Here’s the deal…
I’ve been in an exercise rut lately since running my 3rd half-marathon.
I’ve been in a blogging rut lately.
& I have zero holiday spirit this season thus far.
So… to help myself out a little, I’ve created a healthy holiday challenge for myself to a) get me out of my exercise rut and burn off those extra holiday cookie calories, b) motivate me to blog regularly, and c) do something holiday related!
I intended to begin the challenge December 1, but that day came and went before I knew it. I realize today’s sort of a random day, but it is the first Running Tuesday of December, so let’s start this thing!
I’m challenging myself to:
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Exercise for 60+ minutes 15x.
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Include strength training into my workout 10x.
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Complete 25 push-ups in a row.
Simple enough, right? I will be creating a new page where you can track my daily workouts if you wish, and I will be uploading them to DailyMile, too.
Leave a comment letting me know if you decide to join in on the challenge!
Challenge runs ‘til Christmas Day 2010.
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I’m already cheating by counting my workout from yesterday. Hey, at least I’m getting my butt into gear! :)
Monday
- 50-minute treadmill run [6.14 mi.]
- 10-minute treadmill walk [0.72 mi.]
- 0.5 mi. indoor track run
- arms + abs
Running Tuesday [today!]:
- 30-minute spin [11.2 mi.]
- 20-minute treadmill run + 15-minute treadmill walk [3.6 mi. total]
- 0.5 mi. indoor track run
- abs <—not including this as a strength workout
I might want to do something about my cookie consumption next. Though it’s tough when you have a fresh batch of Tina’s Salted Oatmeal Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies in the house [more on those later!].
Cheers to a healthy holiday season!
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Great challenge! I just try to keep exercising and not switch things up too much, or I’ll end up stopping.
Count me in! My cookie consumption has been impressive lately too :)
Good luck with your exercise challenge! I’m doing a holiday rowing challenge, sponsored by Concept 2… 100,000 meters on the erg between 11/25 and 12/25. I got a late start, so have some catching up to do, but I think it’s possible – only 75,000 more to go :)
BTW – it doesn’t appear that your link to the oatmeal cookies is working.
Good luck, too, getting through the end of the semester studies. Soon you’ll be home baking, decorating, listening to holiday music and maybe sipping on some eggnog :)
Thanks, Mom! I fixed the link.
Your mom is too sweet – good luck on your challenge! Right now it doesn’t seem like I’m in a “slump” – I’m just SO busy!!
I’m so busy and it’s so cold outside that running is getting harder. I have been doing a lot of yoga though. I’m doing my own yoga challenge – see how much I can do in 30 days.
This is a great challenge! I love coming up with something like this, or signing up for some sort of race, when I feel like I’m in a rut. Especially when it’s cold outside, it’s so much easier to push yourself when you have set goals. My goals are to run 5 days/week, and to do P90X workouts (the only way I can force myself to do some weight lifting) at least every other day.
I’ve been feeling very much the same way lately. Is it fair to blame mine on taking finals and working? I think it’s great that you set goals for yourself, and I hope you start feeling some of the Christmas cheer soon. I’m sure you will once you get home with your family.
What a great idea! I’ve definitely been feeling the same way (schools has been draining me of every once of motivation). My fitness goals around the holidays are typically just to keep moving (especially once I go back home to see the family). For example, go running with the dog every morning, walk with my mom around the neighborhood, do pushups before the rest of the house wakes up, invite my sister to a yoga class…things like that help you stay active while still spending time with family.
I think your challenge will definitely help you get out of the rut!
What a great challenge! I’m in the middle of my burpee blast challenge and training for my third half-marathon, plus random other workouts, so my December is jam packed. I’ll be rooting for you girl! Way to take charge. Sounds like an awesome plan :)
I find that for me, it’s a little too much pressure to subject myself to new fitness goals this time of year. I just go with the flow and try to do my usual 6 days of workouts with an equal amount of cardio and strength. And if I don’t get to the gym that much, I won’t be too hard on myself. It sounds like this challenge is going to be great, though!! Good luck, girl :)
I love challenges! Great idea!
My goal right now is to try and build my miles back up again. I am recovering from an IT band injury and I just desperately want to run again!
That is a great challenge! This month I have challenged myself to run at least 3x a week and strength train at least 2x. So far so good!
Great idea! I’ve been following your blog for a while now & love it! I also attend CSUC, but I’m currently on a national exchange in Colorado (it’s awesome!). Good luck with this challenge & finals!
I love the idea of your Holiday Hustle Challenge! Great way to hold yourself accountable. Fortunately [and unfortunately] for me, I have winter track practice all through the holiday vacation. I guess I won’t be sleeping in! :-P