November 2015 Walking Challenge

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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 16,969 Member
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    November 1--6.06 miles
    November 2--4.02 miles
    November 3--5.12 miles
    November 4--5.96 miles

    I carry a pedometer all day, so I'll be posting all my walking and dancing for the day.


  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 1,926 Member
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    11/5/15 17,470 steps - 8.42 miles. 2:23'02" 741 calories. 2 (3 lbs) weights Neighborhood +
    Groovy November so far, over 70 degrees F, breezy, but not to last, severe storms moving in tonight to clash and bring in the colder temperatures.
  • lesliewynn14
    lesliewynn14 Posts: 130 Member
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    November 5- walked a brisk pace for 80 minutes.
  • lhj385
    lhj385 Posts: 12 Member
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    Walked 4 miles this morning. Getting colder here!
  • winnie141
    winnie141 Posts: 211 Member
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    November 1-vinyasa yoga for 1 hour
    November 2- couch to 5k (3km) 30 minutes, I also walked the big chocolate guy 2.85 km
    November 3- elliptical 30 minutes, foam roller and weights 15 minutes, and walking both dogs 3.69km
    November 4- OFF
    November 5- walk/run 2.79 km, and a 2.49 km walking the dogs

    @barbiecat I like your signature (walking an dancing)
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 16,969 Member
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    winnie141 wrote: »
    November 1-vinyasa yoga for 1 hour
    November 2- couch to 5k (3km) 30 minutes, I also walked the big chocolate guy 2.85 km
    November 3- elliptical 30 minutes, foam roller and weights 15 minutes, and walking both dogs 3.69km
    November 4- OFF
    November 5- walk/run 2.79 km, and a 2.49 km walking the dogs

    @barbiecat I like your signature (walking and dancing)

    @winnie141 I go to three line dance classes each week---I teach one of them so I have to practice at home during the week---so when I'm not walking, I'm dancing.

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  • winnie141
    winnie141 Posts: 211 Member
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    barbiecat wrote: »
    winnie141 wrote: »
    November 1-vinyasa yoga for 1 hour
    November 2- couch to 5k (3km) 30 minutes, I also walked the big chocolate guy 2.85 km
    November 3- elliptical 30 minutes, foam roller and weights 15 minutes, and walking both dogs 3.69km
    November 4- OFF
    November 5- walk/run 2.79 km, and a 2.49 km walking the dogs

    @barbiecat I like your signature (walking and dancing)

    @winnie141 I go to three line dance classes each week---I teach one of them so I have to practice at home during the week---so when I'm not walking, I'm dancing.

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    Lucky! Sounds like a lot of fun! Good for you!
  • scolaris
    scolaris Posts: 2,145 Member
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    Here's a fun read I lifted from another thread, walkers:
    http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/diet-and-fitness/research-finds-increasing-steps-cuts-death-rate-by-48-20151104-gkr20v.html
    I walked 19573 steps, 8.4 miles.
    Happy walking...
  • Shirley61
    Shirley61 Posts: 7,758 Member
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    Nov 1 - Yoga Retreat weekend. Mostly yoga and meditation - 3.22 miles
    Nov 2- 2.74 miles
    Nov 3- 6.13 miles
    Nov 4- 3.48 miles
  • BruceHedtke
    BruceHedtke Posts: 358 Member
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    We don't often get 70° weather in November, so I had to get out and take advantage of that. Ended up with 9.25 miles. Tomorrow, the forecast is for mid-40's and blustery...so closer to normal weather. It was nice while it lasted.
  • scolaris
    scolaris Posts: 2,145 Member
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    Sounds great Bruce!
  • justrying2015
    justrying2015 Posts: 277 Member
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    1 Nov 6.13 miles w/20lb Weighted Vest
    2 Nov 5.06 miles combined w/Red Rock Apps Start Running Plan , Week 2 Day 1
    3 Nov 7.20 miles w/20lb Weighted Vest
    4 Nov 6.02 miles combined w/Red Rock Apps Start Running Plan, Week 2 Day 2
    5 Nov 3.05 miles
    6 Nov 6.14 miles combined w/Red Rock apps Start Running Plan, Week 2 Day 3
  • scolaris
    scolaris Posts: 2,145 Member
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    Great job justtrying!
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 16,969 Member
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    November 1--6.06 miles
    November 2--4.02 miles
    November 3--5.12 miles
    November 4--5.96 miles
    November 5--6.23 miles

    I carry a pedometer all day, so I'll be posting all my walking and dancing for the day.

    @scolaris ---that was a great article...thanks for sharing it with us


  • needstobefit15
    needstobefit15 Posts: 119 Member
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    I wanna join. Im alitte late but I will start walking today.
  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 1,926 Member
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    I wanna join. Im alitte late but I will start walking today.

    More the merrier! Lace up and groove on!
  • WalkinChik
    WalkinChik Posts: 19 Member
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    I just found this challenge but I'm in. I've been on my journey to return to the level of physical fitness, I was about 10 yrs ago when 5mi was a short walk. Granted I'm 10 yrs older but I can do it. So I'm in...if it's not too late.
  • scolaris
    scolaris Posts: 2,145 Member
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    Me too walkinchik! I'm hoping to erase all my 40's baggage... LOL
    You'll be surprised how fast you bounce back. I try to get 100k steps a week & almost always succeed.
  • lesliewynn14
    lesliewynn14 Posts: 130 Member
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    I walked 90 minutes this morning.
  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 1,926 Member
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    11/6/15 17,681 steps - 8.58 miles. 2:21'01" 745 calories. 2 (3 lbs) weights Neighborhood +
    EEEEEEE!!!!!! Got sprinkled on a little bit, but did not melt!