jess! Go Jess! I can’t wait to hear about it! You are gonna rock it!
I just read your Mom’s post and it almost made me tear up (and I hate crying). That’s awesome that she’s doing it with you!
Anyway, for officialness (on your blog): 7.53 miles in 90 minutes with only a one minute walk (though I did take 1 minute to get water after that fated 60 minute treadmill termination thing) and then a few seconds to snap pics.
10K accomplished! I’m more than halfway to a half marathon!
Jess´s last blog ..Day 58: A Pledge
Hehe. My mom likes walking and I like making her walk. So it works out. :)
CONGRATS on getting that 10K! I knew you would! :) I’m so proud of you!
*beam* Thanks, Mary!
I’m so proud of YOU! Look at the impact you’re having in other’s lives… I mean how cool and amazing is that? :)
healthylosergal´s last blog ..What Are You Waiting For?
Today’s workout didn’t lend itself to change but I plan to do the 90 minutes tomorrow, very cool challenge, too bad I can’t tweet while I workout, not multi talented enough :P
Alison´s last blog ..I got Lost in Lost today… March 30th Food and Exercise Journal
Awesome Alison! Just let me know once you do it! :)
I had trouble tweeting while walking. I had to hold the bar and focus. It was probably funny to watch.
Wow, 90 minutes!!! I shall be up early Thursday and getting it done. Thanks for giving me the push to get back out there!
Just posted my results on my blog. Thanks again, for hosting this challenge! Who’s the next host? Steve?
beej´s last blog ..week 51
Haha. I don’t know. I think it might be a monthly thing that travels to other blogs? Just a thought. Steve prolly would be first, haha.
WTG Mary! This workout pledge thing turned into something very awesome. I did 45 mins of bootcamp yesterday morning, but my schedule didn’t let me get the 90 mins for the pledge in until today.
Today’s plan is: 60mins with my personal trainer, + 30 minute run later today = 90 mins for the pledge!
I will blog all about it later today once I’ve gotten it all done.
What do you have planned for your Thursday workout follow up?
Meegan´s last blog ..Intervals – Take 2
I am going to bike today. I have to do something that won’t hurt my feet with my nice new blisters. Haha. :)
Go Merry-Mary Go!
Joanna Sutter´s last blog ..The Walk-Thru Diet
I did it too! The first hour I focused on intervals of going fast and getting my heart rate up and then slowing down. I did 4 miles in that first hour. In the last half hour I kept my speed low and just focused on having the incline high enough to keep my heart rate up, so I had it at a 6.0 for the most part and did 1.5 miles for a total of 5.5 miles. Woo hoo!
Tania´s last blog ..To Gym Or Not To Gym
A little late to the game, but I’m doing mine on Monday – the perfect way to burn Easter right off!
Hello Mary! I just finished my matching workout pledge. I actually did it in two portions today because I had my daughter to care for so 90 minutes in one stretch didn’t work. This is what I did:
Part #1:
Stationary bike – 15 minutes, a little over 2 miles (lost track of mileage)
Completed C25K Week #2 Workout #3 and then walked until I hit 30 minutes – 2.01 miles
Stationary bike – 15 minutes, a little over 2 miles (lost track of mileage :) )
Part #2: I waited until dark. Then I did the second portion of my workout. Needless to say I really enjoyed this. I put my daughter in her PJs and armed her with a flashlight, blanket, cup, and milk. I then took her out in her wagon for a walk in the dark. Needless to say she loved it. I think I loved it more. When I hit the block close to home we had been gone for 30 minutes. She wanted to go again but it was getting late.
The second part of the workout will now be a weekly event for us because we both loved it so much.
Thanks again girl!