September 2022 DisneyFit Exercise Challenge

[Raya]

+30 minutes of PT. I've officially been told that I need to find a low-impact cardio activity that isn't running or walking. So maybe it's time to start swimming again? I'm gonna be honest with y'all, doesn't matter what the PT says, I'll still be walking when I go home at the end of the month.

Raya 168/500 - 33%

 

[Oneanne]

+30

355/600 59%

 

[Twilight Sparkle]

I've been slacking the past two days, so no minutes for me! And now we're entering our 85th summer of the year (JK) with temps heading back up close to 100, so after today I'm going to find motivation to move very difficult! Wish I had access to the pools I've been posting. Ha!

 

[Twilight Sparkle]

High fives to Raya and Elizabeth Smith for turning Off to the Races Orange and to Oneanne and Bethislucy for reaching Powerfully Purple!!!!!

Did you know WDW has running trails and some of the resorts have weekly fun runs (or at least they did pre-Covid - does anyone know if they have returned?)?

 

[Twilight Sparkle]

About Run Disney - I started running back in 2000 because of the Disney Marathon. My mom was a distance runner who wanted to run the marathon for her 40th. I ended up running as her partner. My training was pretty awful, but in the end we finished the 1/2. That sense of accomplishment was amazing. I was hooked. Unfortunately, running didn't work great for me and I ended up with a series of injuries, PT, and basically not having fun. I was still dealing with PF in both feet when I went for my next Disney 1/2 in 2004. I finished but it was a mess.

My training was on point for Tower of Terror 10 miler in 2012, but race day conditions were awful. Extreme heat and wind made it an experience I'd rather forget. It's why I switched to virtual runs. I've done a few nice long geeky runs (50 miles for 50 years of Dr. Who that sort of thing). My Disney Virtual were the Star Wars half and the Haunted Mansion 5K.
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Honestly the Disney runs are all about the bling for me.

43 minutes on the treadmill this morning. The new PT says my stride is wrong, and the new stride he suggests feels funky. Sigh. But got it done, and that's what matters.

Raya 138/500 - 27%

Love the bling and your experiences with the races! Thanks for sharing!!!

 

[Twilight Sparkle]

+30 minutes of PT. I've officially been told that I need to find a low-impact cardio activity that isn't running or walking. So maybe it's time to start swimming again? I'm gonna be honest with y'all, doesn't matter what the PT says, I'll still be walking when I go home at the end of the month.

Raya 168/500 - 33%

I don't blame you! I would, too! Just try to build in some rests and bring some epsom salts if your room has a tub.

 

[Twilight Sparkle]

+25

330/900

to everyone struggling right now! My own sudden caretaker responsibilities are taking a lot of time and energy, so I sympathize. But I’m lucky, we still get to go to DLR this weekend!

Have a great trip! Hopefully, it will bring some much needed respite!

 

[Twilight Sparkle]

That walk in the park on Friday turned out to be a mistake. My allergies activated and made me feel sick again for the weekend. Whoops. +20 minutes from Monday and +30 from Tuesday. I'm really struggling to get back into the swing of things!

160/700

Popping back in to add 40 minutes today from a walk outside. I made sure to take my allergy pill this time, so hopefully I don't end up feeling sick again!

200/700

Also, that article about the pools on the Wish really made me so envious! I'd love to relax poolside with an order of nachos and a fancy lemonade. When was the last time I experienced such leisure and luxury?

Not loving your allergy discomfort, but I agree with you on the pools and the treats! That would be great right now!

 

[Twilight Sparkle]

Afraid I'm getting behind this month, but a family emergency has me away for a few days taking care of a family member.

Cheering the rest of you on!

Sending good wishes to you and your family member. Hope this emergency is over quickly and easily.

 

[Elizabeth Smith]

We went to the Arboretum today and I think I can confidently count 60 minutes of walking for the day.

300/700

 

[Twilight Sparkle]

165 minutes - horses

995/1800

And, I just signed up for my first runDisney event - the virtual Princess 5K in Feb 2023. I'm super excited! I wish I felt confident enough to sign up for the Fairy Tale Challenge, too, but hopefully I'll work up to that one day. I might also sign up for the virtual marathon 5K since it takes place a few days after a major milestone bday of mine. It might make me feel better if I do something like that right around that time. Lol!

 

[Twilight Sparkle]

If you still have energy to burn after all the park walking, swimming, and racing, you might enjoy a friendly game of beach volleyball with your family or friends. WDW has 8 sandy courts waiting for you:

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/recreation/volleyball/

 

[Raya]

165 minutes - horses

995/1800

And, I just signed up for my first runDisney event - the virtual Princess 5K in Feb 2023. I'm super excited! I wish I felt confident enough to sign up for the Fairy Tale Challenge, too, but hopefully I'll work up to that one day. I might also sign up for the virtual marathon 5K since it takes place a few days after a major milestone bday of mine. It might make me feel better if I do something like that right around that time. Lol!

Just going to mention that virtual marathons and half marys don't have to be run at one time. A lot of Disney runs break up the race into a few days.

 

[sophy1996]

Adding 500 minutes for a whirlwind DLR trip. We were in the parks Friday night and most of Saturday and Sunday. We did take some breaks and actually went to the pool and the monorail slide! And had a great time at Oogie Boogie Bash on Sunday.

860/900

 

[Bethislucy]

400/450 adding 75 mins for the weekend

 

[Oneanne]

+30 for Friday
+40 for Saturday
+40 for Sunday

465/600 77%

 

[Elizabeth Smith]

Adding 50 minutes, 10 from a quick walk on Saturday and 40 from the exercise bike yesterday. Trying to build my confidence back up to do some more "intense" youtube video exercises, but I still feel pretty puny, comparatively.

350/700

 

[Twilight Sparkle]

170 minutes since last check in - horses and walking

1165/1800

 

[Twilight Sparkle]

So many color changes!!! Let's hear it for Elizabeth Smith and our TEAM for reaching Powerfully Purple, for Oneanne and Bethislucy for turning Pump It Up Pink, and to sophy1996 for jumping all the way to Reach For It Red!!!!

 

[Twilight Sparkle]

Prefer to fulfill your activity needs indoors? Disney has you covered with its many fitness centers across its global collection of properties. Here is a very small sampling:


Sequoia Lodge's Fitness Centre at Disneyland Paris


Shanghai Disneyland Hotel's fitness center


Aulani's Mikimiki Fitness Center



The entrance to Boardwalk's Muscles and Bustles Fitness Center at WDW (I've always loved the name of and logo for this one!)