CD, I ran into two friends at Pilates last night that I hadn’t seen in a while and we were talking about the challenges food present. I think we all struggle with it. Not that it’s any consolation! I don’t count steps but most people I know count all of their steps, not just the “exercise” steps.
Short 4.1 mile run this morning but felt good. Your nice weather made its way here, abasket!
I wear my step tracker ( now Fitbit Charge) all the time except sleeping. I try to get 6000-8000 steps a day over what I run.
In Colorado a lot of steps were recorded riding in a vehicle on bumpy mountain roads…
I am back in Shanghai and struggling to stay awake for at least another hour so that hopefully I’ll be able to sleep through the night. After I got in late this afternoon, I did a 7 mile run. The weather is definitely better for running than when I was here last month.
I need to catch up on posts, I hope everyone is well
Wasn’t it wonderful Sabaray - like, I was thrilled to have the reasonable choice of a tshirt over a tank top!!
Regarding steps. I count all steps but like MOWC strive to get a certain amount outside of my running steps. What is “cheating” to me: people who say they have 10,000 steps but 5000 of them are in place steps in front of their tv or walking around the living room - to me, the majority of the steps need to be walking at a fairly decent pace.
@fireandrain- in laws live at 9.000 in summit county, Colorado.
As my screen name implies I live at sea level.
Have had high altitude issues in Utah and colorado in the past. Arriving from ears and skiing same day - awful effects.
Discovered this system about 5 years ago and IT WORKS FOR ME -
ibuprofen 600mg every 4 hours day before.
( also acclimate one night at denver, no alcohol, limit caffeine and large meal, and take it a easy at first)
As several have written about the food battle - if you follow a plan, that helps. Portion control. If you are disciplined on exercise, one can learn or become disciplined on the food area. I have had to concentrate more on the food area because I cannot exercise to the level others on this thread do, and I have over 50 lb to my goal weight. Keep a food diary.
53 minute run this morning. I’m starting week 5 of my plan, and I haven’t skipped a run yet. I’m thinking I might sign up for a half marathon in Oct. It kind of fits into my training plan, so I figure why not?
Despite non-stop guests at our summer place, I’ve kept up with 5-6 days of exercise each week–walking,yoga, and strength training (with a trainer). I haven’t been able to work in Pilates or TRX, which I know will be really tough when I get back home and start again.
Yesterday, I went with my Ds and son-in-law (who are visiting) on a 16-mile bike ride. We rode 8 miles to the beach, spent some time swimming, and then rode back. I felt a little sore at Mellow Yoga this morning, but I was expecting to feel worse since I haven’t been on a bike since last summer. I’m thinking I might add that beach bike ride to my weekly routine. I need variety to keep on the exercise path, so adding the bike will be good.
I’m thinking Idad is out-of-town and doing a great hike in Yosemite or some place equally as wonderful.
“I’m thinking Idad is out-of-town and doing a great hike in Yosemite or some place equally as wonderful.”
I hope so! 
54 degrees this morning, and I am freezing! I was cold last night when it was 70! I guess this summer got me acclimated to heat.
Did a major hill power walk last night trying to make it to the earlier bus. Plan to run tonight if the work achedule permits it.
After a very long hiatus I made it to the gym this morning and took my very first Zumba class. I was happy to survive the hour! Yay! 
This is my attempt to try different things to get ready for winter. I’m not usually a class person but it was ok.
Thanks, NJChessMom. Although I note that in this study almost half of those on ibuprofen still get altitude sickness. So I might still go with the prescription meds.
I had a nice run this morning, before the heat and humidity kicked in.
That’s great NorthMinn! My D is taking her first college Zumba class today - for her “health” credit!
But I do have a beef with your post - NO MENTIONING WINTER YET!!!
Hehe…unfortunately our “fall-like” days and evenings have already started. sigh…
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It’s 50’s and misting here, I am not ready for this. But it’s suppose to warm up for the weekend thankfully.
Gorgeous day here- 56 degrees this morning. I brought the Colorado weather home with me.
Glad to hear that you are getting some relief from the humidity at home, too!
So much for my running plans. Bummer. Will have to rely on my dreadmill because it will be dark by the time I get home!
3 1/2 beautiful morning miles, but it’s a very sad day for me since we have made the decision to say goodbye to our giant Golden Retriever. Poor Charly can’t stand up or walk on his own and is blind. It takes 2 people to get him outside to potty. It’s time, but it isn’t easy. I can’t imagine life without him. He’s 12 1/2.
Bunsen- the money is in the bank so just get some runs in for your mental state!
Oh, so so sorry MOWC. That is an awful decision to have to make. Sending extra supportive thoughts your way today.
I am so sorry about dear Charly. My heart hurts for you - it’s so hard to love them so much to be able to let them go. Big hugs your way.
@Nrdsb4, just to follow up on our last conversation, yesterday I had the choice of doing 2 rides. One was with the club I belong to and was going to be an hour and a half long, at a 16-17 average which given the terrain meant we were going to be faster on the flats (probably 19-23 mph) to offset slower on the hills but no structure to the ride at all. Probably about 25 miles or so.
The second ride was with 2 of the racers from the women’s race team I sponsor. About an hour and forty minutes long. About 20-25 minutes at a 14-15 pace to warm up, followed by 3x15 minute intervals at the fastest pace that could be maintained for 15 minutes with 5 minutes of recovery at 12-14 mph between the intervals, ending with about 20-25 minutes casual riding to cool down and return to our cars. I chose this ride. We got in about 27 miles total. We did the intervals in a housing development circuit course and the first 2 intervals were done as individual time trials and the 3rd was done as a team time trial in a pace line that rotated at the completion of each lap of the circuit.
About the same mileage and time but very different rides. The interval ride was about focused quality miles with a specific training objective. It was a ride that helps you break through plateaus and enables you to become faster by alternating work and recovery intervals in a structured manner. The first ride would have been just a free for all of hanging on the wheel of the person in front of you.
When you do your own rides, think about what you are trying to achieve. Is it to go a certain distance, ride a certain amount of time, become a stronger climber, become a faster rider? How you structure your time on the bike should differ based on what your goals are.