Adjusting my obsessive cardio needs?

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Bunbun

Cathlete
OK, I now have a 6-6.5 daily walk ahead of me because of the NYC Transit strike. So....I guess I should not do my usual 4-5 mile racewalk/jog on my treadmill? Even though my walk to work will be at a much slower speed and also filled with stops as I wait for traffic lights, etc? Yes, I know I'm obsessive about my cardio! It really stinks because this weekend was the first time that I got back onto my treadmill after being sick with a lousy cold for two weeks. :(
 
I think cutting back on the walking would be good now. You certainly don't need to walk to work and then come home and do 5 more miles. Try to preserve your energy so you don't get sick.


"you miss 100% of the shots you never take"


Debbie
 
I'm very obsessive also, but if I were you I'd do the walk to and from work and either skip the treadmill walk or do a shorter one. Maybe tack on a 2-3 mile one if you find your commute walk doesn't do the trick for you. I'm assuming you'll be carrying stuff on your commute walk, so that will kick it up a notch in intensity.
Just Do It! :)
 
I agree with Debbie...plus the fact, walking in this icey weather is no bargain either. It will probably wear you down a lot faster than your usual exercise routine would. Take it easy. :)
 
Thanks--don't have much to carry except for my food for the day. Now if I decide to work at home tomorrow, I'll have to schlepp my laptop computer home--that'll add enough pounds to make a difference. Am trying to avoid that, though, because I don't have a backpack carrying case for my laptop, and the shoulder bag that I do have for it will just hurt to carry for that far a distance. The worst part about this is that I will have hat hair all day at work--no way am I going to walk that far in this weather without a hat!! (Forgive my whining!)
 
i did a 6 miler yesterday so you would be surprise how intense you can make it. i made the first 3 miles in 28 mins. the 3 miles back was a little tougher with the groceries but it made for great resistance up the hills. still made pretty good time in less then 30 mins.

but i would do a shorter cardio at home if you think you need a little more after your walk,but you will be surprise for the first few days how it can wipe you out.

kassia



When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be
disappointed to discover they are not it -- Bernard Bailey
 
During the last NYC transit strike, 25 years ago, wearing sneakers to work (and carrying your foot-crippling high heels in your briefcase) became socially acceptable/semi-stylish. Maybe this time around hat hair will became a fad? :)

Wow, Kassia--3 miles in 28 minutes is really fast for walking. Did you run it?!
 
You could always jog in place when you're stopped at lights. It's NY---I'm sure no one will even notice--LOL!

Michele
 
>Wow, Kassia--3 miles in 28 minutes is really fast for walking. Did you run it?!

lol no i can run the 3miles in 19 mins. i was quite surprised for the quick walk too. i didn't realize i was going THAT fast. i was just proud to do it. almost making a statement that i don't need to wait til dh comes home with car and waste more gas. my two feet can do all the work

kassia



When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be
disappointed to discover they are not it -- Bernard Bailey
 
Well, I did the 3.5 miles in about 50 minutes, so that's a good workout. But, wow, am I ever going to have shin splints tomorrow from walking fast on hard pavement--I can feel it already. Also, I have to go buy some long underwear at lunch! My upper body was plenty warm--I actually opened my jacket halfway there cause I was overheating. But even with stockings on under my jeans, my legs and butt froze--still cold now, 40 minutes after I walked into my office.

As for cursing under my breath, don't worry, I did plenty of that. Too many people just moseying along, sightseeing instead of walking briskly! Get out of my way! }(
 
Good for you Bunbun, you did great! I sympathize with you about the strike, I live in New York also, but I don't have to deal with the subways or trains to work. It's all about adjusting to the situation, who knows, you may end up dropping an unexpected pound or two;).

By the way, I bought some Cuddl Duds (long johns) this weekend at JC Penny's--they were half off! great deal, got'em for $13 bucks. You may want to go there and get some, if one's around where you live. Macy's has them also, but they were'nt half-off :).

Good luck,

Katrina
 
Thanks, Katrina. I'm going to try Paragon at lunch, since it's in the neighborhood of my office. Don't want to walk (ugh) up to Macy's!
 
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