Stair Challenge

Thrifty Ray · #1 (**permalink**) 03-21-2006, 09:55 AM

Ima Saver,miclason and Thrifty Ray have started a challenge to do 20-25 rounds per day on our stairs...(we each have 16 stairs for a total of 32 stairs- round trip- although it sounds like miclaison has many more stairs-)

We are going to daily put $$ into our 20 challenge for achieving this goal.
20 trips= $1
25+ trips= $2

Anyone who wishes can join in...if you don't have stairs, you can walk for a period of time... (you get to decide how long, and how much $)

Yesterday was our first day....so join us, if you are so inclined...a great way to save a little and get healthier at the same time!!!

abowers · #2 (**permalink**) 03-21-2006, 07:18 PM

Too bad I don't have stairs in my apartment!
I used to volunteer/intern at the children's hospital 2 days a week, and it was on the 4th floor. I never took the elevator-- I made myself take the stairs every time I went (it was for a semester).

Thrifty Ray · #3 (**permalink**) 03-21-2006, 08:07 PM

I had a very busy day today...but I managed to get in 23 round trips....I will be getting in 2 more before bedtime.

How'd everyone else do?

Thrifty Ray · #4 (**permalink**) 03-21-2006, 08:08 PM

No stairs...no problem! Just commit to a certain number of minutes walking each day- and then reward your $20 challenge each time you make your goal!!!

cercis · #5 (**permalink**) 03-21-2006, 09:26 PM

When I worked in a highrise, I'd get my book and start walking the stairs (after I ate lunch). I usually made 2 trips from the 2nd floor to the 15th (okay, it wasn't much of a highrise).

I'd just hug the rail and I could read and climb at the same time.

I'm not up to making a commitment yet. My newest goal is to start biking again and get to where we can bike the 40 miles to the island for camping. DH is only half on board.

Ima saver · #6 (**permalink**) 03-22-2006, 07:13 AM

Ok, I walked the 25 flights of stairs yesterday, so I get to add $2 to my challenge. I also want to commit to walking on my treadmill. Yesterday I walked for 30 minutes. That should be worth another dollar. Good going Ray!

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Thrifty Ray · #7 (**permalink**) 03-22-2006, 07:22 AM

I too made the 25 round trips....so $2 into my challenge too. My legs are starting to want to move...I do not have a treadmill, but I live in the country and it is 3 miles from my home to the volunteer firestation and back....so I will commit to one round trip each day too....

Ima Saver...your gonna have me off those meds yet with all this exercise! (but it's too fun doing this with buddies!)

Ima saver · #8 (**permalink**) 03-22-2006, 09:46 AM

You already have you stairs in for the day?? Good grief!! I scatter mine out during the day. You are doing good, gal!!

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Thrifty Ray · #9 (**permalink**) 03-22-2006, 01:35 PM

no, no no...I wish....that was my report for yesterday...I am only on 12 for today. and I haven't tackled that trip to the firestation yet...big surprise, it looks like it is going to rain this afternoon (in OREGON?? go figure...ha) We'll see how well I can keep that commitment...especially once I find out how much this dress is gonna cost for DD3...

Ima saver · #10 (**permalink**) 03-22-2006, 01:43 PM

Sorry, Ray, I was going by the date on your post! It said today!! Now, I don't feel so behind.

abowers · #11 (**permalink**) 03-22-2006, 08:43 PM

I used the elliptical machine at the gym for 40 minutes, does that count for anything?

Ima saver · #12 (**permalink**) 03-23-2006, 08:03 AM

Sure it does, add a dollar to your challenge! Well I only walked 21 flights yesterday, plus I did 30 minutes on my treadmill, so that is $2 to add to my challenge money.

Thrifty Ray · #13 (**permalink**) 03-23-2006, 09:22 AM

I made the 25 trips yesterday...cause I included the stairs that we did a couple of times at the mall...
but I did not make the trip to the firestation...(it rained afterall)...so I will add $2 more to my challenge.

Readers...we are calling this the 'stair challenge' but truly, any walking (moving) that you do is acceptable...Ima Saver and i just happen to have stairs... so please, join us!! Let's all work together and get a little healthier!! and wealthier!! (smile)

Have a great day (Ima saver....what's your count so far??? I am only on 8...)

Ima saver · #14 (**permalink**) 03-23-2006, 09:47 AM

I am on # 11/ Come on everyone, join us!!!

Ima saver · #15 (**permalink**) 03-23-2006, 01:40 PM

How are you doing today, Ray? Anybody else?

Thrifty Ray · #16 (**permalink**) 03-23-2006, 02:09 PM

I have been out helping load a cord of madrone into DHs truck for delivery...I feel as though Ive made more than 25 round trips...lol...I am off to costco with DD1 to pick up pizza supplies...then back home to cook. (I will pay myself $2 towards the challenge for all that loading into the truck...madrone is way heavier (thus more of a workout) than fir!!!)

GS is upstairs napping...he literally fell asleep singing to gramma...

I love the simple, peaceful life!

Ima saver · #17 (**permalink**) 03-23-2006, 02:15 PM

Boy, sounds like a lot of work, you don't need to do stairs today!

Thrifty Ray · #18 (**permalink**) 03-23-2006, 08:39 PM

well, I made it... 25 round trips - one cord of wood tossed and stacked....6 homemade pizzas, a kazillion trips around the yard with the wagon....and a partridge in a ...

I am off to bed!!! I think I'll slepp good tonight! g'nite!

Ima saver · #19 (**permalink**) 03-24-2006, 07:04 AM

Ok, I did 25 flights of stairs, also walked for 30 minutes on my treadmill. That adds $3 to my challenge money, now onto today's challenge.

Thrifty Ray · #20 (**permalink**) 03-24-2006, 11:11 AM

I am at 7 round trips so far this morning...it sure helps when you drink coffee and the bathroom is upstairs...or when the phone rings for DH and he is asleep upstairs (DH works nights).... or when you hear your blind lab rummaging through your teens bedroom upstairs.... and get back to the computer (downstairs) and remember you left the phone in the bedroom with DH and you need it... and have to go to the bathroom again when you get off the phone...

Oh so much motivation...