JULY 2015 MOVE CHALLENGE
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YES, salfit2 that sounds great! Look at it this way IF you don't make the 100 miles but are close then make the 100 miles your goal next month. I always make my goal a bit higher than last month. It gives me encouragement that I MAY can make that....
Last night late I did manage a 4.2 Exercise Bike Ride...
Today at 7:30 a.m it is already HUMID. Suppose too be in the nineties today so I walked early. Todays total on walking will be 4.0. I don't think I'll get another in this evening if it gets that hot..
TOTALS as of July 8th...
Exercise Bike 10.3 miles.....
Walking Miles....26.5 thus far...
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@salfit2, I had to chuckle a bit at your post. The thing about coworkers... Well, I guess they mean well but the most I usually get from this interaction is a little schooling on how NOT to be. If you are desiring to better yourself through setting a goal of 100 miles, I and all the rest of us here applaud you! I think it's fabulous that you believe in yourself and that you aspire to complete this goal. And if you don't reach 100 miles this month, the really great thing about months and that there's always another one!! Just try again next month. My goal is always 100 miles too. Most months I make it, some months I don't. If I don't kick into gear this month... There's always next.
YES, your plan is a good one!!!
@jeanniewes, I just went blackberry picking last week! We have TONS of them around our place and I LOVE them with yogurt and cottage cheese and a bit of honey. YUM!
18.5 total miles0 -
Goal 200
7-3 14.14 miles- road bike
7-4 9.43 miles- road bike
7-6 13.33 miles- road bike
7-7 18.14 miles- road bike, wicked windy- felt like I was riding side wind at an angle to the road.
MTD- 55.040 -
I was talking with a coworker about my July challenge and she thinks 100 miles is a lot for one month. I told her I'll do what I can this month then that will be my miles to beat next month.
Sound like a good plan? Yep, I think so too
That's exactly how to use it.. Don't look at others numbers and get discouraged, our only challenge is within ourself.0 -
Recent
Jogging/Running - 3.0 miles (7/6)
Hiking - 3.8 miles (7/8)
Month to Date
Cycling - 16.3 miles (100 Miles Goal)
Jogging/Running - 4.7 miles (25 Miles Goal)
Hiking - 3.8 Miles (0 Miles Goal)
Total - 18.0 miles (125 Miles)0 -
Hi all, I'm really enjoying this. I love seeing everyone's posts. And thank you for the encouragement.
I walked 2 miles this evening to bring my Total so far to 13 miles!
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Jog from last night.
Recent
Jogging/Running - 3.0 miles (7/8)
Month to Date
Cycling - 16.3 miles (100 Miles Goal)
Jogging/Running - 7.7 miles (25 Miles Goal)
Hiking - 3.8 Miles (0 Miles Goal)
Total - 21.0 miles (125 Miles)0 -
Good words, Steve! Good words indeed!
Can you people say H.O.T.?? Oh my word, it is so hot and humid here in my neck of the woods! I'm afraid I would simply melt if I had to walk outdoors. Only in the early mornings would it be feasible but I'm out the door by 6:00 for work, so hello treadmill.
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jesiann2014 wrote: »Can you people say H.O.T.?? Oh my word, it is so hot and humid here in my neck of the woods! I'm afraid I would simply melt if I had to walk outdoors. Only in the early mornings would it be feasible but I'm out the door by 6:00 for work, so hello treadmill.
I was all excited this morning when I caught the bus and it was 7C out there ... instead of 0C.
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lol i always find a laugh here and there....HOT? It was 94 degrees in the city today BUT here on this mountain it was a less Hot 86 degrees....lol...
Jesiann I love making Blackberry jelly, Blackberry cobblers and YES just eating the Blackberries. My neighbor and I are going out again tomorrow morning. She is 30 years old. I have been teaching her how too can pickles, make jelly for about 5 years now. I am also learning too make Sugar Free or light jelly for my husband. I found a sure-jell that is for low or no sugar. We will see how that goes. I dont make jelly until it is a bit cooler. Do not like heating up the house as my AC is not working well. I will have a new unit in the Fall.
Today we walked early A.M with the girls. Visited a Friend who gave me garden Cabbage, Squash, Okra, Cucumbers and Acorn squash. We walked a bit in the park, had lunch, visited my mom, came home and and Canned Okra. I am a tired puppy...lol
3.25 Walking Miles today...
TOTALS as of July 8th...
Exercise Bike 10.3 miles.....
Walking Miles....29.75 thus far...0 -
March Cycling: 409.33 km (254.34 miles) = 21 hours 55 min
March Walking: 80.47 km (50 miles) = 16 hours 9 min
March Total: 489.8 km (304.3 miles) = 38 hours 4 min
April Cycling: 384.15 km (238.7 miles) = 20 hours 35 min
April Walking: 107.79 km walking (67 miles) = 22 hours 31 min
April Total: 491.94 km (305.6 miles) = 43 hours 6 min
May Cycling: 259.06 km (160.9 miles)
May Walking: 102.75 km (63.8 miles)
May Time: 2060 min (34 hours 20 min) walking & cycling + 45 min stairs & weights + 45 min cycling inside
May Total: 361.81 km (224.8 miles) + stairs, weights and cycling inside = 35 hours 50 min
June Cycling Inside: 215 minutes on bicycle on trainer in basement = 3 hours 35 min
June Cycling Outside: 493.53 km (306.6 miles) in 1531 min cycling outside = 25 hours 31 min
June Walking: 76 km (47.2 miles) in 922 min = 15 hours 22 min
June Time: 2513 min (41 hours 53 min) walking + cycling inside + 1 hour paddling in a sea kayak + some extra time climbing flights of stairs
June Total: 569.53 km (353.9 miles) + cycling inside + 1 hour paddling in a sea kayak + some extra time climbing flights of stairs
Onward to July!
My goal … move a total of at least 500 km.
Wednesday, 1 July - 9.5 km walking (240 min) ... this was a hike up to the top of a mountain and back.
My photos start with the one labelled "01Jul15_MtCheamClimb_01" ... and there are quite a few. They go on to the second page. https://www.flickr.com/photos/machka-bb/sets/72157654396714698
Thursday, 2 July – 5 km walking (60 min)
Friday, 3 July – 5 km walking (60 min)
Saturday, 4 July – 0 km … this day did not exist for us, crossing the international date line meant that we skipped it all together.
Sunday, 5 July - 1.5 km walking (20 min)
Monday, 6 July - 2.3 km walking (25 min)
Subtotals:
July Cycling: 0 km so far
July Walking: 23.3 km in 405 min
July Other: 0 so far
July Time: 405 min = 6 hours 45 min
Slow start, but we have been travelling ... and now we're back into the depths of winter.
Tuesday, 7 July - 2.7 km (30 min)
Wednesday, 8 July - 3.3 km (40 min)
Thursday, 9 July - 3.8 km (45 min)
Subtotals:
July Cycling: 0 km so far
July Walking: 33.1 km in 520 min
July Other: 0 so far
July Time: 520 min = 8 hours 40 min
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sorry for being quiet. I've been lurking and drooling over the idea of blackberries. Too early in the season here, but looking forward to being scratched (and stung - ours usually grow next to nettles). blackberry and apple crumble....
I have managed to get out on the bike a couple of times - I rejigged a saddlebag support to fit in the idea that sometime I might do a bit of light touring rather than just bombing along the towpath. Last night was a bit of a race as the sun was beginning to set and rather stupidly I had forgotten to bring any food or money and was STARVING!!
so far this month - pitiful walking miles:
Cycling - 41/80 miles
Walking - 5/50 miles
Swim - 16/100 laps
Stronglifts 5X5 - 0/6 times
Lindy Hop class - 0/4 times
Total mileage - 46/130 miles.
camping this weekend with some Lindy friends so may try and fit in some walking (to the pub probably....)
good to see everyone is ACTIVE!!!
@Machka9 - your Canada trip sounded fantastic. I must go back and visit my sister out there one summer (went in Winter last time. you know it's cold when your nostril hairs start to freeze......)
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@Machka9, I'm big enough to admit that I had to Google 7° Celsius to see what it is Fahrenheit... 44°! Oh that sounds positively lovely!!!! My car said 103° yesterday at 3:00!! That is ludicrous stuff... And I finally took the time to view your pix from your trip to Canada. I'm officially green with envy. I want to go there!!! Did you bring some of those Cherry Blossoms home? I could use a couple of those right about now. And a couple of shots had lots of folks wearing all white. What was that about? Some kind of ceremony, I assume? Looks like you had a splendid time indeed!
@girlinahat, I'm with you. My walking miles are looking terrible this month. I think I might lower my goal... I started Strong Curves by Bret Contreras and it's taking most of my lunch hour to get the workout completed. This is when I usually get most of my walking in... However, I'm not complaining. Not in the least. Just sharing.
@jeanniewes, blackberry jelly and blackberry syrup are my FAVORITES! I'm quite partial to mayhaw as well, but I LOVE blackberry!
Hey guys, it's the weekend!!! Yippee for Fridays!
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lol Steve! I picked another gallon today too help my neighbor out. She loves making Jelly and so I help her do it. I guess I'm passing on a dying art. Not many people can or make things anymore...
I forgot too change the date on yesterdays post but that is ok...
Today I got in 3.25 Walking Miles....
Total July 10th this far
Exercise Bike 10.3 miles.....
Walking Miles....33.0 thus far...0 -
Walked 3 miles
MTD total 16 miles!0 -
Ended up doing 4.2 Miles on my Exercise Bike....
Total July 10th this far
Exercise Bike.....14.5 miles.....
Walking Miles....33.0 thus far...0 -
jesiann2014 wrote: »@Machka9, I'm big enough to admit that I had to Google 7° Celsius to see what it is Fahrenheit... 44°! Oh that sounds positively lovely!!!! My car said 103° yesterday at 3:00!! That is ludicrous stuff... And I finally took the time to view your pix from your trip to Canada. I'm officially green with envy. I want to go there!!! Did you bring some of those Cherry Blossoms home? I could use a couple of those right about now. And a couple of shots had lots of folks wearing all white. What was that about? Some kind of ceremony, I assume? Looks like you had a splendid time indeed!
It feels really cold here compared with what we had in Canada. We went cycling today, and I'm quite chilled. Not used to deciding what to wear!!
I didn't bring any Cherry Blossoms home ... but I had 4 of them while we were there.
And the white-dressed people was a Diner en Blanc in Victoria
http://victoria.dinerenblanc.info/about
We had to ask about it, but these Diner en Blancs occur all over the world, and were started in Paris.
To quote the About section on the site I linked above ...
"At the last minute, the location is given to thousands of friends and acquaintances who have been patiently waiting to learn the “Dîner en Blanc's” secret place. Thousands of people, dressed all in white, and conducting themselves with the greatest decorum, elegance, and etiquette, all meet for a mass “chic picnic” in a public space.
Over the course of an evening, the diners enhance the function and value of their city's public space by participating in the unexpected.
Beyond the spectacle and refined elegance of the dinner itself, guests are brought together from diverse backgrounds by a love of beauty and good taste.
Le Dîner en Blanc recalls the elegance and glamour of court society, and diners engage one another knowing they are taking part in a truly magical event.
There are no disruptions: no car traffic, no pedestrian traffic, except for the occasional amazed and astonished looks from passersby at the scene unfolding before them. And we, as they, wonder whether it's all not a dream…"
We thought it was fascinating, and I wish they would occur in our city.
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sounds like you had a great time Machka! Everyone needs a get away...
Today the girls and I walked very early. I awoke early so we were out the door before seven a.m. We did 2.25 miles. I did not do more because I also had too mow the lawn today. I did that with a push mower. That gave me another 2.5 miles....Total miles 4.75 miles....
TOTAL MILES THUS FAR JULY 11th
Exercise Bike.....14.5 miles.....
Walking Miles....37.75...........0 -
Cycling this afternoon, but it was only 85° here.
Been trying fasted rides the last few to see if there is anything to the theory (better fed rides if you fast on some training).
Recent
Jogging/Running - 24.8 miles (7/11)
Month to Date
Cycling - 41.1 miles (100 Miles Goal)
Jogging/Running - 7.7 miles (25 Miles Goal)
Hiking - 3.8 Miles (0 Miles Goal)
Total - 52.6 miles (125 Miles)0 -
Goal 200
7-3 14.14 miles- road bike
7-4 9.43 miles- road bike
7-6 13.33 miles- road bike
7-7 18.14 miles- road bike, wicked windy- felt like I was riding side wind at an angle to the road.
7-10 23.60 miles- road bike
7-11 21.71 miles- road bike
MTD- 100.350 -
Up early...really early too get in a walk before Church Services. Later in the day walking in town at a slower pace. Total miles today 4.0 walking miles...
total thus far July 12th...
Exercise Bike.....14.5 miles.....
Walking Miles....41.75...........0 -
March Cycling: 409.33 km (254.34 miles) = 21 hours 55 min
March Walking: 80.47 km (50 miles) = 16 hours 9 min
March Total: 489.8 km (304.3 miles) = 38 hours 4 min
April Cycling: 384.15 km (238.7 miles) = 20 hours 35 min
April Walking: 107.79 km walking (67 miles) = 22 hours 31 min
April Total: 491.94 km (305.6 miles) = 43 hours 6 min
May Cycling: 259.06 km (160.9 miles)
May Walking: 102.75 km (63.8 miles)
May Time: 2060 min (34 hours 20 min) walking & cycling + 45 min stairs & weights + 45 min cycling inside
May Total: 361.81 km (224.8 miles) + stairs, weights and cycling inside = 35 hours 50 min
June Cycling Inside: 215 minutes on bicycle on trainer in basement = 3 hours 35 min
June Cycling Outside: 493.53 km (306.6 miles) in 1531 min cycling outside = 25 hours 31 min
June Walking: 76 km (47.2 miles) in 922 min = 15 hours 22 min
June Time: 2513 min (41 hours 53 min) walking + cycling inside + 1 hour paddling in a sea kayak + some extra time climbing flights of stairs
June Total: 569.53 km (353.9 miles) + cycling inside + 1 hour paddling in a sea kayak + some extra time climbing flights of stairs
Onward to July!
My goal … move a total of at least 500 km.
Wednesday, 1 July - 9.5 km walking (240 min) ... this was a hike up to the top of a mountain and back.
My photos start with the one labelled "01Jul15_MtCheamClimb_01" ... and there are quite a few. They go on to the second page. https://www.flickr.com/photos/machka-bb/sets/72157654396714698
Thursday, 2 July – 5 km walking (60 min)
Friday, 3 July – 5 km walking (60 min)
Saturday, 4 July – 0 km … this day did not exist for us, crossing the international date line meant that we skipped it all together.
Sunday, 5 July - 1.5 km walking (20 min)
Monday, 6 July - 2.3 km walking (25 min)
Subtotals:
July Cycling: 0 km so far
July Walking: 23.3 km in 405 min
July Other: 0 so far
July Time: 405 min = 6 hours 45 min
Slow start, but we have been travelling ... and now we're back into the depths of winter.
Tuesday, 7 July - 2.7 km (30 min)
Wednesday, 8 July - 3.3 km (40 min)
Thursday, 9 July - 3.8 km (45 min)
Subtotals:
July Cycling: 0 km so far
July Walking: 33.1 km in 520 min
July Other: 0 so far
July Time: 520 min = 8 hours 40 min
Friday 10 - 4.7 km walking (55 min)
Saturday 11 - 27.5 km cycling outside (80 min)
Sunday 12 - 26.2 km cycling outside (75 min)
Subtotals:
July Cycling: 53.7 km in 155 min
July Walking: 37.8 km in 575 min
July Other: a few minutes climbing stairs
July Time: 730 min = 12 hours 10 min
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I hope everyone had a good weekend.
Today was a long day but wrapping up nicely. I'm happy with my progress so far; 12 days in and still going strong!
Another 3 miles today.
Brings my MTD total to 19
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Goal 200
7-3 14.14 miles- road bike
7-4 9.43 miles- road bike
7-6 13.33 miles- road bike
7-7 18.14 miles- road bike, wicked windy- felt like I was riding side wind at an angle to the road.
7-10 23.60 miles- road bike
7-11 21.71 miles- road bike
7-12 6.73 miles- road bike, rode with the wife
MTD- 107.080 -
Goal this month. Running one mile, 3 times a week, consistently. I'm getting close! Was able to run a mile twice last week, plus a 3/4 mile.0
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Hey guys I'm late to the game but maybe I could join in for the second half of the month? I'm trying to change the way I see exercise from just a calorie burner (usually best used for justifying extra chocolate) to a daily and necessary part of my life to manage stress, non-weight health issues and occasionally get some time without the kiddos.
Goal for remainder of july: 20 miles 0 -
welcome @homemademama, great reasons for joining in - me, I don't calorie count because I tend to eat more if I do, so making myself MOVE more on a daily basis makes me pay attention to all areas of my life which include eating. being more active means being healthier, rather than being a means to have extra calories!!!
My weekend was fabulous. The weather held out (putting up a tent hearing lightning is odd.....) and we lazed around, played a bit of frisbee/juggling/touch the tree with your feet from the swing in the woods challenge, went for a walk, enjoyed the sun by the river running through the property, camped, ate BBQ food, drank WAY too much cider, beer, Pimms, limoncello and finally managed a dance or two. Just so nice, except yesterday was so shattered it was all I could do to lie prostate on the sofa watching Djokovic beat Federer.
so far:
Cycling - 41/80 miles
Walking - 15/50 miles - probably half of those miles come from steps from dancing in a slightly frenzied mad manner to swing/folk/country tunes.
Swim - 16/100 laps
Stronglifts 5X5 - 0/6 times
Lindy Hop class - 0/4 times
Total mileage - 56/130 miles.
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YES WELCOME too anyone I may have missed. THANK YOU 'girlinahat' for cathing our Newbies. You know what I like? I like that we ALL welcome newbies. I like that we do not ignore others. I like how we all get along, how we joke at times, are serious at times, how we set our own goals and strive too meet them. YES sometimes we may come up a bit short or we may go over. IT IS THAT WE MOVE! WE truly are a TEAM.
EVERYONE THANK YOU for making this thread work!
The girls and I have done 3.0 miles this moring but I will wait till later too log as I may do more or an Exercise Bike session.....0 -
Thought about doing an evening walk. Couldn't do it. 92 F degrees...
Glad we did a morning walk!
Morning walk 3.0 Miles
Exercise Bike 7.0 Miles
Total thus far July 13th...
Exercise Bike.....21.5 miles.....
Walking Miles....44.75...........0 -
Goal 200
7-3 14.14 miles- road bike
7-4 9.43 miles- road bike
7-6 13.33 miles- road bike
7-7 18.14 miles- road bike, wicked windy- felt like I was riding side wind at an angle to the road.
7-10 23.60 miles- road bike
7-11 21.71 miles- road bike
7-12 6.73 miles- road bike, rode with the wife
7-13 11.34 miles- road bike, before the storms roll in. Just started to rumble thunder when I finished..
MTD- 118.420
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