The 2022 Exercise Motivation Thread.

[Lari]

Yesterday I took another walk and let J play outside again. She had a lot of fun. This morning we went to Stroller Strides!

 

[Bri5]

Last night I just did arms and abs.

Today we did a 2 mile hike through a state park with our co-op.

 

[Norachan]

We're snowed in. No walks for me until the snow ploughs make it up this far. Lots of shoveling and 90 minutes of yoga today

 

[rubysmama]

We're snowed in. No walks for me until the snow ploughs make it up this far. Lots of shoveling and 90 minutes of yoga today

We've had a snow-free week, and I wondered where it had gone. Now I know.

Nice and sunny here today, so should get out for a walk at some point.

 

[Lari]

Weightlifting. And another good day to get outside later.

 

[Bri5]

Barre today. Weekend is for rest.

 

[Norachan]

We've had a snow-free week, and I wondered where it had gone. Now I know.

Yep, we got all the snow this week.

I did an hour of yoga today and then spent about an hour shoveling a path so the cats could get from the house to the first cat tree. I didn't bother shoveling the bottom half of the enclosure (second picture) My arms had done enough. Here's Heidi inspecting the trench I shoveled for her.

I feel like I've scooped enough litter boxes for it to qualify as a competitive sport too. Hopefully they're going to feel like peeing outside now I've uncovered some dirt and leaves for them

 

[rubysmama]

Yep, we got all the snow this week.

It didn't look like that much in the first 2 pics, but the 3rd one definitely shows that you got lots of snow! Ours is melting very quickly with this week's above freezing temps. Today is going up to around 11C / 52F, so will be a good snow melting, and walking, day.

 

[Norachan]

I think it's going to take a while to melt. It's below freezing here all the time and it's snowing again now. Filling up my lovely trench.

90 minutes of yoga today.

 

[rubysmama]

Awww... he's adorable, but look how deep the snow is. You better shovel some trenches for Bambi too.

Went for a walk yesterday, and the day before. Yesterday it was so warm walking, I almost took my jacket off. Today temps are back to normal, so I'll have to bundle up with a hat and gloves for my walk.

 

[Norachan]

Well, I've only managed three walks this week. Monday I walked for about 45 minutes, just trudging along the lanes that the snow plough had cleared. Tuesday was really windy and the trees were throwing clumps of snow down so I stayed home. Wednesday I walked for an hour and today I walked for 90 minutes.

I had an exciting walk. I saw a couple that live in this area on the path coming towards me. We often see each other out on our walks. When they were about 50 meters away an animal ran out of a small lane between us. At first I though, "Oh, I didn't know they had a dog." Then I realised it was a wild boar! We all stood still waiting to see what the boar would do. It was trying to go up hill, but the snow banks were too steep for it to get up, so it started running towards me. I thought if I stayed completely still it might run straight past me, but then I realised it was coming right at me. When it got too close I started clapping my hands and yelling and it turned around and ran back the way it had came.

That's the closest I've ever been to a wild boar! Luckily it was a fairly small one, I think a big male would have just charged and sent me flying. Glad I had some witnesses, shame I didn't have a camera.

 

[rubysmama]

That sounds scary, Norachan . Probably good you didn't have a camera, or you might not have been as aware of the potential danger.

I've gone for a few walks this week, but weather keeps causing me to skip days, so I'm having trouble getting into a routine.

 

[Lari]

I've kept up with my weightlifting and stroller strides routine.

 

[pearl99]

We've had a snow-free week, and I wondered where it had gone. Now I know.

Nice and sunny here today, so should get out for a walk at some point.

Snow here too! Maybe we got some leftovers of Norachan . But I don't know if it travels across the Pacific. But maybe?
A walk today and saw some good birds, a Canvasback (a duck) and a Northern Shoveler (another duck) coming into breeding colors. Maybe a mama owl in a nest from last year, don't know if it was twigs peeking out or her "horn" feathers, a Great Horned Owl maybe on her eggs.

Tai Chi class last Thursday.

 

[strider rose]

wednesday morning i start physical therapy for my legs and knees .... i feel like im starting to get arthritis in both knees

 

[rubysmama]

My walks are still sporadic. Might get out today. We'll see.

 

[Lari]

wednesday morning i start physical therapy for my legs and knees .... i feel like im starting to get arthritis in both knees

My sister is a PT, and my brother has gotten some on his wrist. It can really make a difference if you put in the work at home. Good luck.

Took J on a nice long walk today. It was close to 40 and sunny. So beautiful. Then took her back outside to follow her around the yard because she wasn't a fan of only being in the stroller and not getting to walk around.

 

[Norachan]

Well, I've managed to walk almost every day and I haven't had any more close calls with wildlife, so that's good. There's still a lot of snow around but it's starting to melt. It's really muddy on some parts of the trail that get a lot of sun. Doing yoga every day too. I've been working on arm balances and upper body strength.

 

[Lari]

Went to Stroller Barre this morning and will be walking to the park sometime this afternoon to let the tiny human run and climb.

 

[strider rose]

My sister is a PT, and my brother has gotten some on his wrist. It can really make a difference if you put in the work at home. Good luck.

Took J on a nice long walk today. It was close to 40 and sunny. So beautiful. Then took her back outside to follow her around the yard because she wasn't a fan of only being in the stroller and not getting to walk around.

Lari tonite i tried two different kinds of exercises from PT and it was hard but i did it!