(Introducing) Walk This Way.....for all the walkers. - Page 3

Funhouse78 · 09-26-2007, 10:06 AM

Can I join? I am getting back into weight loss mode after slacking for 8 months.
I have been more and more diligent about getting on the treadmill and have actually met my 5 times a week goal the last two weeks. I have been walking for about 30-40 minutes each time (this is about 2 miles for me), but am striving to work up to doing the Couch to 5k program once my fitness level improves. Y'all are doing great!

Aceber · 09-26-2007, 08:47 PM

Walked about 3 and a half miles tonight. They were fogging again for misquitoes. This is the third night since last Friday. I am glad they are doing this but wish they would wait until after 9:30. Also got caught in a downpour. I kept walking while it was thundering and lightning, but then all at once it really started to rain. When I got home it looked like I was in a wet t-shirt contest.

tiggerr · 09-26-2007, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Funhouse78

Can I join? I am getting back into weight loss mode after slacking for 8 months.

For sure!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aceber

Walked about 3 and a half miles tonight. They were fogging again for misquitoes. This is the third night since last Friday. I am glad they are doing this but wish they would wait until after 9:30. Also got caught in a downpour. I kept walking while it was thundering and lightning, but then all at once it really started to rain. When I got home it looked like I was in a wet t-shirt contest.

I stop walking when it rains, I'm a wuzz.

TXCutie · 09-26-2007, 09:55 PM

Hi, I'd like to join as well. I just started my walking back on Monday. We live 1/2 mile from the school, and we have a nice track around the football field. During the summer my kids (9 yr old & 13 yr old) walked to the track 3 days a week. My daughter and I would walk the track while my son worked out in the weight room. (He plays football.) We did this faithfully until August, and it was so hot, that we got lazy.

Monday morning I decided to get up and get dressed when the kids get up. My hubby drops them off at school every morning at 7:30, and I asked him to drop me off at the track. I've walked 3 miles a day since Monday. I am able to walk the 3 miles in about an hour. I figure that's not too bad. I've met another lady who started walking Monday as well. We figure it's great to have a walking buddy. If no one else is there walking, then I have my MP3 player, and listen to my music as I walk. Sure makes the time fly before you know it. Once I'm done walking the track, I then walk the 1/2 mile back to my house. Sure does feel good to exercise, but my muscles were sure screaming at me Tuesday morning. LOL

Anyways, thanks for letting me join. Just maybe, this will keep me accountable, and keep me walking daily. Well M-F anyways.

jezzie · 09-27-2007, 03:44 AM

Two miles today which bring me to sixty-one so far this month.
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TXCutie · 09-27-2007, 06:56 AM

Just made it back from my 3 mile walk. Brings my total to 12 miles this week so far.

Colo Alex · 09-27-2007, 08:01 PM

Hey gang.

Glad to see all the new faces. I'm in Denver on business but I did manage to get in 6 miles before breakfast today. Nothing yesterd. It felt really good to get back out there.
Great days eveyone!

tiggerr · 09-27-2007, 09:59 PM

TXcutie

3 miles in an hour is about a 20 minute mile.
Not bad for a beginner but I bet over time you'll get faster!

As for the muscle pain, walk a bit (10 minutes) stretch well (calves, quads and hamstrings) walk the rest of your walk and stretch after!
Drink plenty of water and make sure you eat well before your walks.
Also give yourself one day of rest per week.

tiggerr · 09-27-2007, 10:00 PM

Alex.....

TXCutie · 09-28-2007, 07:05 AM

Good morning everyone, and happy Friday! I just returned from my 3 mile walk. Brings my total to 15 miles walked this week.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Gloriann · 09-28-2007, 02:34 PM

Hey everyone! I am a huge fan of walking. My goal for October is to rack up 60 miles

tiggerr · 09-28-2007, 06:05 PM

Not too shabby TX! 15 miles, that's more than I have done this week, and I should have done at least 20.

gloriann, I'll join you in that challenge!

Gloriann · 09-28-2007, 07:46 PM

Sweet tiggerr! Its so beautiful this time of year, I can't wait to rack up the miles!

Shimmer · 09-29-2007, 05:05 PM

12,000 steps today

luvslipstick · 09-30-2007, 10:55 AM

I walked 3 miles yesterday and the day before,looks ,it will be walk away the pounds today..rain

Aceber · 09-30-2007, 07:34 PM

Walked 5 miles tonight. My goal for October is 70 miles. Good luck everyone

jezzie · 10-01-2007, 03:05 AM

The Best Shoes for Walking

Walking shoes are your most important item of gear.

The Best Shoe

There is no one best shoe. The best shoe for you is the the one that fits you best, the one that gives you the proper support, flexibility, cushioning, and compensates for any stride problems you may have, such as overpronation.

Each person's feet are different. Take all advice with a grain of salt and find a shoe fitting expert to help you find the shoe that is best for your walking distance, speed, style, and surface as well as your weight and stride.

Walking or Running Shoes?

Shoe manufacturers are putting the best design and technology into running shoe styles, while walking shoe styles are being designed primarily for market appeal rather than performance.

jezzie · 10-01-2007, 03:07 AM

I walked 68 miles in September (my goal was 60).

My goal for October is 70 miles

Bluqq · 10-01-2007, 03:24 AM

Morning!
I'd love to join!
I walk and run! I'll BBL

Shimmer · 10-01-2007, 05:00 AM

10,000 steps yesterday

I've joined a couple of challenges for October to help keep me motiviated:

America on the Move: "Oregon Trail" (8267 steps/day)
10,000 Steps.com: "October Overhaul" (10,000 steps/day)

tiggerr · 10-01-2007, 07:07 AM

Shimmer, my company just finished a week trail with America on the Move and I had around 163.000 steps for the week.
3 miles at my speed translates to at least 6000 steps so it was a breeze.
We had a little challenge at work too.
My supervisor, I found out, was ahead of me by 15.000 steps and I was

because he sits all day and doesn't walk much.
Sooooooo I found out he put the pedometer (they are pretty bad btw) and would move his foot up and down while sitting.
If he wins this challenge I'm going to be upset at him, big time.

No walks for me today, I came back from Renaissance Faire with a wicked cold and a sore foot.
My race is in 13 days!!! Taper begins next week Monday.

Have a great week peeps!

Colo Alex · 10-01-2007, 07:11 AM

Hi gang,

I'm back from my business trip and hope to get back to normal. I did a 7-mile hike on Saturday morning so that was nice. It will be nice to get back on plan!

TXCutie · 10-01-2007, 08:41 AM

Morning everyone. Hope all had a great weekend. I walked my 3 miles this morning. Sure was out and humid out there!

Shimmer · 10-01-2007, 04:11 PM

[quote=tiggerr;9285437]Shimmer, my company just finished a week trail with America on the Move and I had around 163.000 steps for the week.
3 miles at my speed translates to at least 6000 steps so it was a breeze.
We had a little challenge at work too.
My supervisor, I found out, was ahead of me by 15.000 steps and I was

because he sits all day and doesn't walk much.
Sooooooo I found out he put the pedometer (they are pretty bad btw) and would move his foot up and down while sitting.
If he wins this challenge I'm going to be upset at him, big time.
QUOTE]

It's cool that your company encourages participation. Where I work, there is a fitness room w/equipment but you are on your own to use it. A time or two, somebody has tried to get a group together, but with different work schedules and just plain apathy, nothing ever came of it.

About your supervisor: That is really low! Is there a prize for winning? Because he sure isn't in it to improve his health!

DeniseBBW · 10-01-2007, 07:41 PM

Hi, I'm Denise, 45, married and I just started walking. I mostly walk around the neighborhood and I'll admit it, I'm very out of shape so I'm not doing a lot right now, I'm only up to about 15 minutes but I'm hoping to eventually make it to 30 minutes and then an hour down the road. Glad to meet all you fellow walkers. When it gets too cold or icy here to walk, I'll be joining my husband at the gym to use the treadmill. No excuses!!!

tiggerr · 10-01-2007, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shimmer

About your supervisor: That is really low! Is there a prize for winning? Because he sure isn't in it to improve his health![/color][/b]

We work for a health club, he is the basketball coordinator.
His @ss is grass tomorrow when we get the results. I walked over 163.000 steps.

Shimmer · 10-02-2007, 03:33 AM

11,200 steps yesterday...and down a pound this morning

TXCutie · 10-02-2007, 07:05 AM

Great job on the pound loss Shimmer.

Just made it back home from my 3 mile walk. It was hot and humid out there this morning. Sure did work up a sweat. Hope everyone has a great day.

Colo Alex · 10-02-2007, 07:46 AM

Good Morning!

I did a 3.6-mile hike yesterday. It felt great to really pound it out.

Wow, it is great to see all the walkers out there!! Keep up the great work folks!

09-26-2007, 09:55 PM	#64
TXCutie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 785 Gallery: TXCutie Stats: 220/160/115 WOE: Atkins/LowCarb	Hi, I'd like to join as well. I just started my walking back on Monday. We live 1/2 mile from the school, and we have a nice track around the football field. During the summer my kids (9 yr old & 13 yr old) walked to the track 3 days a week. My daughter and I would walk the track while my son worked out in the weight room. (He plays football.) We did this faithfully until August, and it was so hot, that we got lazy. Monday morning I decided to get up and get dressed when the kids get up. My hubby drops them off at school every morning at 7:30, and I asked him to drop me off at the track. I've walked 3 miles a day since Monday. I am able to walk the 3 miles in about an hour. I figure that's not too bad. I've met another lady who started walking Monday as well. We figure it's great to have a walking buddy. If no one else is there walking, then I have my MP3 player, and listen to my music as I walk. Sure makes the time fly before you know it. Once I'm done walking the track, I then walk the 1/2 mile back to my house. Sure does feel good to exercise, but my muscles were sure screaming at me Tuesday morning. LOL Anyways, thanks for letting me join. Just maybe, this will keep me accountable, and keep me walking daily. Well M-F anyways. __________________ 220 210 200 190 180 175 170 169 168 167 166 165 164 163 162 161 160...115 http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt...HFc/weight.png

10-01-2007, 07:07 AM	#81
tiggerr Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dutch transplant in La-la-land aka as California Posts: 15,042 Gallery: tiggerr Stats: Two Half Marathons down, one to go WOE: Back on the LC track. Start Date: May,2003	Shimmer, my company just finished a week trail with America on the Move and I had around 163.000 steps for the week. 3 miles at my speed translates to at least 6000 steps so it was a breeze. We had a little challenge at work too. My supervisor, I found out, was ahead of me by 15.000 steps and I was because he sits all day and doesn't walk much. Sooooooo I found out he put the pedometer (they are pretty bad btw) and would move his foot up and down while sitting. If he wins this challenge I'm going to be upset at him, big time. No walks for me today, I came back from Renaissance Faire with a wicked cold and a sore foot. My race is in 13 days!!! Taper begins next week Monday. Have a great week peeps! __________________ In memory of my friend Kate please click here EVERY DAY to support free mammograms But to look beyond the glory is the hardest part. For a hero's strength is measured by her heart [size="2"]

10-01-2007, 04:11 PM	#84
Shimmer Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,865 Gallery: Shimmer Stats: 237/180/140...22/16/10 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 10/1/01	[quote=tiggerr;9285437]Shimmer, my company just finished a week trail with America on the Move and I had around 163.000 steps for the week. 3 miles at my speed translates to at least 6000 steps so it was a breeze. We had a little challenge at work too. My supervisor, I found out, was ahead of me by 15.000 steps and I was because he sits all day and doesn't walk much. Sooooooo I found out he put the pedometer (they are pretty bad btw) and would move his foot up and down while sitting. If he wins this challenge I'm going to be upset at him, big time. QUOTE] It's cool that your company encourages participation. Where I work, there is a fitness room w/equipment but you are on your own to use it. A time or two, somebody has tried to get a group together, but with different work schedules and just plain apathy, nothing ever came of it. About your supervisor: That is really low! Is there a prize for winning? Because he sure isn't in it to improve his health! __________________ Shimmer

09-26-2007, 10:06 AM	#61
Funhouse78 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 134 Gallery: Funhouse78 Stats: 249/226/140 WOE: Lower Carb, "Real" Foods Start Date: Re-Start September 2007	Can I join? I am getting back into weight loss mode after slacking for 8 months. I have been more and more diligent about getting on the treadmill and have actually met my 5 times a week goal the last two weeks. I have been walking for about 30-40 minutes each time (this is about 2 miles for me), but am striving to work up to doing the Couch to 5k program once my fitness level improves. Y'all are doing great!

09-26-2007, 08:47 PM	#62
Aceber Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio "GO BROWNS" Posts: 27 Gallery: Aceber Stats: 155/123/118 Start Date: 10/01/06	Walked about 3 and a half miles tonight. They were fogging again for misquitoes. This is the third night since last Friday. I am glad they are doing this but wish they would wait until after 9:30. Also got caught in a downpour. I kept walking while it was thundering and lightning, but then all at once it really started to rain. When I got home it looked like I was in a wet t-shirt contest.

09-27-2007, 03:44 AM	#65
jezzie Old Wise One Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Hudson River Valley Posts: 36,252 Blog Entries: 75 Gallery: jezzie Stats: choosing to be scale-free; WOE: YOU:on a Diet - Dr. Oz Start Date: 04/22/07 - lightbulb; started YOU forthwith	Two miles today which bring me to sixty-one so far this month. .

09-27-2007, 06:56 AM	#66
TXCutie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 785 Gallery: TXCutie Stats: 220/160/115 WOE: Atkins/LowCarb	Just made it back from my 3 mile walk. Brings my total to 12 miles this week so far.

09-27-2007, 08:01 PM	#67
Colo Alex MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,143 Gallery: Colo Alex Stats: 297/217/185 WOE: Eat Right and Exercise!! Start Date: August 2003 - Several Re-starts since!	Hey gang. Glad to see all the new faces. I'm in Denver on business but I did manage to get in 6 miles before breakfast today. Nothing yesterd. It felt really good to get back out there. Great days eveyone!

09-27-2007, 09:59 PM	#68
tiggerr Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dutch transplant in La-la-land aka as California Posts: 15,042 Gallery: tiggerr Stats: Two Half Marathons down, one to go WOE: Back on the LC track. Start Date: May,2003	TXcutie 3 miles in an hour is about a 20 minute mile. Not bad for a beginner but I bet over time you'll get faster! As for the muscle pain, walk a bit (10 minutes) stretch well (calves, quads and hamstrings) walk the rest of your walk and stretch after! Drink plenty of water and make sure you eat well before your walks. Also give yourself one day of rest per week.

09-27-2007, 10:00 PM	#69
tiggerr Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dutch transplant in La-la-land aka as California Posts: 15,042 Gallery: tiggerr Stats: Two Half Marathons down, one to go WOE: Back on the LC track. Start Date: May,2003	Alex.....

09-28-2007, 07:05 AM	#70
TXCutie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 785 Gallery: TXCutie Stats: 220/160/115 WOE: Atkins/LowCarb	Good morning everyone, and happy Friday! I just returned from my 3 mile walk. Brings my total to 15 miles walked this week. Hope everyone has a great weekend.

09-28-2007, 02:34 PM	#71
Gloriann Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 241 Gallery: Gloriann Stats: 5'10 Highest 215/Start 195/Goal 170 WOE: Loving Myself Start Date: September 21, 2007	Hey everyone! I am a huge fan of walking. My goal for October is to rack up 60 miles

09-28-2007, 06:05 PM	#72
tiggerr Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dutch transplant in La-la-land aka as California Posts: 15,042 Gallery: tiggerr Stats: Two Half Marathons down, one to go WOE: Back on the LC track. Start Date: May,2003	Not too shabby TX! 15 miles, that's more than I have done this week, and I should have done at least 20. gloriann, I'll join you in that challenge!

09-28-2007, 07:46 PM	#73
Gloriann Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 241 Gallery: Gloriann Stats: 5'10 Highest 215/Start 195/Goal 170 WOE: Loving Myself Start Date: September 21, 2007	Sweet tiggerr! Its so beautiful this time of year, I can't wait to rack up the miles!

09-29-2007, 05:05 PM	#74
Shimmer Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,865 Gallery: Shimmer Stats: 237/180/140...22/16/10 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 10/1/01	12,000 steps today

09-30-2007, 10:55 AM	#75
luvslipstick Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: rain country Posts: 5,692 Gallery: luvslipstick WOE: something	I walked 3 miles yesterday and the day before,looks ,it will be walk away the pounds today..rain

09-30-2007, 07:34 PM	#76
Aceber Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio "GO BROWNS" Posts: 27 Gallery: Aceber Stats: 155/123/118 Start Date: 10/01/06	Walked 5 miles tonight. My goal for October is 70 miles. Good luck everyone

10-01-2007, 03:05 AM	#77
jezzie Old Wise One Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Hudson River Valley Posts: 36,252 Blog Entries: 75 Gallery: jezzie Stats: choosing to be scale-free; WOE: YOU:on a Diet - Dr. Oz Start Date: 04/22/07 - lightbulb; started YOU forthwith	The Best Shoes for Walking Walking shoes are your most important item of gear. The Best Shoe There is no one best shoe. The best shoe for you is the the one that fits you best, the one that gives you the proper support, flexibility, cushioning, and compensates for any stride problems you may have, such as overpronation. Each person's feet are different. Take all advice with a grain of salt and find a shoe fitting expert to help you find the shoe that is best for your walking distance, speed, style, and surface as well as your weight and stride. Walking or Running Shoes? Shoe manufacturers are putting the best design and technology into running shoe styles, while walking shoe styles are being designed primarily for market appeal rather than performance.

10-01-2007, 03:07 AM	#78
jezzie Old Wise One Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Hudson River Valley Posts: 36,252 Blog Entries: 75 Gallery: jezzie Stats: choosing to be scale-free; WOE: YOU:on a Diet - Dr. Oz Start Date: 04/22/07 - lightbulb; started YOU forthwith	I walked 68 miles in September (my goal was 60). My goal for October is 70 miles

10-01-2007, 03:24 AM	#79
Bluqq Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Yawk Posts: 10,314 Gallery: Bluqq Start Date: 11/24/05	Morning! I'd love to join! I walk and run! I'll BBL

10-01-2007, 05:00 AM	#80
Shimmer Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,865 Gallery: Shimmer Stats: 237/180/140...22/16/10 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 10/1/01	10,000 steps yesterday I've joined a couple of challenges for October to help keep me motiviated: America on the Move: "Oregon Trail" (8267 steps/day) 10,000 Steps.com: "October Overhaul" (10,000 steps/day)

10-01-2007, 07:11 AM	#82
Colo Alex MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,143 Gallery: Colo Alex Stats: 297/217/185 WOE: Eat Right and Exercise!! Start Date: August 2003 - Several Re-starts since!	Hi gang, I'm back from my business trip and hope to get back to normal. I did a 7-mile hike on Saturday morning so that was nice. It will be nice to get back on plan!

10-01-2007, 08:41 AM	#83
TXCutie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 785 Gallery: TXCutie Stats: 220/160/115 WOE: Atkins/LowCarb	Morning everyone. Hope all had a great weekend. I walked my 3 miles this morning. Sure was out and humid out there!

10-01-2007, 07:41 PM	#85
DeniseBBW Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: CT Posts: 183 Gallery: DeniseBBW	Hi, I'm Denise, 45, married and I just started walking. I mostly walk around the neighborhood and I'll admit it, I'm very out of shape so I'm not doing a lot right now, I'm only up to about 15 minutes but I'm hoping to eventually make it to 30 minutes and then an hour down the road. Glad to meet all you fellow walkers. When it gets too cold or icy here to walk, I'll be joining my husband at the gym to use the treadmill. No excuses!!!

10-02-2007, 03:33 AM	#87
Shimmer Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,865 Gallery: Shimmer Stats: 237/180/140...22/16/10 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 10/1/01	11,200 steps yesterday...and down a pound this morning

10-02-2007, 07:05 AM	#88
TXCutie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 785 Gallery: TXCutie Stats: 220/160/115 WOE: Atkins/LowCarb	Great job on the pound loss Shimmer. Just made it back home from my 3 mile walk. It was hot and humid out there this morning. Sure did work up a sweat. Hope everyone has a great day.

10-02-2007, 07:46 AM	#89
Colo Alex MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,143 Gallery: Colo Alex Stats: 297/217/185 WOE: Eat Right and Exercise!! Start Date: August 2003 - Several Re-starts since!	Good Morning! I did a 3.6-mile hike yesterday. It felt great to really pound it out. Wow, it is great to see all the walkers out there!! Keep up the great work folks!