This week you're going to do something that I love.... RUN!
Now, don't panic!
When I was in highschool I was the kid that LOATHED soccer because it involved too much running.
I played on the volleyball team, and we had to run for 3 minutes in the warm up. I had to coach myself mentally through each and every one of those 3 minutes telling myself "THIS WILL NOT KILL ME".
We had to run 2 400M laps of the track in gym class... I was lucky if I could make it 100M.
The 12 min fitness test run? Forget about it!
That being said... running COMPLETELY changed my life. It not only made me fitter and stronger, but it made me believe in myself. I CAN do anything I put my mind to with a little hard work and determination.
This week, I want you to hit the streets for 20 mins. Thats it.
If you run 30 seconds of those 20 mins... great. If you run 2 mins of those 20 mins, perfect. If you can run the entire 20 mins, even better. Bottom line, I don't care how long you can run for... but I want you to give it 110%. Promise me that!
To make it fun: load up your Ipod with some fun tunes, grab your dog or your kids and bring your camera along to take some pictures along the way. Show us your neighborhood, and the smile on your face when its over! :)
THIS CHALLENGE IS WORTH 1 POINT!
Thank you to the lovely Tasha for reminding me that not everyone likes to be tortured during their workouts! :)
39 comments:
Woohoo! I'll be accomplishing this tonight with the Running Room's 20 Minute Challenge! :)
I'll have my hat from the RR to prove it (they give out special hats to those who participate)!! :)
:) I love this. When I was over 350 lbs, I used to dream of running. In my dreams, I'd run like a kid, my arms outstretched feeling the wind. Now a-days I run when I can, just for the feeling. Today, however, it's going to have to be on the treadmill in the gym. I'm still far too heavy to go run the trails in the nearly 100 degree heat!
Thanks, Amy!
This, I can do :)
I'm already done my workout for the day but have already planned a run for tomorrow. Will be sure to take my camera along for the run!!
I am exactly where you were mental-wise when you were in Highschool.
I still struggle with running. With our Booty Camp I'm forced to run more than I ever do (which is um... never .. unless I chase my cats around the house) but I am still not that great.
I will squeeze this challenge in somewhere (hopefully tonight). I like earning points and right now its a great motivator! hahaha - that's the competitive side in me!
Thanks for this workout!!
I did try the other two but found them too challenging for my fitness level so it will be great to be able to accomplish this one!
Thank you for organizing this and for all the time you put into it.
The Clean Eating Challenge really got me motivated again yesterday as I was in a bad place all last week and couldn't pull myself out of it. This did the trick!
Check out podrunner.com!! You can download them from itunes. They have some great free podcast downloads that really help keep pace when running. I've loved them - and it doesn't get better than free!!
This is great timing for me. I just got new running shoes that actually fit me correctly and I'm planning to start a couch to 5K program anyway.
Whoohooo! A challenge I can do and am excited about!! I think I'll be testing that jogger out soon!! :)
All right! I can do this one! Today is a good day. :o) I'll probably be the one who runs 30 seconds of that 20 minutes, but I'll give it my best shot! Must remember to bring camera...
I'm glad I read this before I started on my exercise today. I couldn't decide between a walk and a bike ride.
When I was in school, I did the 12 minute run with little problem, other than an asthma attack at the end (and no inhaler then, either!). *sigh* Those were the days...
Yay, perfect challenge for me! Ran for 45 minutes this morning! :-)
Running is my FAVOURITE way to exercise!
Easy as pie! Count me in on this one!
Remind me - does Wednesday workout have to on Wednesday? I thought this was the case, but can you confirm? Sadly, I don't think I'll earn the point this week, I ran yesterday, today is supposed to be a swim day, then running room tomorrow (I was going to skip the 20 min challenge to fit in the swim). Tri-training means my week is pretty strictly scheduled! Also, if Wednesday workouts are for Wednesdays only, would it be possible to postWednesday workouts Tuesday night, so morning exercisers could squeeze fit it in pre-work? Just a thought?
Amy you totally rock. I just completed this challenge. I really wanted to push myself toay. I wrote all about it at my blog. I'm sorry but I was unable to take pictures.
xoxo,
Katherine
http://katief73.blogspot.com/2009/07/wednesday-workout-challenge-3.html
Tomorrow I will run outside for the first time since I started the couch to 5k! 20 minute challenge is on!
I did it! I ran quite a bit of the first half, actually, but my hips hurt at the end so I walked home.
I have pics! See here:
http://shrinkinglainey.blogspot.com/2009/07/woo-hoo-workout-wednesday-challenge.html
Woohoo! This I can do because I already run on my treadmill! Pictures of me running? Well I'm not too sure about about that but we'll. I'll let you know how it goes. Ha ha. I'll post it when it happens. I do not run outside though.
Boooooyah baby, I'm back!
http://angiealltheway.blogspot.com/2009/07/mwah.html
Done in the form of an 8.5km tempo run. Pic of apres run to follow on my blog.
20m challenge completed! Yeah!!
http://lex-d.blogspot.com/2009/07/no-progress-with-my-knee.html
Done! Check out my recap.
http://randomlynne.blogspot.com/2009/07/wednesday-workout-week-3.html
I love that a lot of these Workout Wednesdays are about making exercise fun.
I run almost 6 miles every friday, and atlest 2 miles mondays and wednesdays!! I LOVE this challenge!! WOOT WOOT!! THANKS AMY!
Sweet Amy!! Thanks for using my suggestion.. I'll be doing mine soon and will have hubby take a picture (prob. waaay unflattering but oh well! ;p)
Wow! How psyched am I about this week's fitness challenge, since by the time I opened the blog, I've already got 2 20 minute runs in!! Details on my blog.
Thanks, Amy! You rock!
I did it, kind of. See my post for details. Got caught in the rain!
I am so inspired by all the people who run regularly! I am trying to get there!
http://eatsleepgetfit.blogspot.com/2009/07/workout-wednesday-drive-thru-devil.html
Did it! Week 2 of Couch to 5K! Woo hoo! And, I actually did it outside, which is a big deal for me! Pics are up on the blog
Got my workout challenge in yesterday. Pics on today's post. Doing the clean eating thing today.
I'm a runner so this one I love! I'm training for the Marathon this fall and the hubby and I have an upcoming 10 mile race this Sunday. The clean eating this week has really helped my training(Thanks everyone!)I ran 7 miles (11kms)on Workout Wednesday. I'll post my running schedule and my clean eating day pics in my blog today.
Done!!! and on my blog with a few pics...
http://kristaskraziness.blogspot.com/2009/07/workout-wednesday-day-in-pics.html
LOL - that's my personal challenge this week too! I've started a personal 30 miles in 30 days challenge - keep in mind I'll be running 2-3 times a week, not a mile everyday (as if I had the time). Anyway - first run yesterday, 35 min running all but the last 3-4 minutes. Tick that box!
Running was always a dream of mine.. and now I am gearing up for my first half marathon. So hard to believe!!! This was a fun challenge!
http://howilostandfound.blogspot.com/2009/07/running.html
Congrats to everyone who did it!!
-Dotty
I can't believe I did this! I tried run part of our road about a month ago and ended up feeling like that would be impossible...
but now, new attitude in mind I did this!!
Country pics @ flfWWjourney.blogspot.com
LMAO...
Ottawa participants might note that there is a fabulous 5K on Sunday. I may or may not be too busy organizing it to run this week.
Okay, so mine was actually Workout Saturday, but I did it!
http://questionsfordessert.com/2009/07/18/all-the-gold-dust-in-your-eyes/
I ran a 5k this morning - I think that counts for a point? :)
http://englishcinemarie.blogspot.com/2009/07/my-first-5k-my-second-5k.html
Woo hoo!!!
I did it!
http://h-woman.blogspot.com/
Did it. Loved it. Go check it out.
http://weightwatchinincolorado.blogspot.com/2009/07/up-to-challenge.html
Ya! I did this one!
Better late than never, eh? I did it too! :)
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