Popular Post Square Wheels Posted June 6, 2020 Popular Post Share #1 Posted June 6, 2020 Last night I decided to have a kamikaze shot, it was a tiny one (OK, maybe it was 12oz or so). I got a wee bit more drunk thank planned. I watched way too many YouTube videos. One I liked was of a runner, she challenged herself to run every day, no matter what. Her bail out run was a mile. She also did a marathon in the middle. I will run every day, at least 2 miles for the next 30 days. I don't think I will have a bail run out of anything shorter, but during this 30 days I will likely go longer. I will also ride on some of those days, and likely continue my nightly walk with my wife on most nights. I'd like to challenge you to do some physical activity for 30 days in a row. It doesn't need to be hard, or the same thing like a ride every day. Let's say you decide to do 50 pushups a day and on day 5 your pecs are killing you. Tough, do 50 on your knees. No gym needed, no bike needed, no fancy equipment needed. Those are all excuses. Stuck in the house, tough. Clearly you have internet access if you're reading this. Go online and find bodyweight exercises. Give yourself a bailout exercise, and mentally try not to use it, but smile if you do. Who's in? 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted June 6, 2020 Share #2 Posted June 6, 2020 I'm in. 30 days is a long time to plan ahead though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted June 6, 2020 Just now, maddmaxx said: I'm in. 30 days is a long time to plan ahead though. For me, I chose 30 days of running. I'd just like people to commit to 30 days of something. Maybe a brisk walk today. A few sit-ups tomorrow. A short bike ride the next day... Just don't make excuses. Broke your leg? Do chair exercises. Lost your job, do yoga and add in some meditation. Just do something. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a bunch of numbers Posted June 6, 2020 Share #4 Posted June 6, 2020 I'd like to try something like this. When do you plan on starting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bikeman564™ Posted June 6, 2020 Popular Post Share #5 Posted June 6, 2020 but I already road the last 137 days in a row 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted June 6, 2020 3 minutes ago, Rick5234 said: I'd like to try something like this. When do you plan on starting? Right now, honest. I am typing this last reply, then heading out the door. Start today. 1 minute ago, bikeman564™ said: but I already road the last 137 days in a row 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted June 6, 2020 Share #7 Posted June 6, 2020 50 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: Last night I decided to have a kamikaze shot, it was a tiny one (OK, maybe it was 12oz or so). I got a wee bit more drunk thank planned. I watched way too many YouTube videos. One I liked was of a runner, she challenged herself to run every day, no matter what. Her bail out run was a mile. She also did a marathon in the middle. I will run every day, at least 2 miles for the next 30 days. I don't think I will have a bail run out of anything shorter, but during this 30 days I will likely go longer. I will also ride on some of those days, and likely continue my nightly walk with my wife on most nights. I'd like to challenge you to do some physical activity for 30 days in a row. It doesn't need to be hard, or the same thing like a ride every day. Let's say you decide to do 50 pushups a day and on day 5 your pecs are killing you. Tough, do 50 on your knees. No gym needed, no bike needed, no fancy equipment needed. Those are all excuses. Stuck in the house, tough. Clearly you have internet access if you're reading this. Go online and find bodyweight exercises. Give yourself a bailout exercise, and mentally try not to use it, but smile if you do. Who's in? Great Idea. I have a lot of work to do on my yard in addition to walking Jake 2-3 miles at a time and the resistance bands (10, 20, 30, 40, 50 lbs) I ordered for light workouts to get back in shape have arrived that I plan to use every other day. So I can do whatever activities the weather allows and, if it looks like it will rain for more than a day, I can work on alternate muscle groups each day. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted June 6, 2020 Share #8 Posted June 6, 2020 25 minutes ago, bikeman564™ said: but I already road the last 137 days in a row @bikeman564™ already inspired me and I set a goal for myself to ride every day in June. My bailout is 3 laps in my neighborhood which is 2.5 miles. So far the streak is in tact but work has gotten busy so I have resorted to the bail out ride a couple of times already. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted June 6, 2020 Share #9 Posted June 6, 2020 1 minute ago, ChrisL said: @bikeman564™ already inspired me and I set a goal for myself to ride every day in June. My bailout is 3 laps in my neighborhood which is 2.5 miles. So far the streak is in tact but work has gotten busy so I have resorted to the bail out ride a couple of times already. Awesome I never heard the term bailoot but my bailoot would be a store trip, or pickin' up a carry oot from a local restaurant Which I've done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted June 6, 2020 Share #10 Posted June 6, 2020 We just finished something similar in May for work - 7000 equivalent steps for 24 of the days. I liked the rest days. So with no rest days, what is the minimum? One of our mottos at work is minimal effort to meet the requirements. Lawn mowing with a push mower would qualify if at least half an hour, right? And one mile dog walks? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted June 6, 2020 Share #11 Posted June 6, 2020 3 minutes ago, bikeman564™ said: Awesome I never heard the term bailoot but my bailoot would be a store trip, or pickin' up a carry oot from a local restaurant Which I've done Yeah that was SW term but it works. My term was check the box ride. OK check the box, got my ride in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted June 6, 2020 Share #12 Posted June 6, 2020 1 minute ago, ChrisL said: Yeah that was SW term but it works. My term was check the box ride. OK check the box, got my ride in. Mine too, I like SW's term though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted June 6, 2020 Share #13 Posted June 6, 2020 57 minutes ago, bikeman564™ said: but I already road the last 137 days in a row Siriously? Are you sure non of those were off road? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted June 6, 2020 Share #14 Posted June 6, 2020 I’m in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share #15 Posted June 6, 2020 I ran 2 this morning, plus some planks and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted June 6, 2020 Share #16 Posted June 6, 2020 This is a wonderful idea in theory. Seriously. But if RG gets all buff and shit, he's gonna be bang'in chicks left and right after the looting and lock downs. Imagine, hundreds of little RG juniors walking the streets off NYC! FUCK! SW, I know your heart is in the right place but you have to think these things through. Mudkipz 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share #17 Posted June 6, 2020 Just now, The_Karen_Cooper_Incident said: This is a wonderful idea in theory. Seriously. But if RG gets all buff and shit, he's gonna be bang'in chicks left and right after the looting and lock downs. Imagine, hundreds of little RG juniors walking the streets off NYC! FUCK! SW, I know your heart is in the right place but you have to think these things through. Mudkipz So, you're in? How pair of running shoes do you have? Strap one on and get out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted June 6, 2020 Share #18 Posted June 6, 2020 1 minute ago, Square Wheels said: So, you're in? I wish I could run. But I have to have a couple of things on my backside that need fusing together at some point. After every time I run, I think about buying a bag of heroin because of the pain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share #19 Posted June 6, 2020 Just now, The_Karen_Cooper_Incident said: I wish I could run. But I have to have a couple of things on my backside that need fusing together at some point. After every time I run, I think about buying a bag of heroin because of the pain. No problem (an no heroin). Do something else. Upper body exercises, walking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted June 6, 2020 Share #20 Posted June 6, 2020 Just now, Square Wheels said: Upper body exercises, walking... I only do push ups while on heroin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share #21 Posted June 6, 2020 4 minutes ago, The_Karen_Cooper_Incident said: I only do push ups while on heroin. OK, new rule. No heroin. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted June 6, 2020 Share #22 Posted June 6, 2020 7 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: OK, new rule. No heroin. Good idea. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted June 6, 2020 Share #23 Posted June 6, 2020 Karen Cooper Couch.... Walk Ylva...that counts. I am in..but I might not start til I get ride of this weird sore throat...which given it's kinda strange could be later today...I will walk, bike or do a weight workout 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share #24 Posted June 6, 2020 8 minutes ago, petitepedal said: Karen Cooper Couch.... Walk Ylva...that counts. I am in..but I might not start til I get ride of this weird sore throat...which given it's kinda strange could be later today...I will walk, bike or do a weight workout You're in, start today. No excuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted June 6, 2020 Share #25 Posted June 6, 2020 Sure. I’m in. Very similar to my life. I’ll tell ya though, there was no way I could exercise the day after I got poisoned. My only point here is that things happen. I will do my best. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted June 6, 2020 Share #26 Posted June 6, 2020 44 minutes ago, petitepedal said: Walk Ylva...that counts. I have a back yard now. I just kick her out the door. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted June 6, 2020 Share #27 Posted June 6, 2020 3 hours ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: Siriously? Are you sure non of those were off road? off as on trainer? some days were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share #28 Posted June 6, 2020 1 hour ago, bikeman564™ said: off as on trainer? some days were. Contrary to what @Razors Edge says, THOSE COUNT! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted June 6, 2020 Share #29 Posted June 6, 2020 23 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: Contrary to what @Razors Edge says, THOSE COUNT! I count all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted June 6, 2020 Share #30 Posted June 6, 2020 WoBG and I walk our 2 dogs every day, about 1 1/2 miles. The only times we skip the walk, when its raining a LOT, or temps cold enough so the dogs start lifting their paws off of the ground, which is generally 5 F or colder. (they never did like boots for the winter) Most days the walk starts at approximately 10:00 AM. Light rain, or snow, we go for the walk. Snowy walks are the best... We walked today at 8:00 AM because of the heat. Yesterday our Beagle laid down in the shade about 1/2 mile from home. She never did that before. We waited for a while then we walked home. So I guess we are already complete with the challenge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Administrator Posted June 6, 2020 Share #31 Posted June 6, 2020 How about this... 30 days of additional physical activity? I already walk the dog everyday, so that won’t count. I mean, it should count if we go farther than our normal walk. ps I’m in 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted June 6, 2020 Share #32 Posted June 6, 2020 I’m out. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share #33 Posted June 6, 2020 34 minutes ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: I’m out. I'm not shaking your hand. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted June 6, 2020 Share #34 Posted June 6, 2020 My 3 miles are in for the day. What a slug I have become. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted June 6, 2020 Share #35 Posted June 6, 2020 Should we post it here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share #36 Posted June 6, 2020 20 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: Should we post it here? I think that would be good. It will help motivate people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted June 6, 2020 Share #37 Posted June 6, 2020 Does handling 50 lb hay bales count as exercise? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted June 6, 2020 Share #38 Posted June 6, 2020 42 minutes ago, Digital_photog said: Does handling 50 lb hay bales count as exercise? Yes indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted June 6, 2020 Share #39 Posted June 6, 2020 20 miles, 2800 ft of climbing. e-bike ride. 378 intensity minutes on my Garmin. I was hitting the red zone a bit today. Dialed in my shock a bit with the new lighter coil. I had to stiffen up the setting and slow down the rebound. <===that sounds sexy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted June 6, 2020 Share #40 Posted June 6, 2020 Day 1. Weed wacked for 90 minutes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted June 7, 2020 Share #41 Posted June 7, 2020 3 hours ago, Square Wheels said: I'm not shaking your hand. Can’t with Covid anyhoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted June 7, 2020 Share #42 Posted June 7, 2020 I did a garden walk. I haven’t done anything since October 29th last year. Kind of tied down here. I figured I better start slow so I set Strava for walk. Some of it was a bit faster than a walk. About 26 laps around my garden. it will be interesting to see where I am in thirty days. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted June 7, 2020 Share #43 Posted June 7, 2020 I've been walking, planning to build up to running. And bicycling, when I rode around my yard the other day my lower back started to spasm bad enough to scare me. Today I can't look up with out extreme pain in my neck. No idea why. But I'm in for at least a walk, every day, starting tomorrow. An aside. When I had Brittney's, a daily walk was not an option, nothing like an active dog to get you off your ass 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted June 7, 2020 Share #44 Posted June 7, 2020 Man, I wanted to drop jaws, set records, impress girls, get better every day. Now I just want to do something and not hurt myself. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted June 7, 2020 Share #45 Posted June 7, 2020 22 minutes ago, Further said: Man, I wanted to drop jaws, set records, impress girls, get better every day. Now I just want to do something and not hurt myself. Try bocce or pickle ball, those games are all the rage with the senior citizens. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted June 7, 2020 Share #46 Posted June 7, 2020 2 hours ago, Further said: Man, I wanted to drop jaws, set records, impress girls, get better every day. Now I just want to do something and not hurt myself. I just wanna get rid of the Milwaukee tumor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted June 7, 2020 Share #47 Posted June 7, 2020 17 hours ago, The_Karen_Cooper_Incident said: I have a back yard now. I just kick her out the door. <kicks door, logs physical activity for challenge> 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend_Maynard Posted June 7, 2020 Share #48 Posted June 7, 2020 i wasn't on here yesterday, but i will start today. no specific plan, but i will do something everyday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizeye Posted June 7, 2020 Share #49 Posted June 7, 2020 21 hours ago, Square Wheels said: OK, new rule. No heroin. That's a relief. Hookers and blow are OK! Oh, and no one has pointed out, "running is evil." I will stick with biking and perhaps add in (not substitute) some swimming and canoeing for upper body. It is much easier on the knees. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted June 7, 2020 Share #50 Posted June 7, 2020 21 hours ago, Square Wheels said: OK, new rule. No heroin. I don’t have any heroin, I do have morphine is that ok? That might work good after days I over do it. I’ve never tried it but my wife says it works good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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