Jan 2006 Treadmill Trekies Topic

[wannabethintoo]

Re: Jan 2006 Treadmill Trekies Topic

and yoy should be wannebe. How long you been treadmilling? if you cna up your speed by .1MPH try doing a few 5 min walks at a .1 faster spped once you are warmed up. At first you are going to fell like you are falling off the back but once you get used to thst speed you will think it is pretty easy until it goes up .1 again. see how much faster you can handle it that way once you find you comfortable faster seep start in your regular speed and dial it up to your faster speed once your are warmed up to your normal spped. In 2 weeks you will be doing 5PM and working on 5.5 . if you are going with your toes barely on the back and your arms draped on the rails holding on for dear life you are going too fast. At some point you will have to decide if you want more spped or more incline and settle

I started seriously on the treadmill in July of last year. I'll try it out. I can't run so I thought that 4.5 was pretty much the faster I could go walking so I never really tried it beyond that speed. Do you hold on to the rails when you walk?

[2big4mysize]

Re: Jan 2006 Treadmill Trekies Topic

Nope I sometimes do after the the high intensity part when the incline is coming down cause it is lower theyn my brian remembers from the last step and I feel like I'm falling.

I used to wack the tar out of my hands stiding on the ones at the gym until I got below 180 pounds and wasn't so wide. I use a natural walking motion hands and legs.

[2big4mysize]

Re: Jan 2006 Treadmill Trekies Topic

I don't have a treadmill.. does it technically have to be a treadmill or could I join this with my gazelle, since it's like walking or running and it counts miles? Just wondering, not sure I could handle another place to keep track of, but I've been thinking about it.

I can't find Kricket, I think she is wherever the stupid remote to the TV has disappeared to, I'm going to check the couch. BRB.

I can't say we will hav to ask the rest of the treadmillers of you and Kricket on that glider can join.

Yall are going great in the presidents challenge Maybe the preschallenge needs a weekly checkin topic too.

[BoxerMom]

Re: Jan 2006 Treadmill Trekies Topic

I say Jasmain's in. It is a slight modification to the treadmill but a comparable exercise.

2Big-I just read your posts about how fast you can walk. Wow! I am amazed. I can go 4 mph at a slight incline and be dripping wet in half in hour. I'd be drowning in sweat if I was ever able to crank it up to your speed. I am going to try the tips you gave Miss Wanna and see if I can build up my stamina.

[Jasmain]

Re: Jan 2006 Treadmill Trekies Topic

I'm going to consider it, and if I do think I can handle another thread to track and update, or put in enough miles to make it worth it, I'll come back in and post to join later. Just count me as a voyeur for now, just here to cheer you wonderful people on.

[BoxerMom]

Re: Jan 2006 Treadmill Trekies Topic

Jasmain-
Be careful to not step on cricket when you start your version of treadmilling.

[theredhead]

Re: Jan 2006 Treadmill Trekies Topic

I did 30 minutes last night and 45 tonight. Boy, the balls of feet hurt! They get really dry and sore for some reason. I have wonderful new running shoes and I wear good socks, but my feet feel like they've been rubbed with sandpaper. Ugh!

[2big4mysize]

Re: Jan 2006 Treadmill Trekies Topic

are you landing on your heels and rolling forward to your toes for the next step?

[Gabs275]

Re: Jan 2006 Treadmill Trekies Topic

30 minutes completed today. Woohooo!!! I'm tired but feeling good!

[Richt]

Re: Jan 2006 Treadmill Trekies Topic

Hi all, even though I originally said that I would be taking part in the treadmill challenge, I have decided to pull out and concentrate on other areas of excercise.

Thanks for having me aboard for all this time.

I would like to wish you all good luck and I hope you all reach target.

Rich

[theredhead]

Re: Jan 2006 Treadmill Trekies Topic

are you landing on your heels and rolling forward to your toes for the next step?

Yes, ma'am, I am!

[wannabethintoo]

Re: Jan 2006 Treadmill Trekies Topic

60 minutes on the treadmill...no incline...practicing walking faster.

[BoxerMom]

Re: Jan 2006 Treadmill Trekies Topic

Wanna- Were you able to go faster?

75 minutes completed for today.

[Rick]

Re: Jan 2006 Treadmill Trekies Topic

62 minutes for me today. It's getting easier....

[adreliluc]

Re: Jan 2006 Treadmill Trekies Topic

Did 65 minutes today (4miles)... I'm already half way to my goal of 1000... I may need increase my goal lol
Ya'll are doing great, keep it up!!!!