OFFICIAL WOMEN'S CHALLENGE: Weekly Whatever Thread ... week 11/26 - JP Fitness Forums

UConnJulie · 03-17-2008, 06:56 AM

Spring is nearly here ladies ... and this week's question has to do with spring ...

What outside activity are you most looking forward to now that the days are longer and the air is warmer?

Natalia · 03-17-2008, 06:58 AM

swimming, chillin' by the pool, and tanning (with lots of sunscreen!)

UConnJulie · 03-17-2008, 06:59 AM

I can't wait to do several things ...

1. Get in my garden!! I tried digging a bit the other day, but the ground was still frozen a few inches down. It's probably better now, but last week I couldn't have turned the soil!

2. Rollerblade. Of course I have to wait for the town to clear all the sand off the roads otherwise I'll end up on my face ... but it's coming!!

3. Walk. I just want to get out and get some fresh air with my kids every day. Maybe that will keep all the sickies at bay!!

4. Mountain bike. I used to go daily. Then I had kids. I hope to be able to go once a week this year. Off road. Single track. Gungagungagungagung!!!

UConnJulie · 03-17-2008, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Natalia

swimming, chillin' by the pool, and tanning

We don't get that until at least June ...
But don't let Tina, our resident pimple popper, see this ... she'll scold you!!!

Natalia · 03-17-2008, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by UConnJulie

We don't get that until at least June ...
But don't let Tina, our resident pimple popper, see this ... she'll scold you!!!

Ha! I had time to edit my post

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missjane · 03-17-2008, 07:11 AM

Gardening!!!

My tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are all popping through. I love my flowers! Here's pics from last year!

marygrace · 03-17-2008, 07:27 AM

Jane, your flowers are really beautiful! I hope to get into gardening and have the front of my home decked out with all different types of flowers someday.

Of course not in the official challenge but I really like these threads. I'm looking forward to taking walks after dinner, riding my bicycle, having picnics, doing the daily crossword on the back porch, going on the swingset at the playground next to my house, and not needing a jacket when I go outside!

RedWifey · 03-17-2008, 07:40 AM

Gardening, mowing, playing with the kids in the sand. Swimming with them daily at the Y, etc, etc.

Yeah for Spring!

nutbar · 03-17-2008, 07:47 AM

1. The heat! I hate the cold -- it makes me a brainless slug. I come alive in the heat.

2. Gardening! I've already started but I cannot wait for it to be in full swing.

3. Stuffing my face with warm tomatoes picked while walking through the garden.

4. The increased activity and outddoorsiness in general.

Littlemermaidklb · 03-17-2008, 09:01 AM

Wow.. lots of gardeners in here! I for one have a very black thumb so I do not do gardening, haha. I am looking forward to playing tennis with my mom a few times this summer, and just chillen outside. I may be moving down to the DC area over the summer though so I'll have to get tennis in while I'm still up north and close to home.

And Idnae, I'm with you on the heat thing... Me and the cold do NOT go well together... I like it WARM!!!!

GinnyLou · 03-17-2008, 10:31 AM

Bring on Spring, Baby! My house is so ready.
*Opening my windows and feeling a breeze
*taking the kids biking more this summer. We didn't get our bikes going until late in the summer last year, but we had a blast. We have tons of trails around here.
*Going on a family vacation. I want to take the kids to the beach this year. We need one.
*I would also like to go camping at least 1x, this year. We went once last year and rented a cabin for the weekend and had a really good time.
*Feeling the sun on my skin.

karenmc6 · 03-17-2008, 10:44 AM

i can't wait to get outside and walk! i'd also like to start a garden this year - but that will be a while yet - still have more than three feet of snow in the yard. i want lots of fresh veggies and a reason to hang out in the sun! karen

ToniL · 03-17-2008, 02:32 PM

Hiking! There are so many wonderful trails around here that I want to explore. I am also looking forward to getting on the beach and into the water this year. Shades, everyone will need them to avoid the glare from my white body :-0

Toni

mtnhike08 · 03-17-2008, 02:39 PM

Hiking for sure! I'm in Southern Nevada, where the weather changes very quickly from winter to summer. 2 months from now, we will probably be dealing with 100+ degree weather. Once summer hits, it's up to Mt. Charleston where it stays 30 degrees cooler.

jzomom · 03-17-2008, 02:51 PM

Coed softball with my dh and friends. Swimming with my dc and just being outside in general.

Nikster · 03-17-2008, 03:30 PM

all this talk made me open my windows and let the breeze in!!! haha I felt maybe I was taking it for granted hearing all about SNOW and sand on the streets from you all

I don't like the collllllllld!
It's about 78 here today. gotta LOVVVVVVVE TEXAS!!!!
You are inspiring me to plant some flowers this spring though! And I agree with MaryGrace, Miss Jane your flowers are beautiful!!
Nikki

OH and PS, I am a complete NEWBIE when it comes to this stuff...how do you do a workout log on here? I NEEEEEED some accountability!!!

Natalia · 03-17-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ToniL

Hiking! There are so many wonderful trails around here that I want to explore. I am also looking forward to getting on the beach and into the water this year. Shades, everyone will need them to avoid the glare from my white body :-0

Toni

Yes, Toni! I totally forgot about hiking....mainly because last year it was our first season hiking after we moved to Charlotte,NC. Grandfather mountain is breath-taking!!! We are definitely going back to Blue Ridge Parkway soon. Last year my little girls felt like 'real' explorers. That was priceless....plus my sore butt.