100 Day Fitness Challenge: Day 1

My family finally figured out when our Disney vacation will be.  It's just shy of 100 days away.  This means I'm missing out on my half marathon scheduled for May 6th.  I'll be doing my own crazy marathon around Disney World on that day!  I'm bummed but okay with it because I have other races plotted out in my head, including a half marathon.


So rather than use my half marathon as motivation to get me through Winter, I'm going to use my newly created 100 Day Fitness Challenge, which sounds way better than the 98 Day Fitness Challenge.

Today was the first day of my 100 Day Fitness Challenge.  My strategy is this… do something every. single. day.  That’s it.  That’s all there is to this.  I’m going to fly by the seat of my pants and do something active each day.

Right now, I’m looking for something that is easily adaptable to weather and my schedule.  And overall, I'm still looking to reach the half marathon fitness level by the beginning of May.  Long runs are still going to be a big part of my fitness challenge.

Anywho, I was hoping to go for a run this morning.  But it was crazy cold out so I researched at home Crossfit and found this, a list of absolute beginner’s workouts.  I had to laugh at some of them but I went with …

10 burpees

20 squats

30 pushups

20 squats

10 burpees

This was all for time.  I did it in 8:01.  I also did situps, a plank, and some supermans.  My warmup was ten minutes on the recumbent bike and cool down was five minutes on the recumbent bike.

I think total time was around 30 minutes.  I was dripping with sweat.  I wasn’t breathing heavily but my muscles were quivering, and now, feel like wobbly jello.  It’s been a long time since I’ve had this feeling!!  It feels pretty good.

When I went to the grocery store yesterday, I stocked up on lots of fresh food.  No fitness challenge is complete without reigning in the diet.  I’ve got lots of healthy snack options to get me through the workday.  I’m going old school and leaving my debit card at home to avoid any possible latte cravings!!

So, you asked, "What the hell's a burpee?"  It's this...

I look nowhere near as graceful as those in the video.  Burpees are not easy!!  Even with my measly 8 minute workout this morning, I'm still feeling it in my legs and shoulders.  I certainly hope they get easier over time.  

Anyone care to join me in my 100 Day Fitness Challenge???  Bring on the bathing suits!!  :-)