AUGUST 2015 walking challenge

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Beeky85
Beeky85 Posts: 257 Member
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This is continued from previous Walking Challenges, but it’s nice when each month has its own thread.

*** Anyone can join in at any time. The more the merrier, let’s keep each other motivated****

Walking seems like the easiest way to start getting exercise, and even if you can't track distance (or don't want to), tracking time is good too...go for a 10 min walk after dinner, or up it to 30 minutes, you'll be amazed at the end of the month how much more exercise your getting in. :)

Check in everyday with how far you walked or how long, this is just to motivate us to get in at least some exercise every day, and keep an eye on each other.
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  • Beeky85
    Beeky85 Posts: 257 Member
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    As another post was not started, I thought I would carry it on - hope nobody minds?! :) good luck for the month - every step counts. :neutral:
  • michele908
    michele908 Posts: 1 Member
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    :)
  • lseed87
    lseed87 Posts: 1,105 Member
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    I'm aiming for 62 miles in total. It has been really hot out but I feel determined. Either early morning or night when it's cooler. Could even do both.

    I don't count steps since don't own any devices for that.
  • aniqa109
    aniqa109 Posts: 364 Member
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    I love walking! I walk a lot daily but will try to add additional walks daily!
  • Beeky85
    Beeky85 Posts: 257 Member
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    lseed87 wrote: »
    I'm aiming for 62 miles in total. It has been really hot out but I feel determined. Either early morning or night when it's cooler. Could even do both.

    I don't count steps since don't own any devices for that.

    I don't count steps either, I just meant every step you take can turn into miles :)

    Good luck and I'm sure you will get the 62 in :)
  • Beeky85
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    aniqa109 wrote: »
    I love walking! I walk a lot daily but will try to add additional walks daily!

    Find a nice simple route that you enjoy :)
  • tmbush64
    tmbush64 Posts: 6 Member
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    Committing to 30 minutes 4 times this week.
  • Beeky85
    Beeky85 Posts: 257 Member
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    tmbush64 wrote: »
    Committing to 30 minutes 4 times this week.

    Great goal! Keep us updated :)
  • vavava71
    vavava71 Posts: 1 Member
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    I'm getting back to walking. this should motivate me.
  • dab5
    dab5 Posts: 9 Member
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    I'm committing to at least 30 minutes a day. I started my lifestyle change and exercise goes along with that.
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 16,968 Member
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    :) I have a pedometer and I find that it motivates me to walk more---I love to see the numbers go up throughout the day...I challenge myself to a basic number of steps each day and am always on the lookout for opportunities to be more active.

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  • dab5
    dab5 Posts: 9 Member
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    Barbiecat I use a Fibit, love it.
  • Beeky85
    Beeky85 Posts: 257 Member
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    vavava71 wrote: »
    I'm getting back to walking. this should motivate me.

    Once you get moving, you won't want to stop - good luck :smiley:
  • Beeky85
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    dab5 wrote: »
    I'm committing to at least 30 minutes a day. I started my lifestyle change and exercise goes along with that.

    Great attitude! You will soon see the health rewards :)
  • Beeky85
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    barbiecat wrote: »
    :) I have a pedometer and I find that it motivates me to walk more---I love to see the numbers go up throughout the day...I challenge myself to a basic number of steps each day and am always on the lookout for opportunities to be more active.

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    As the year seems to be flying, soon be blooming Christmas at this rate, this August group will soon be September, and I'm sure you will have doubled your steps by then :)
  • Americanbabydoll
    Americanbabydoll Posts: 1,255 Member
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    My goal for August is 30 miles. I have 4.709 miles done already and 105 minutes.
  • Beeky85
    Beeky85 Posts: 257 Member
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    Americanbabydoll wrote: »
    My goal for August is 30 miles. I have 4.709 miles done already and 105 minutes.

    Fantastic effort- good luck with meeting your target!
  • Americanbabydoll
    Americanbabydoll Posts: 1,255 Member
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    Aug 1 - 1.681 miles 40 minutes
    Aug 2 - 3.028 miles 65 minutes
    Aug 3 - 1.038 miles 22 minutes

    Total = 5.747 miles & 127 minutes all on treadmill
    24.253 miles to go :smiley:
  • Beeky85
    Beeky85 Posts: 257 Member
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    Americanbabydoll wrote: »
    Aug 1 - 1.681 miles 40 minutes
    Aug 2 - 3.028 miles 65 minutes
    Aug 3 - 1.038 miles 22 minutes

    Total = 5.747 miles & 127 minutes all on treadmill
    24.253 miles to go :smiley:

    Fab- well done!!! You're on fire
  • Americanbabydoll
    Americanbabydoll Posts: 1,255 Member
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    I'm posting again because I ended up walking more this evening.

    Aug 1 - 1.681 miles 40 minutes
    Aug 2 - 3.028 miles 65 minutes
    Aug 3 - 1.038 miles @ 12:30pm 22 minutes
    Aug 3 - 2.189 miles @ 7:30pm 42 minutes

    Total = 7.936 miles & 169 minutes all on treadmill
    22.064 miles to go :smiley:

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