Albus' 16 mins a day challenge diary.

Albus_Scope

Hey folks!

As I'm taking part in Scopes 16 minutes of exercise a day challenge, I thought it'd be nice to keep a little diary of what I've been doing. Hopefully this will provide some laughs and also spur people on to either take part themselves, or to sponsor someone they know who's doing it. It's all done through Facebook, but if you don't have a Facebook account, you can still donate.

The basic idea is to do 16 minutes of exercise a day, any kind you want. So todays exercise was dog walking. Me, my three pals and my sister.  

The plan was a quick hobble around the block, but as myself and two of the dogs suffer from lower limb issues, the 16 min walk took 27 minutes, with several stops so the dogs could have a good sniff and check out the local "pee mail" as we call it.  

I'll need to time things better, as doing this on my lunch break didn't give me a great amount of time to eat my usual Korean instant noodles.  But I'm back, sore and in need of painkillers, but I'm now feeling very positive about the next 28 days, as I've proved to myself I can do this.

I apologise for the scary mask, but like all good superheroes, I need to keep my secret identity safe and it was the closest thing to hand.


[Image shows a man in a purple Scope t-shirt and a mask, in a front room, holding a dogs lead and giving a thumbs up]


[Image shows three dogs going for a walk]
That big guy is also Albus.  

Thanks for tuning in, I'll be back tomorrow with another update! And for anyone else taking part, what have you been doing for your first day?

Albus_Scope

Thanks @ada. It's all for a great cause, so I like to practice what I preach. I'll be fine once I can rest my legs for a day, so no walking for me tomorrow haha.  

Rosie_Scope

Woohoo! Go @Albus_Scope! We all know you're going to smash it

Albus_Scope

Thanks Rosie!  I'll do the team proud.  

Albus_Scope

Thanks @Beaver79! I'm sure I'll think of some suitably silly things to do to keep everyone entertained.  

Sandy_123

Well done @Albus_Scope and the doggies your doing great

Albus_Scope

We all say thanks @Sandy_123!  I'll try and keep the dogs involved, so you can get more dog photos.  

Sandy_123

Yayyy I can't join in but I will donate later on, I'll put if in from me and @ada

Albus_Scope

Thanks @Sandy_123 I won't be accepting donations from any community members, but if you know someone else doing it, I'm sure they'd appreciate it.   

chiarieds

You can make a single personal donation to Scope here: https://donate.scope.org.uk/  for any amount. Perhaps that's a way to join in, as I'm sure Scope don't mind so long as they receive a donation however small (or large). Could perhaps wait until the end of the month to see how well Albus does, just to keep him on tenterhooks encourage him

You can toggle between 'monthly' & 'single' donation.

durhamjaide2001

I dit a sit to stand workout yesterday and today I think I might be doing a 16 minute walking workout in Paris on YouTube.

Albus_Scope

Excellent ideas from @chiarieds and @durhamjaide2001

How did you find yesterday @durhamjaide2001? Enjoying it so far?

I think todays 16 mins will be spent with the free weights as I'm hobbling about and don't want my feet to fall off.   

durhamjaide2001

I did but it wasn't very challenging I will let you all know how I get onto day when I have done it 

Albus_Scope

They're still a bit sore, but nothing I cant handle, thanks for asking @Ada

I'm just getting ready to do todays 16 mins of free weights on my lunch break.   

THE_DUDE

Great @Albus_Scope.

I did 5 min on epileptic machine yesterday hoping by the end of February to get upto 16 minutes. 

Albus_Scope

Oh excellent stuff @THE_DUDE, how're you feeling now? You'll be smashing it in no time I bet.  

Albus_Scope

Managed 16 mins with my free weights at lunch time.  I'm certainly out of practice, but I managed it.  

2 sets x20 dumbell fly.
3 sets x20 bench press.
2 sets x20 overhead press
2 sets x10 lateral raises (because I really hate them)

Though I think anything involving upper body weight activities will have to wait until after work from now on, my hands are all shaky so it's making typing tough haha. I've just ordered a skipping rope, to see if my feet will allow me to throw that into the routine. 

I managed to grab a photo of me in todays mask, but I've chosen not to post it as it looks a bit too sinister.   

Albus_Scope

N'awww, bless you both. I'm so happy to be able to work alongside such an amazing community.  

THE_DUDE

Thighs are on fire @Albus_Scope lol but hopefully ill reach my goal. 

I know that feeling of trembling when doing upper body workout but keep at it. No pain no gain.

Albus_Scope

Haha, you got this my dude @THE_DUDE!  Just remember to get your protein in, to help with the muscle fatigue.  

durhamjaide2001

durhamjaide2001 said:

I did but it wasn't very challenging I will let you all know how I get onto day when I have done it 

Done my second workout today it was a 16 minute walking workout.