Let's Post our Daily Exercise

Patoo!  I won't be that far ahead of you--if at all.  I can finish, but I am not fast at all.

Kim that is a great goal.  12K by next month?  Awesome.

Hubby and I did a 3mile yesterday, and I did a 30 min run this morning.  I really enjoy getting up at 5:30 and running to knock it out.  Thinking that I will do this again Friday morning.  I changed up my plans, and I was going to do a 5mile run on Sat, but doing a Zumba class with a friend followed by brunch instead.

I have a couple of goals for 2012:  1)do a half marathon this summer 2)do at least 1 5K race a month, starting in March, 3)get back into a bikini at the age of 40. I believe I can do 1 and 2.  3 is not looking so good these days.

Dazzed and Confused Wrrote:

"This was about 4 weeks after rads.  She, being an excellent soul, sat me down and gave me some of the best advice I ever got about cancer-"You aren't the same Kim.  Your life has changed. Give yourself some room to change your expectations of yourself."

I just read this (above) and cried like a baby.  Thank you so much for sharing this!!  Tears are just streaming down my cheeks.

I did just fine, even though more tired, exercise-wise until 4 weeks after rads and then I hit a wall.

I have never been so weak and tired in my life. I am still exercising, but have had to trim it back. No one is there explaining it to me at the DR: they EXPECT us all to be fully over rads by a month!!!!!!  Quote my DR: "The majority of women say they are back at 80-100% by four week." I took THAT to my support group and the all laughed long and shook their heads!!

How long, I wonder, until I feel like *myself* again? And I'm like you, dazzed, in that I have stayed on top of my routine too, but there are whammies out here in cancerland that can break you down and humble you, and we will get it back -together sisters.

Oh my gosh...there are so many posts...I cannot possibly catch up on them all!! I will just do a quick post...35 minute run, 25 minute bike ride...  Going to do some relaxing now...:)

Have a good evening everyone!

Rejoined the gym today with my two girls from work who walking the Avon 2-day in Boston with me in may. Walked 3 miles on the treadmill and did some free weights. Have been dealing with a horrible cold and so I have been lazy this week. I think the gym will be a good change for me.

Sherry, congratulations!!!

Mum, hope all went well with your bone scan!

45 elliptical, with a cold! Blech! 

40 minutes on the treadmill and 30 of toning with Denise Austin.

Truebff, I agree with Ruth your doctor is crazy! In fact his statement is directly counter to all you read about the effects of rads being cumulative and not really hitting until AFTER rads are over! You are right at the spot from your dx that I was when I got those loving words from my trainer. Hang in there, you will feel good again, but right now remember how hard you worked to get through this and really give yourself a break. Keep moving but gently for a bit and let your mind catch up with all that has happened. A big hug to you.

Mum hope your scans went well and thinking about you.

Springtime get well soon!

Off to read!

Kim

Esther, I have not done the walk before. It falls on my anniversary weekend- both my wedding and mastectomy anniversary. I felt it was an appropriate way to mark my milestones- one year from surgery and 15 years with my DH! I am nervous about the mileage but excited for the experience in itself

45 minutes of Sadie Nardini's Core Vinyasa Flow this morning. It's an advanced DVD my yoga instructor reccomended. What a heart pumping workout and I feel stretched and calm. BONUS!

Have a great day all!

Even though I should be doing things to get ready for our closing, I can' stay away from this great thread!!! Those of you exercising through chemo and radiation, you are truly amazing and do what feels good for you. You are all on the right track in fighting this crazy disease. You are all my inspiration, that is for sure. I do remember when my onc would give me advice, I would nod my head in agreement , but I pretty much did what I thought was best for me, as long as it wasn't harmful. On that note, I have been walking the old neighborhood and running up and down my stairs again, ten times each. The firemen told us at a meeting in CA, that partof their exercise regime is running up flights of stairs at the local hotel. They do it daily. Wow, they are in great shape, my hubby agrees, as I look at them admiringly, he,he!!!!! Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!!!! Blessings, Kathy

Dear Mum, thinking of you for great results on bone scan!!!!!

Ruth the girls names are Bella and Faryn.  We are going to see them next weekend and I can't wait.

Went to San Antonio to the Majestic Theater and saw Cats last night.  I was in awe of the production.  Had dinner before hand.  So the exercise I got was all the walking downtown to and from the theater and restaurant and back.  And of course all the clapping.  Went with my mom , a good friend and her mom.  We had a great girls night out with our mothers. I did pretty good on eating dinner, Salmon and broccoli, but then went to starbucks and blew it.

Deb720, it helped me to do things outdoors. The extra oxygen seemed to pump some life into my limbs. I should actually try to do more things outdoors myself but it's just too cold now.

I did 20 minutes of Wii Zumba last night with my daughter. Today I did my 50 minute gym routine with the addition of another 2 minutes running for a total of 7 minutes running on the treadmill. Then it's Zumba again tonight with my daughter. She already did some jogging ang yoga on the Wii.

Kindergarten - I have a thing for firefighters too!!  One time we were traveling and went to an Oakland A's baseball game - and it was Firefighters' Day.  The stands were full of firefighters - wow!  My dh kept teasing me asking me the score of the game - he knew I was watching the firefighters a lot more than I was watching the game!    Sherry - what pretty names!!  Congrats - you'll have to post pictures after your visit! 

Went for a 2+ mile run last night - first time there was enough daylight left after work to do that - hooray!  30 minutes weights/resistance this morning plus 15 minutes Lebeds.  We leave for St. Kitt's tomorrow - can't wait.  

NatsFan, have a great trip! Enjoy the sun!

Deb720, Wii Zumba is fun, more relaxed and less loud than classes, We're doing beginner level at home though and the class I go too is more advanced with lots of young people. There is an introduction on the Wii which we haven't done yet. We got distracted by the other games on the Wii Fit Plus program. I can't believe I beat my husband and my daughter at skiing. They are so much better than me in real life. Tomorrow I'll try to do the introduction to Zumba before going to my Zumba class with friends. Joyh, I usually wear the belt and my daughter dances/moves along.

15 minutes on the treadmill & the last workout on my new FIRM DVD, Cardio Sculpt Fushion. 51 minutes of 'flow body sculpting, dynamic yoga and pilates' (according to the back of the package). A nice, low-key workout.