Summer walking challange for stagecoach fitness 2009

[horsephotographer]

Ok...
I started my summer walking today.
I want to challenge to get in great walking shape for next years stage coach...
I think to much sitting at the computer for business is bad.

So bring your walking shoes to work or set them out by the door for the morning or when you get home, and lets all encourage each other to walk daily to get ready for next years stage coach...

Who is in.....?????:D :D :D
My daughter and I walk to the polo fields and today it was two miles...
I would love to hear all of you say how easy it is next year to make the hike....
Not to mention how good it is for your heart.
Ok challenge you to log in daily with what distance you walked each day and any other feelings regarding fitness.....

[horsephotographer]

2 miles today...
It felt great.
My corgi loved it too...:D

[festivalfan]

I think you need a daily journal for your innermost thoughts

[horsephotographer]

sniff sniff do I smell something or was the phone ringing?
Na it could't be...lol:D

[festivalfan]

sniff sniff do I smell something or was the phone ringing?
Na it could't be...lol:D

must have been the bells ringing in your head, that's all...lol

[Rose]

Right now I'm on the "disabled list" I messed up again and wore the wrong shoes this past weekend. Disco dancing in high heals for 4+ hours (Yes, I'm stupid)

Hopefully I will be all healed up this weekend and back to my regular routine which at lunch time I walk this block that is across the street. Four laps = 3 miles. Then on Saturdays walking around Balboa park near my house is 5 miles.

The very best 10 bucks I ever spent was at target and it's a fanny pack that I use for walking. The center holds a bottle of water and it has two zippered pouches on each side. One for my keys and the other for my cell phone (just in case).

[horsephotographer]

No I definitely heard it .
Love the mute feature in here kinda like when those obnoxious uninvited telemarketers call and keep saying the same thing over and over and you place the receiver down ...

Cracks me up when they are talking to themselves and after who knows how much time they finally figure it out...LOL

Must be calling all the ones in desperate need of this challenge walk yet afraid to step forward...

Don't worry I support everyone that wants to better there health...

God knows after hearing all the people that need to walk for there heart out there this is so needed...

[horsephotographer]

Right now I'm on the "disabled list" I messed up again and wore the wrong shoes this past weekend. Disco dancing in high heals for 4+ hours (Yes, I'm stupid)

Hopefully I will be all healed up this weekend and back to my regular routine which at lunch time I walk this block that is across the street. Four laps = 3 miles. Then on Saturdays walking around Balboa park near my house is 5 miles.

The very best 10 bucks I ever spent was at target and it's a fanny pack that I use for walking. The center holds a bottle of water and it has two zippered pouches on each side. One for my keys and the other for my cell phone (just in case).
Well good for you rose...
You will be back to walking in no time.
It will be great to have someone to walk with even if it's counting down our miles on line...
Sounds as if you are on the right track and you looked very fit when we met...
Helps keep you on the dance floor for 4 hours how great is that...
:D

[Rose]

I started walking about 4 years ago. I walked out of my house to go buy a pack of cigarettes (after quitting) and I just kept walking until the urge went away. I used to chain smoke during my lunchtime and so I walk instead. I read somewhere that people are more successful at quitting smoking if they take up walking. They also say that you will gain about 5 pounds...it's more like 15 because cigarettes speed up your metoblism.

I would love to loose some weight

[horsephotographer]

I started walking about 4 years ago. I walked out of my house to go buy a pack of cigarettes (after quitting) and I just kept walking until the urge went away. I used to chain smoke during my lunchtime and so I walk instead. I read somewhere that people are more successful at quitting smoking if they take up walking. They also say that you will gain about 5 pounds...it's more like 15 because cigarettes speed up your metoblism.

I would love to loose some weight

Great this challenge will be good for all ....:)

[horsephotographer]

Okkk...
I know most in the room spend alot of time sitting....lol

Any lurkers out there ready to start walking for great stamina for stagecoach 2009...
I'm out the door once more 2 miles....:D

I will keep this up for most to get motivted....
:D

[horsephotographer]

I walked two Miles also went to the tack room it feels like stagecoach all over ....

Rose...
I know you will be well enough to start walking soon.After hearing the news of Russ having a heart attack :( on the set today it just confirmed how many need to get out for there heart and walk...
:)

[Rose]

Taking this week off to heal has been torture. I hope to get back on track Sunday morning with a walk at Balboa Park. Anybody want to join me? Or any weekend?

[GeorgeStraitfan1]

I practice with my mama for the 3-day in Nov. So every sat. we walk. to prepare. Thinking about it now thats probably why our feet didn't hurt at stagecoach. :D

[horsephotographer]

Good for all of you....
I will be walikng first thing in the morning...
Yes it will be an easy stagecoach 2009....:D

[scarr]

I started walking about 4 years ago.

'Hmmmm

I started walking when I was about 2 years old :D

[horsephotographer]

You are too funny....:D

[horsephotographer]

Ok walking early today lots to do for fathers day....
2 miles....
I was still cracking up this morning over the grad thread....lol:D
Laughing and walking double exercise.....
They do say laughter is the best for your health...
This place always gives me my does for the day...:D

[Rose]

'Hmmmm

I started walking when I was about 2 years old :D


hehehe I love this one Scarr....you got me!!!

Does walking up and down two fights of stairs doing 4 loads of laundry count? NOT!

[horsephotographer]

I love Scarr always a kidder....:D

[horsephotographer]

Ok no walking today till night after the BBQ...
Gotta get the Elvis Party started and the BBQ...
Yet some of you may want to take Dad for a nice walk....
:D :D :D

[horsephotographer]

Ok it was already hot by 7:30 Two miles next week going to add one more mile....
Daughter rode the Bike while Hubby and I walked...
Seriously you all should join the walk.I know Rose will soon and Disney are you back?:D

[Rose]

It's hot here too. I got back out there today and did a mile and a half with 2 pound ankle weights. If it's 105 for the next two days like the news said this morning I'll be doing my stair stepper indoors instead. I prefer to go out and see the world but I can't take this heat.

[horsephotographer]

It's hot here too. I got back out there today and did a mile and a half with 2 pound ankle weights. If it's 105 for the next two days like the news said this morning I'll be doing my stair stepper indoors instead. I prefer to go out and see the world but I can't take this heat.
Oh I'm so proud of you my friend....
I completely understand the too hot.I met a few friends for a bit at the desert Marriott Springs sitting in the beautiful lobby so cool the bar and the birds it seemed like paradise until ya walked out side...

Guess I will stay in until later and work in the air....
I may have to do laps in the pool to cool off later...
Those ankle weights seem like a good idea...

:D :cool:

[horsephotographer]

Good morning Walkers....
Hope today was filled walking and getting out even though it may be hot...
2 miles today ...
Boy at this rate I won't have any trouble next year...
Peeling down and it feels great....:D

[horsephotographer]

Two miles...
Cheers to your health....:)
Walking off this summer cold.....

[jenmonkee]

I gotta say walking 2 miles is an amazing feeling!! Earlier this year I actually RAN 2 miles (on the treadmill, trust me it IS different) but have gotten so busy with school. I joined a weightlifting class and it sure feels good to be active again. I should get my kids walking with me again they love it and it makes it more fun!:p

[Countrygurl]

I usually walk my dog 2 miles each morning before work and hopefully at least once of the weekend days. I have had a cold and been unmotivated the last 4 or 5 days but did my 2 mile walk this morning. Now if I can only get back into the gym 2 - 3 nights a week I would be on a good path. I wish they sold motivation in a bottle.

[Kbug&Shanrock]

I wish they sold motivation in a bottle.

you and me both!

[horsephotographer]

I usually walk my dog 2 miles each morning before work and hopefully at least once of the weekend days. I have had a cold and been unmotivated the last 4 or 5 days but did my 2 mile walk this morning. Now if I can only get back into the gym 2 - 3 nights a week I would be on a good path. I wish they sold motivation in a bottle.

I have the same cold...
I now exactly what you feel like.If I did not have my daughter keeping me going.I would also be very UN moitvated...
What kind of dog do you have?:)
My corgi now every morning waits at the front door as soon as he sees the leash...:D

[horsephotographer]

I gotta say walking 2 miles is an amazing feeling!! Earlier this year I actually RAN 2 miles (on the treadmill, trust me it IS different) but have gotten so busy with school. I joined a weightlifting class and it sure feels good to be active again. I should get my kids walking with me again they love it and it makes it more fun!:p
Oh ...
I forgot your in school...
So good to hear from you.
Running wow I tip my hats to you...
Yes the kids love it and it does great a great mood...:cool:

[jenmonkee]

To the people who really do leave worthwhile and postive comments on here, (any posting) thank you! You make me want to go back to stagecoach even with people like that.

[Kymery]

walking is good

[horsephotographer]

you and me both!
Yes I wish we could buy that in a bottle also....:)

[horsephotographer]

Hope this helps anyone who wants to begin...


:) How to start: First of all, start out slow and easy. Just walk out the door. For most people this means head out the door, walk for 10 minutes, and walk back. That's it? Yes, that's it. Do this every day for a week. If this was easy for you, add five minutes to your walks next week (total walking time 25 minutes). Keep adding 5 minutes until you are walking as long as desired.

WATCH your posture. Walk tall. Think of elongating your body. Hold your head up and eyes forward. Your shoulders should be down, back and relaxed. Tighten your abdominal muscles and buttocks and fall into a natural stride.

Be sure to drink plenty of water before, during, and after walking. Incorporate a warm up, cool down and stretches into your routine. Start your walk at a slow warm up pace, stop and do a few warm up / flexibilty drills. Then walk for the desired length of time. End your walk with the slower cool down pace and stretch well after your walk. Stretching will make you feel great and assist in injury prevention.

The toughest thing about starting a fitness program is developing a habit. Walking daily will help (a minimum of 5 days a week is a good goal)

[Countrygurl]

I just got back from the morning 2 mile walk with the dog. It's so hot out already that my hair and forhead is dripping sweat. I didn't walk any faster, it's just HOT. But at least I did it!

:)

[Rose]

It's going to be 107 here at work today so walking will not be an option. Hopefully I can do my stair stepper instead for a bit.

I tell you the best shape I was ever in was when I was doing Billy Blanks Tae Bo CD's. I worked up to advanced and eventually added leg weights. Where is that motivation in a bottle? Maybe I'll try and start again this weekend?

[Rose]

I lied a little bit in the above post...me and a co-worker went around the block which is 3/4 of a mile and it's HOTTER than...

[Countrygurl]

Me and some co-workers just walked a few blocks to go get Free blue tooth head sets. It was also hotter than....

[festivalfan]

hotter than hell....I know.!

[horsephotographer]

I just got back from the morning 2 mile walk with the dog. It's so hot out already that my hair and forhead is dripping sweat. I didn't walk any faster, it's just HOT. But at least I did it!

:)
Yeah...
I'm proud of you....
I was gone on assignment since 5am so no 4am walk for me...
Tomorrow me and my walking group...
My daughter and dog....
Only 117 here and it's a dry heat....lol:D

[horsephotographer]

I lied a little bit in the above post...me and a co-worker went around the block which is 3/4 of a mile and it's HOTTER than...
I 'm thinking this post thread is great motivation...
You go girl..
I'm proud of you too.....
Go Rose....:D

[horsephotographer]

Wow it is really hot today..
I walked only 1.5 miles today...
Everyone keep hydrated...

[Rose]

I walked 3 miles this morning and it just about killed me. It needs to be cooler than 109.

[horsephotographer]

I walked 2 miles this morning with my handsome hubby and my beautiful corgi on the beach...Cooler yet so humid..

I also had a crazy loose Chihuahua chasing us on the way out.
So I made the dog whisper move Cesar taught me and bam that sucker bollted..haha

The beach was hot yet beautiful this weekend.:)
So back to desert walking tommorrow...

[Countrygurl]

I confess I did not walk on Friday, but I had to work at warped tour and leave my house earlier than normal. Then Saturday I just chilled out all day because it was so hot out. I did manage to get myself a WII. Next goal is getting the Wii Fit. Then Sunday I had to work all day again at warped tour.

BUT today, finally back on track with my morning 2 mile walk with the dog.

This is Chrissy.. who walks with me in the mornings:

http://www.funkyardmusic.com/images/dani/cat/dog1.jpg

http://www.funkyardmusic.com/images/dani/cat/after1.jpg

[Rose]

I just walked a mile and a half at lunchtime. The news lied today when they said it was going to be a chilly 95 here. Felt more like 100+.

[horsephotographer]

Oh how cute is she....
Yes she deserves her 2 mile walk.I like the WII idea ...:D
Proud to hear your back on track.....:)



I confess I did not walk on Friday, but I had to work at warped tour and leave my house earlier than normal. Then Saturday I just chilled out all day because it was so hot out. I did manage to get myself a WII. Next goal is getting the Wii Fit. Then Sunday I had to work all day again at warped tour.

BUT today, finally back on track with my morning 2 mile walk with the dog.

This is Chrissy.. who walks with me in the mornings:

http://www.funkyardmusic.com/images/dani/cat/dog1.jpg

http://www.funkyardmusic.com/images/dani/cat/after1.jpg

[horsephotographer]

Ok I did get also some work in the yard of my parents done yesterday .Helping clear weeds from beds while they were gone in Hawaii as a surprise.
Dang that is a work out in it self....
Walking two mile tonight.Lots of work to do today....:D
P.S You go Rose....
I'm proud of all of you that are walking for your health and Stagecoach 2009 ....

[Countrygurl]

I did the 2 miles this morning.. just reporting in. :)

[Rose]

I just did 2.25 miles at lunch today. It's a little cooler today than yesterday but boy it's muggy here.

[horsephotographer]

OK ...
I'm bad hubby took me to Armando's for lunch then desert springs Marriott to watch baseball and enjoy a few friends..
Then Jazz at Sullivan's and aw some rib eye and sea bass.So now to late for my evening walk and I may fall over if I walk tonight...
So double time in the morning....:D

OK this is why you walk first thing in the morning...I taking notes to myself.lol;)

[Countrygurl]

ok this is my daily report that I did my 2 mile walk this morning.

peace out!

[horsephotographer]

I also finished my daily 2 mile walk...
May have to add more....
:D

[Rose]

I FINALLY was able to walk my 3 miles at lunch. Weather is perfect and not too hot here today. Mid eighties. There is nothing like flipping that IPod on and getting lost in the music.

[horsephotographer]

Just checking in for my report of 2.5 miles today.....:)

[Countrygurl]

This is my daily report that I did my 2 mile walk this morning. A squirrel was taunting Chrissy. It was hilarious.

[Rose]

Daily report: 3 miles with ankle weights

[horsephotographer]

A squirrel and ankle weights...
My walks are boring...
I'm so glad you are both doing the challenge it will be worth it....
Think of all the fun stories we may have by stagecoach 09....:cool:

[Countrygurl]

ok i totally fatted out all weekend.

Back on track today.. 2 miles this morning.

[Countrygurl]

2 more miles logged and I have recruited an friend that lives near by, now we will walk together in the mornings.

[Rose]

I've been slacking BIG TIME because it's just too hot out here. I just did a mile today. Hopefully this holiday weekend I can make some of it up and get to go early in the morning. Night walking here alone is way to dangerous.

[Cooter]

2 more miles logged and I have recruited an friend that lives near by, now we will walk together in the mornings.

you going to be walking around the hootenanny festival this weekend???

[Countrygurl]

no.. too far

[Countrygurl]

ok did my 2 miles today. woot.

[Rose]

Did 6 miles this morning.

[Rose]

Logged in another 6 miles today.

[abra]

just popped in... i am SO impressed!!! mad props girls!!

[Rose]

Overslept on Sunday from too much party on Saturday night seeing a friends band play at Cozy's on Ventura so no walk. :mad: Today I only did a mile at lunch (too darn hot).

[Countrygurl]

again I lazed out all weekend and yesterday had a thing I had to deal with in the morning but got right back up on the horse today. 2 miles this morning.

[Rose]

Only a mile today. God turned up the heat and added a little bit of humidity to the mix.

[Countrygurl]

didn't go today. spent the last time before work with my kitty who is going to heaven tonight. :(

[Rose]

didn't go today. spent the last time before work with my kitty who is going to heaven tonight. :(

Sorry to hear that Countrygurl. Godspeed kittykat!

[Rose]

I was only able to go 1-1/2 miles today. Still too hot and muggy out there.

[Countrygurl]

Sorry to hear that Countrygurl. Godspeed kittykat!

he is in a much more peaceful place now. :(

[Rose]

Logged in 1 - 1/2 miles. I thought is was humid the last couple of days but it's BAD today. Hard for me to breath.

[hillbillyRockstar]

Every day when I get home from work, the fam and dogs go on our walk. It's the to the same place every day and we barely have enough time to do it before the kid needs to go to bed.

But it is a great way to get all you're talking done at the end of the day!

[Rose]

Walked 2 miles today at lunch. Boy it's humid outside. I slacked big time this weekend. Didn't go to sleep until 3 friday night from the Chris Isaak concert. Slept in Sunday too. I'm a bad girl but I'm back at it.

[Countrygurl]

2 miles this morning!

[Rose]

1 1/2 miles yesterday and today. It's getting hot out there but at least it wasn't so humid today.

[Rose]

1 1/2 miles today.

[Rose]

2 miles today...just checking in

[horsephotographer]

Wooo Hoooo...
I'm so glad you have kept this great walking thread going..
OK I'm back.
Been a busy summer....
I have added 200 sit ups daily.
Leg work outs and arm work outs...
Look out Stagecoach 2009....
Walked 2 miles today...:)

[Countrygurl]

2.6 miles this morning.

[horsephotographer]

2.6 miles this morning.
You go girl....:)

[horsephotographer]

Checking in my fellow walkers...
Yeah desert is cooling off a Meir low 100's
Did my 2 miles.....;)
Time to go to work now....:)

[Rose]

Logged in 3 miles at lunch today.

[horsephotographer]

Checking in on my 2.5 miles today....:D

[Rose]

Another 3 miles today.

It's starting to get pretty hot outside. I'm in a puddle of sweat.

[Countrygurl]

2.6 yesterday. .. forgot to post.

going tonight too hopefully.

[horsephotographer]

Checking in with my 2 miles today...

I had a thought for those that have no time for the reading book club?
Download one on you ipod and listen while you walk?:)
Not the same as reading...It still would be fun and maybe get a fire started to pick one up for the moments when ya have a little extra time...

Time is such a precious thing these days..:D

[horsephotographer]

Hey maybe they should have posted the spam shoe ads here in the walking challenge thread? lol....:rolleyes:

[Countrygurl]

2.3 miles last night.
2.8 miles this morning.

still NO decrease with the numbers on the scale. frustrating.

[Rose]

Hey maybe they should have posted the spam shoe ads here in the walking challenge thread? lol....:rolleyes:

LOL now that's funny Horse.

I kinda feel guilty for reporting those threads to Countrygurl. First off I don't want to bother her or create more work. Second, what if I'm wrong. Third, it's my first time reporting a post and I don't like to be a trouble maker.

[Countrygurl]

I am here to take care of that crap so I am very happy when you report it if you notice it before I do.

[horsephotographer]

2.3 miles last night.
2.8 miles this morning.

still NO decrease with the numbers on the scale. frustrating.
Oh my gosh...
I know..
I had a great 10 pound loss last week total..
I drink some wine and bamb 3 pounds...Whats up with that?
I know water weight...
Here is the good news Countrygurl....
Muscle weighs three times more then fat...
I started taking measurements instead of looking at weight...
I have lost inches all over the place and clothes are hanging so much better...
Drink lots a water stay away from processed....
It will melt away the fat on top of the new muscle....

I'm proud of all of you walking for your health...
Your heart loves you too....:)

[Rose]

I am here to take care of that crap so I am very happy when you report it if you notice it before I do.

I appreciate all your hard work Countrygurl. :)

I think I walk quite a bit??? but I'm just like you Countrygurl, the scale stays the same. I do it to help not smoke. After 40 my metoblism has completely shut down. Actually I noticed a difference after 30.

[horsephotographer]

I am here to take care of that crap so I am very happy when you report it if you notice it before I do.
We know how hard it is and are happy to help....:)

[horsephotographer]

I appreciate all your hard work Countrygurl. :)

I think I walk quite a bit??? but I'm just like you Countrygurl, the scale stays the same. I do it to help not smoke. After 40 my metoblism has completely shut down. Actually I noticed a difference after 30.

Walking has so many benefits ...
If you are a great weight walking helps the mind heart and soul.....
You know it sister on the over 40 dead stop in metoblism...
The only good thing about it was envy...
Watching all your friends that could eat anything from the 20's on and never gain an once...
Haaaa.Now they get to see what I have been fighting for years...
I'm horrible to think that...Slap my wrist...:eek:

[Rose]

2 miles today and brother it's hot out.

[Countrygurl]

2.8 miles this morning.

For those interested, I use this site http://www.gmap-pedometer.com to figure out the distance I walked and the calories burned.

You put in your address and zoom in. Start "recording" and click on points you walk. Like corner to corner or if long streets one straight line. You can choose to turn "on" calorie counting and you put in your weight and it tells you based on how far you walked what approximately you burned. It's really cool. You can even save your route and email the link to show someone the route you walked.

[Rose]

2.8 miles this morning.

For those interested, I use this site http://www.gmap-pedometer.com to figure out the distance I walked and the calories burned.

You put in your address and zoom in. Start "recording" and click on points you walk. Like corner to corner or if long streets one straight line. You can choose to turn "on" calorie counting and you put in your weight and it tells you based on how far you walked what approximately you burned. It's really cool. You can even save your route and email the link to show someone the route you walked.

This looks pretty cool. Of course I can't figure it out without a little more instruction from you Countrygurl. How do I make a point?

[Countrygurl]

after you hit the "start recording button" just double click on your starting point.. then lets say you walked 2 blocks down before you turned, double click two blocks down and it puts a line.. then double click on the next spot you turned. etc.. does that help?

[Rose]

Those instructions help a lot! I was missing the double clicking and trying only a single click. That is just such a cool web sight. I already started marking some of the places I walk to see if it matched up with my cars odometer readings and it looks right on. THANKS Countrygurl

[Countrygurl]

ya and turn on the calorie counter and put in your weight and it tells you how many calories you burn on your route.

[horsephotographer]

thanks...
Love the site.
Now I want to work up to a 5 mile walk.....
Logging in today 2.3 miles...
Great cool breeze here this morning in the desert....:D

[Countrygurl]

Saturday I did 3.2 miles. Sunday I did not walk. I took one day off.
Today (monday) I did 2.6 miles this morning.

[Rose]

Today I clocked in 2.4027 miles. I love that websight Countrygurl

Saturday I did 3 hours of beginning line dance lessons in 100 degree weather so I worked out!!!

Sunday I walked all over the Greek Theatre.

[Countrygurl]

Today I did my usual 2.6. Yeah that site is great!

[horsephotographer]

Today I clocked in 2.4027 miles. I love that websight Countrygurl

Saturday I did 3 hours of beginning line dance lessons in 100 degree weather so I worked out!!!

Sunday I walked all over the Greek Theatre.

Good girl.....
I'm proud of you my friend...:)

[horsephotographer]

Log in 2.9 miles today also hubby starting walking last two days...:cool:

[Rose]

Logged in 3 miles at lunch. It's heating up out there.

[Rose]

Put in another 3 miles today.

[Rose]

3 again today.

[Countrygurl]

7/30 2.8 miles
7/31 3.0 miles

woooot!

[Cooter]

you gonna be walking around new york next week?

[horsephotographer]

Logged in 2.7 miles yesterday....
Today was 3.2 miles...
Ok I'm getting ready to kick it up a notch.....:)

[horsephotographer]

ok ...
2.5 miles today.Long weekend..I'm tired...
Great friends visiting all weekend.I think I'm getting old....http://images.classmates.com/imgsvc/i/ut/125265441.jpg

[Rose]

2 miles today...it's really hot and muggy out today. dare I say the E word?

Yesterday I couldn't tell you how many miles I walked around the Greek going from tailgate to tailgate passing out flyers for my buddy Gary on Cal Country Magazine. Funny thing is some people recognized me from Dwight's concert last weekend. hehehe

[horsephotographer]

2 miles today...it's really hot and muggy out today. dare I say the E word?

Yesterday I couldn't tell you how many miles I walked around the Greek going from tailgate to tailgate passing out flyers for my buddy Gary on Cal Country Magazine. Funny thing is some people recognized me from Dwight's concert last weekend. hehehe

Stop already...
The E word...You are not kidding this crazy thunder storm is like Taylor Swift on the CMA....
I agree with you on more E's coming soon....
Lets just enjoy the ride...:)
I bet you walked 7miles or more...
Sorry i missed dolly had old friends come in from Chicago:cool: ....

[Countrygurl]

2.8 today
2.6 monday
2.9 saturday

[horsephotographer]

2.5 miles today...
Ok on T.V with Dr. Oz you should walk 5 miles a day....Ugggg
Guess I really should kick it up a notch....
5 miles???
I think I feel the summer cold coming on.....:mad:

[Countrygurl]

2.6 tues
2.8 wed
2.8 thur
2.7 fri

[GeorgeStraitfan1]

this fine morning me and my mama woke up at 5:00 and walked 9.22 miles in 3 hrs!!!

[Countrygurl]

Sat, Mon & Tue. 2.9 miles

still nothing less on the scale. i guess i just take in too many calories.

[horsephotographer]

this fine morning me and my mama woke up at 5:00 and walked 9.22 miles in 3 hrs!!!
Wow you go George...:D

[horsephotographer]

I have been to busy all week no rest or walking for the weary....
Ok..
I'm starting back in the morning.....
Still nothing on the scale Countrygurl....What are ya having everyday?
You must be filled with muscle....
Hey did you take measurements?
The inch's gotta be windleing..Or What are ya having all day to count for those calories?Think what would have happened with no walking?:eek:

[horsephotographer]

Walked.....
2.7 miles and getting back into it was hard.....:(

[Countrygurl]

2.9 today.

[Rose]

I just keep walking.

DANG GSF...That's great!

[horsephotographer]

I walked 2.1..
My dog got tired....
Guess he has to re build his stamina......:D

[Countrygurl]

2.9 yesterday and today. very annoyed to walk and get sweaty everyday and I dont see or feel any different other than yucky hot and sweaty in the morning and lack of that hour extra sleep. very frustrated.

[Rose]

Countrygurl - I'm with you but I keep walking and just chalk it to being healthier since we are all supposed to walk 10,000 steps per day. The only way for me to loose weight is to starve and I just love food too much.

[horsephotographer]

2.7 miles....
Walking for health.....:D

[Countrygurl]

2.9 saturday. I went on the usual walk with the dog though later because I sleep late on the weekend. It was hot. I didnt think it was THAT hot but the dog was not keeping up. She kept laying down when we would walk by a shady spot. I even carried her for a couple blocks but not only does that look ridiculous, 28 pounds of dog is heavy.

2.9 today too. nice and cool and overcast in the morning.

[horsephotographer]

Yes it is cooling down 2.4 today and I have a summer cold trying to catch me...:mad:

[schradog]

Does biking count?? 32 round trip home to work. Saving a few pennies at the gas tank.
You guys are well on your way to not only being ready for the hike at Stagecoach, but having some nice legs!!! Try to incorporate some hills if you can, does wonders for the calves and quads.
Keep up the good walking.

[horsephotographer]

That cold?flu caught me....
I hope to back to walking by monday...:(
Scarr you bet bike riding counts..Anything to keep you in shape share with us here....:cool:

[Countrygurl]

ok usually 2.9 on most days. I didn't go on fri/sat this past week I forget why.. I had some excuse though. I have gone everyday this week but today I only went about 2.0 miles. Just checkin in. Hope you all are keeping up.

[horsephotographer]

Walked this week and about 2.5 everyday....

[horsephotographer]

Rose where are you? No walking since the middle of August?????
Say it is not sooooooo.....

[Rose]

Rose where are you? No walking since the middle of August?????
Say it is not sooooooo.....

I have not walked this week at lunch because it's been way too hot but I did hike all over the Hollywood Bowl on wednesday evening and last night I was up on the dance floor doing some 2 steppin so hopefully that count's some.

[Countrygurl]

so I totally flaked out the whole weekend. I enjoyed sitting around though. Back to walking this morning. I can't believe how much sweat I work up in the morning when it's only 68 degrees out. I go to work every work day with stringy sweat hair. It's really quite gross. sorry if that's TMI. hahahhaa

[horsephotographer]

so I totally flaked out the whole weekend. I enjoyed sitting around though. Back to walking this morning. I can't believe how much sweat I work up in the morning when it's only 68 degrees out. I go to work every work day with stringy sweat hair. It's really quite gross. sorry if that's TMI. hahahhaa
lol....
That is the price we pay sometimes for our health..
It is hard when ya stop for even a few days....
Today 2.4 miles:D

[Countrygurl]

and a solid 3.0 today.

yay me

[Kymery]

Ok, I bought new walking tennies two weeks ago...just haven't used them yet. One step closer...now I need the digs to wear walking, my lacers and rockies don't look right when walking, that is unless I two-step around the block??

[horsephotographer]

Ok, I bought new walking tennies two weeks ago...just haven't used them yet. One step closer...now I need the digs to wear walking, my lacers and rockies don't look right when walking, that is unless I two-step around the block??


Lol....
You are getting there...Just throw on something comfy...
Very proud of you for taking the time out to start with getting the tennies....:cool:

Missed today.....
I will be walking in the morning it is finally cool enough for my dog to start back walking with me....

[Kymery]

What is sad, is with my back surgery I am supposed to walk, heck i work from home, so I have no excuses, I even have my doggy who wants to "go for walk" but I just cant get my arse out of the house.

[horsephotographer]

What is sad, is with my back surgery I am supposed to walk, heck i work from home, so I have no excuses, I even have my doggy who wants to "go for walk" but I just cant get my arse out of the house.
You have to just say I'm gonna do it even if it id for 10 min....
Believe me once you start is easy and your doggy will be waiting at the door once he or she see's the leash...
I have disk on disk and scoliosis .My brother in law is a chiropractor and looks at my films and says how do you walk at all?
I don't know but stretching and walking is great for your health....

So we will be your cheerleaders......
Go to Target and lets get started this weekend evening or mornings .The kids might even want to go.
But I love my quiet time......:D

[horsephotographer]

2.7 today...
Who turned the heat back on?:(

[Rose]

I'll be walking plenty enough tomorrow at the LA County Fair.

it's like a billion humid degrees out here in Chatsworth so lunch walking has become lunch shopping in airconditioning.

come on Kymery, just two step your way around the block! :D

[Countrygurl]

I agree with Rose.... Kymery just go ahead and two step around the block.

Sometimes what motivates me is I put on my ipod to a good song and I have indeed danced my way around the block..not caring what people though. They should be thinking "man she must like that song" . ahhaha.

I need some new tennies too I think. The ones I got for xmas already seem worn out.

2.9 sweaty miles this AM.

xx00

[hotmama@50]

Hey ladies... It's been awhile since I've been here... I've also been out walking to be in better shape (hence my username). I actually singed up to walk a half marathon (13 miles) in Oct. in Long Beach as my inspiration. Got myself to walking 7 miles just yesterday! Planning to go up one mile every week, got 5 more weeks to go till the big day. I gotta say this, it does feel good - I'm getting addicted to it. Good Luck and hang in there ladies!

[horsephotographer]

2.7 miles today....:D

[horsephotographer]

Hey ladies... It's been awhile since I've been here... I've also been out walking to be in better shape (hence my username). I actually singed up to walk a half marathon (13 miles) in Oct. in Long Beach as my inspiration. Got myself to walking 7 miles just yesterday! Planning to go up one mile every week, got 5 more weeks to go till the big day. I gotta say this, it does feel good - I'm getting addicted to it. Good Luck and hang in there ladies!
I'm proud of you.....
I wish you the best in your half marathon...
Someday I would love to work up to it....
Wait I think my corgi is given me a dirty look.Ummm I wonder if he can read my mind...lol

[Kymery]

Shoes are still brand new...still in box!! Just too darn busy!

[Rose]

2 miles today and I can't even begin to tell you how many miles at the LA County Fair on Saturday. Finally it's cooled down enough to walk...it's a chilly 95 here today.

[horsephotographer]

2 miles today and I can't even begin to tell you how many miles at the LA County Fair on Saturday. Finally it's cooled down enough to walk...it's a chilly 95 here today.
I know it is almost like Christmas here in the desert .....
They say it will be in the double digits tommorrow...
Could it be?
I'll drink a beer to that....
Cheers my dear Rose....:D

[horsephotographer]

P.S this Bud lime in a iced glass is refreshing......:D :D :D

[horsephotographer]

2,7 miles today and it is cooling down....

[Rose]

I did not walk yesterday at lunch...I paced back and forth waiting for AAA to rescue me from stupidly locking my car door with it running and the airconditioning on. :mad: :rolleyes:

[Rose]

3 miles yesterday
3 miles today

[horsephotographer]

I did not walk yesterday at lunch...I paced back and forth waiting for AAA to rescue me from stupidly locking my car door with it running and the airconditioning on. :mad: :rolleyes:
Oh no way....
Thank goodness for AAA...
2.5 today love the new weather here....:D

[horsephotographer]

Walking is feeling great now that I feel a coolnes about in the morning's....
2.8 miles

[Kymery]

Tennies are still brand new!! hmmmmmmm wonder if they still fit!?

[horsephotographer]

Tennies are still brand new!! hmmmmmmm wonder if they still fit!?
Come on ....
I think the morning will be a time for your first walk ..
I know your dog will love ya for it.....:)

[Kymery]

Come on ....
I think the morning will be a time for your first walk ..
I know your dog will love ya for it.....:)

NOOOO...doggie is on restriction! I was taking boys to school yesterday and came home and as I turned the corner to my home she was sniffing the plants...busted her...RED PAWED, not even gone 7 minutes!! she ran home so fast...then she was afraid to go in the gate.

Darn boys left the RV gate unlatched when they went in it on Saturday. She knows to check it often, she can even kinda lean up and pull on the cable to open it, so we have to keep a lock in the hole...damn Houdini dog!

[Kymery]

Ok, WTF is all this walking hype? I don't get it.

I was hitting a low, feeling depressed, turned around to see my dog give me that "mommy??" look. Ok, tell her to go get her leash, she FREAKS out, can't find it, it's hanging on the bar stool dumb dumb. Strap her in, and as usual, she has to bite and carry her own leash, heaven forbid!

We head out and I get 200yds away and ask my self: what the hell am I doing? It is 95degrees out here. But.... I am a strong, determined girl and trek on. I get half way around the inside of my track and realize i am committed, if I turn back, it is just as far as finishing the other side. So forward hoe I go.

Apple thinks she has to stop at every lawn and mark it!! Come on girl...just walk next to me, stop sniffing and squatting!!! Now, she is a very well trained lab, but she apparently wanted to let all the other doggies know she is QUEEN.

My luck...it is trash day, so the smells were horrible, as was the view...WTF that the city can't make gutters that actually drain DOWNHILL into the sewer, so much moss and slime...ewwwwwww. Neighbors wasting water, sprinklers stuck on it seemed for hours, streets flooded. Oh...then the wonderful dogs that feel they have to show all their teeth and growl as us for 100 yrds before and 100 yrds after their yards? Now...not to mention all the homes in foreclosure with dead lawns and papers from advertising everywhere.

Guess I haven't been out much, I work from home, and that is as far as I get, here and across the street to get my mail.

So, I get home, my arms are stuck together at my pits, I am sweating like a hog, dog is panting, even too much to get a darn drink and I didn't even loose a pound!!!!! I still ask my self: WTF was all that about?

Ok, maybe I will try again tomarrow...maybe with the trash cans gone it will be a better smelling walk?? (yeah right...who puts them away when they are empty!!!??? I mean, what's three more days out in the street in front of your home?)



ps: tennies felt good!

[festivalfan]

ha ha.. so true! walking is hard work. I have the same problem with a 10 lb terrier...has to sniff and squat at every lawn. Not a brisk walk at all. I pray she doesn't want to poop on someones yard, and if she assumes the "position", i yank her so she doesn't...poor doggie. I fear big dogs on the loose and shudder if by chance one has gotten out of the yard and runs towards me and "sunny". Leash law??
My Wii Fit is looking better and better....

[horsephotographer]

Ok, WTF is all this walking hype? I don't get it.

I was hitting a low, feeling depressed, turned around to see my dog give me that "mommy??" look. Ok, tell her to go get her leash, she FREAKS out, can't find it, it's hanging on the bar stool dumb dumb. Strap her in, and as usual, she has to bite and carry her own leash, heaven forbid!

We head out and I get 200yds away and ask my self: what the hell am I doing? It is 95degrees out here. But.... I am a strong, determined girl and trek on. I get half way around the inside of my track and realize i am committed, if I turn back, it is just as far as finishing the other side. So forward hoe I go.

Apple thinks she has to stop at every lawn and mark it!! Come on girl...just walk next to me, stop sniffing and squatting!!! Now, she is a very well trained lab, but she apparently wanted to let all the other doggies know she is QUEEN.

My luck...it is trash day, so the smells were horrible, as was the view...WTF that the city can't make gutters that actually drain DOWNHILL into the sewer, so much moss and slime...ewwwwwww. Neighbors wasting water, sprinklers stuck on it seemed for hours, streets flooded. Oh...then the wonderful dogs that feel they have to show all their teeth and growl as us for 100 yrds before and 100 yrds after their yards? Now...not to mention all the homes in foreclosure with dead lawns and papers from advertising everywhere.

Guess I haven't been out much, I work from home, and that is as far as I get, here and across the street to get my mail.

So, I get home, my arms are stuck together at my pits, I am sweating like a hog, dog is panting, even too much to get a darn drink and I didn't even loose a pound!!!!! I still ask my self: WTF was all that about?

Ok, maybe I will try again tomarrow...maybe with the trash cans gone it will be a better smelling walk?? (yeah right...who puts them away when they are empty!!!??? I mean, what's three more days out in the street in front of your home?)



ps: tennies felt good!

Ok...
All I have to say is.....
I'm proud of you and you did it....
Just think of the tales you will have to tell and it does get easier...
My corgi is also a sniffer...
So he must do walks with the pinch collar so he will be well behaved.

I also take my blue poop bag for the occasional relaxed moment...
I learned to pick it up on the way back...
I also have a blessed walking trail and no loose dogs and all the homes are in gated communities...
Yet I do remember the Yucaipa house and having to take a large stick for loose dogs....
Fresh air is good for you and hope tomorrow is a better time...
Cheers to you Kymery for getting out and starting....
Glad to hear those tennies at least felt good.....:)

[horsephotographer]

2.3 miles... where in the world did this humidity come from....
Yuck.....:mad:

[Kymery]

I did the outside of my neighborhood, clocked it and it is 1.1 milea. Then I went to Victoria Gardens, then to Costco...all I have to say is my butt muscles hurt!! Not to mention my low back due to my surgery. Now I am exausted...when does the energy kick in? I a ready for a nap!

[Rose]

3 miles today.

Kymery I can't walk at lunch when it's over 95...I feel like I'm getting heat stroke when I try. You should walk my work neighborhood at lunch. It's a perfect little island and TONS of people watching to do. Somedays I think I've seen it all...one time a guy just whipped it out and took a wiz up against a tree right out in the open. Car loads of kids smoking pot. People living in their motor homes and trying to keep ahead of the cops. Lots of people outside taking smoking breaks. I get honked or waved at by the mailman, UPS guy, our trucks and whoever else I know and it makes me feel good to be outside. My Ipod motivates me to keep walking.

[Kymery]

Duh,.....my IPOD! Sheesh, even my iphone..same thing! I gotta get that out, that will help pass the time. I knew i bought it for a reason!

Not much happens in this neighborhood. Pretty boring. Well, that is until the Asians get busted growing pot in their 4000sf homes or down by the riverbed. That's always fun.

[Rose]

2 miles today.

News lied and it was much warmer here in Chatsworth today than yesterday. It was pretty boring for people watching today....just folks smoking cigarettes. One was smoking and reading a book.

[Kymery]

Well I didn't walk today and I am very sore from the last two days of walking. Working from home, I just sit on my arse, a wonder I dont weigh 200lbs! But I am going to tomarrow, to get ready for all the red cups I am gonna hold Friday and Saturday nights! Hmmm..maybe I need to walk like those funny people, with my arms flailing up and down...ahead of my pace, with weights on my wrists.

[Kbug&Shanrock]

I just started my fitness bootcamp again. So hopefully I will be ready for SC09! I have been going 5-6 times a week so I better be ready :p

[Rose]

Yesterday 3 miles
Today 2 miles

For it being "fall" it sure is hot out there today.

[horsephotographer]

Yes....
It is finally looking to cool down.Back to walking......
Started back today 2.5 miles....:D
I think I was getting a bit lazy with this crazy heat....:mad:

[horsephotographer]

2.7 miles today..it felt great to get back in the groove.....

[horsephotographer]

2,5 miles today....
Who else is still walking?

[Kymery]

2,5 miles today....
Who else is still walking?

I kinda gave up...it hurts my back too much to walk...but still loosing weight! Hit my goal yesterday!! whooo hoo....

[Rose]

I'm still walking.
Yesterday 3 miles.
Today just around the block...it's hot in Chatsworth - 101. Hard to believe that it rained here on Saturday.

[horsephotographer]

I kinda gave up...it hurts my back too much to walk...but still loosing weight! Hit my goal yesterday!! whooo hoo....
Good job Kymery...
Sorry about your back.I feel your pain .....:(

[horsephotographer]

I'm still walking.
Yesterday 3 miles.
Today just around the block...it's hot in Chatsworth - 101. Hard to believe that it rained here on Saturday.
Wow was it cooler in the desert?
Keep the water levels up rose.....:)