Cross Trainer 100k Challenge

riahummingbird

Silver Member

• 16 July 2013

• #1

Thought I would pop this in here in case anyone wanted to join and also to keep me honest and give me a bit of motivation!

I have a cross trainer that for one reason or another has been gathering dust and has been used more for a clothes horse than anything else recently! Anyhow, I want to get back into using it and I though that by setting myself a challenge it would help me do it!

So, I know it is the middle of the month but I am aiming to do 100k on it by the end of July. There is a timer/distance/cals burned on the cross trainer so using this to keep track.

If anyone wants to join pop in and post- could even do it with an exercise bike too.

 

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ican2013

Full Member

• 16 July 2013

• #2

I don't have a bike or cross trainer yet (wonder how many steps 100k is lol) just wanted to give you some moral support xx

 

riahummingbird

Silver Member

• 16 July 2013

• #3

ican2013 said:

I don't have a bike or cross trainer yet (wonder how many steps 100k is lol) just wanted to give you some moral support xx

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Hi, thansk for popping by- need all the support I can get lol. I was lucky enough to be gifted the xt by someone a few years back when I as trying to lose weight for my wedding but after that to be honest it has mostly been used to throw clothes over!

Can't begin to imagine how many steps! Anytime I've tried to use a pedometer or anything they never seem to work for me!

 

riahummingbird

Silver Member

• 16 July 2013

• #4

Suppose I should update what I've done to date:

105mins
21.37 k
320 cals (16 syns worth!)

 

riahummingbird

Silver Member

• 18 July 2013

• #5

Wow it is so hot! Didn't get on xt yesterday as I was out all day with the kids walking about and too busted/warm to do anything more than think about it!

Squeezed in 20 mins today after being out walking all morning so quite pleased with myself! Really is nicer outside though, should have set myself a walking challenge instead.

Anyway today:

20 mins
96 cal
6.4k


Total so far:

125 mins
27.77k/100k
416 cals (20.8 syns!)

 

riahummingbird

Silver Member

• 20 July 2013

• #6

Didnt get on xt yesterday as i was out nearly all day. Managed 25 mins today.

8.33k and 125 cals burned.

 

riahummingbird

Silver Member

• 20 July 2013

• #7

Total so far:

150 mins
36.1k/100k
541 cals (27.05 syns!)

 

riahummingbird

Silver Member

• 21 July 2013

• #8

Just did 30mins and 10.2k on xt

Total so far:

180 mins
46.3k/100k
694 cals (34.7 syns!)

On the plus side it is obviously working as I lost 2.4lbs this week!

 

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ican2013

Full Member

• 21 July 2013

• #9

well done to you! I will start mine this week as soon as my tredmill is set up x

 

riahummingbird

Silver Member

• 23 July 2013

• #10

Thank you! It has given me a bit of motivation to keep going but i started back to work yeaterday after a week or two off and never got near it! So it will be interesting to see how i get on this week.

How about u? Ru following sw and do u keep a diary? Treadmill will def be a good boost 4u.

 

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ican2013

Full Member

• 23 July 2013

• #11

We set it up yesterday and I did 1K but had to turn it off as it was quite noisy and I didn't want to disturb the neighbours lol. I am following sw and have a weight loss diary on here x

 

riahummingbird

Silver Member

• 24 July 2013

• #12

I know the feeling even the xt seems loud and don't use when the kids are in bed as I'm afraid of waking them up! Hard enough to get them down as it is. I will have to keep an eye out for your diary, love reading others for ideas!

I managed 20 mins today which wasn't bad as I have had bad cramps the past few days.

Total so far:

200 mins
53.64k/100k
804 cals (40.2 syns!)

 

riahummingbird

Silver Member

• 25 July 2013

• #13

Did a quick 15mins squeezed in before i head out shopping. 5.8k and 87 cals burnt. It is an improvement as all i wanted to do was curl up on the couch and have a cup of tea!


Total so far:

215 mins
59.44k/100k
891 cals (44.55 syns!)

 

Last edited: 25 July 2013

riahummingbird

Silver Member

• 27 July 2013

• #14

Today

35 mins, 12.24k and 183.6 cals

Total so far:

250 mins
71.68k/100k
1074.6 cals (53.73 syns!)

 

riahummingbird

Silver Member

• 28 July 2013

• #15

Today- 30 mins, 10.51k and 1576 cals


Total so far:

280 mins
82.19k/100k
1232.2 cals (61.61 syns!)

 

riahummingbird

Silver Member

• 29 July 2013

• #16

Just about squeezed in a few mins today as it is getting v near to the end of the month and not sure I will make it!


290 mins
85.44k/100k
1280.9 cals (64 syns!)

 

riahummingbird

Silver Member

• 31 July 2013

• #17

Yesterday i managed 25mins so 7.88k and 118 cals.
I would have manages more but ds2 woke up crying and didnt go back to sleep until after 12 so that put paid to that!

Today is the last day of the challenge so i am hoping i can make the 100k point. When i started it seemed like a challenge but quite manageable however at times it has seemed near impossible.

Some positives to take from it though- i have been squeezing in 10-15mins here and there so if i want to do it i can. It may not be much but it ia more than the alternative (couch) so if i can even keep that up and maybe a bit longer at weekends that would be good.

Total so far-

315mins

93.32k

1398cals

(69.9 syns!)

 

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ican2013

Full Member

• 31 July 2013

• #18

you have done a fantastic job. Well done xx

 

riahummingbird

Silver Member

• 31 July 2013

• #19

Thanks i can! I actually did it!

Today 25mins
8.9k 133.5cals

 

riahummingbird

Silver Member

• 31 July 2013

• #20

Yippee i did it!

Grand total for july

102.22k
340mins
1531.5 cals (76.575 syns)