Teamwork
OK so that's long enough for my mug shot to be top of the page. ;)
All along this journey I have made sure that I was doing it for the right reason. For me. That way if I didn't eat well, or if I was slack on the exercise front I had no one I could blame or justify to myself that as I wasn't doing it for myself - I may as well not do it. So along I go.
But, being part of a challenge that involves a team is something that I think will be very good for me. Today is the first day of the Global Corporate Challenge and along with 6 team mates I aim to clock as many steps a day as I can in order to walk around the globe, starting in Perth and ending up in China. I had set a personal goal of walking a minimum of 10,000 steps a day but aiming to increase this to 15,000. I pretty much calculated that during a work day this would be no problem. A 45 minute walk at lunch, a 30 minute walk after work, and general activity should cover it. But at home this is another matter.
If the challenge had not started today I would have clocked up less that 6,000 steps. Which is all I could muster in the last couple of days. But today I just felt like I couldn't let that happen. That I would be letting the team down if I didn't at least hit 10,000. So whilst it was nice and sunny this afternoon I put Darcy in the stroller and set off for a walk to North Sydney to post some DVD's to my folks and the inlaws and then wandered around and up and down hills until I had clocked up 7,000. Doing some shopping and general stuff got me to 9,000 and I have walked up and down the hallway and around the dining table to clock up the last 1,000. So I have met my first minimum target.
I am pretty happy with that and it has shown me (once again) that I can fit extra movement into my day. I just need to want to badly enough.
So off to bed now to try and get a few hours of sleep in before what I am sure will be a repeat of last night, and the night before, and the night before that and anything coming close to beauty sleep will be a mere figment of my overly active imagination :)
All along this journey I have made sure that I was doing it for the right reason. For me. That way if I didn't eat well, or if I was slack on the exercise front I had no one I could blame or justify to myself that as I wasn't doing it for myself - I may as well not do it. So along I go.
But, being part of a challenge that involves a team is something that I think will be very good for me. Today is the first day of the Global Corporate Challenge and along with 6 team mates I aim to clock as many steps a day as I can in order to walk around the globe, starting in Perth and ending up in China. I had set a personal goal of walking a minimum of 10,000 steps a day but aiming to increase this to 15,000. I pretty much calculated that during a work day this would be no problem. A 45 minute walk at lunch, a 30 minute walk after work, and general activity should cover it. But at home this is another matter.
If the challenge had not started today I would have clocked up less that 6,000 steps. Which is all I could muster in the last couple of days. But today I just felt like I couldn't let that happen. That I would be letting the team down if I didn't at least hit 10,000. So whilst it was nice and sunny this afternoon I put Darcy in the stroller and set off for a walk to North Sydney to post some DVD's to my folks and the inlaws and then wandered around and up and down hills until I had clocked up 7,000. Doing some shopping and general stuff got me to 9,000 and I have walked up and down the hallway and around the dining table to clock up the last 1,000. So I have met my first minimum target.
I am pretty happy with that and it has shown me (once again) that I can fit extra movement into my day. I just need to want to badly enough.
So off to bed now to try and get a few hours of sleep in before what I am sure will be a repeat of last night, and the night before, and the night before that and anything coming close to beauty sleep will be a mere figment of my overly active imagination :)
Congrtas on motivating yourself to get those steps up. I predict you will really benefit from this corporate challenge.
Posted by
michelle |
May 25, 2006 10:09 pm
You'll have to keep us informed on your walking 'travels' - maybe a map with regular updates??? I think this challenge sounds great!
Posted by
Ails |
May 25, 2006 10:48 pm
Great chllenge M and looking forw3ard to seeing your progress. I know wearing a pedometer keeps you going to get up to the migcal figure.
Can I have a letter too!!
Posted by
Anne |
May 26, 2006 5:38 am
Yay for more dodgy photos - lol!
I'm asking for a pedometer for my bday because mine has gone kaput, and I loved the way it would push me to just fit a little bit extra in each day! :-)
Posted by
Kate |
May 26, 2006 7:50 am
It's amazing how having a target makes you fit in more steps. I'm managing to fit in over 15,000 a day now - mind you, I'm still working out of two offices as the laptop saga continues. Harumph!
Posted by
Sue |
May 26, 2006 8:55 am
You have just reminded me that my steps have been less than pitiful lately. Must find my pedometer. Happy Friday!!! I love Fridays.
Bri
xxx
Posted by
Briony |
May 26, 2006 9:47 am
M you are my inspiration. I don't tell you enough that is for sure. I cannot express in words today how your post tonight has made me feel apart from I am going to do this!!! you have shown me the light he he.
Love ya heaps
CM
Posted by
Chubbymum |
May 26, 2006 10:11 am
Maybe I should get a pedometer, start recording my steps. Yes, you have to have goals for yourself, but there is nothing wrong with having some help along the way.
Posted by
Anonymous |
May 26, 2006 10:15 am
I'm impressed with your efforts for clocking up the steps at home. Well done M and look forward to hearing more. Have a great weekend.
Posted by
Cinders |
May 26, 2006 12:37 pm
well done for going the extra mile for your team! you'll be reaping the benefits & it'll be a great help on your 12 wk challenge!
have a great wknd :D
Posted by
Kt |
May 26, 2006 6:48 pm
You are going to be crazy walking lady but because of it, your team is bound to win!! :D hope you are able to get some decent sleep soon...it sucks not feeling good upon waking! i have only sympathy for this situation lol sweet dreams!
Posted by
Cat |
May 26, 2006 7:14 pm
This sounds like a great challenge! A bit of pressure to not let the side down is always good! SOunds like you guys will have a great chance of winning!
Posted by
Unknown |
May 27, 2006 12:03 pm
Good thing you like long walks now. The team challenge sounds like a fantastic motivator!
Posted by
Mary |
May 28, 2006 11:29 am