March 2016 100 miles + Challenge

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  • SteveCro
    SteveCro Posts: 788 Member
    Oldie back in here Jeannie.... hmmm let's go 350 miles this month. Quite a strech from last month goal. Must get those miles to train.... Looks like a biking/camping trip is a go for July.. 340 miles in 6 days (Michigander bike tour)

    3/1 - youtube 30 minute video step jump rebounder no biking 1" of snow today.
    3/2 - 13.32 miles, road bike, 1:01, 32*F
    3/3 - 7.14 miles, mountain bike, 38.55 min. 32 *F snowing like crazy got 2 to 3 inches. alot of weird looks while riding. One neighbor stopped his truck as I went by shaking his head lol. So much snow got on my glasses I had to stop and clean them off lol
    3/5 - 25.12 miles,
    3/6 - 12.11 miles
    3/7 - 13.66 miles
    3/8 - 14.15 miles, weather was awesome 72 degrees but windy
    3/9 - 20.43 miles
    3/10 - going to be a rainy day. Hopes it changes and tomorrow I can add miles here
    3/11 - 26.0 miles.road bike, great weather
    3/14 - 30.64 miles, road bike, little wind great weather
    3/15 - 11.49 miles, road bike

    MTD- 174.06


    Totals-
    Jan. miles - 170.5 bike
    Feb. miles- 245.25 bike

    Total for 2016- 590.81 bike
  • jeanniewes
    jeanniewes Posts: 3,856 Member
    I'm glad you're doing better Machka...Dont want too over work the knee! We can moan and groan and go on about a lot of things BUT KNEES AND ANKLES ARE IMPORTANT! I learned that several years back from an ankle injury...We need those things! lol

    It has been a busy busy past week and days but I'm hanging in there. I was so tired yesterday I could not even go too the computer... I did however get in 4.0 Walking miles along with a lot of other chores. My back feels like I worked off a thousand calories! lol...

    Total thus far March 15th ......56.5 Walking Miles...
    ...............................................9.0 Exercise Bike Miles...


    I am out the door shortly too walk the girls, on too town for their shots, probably walk some more...A very busy day and hope too log everything tonight or at least in the morning...

    EVERYONE have a great day... :)
  • girlinahat
    girlinahat Posts: 2,956 Member
    took a couple of days off this week to recover from some stressful time at work, and because I had days to use up - but why is it when you take time off people always assume you want to spend it with them?

    A lovely walk on Saturday on Fyfield Down, just East of Avebury, with rolling fields full of sarsen stones (glacial sandstone deposits). Had to cross a few gallops on the way - look left and right for thundering hooves!! and there was a tense moment as we realised the footpath went through the field with the big sign saying 'bull in field'. Fantastic landscape, really got to understand the geology that created it, and a lovely, lovely six mile walk (no horses or bulls seen you'll be pleased to know).

    Finished the day with a quick stop in a National Trust tearoom for a naughty Cream Tea (Devon-style preferred) and a wander round the stones at Avebury. Avebury is the poor man's Stonehenge, but to my mind the better experience. £4 in the car park and free to wander the stones, banks, *kitten* and village, compared to £17.80 to get on a bus down to Stonehenge just to join hundreds of other people several hundred yards from the stones.

    Another walk on Monday along the coast at Portishead (never actually BEEN to Portishead before, just make rude comments about it).

    Totals so far this month:

    walking 37.25 miles out of 50
    Stronglifts 5x5 - 7 times out of 6
    Lindy 0 hours out of 10 (but have an entire weekend coming up).

    Today I had to head to Cardiff to look at something. I parked on the tenth floor (11th to some) and got the lift (elevator) down. Walked back up thinking I was being healthy. Got to my floor - discovered the pay machine was on the 1st floor, so had to go ALL the way back down again!!. And yes, I DID walk back up!!!

    keep going everyone, halfway through the month and we're all doing so well!!
  • UnkyTimFU
    UnkyTimFU Posts: 240 Member
    Mar 16: (5.1 miles - Outdoor - 87 Mins) = (84.3/100 March Miles Walked)
  • SteveCro
    SteveCro Posts: 788 Member
    Oldie back in here Jeannie.... hmmm let's go 350 miles this month. Quite a strech from last month goal. Must get those miles to train.... Looks like a biking/camping trip is a go for July.. 340 miles in 6 days (Michigander bike tour)

    3/1 - youtube 30 minute video step jump rebounder no biking 1" of snow today.
    3/2 - 13.32 miles, road bike, 1:01, 32*F
    3/3 - 7.14 miles, mountain bike, 38.55 min. 32 *F snowing like crazy got 2 to 3 inches. alot of weird looks while riding. One neighbor stopped his truck as I went by shaking his head lol. So much snow got on my glasses I had to stop and clean them off lol
    3/5 - 25.12 miles,
    3/6 - 12.11 miles
    3/7 - 13.66 miles
    3/8 - 14.15 miles, weather was awesome 72 degrees but windy
    3/9 - 20.43 miles
    3/10 - going to be a rainy day. Hopes it changes and tomorrow I can add miles here
    3/11 - 26.0 miles.road bike, great weather
    3/14 - 30.64 miles, road bike, little wind great weather
    3/15 - 11.49 miles, road bike
    3/16 - 17.91 miles, road bike, windy 27 mph gusts to 40

    MTD- 191.97


    Totals-
    Jan. miles - 170.5 bike
    Feb. miles- 245.25 bike

    Total for 2016- 608.72 bike
  • bigroastdinner
    bigroastdinner Posts: 263 Member
    1st - 20 min treadmill (2.5 km) + 5 min calisthenics = 25 mins
    2nd - 58 mins Zumba + 5 mins calisthenics = 63 mins
    3rd - 60 mins Zumba + 24 mins Bicycle (7.1 km) + 5 mins calisthenics = 89 mins
    4th - Rest
    5th - 60 mins Zumba + 24 mins Bicycle (6.1 km) = 84 mins
    6th - Rest
    7th - 84 mins Walk + 18 mins Bicycle = 102 mins
    8th - 55 mins Target Archery (plus undetermined amount of 'swimming')
    9th - 55 mins Zumba (plus undetermined amount of 'swimming')
    10th - 45 mins Badminton + 14 mins Bicycle + 32 mins Walk (plus undetermined amount of 'swimming') = 91 mins
    11th - 32 'active minutes' (plus undetermined amount of 'swimming')
    12th - 26 mins Bicycle (9 km)
    13th - Rest
    14th - 75 mins Zumba + 25 mins Bicycle (7.1 km) = 100 mins
    15th - Rest
    16th - 53 mins Zumba + 46 mins Bicycle (12.8 km) = 99 mins

    Total - 821 / 1,000 mins
    Remaining - 179 mins
  • rccsinger
    rccsinger Posts: 1,090 Member
    Mar 15 walked 5.4 miles
    Mar 16. Walked 5.7 miles

    TMW. 85.8
    TMR. 39.2
  • gentlygently
    gentlygently Posts: 752 Member
    Glad to hear about the knee Machka, and I love Avebury and even have fond memories of Portishead (from when I lived in Brtisol) Girlina ... (I also love driving past Stonehenge, and hate to think of that road getting buried...totally the wrong plan I think!)

    Almost tempted to get the bike out first time this year for today - a walk or cycle to a local cafe with a friend. Glad I opted for the walk though as even we did it slowly as she is a slow walker , I discovered my friend would have wanted to push the bike all the way up the hills - which would have done my head in!! Hopefully soon.

    So c 70 mins walking in the spring sunshine. Lucky me
  • gentlygently
    gentlygently Posts: 752 Member
    edited March 2016
    (30 mins walk yesterday too)

    Current totals:

    Usual - 295 - under, as skipped some swims
    Stretch - 500 - all walking
    30 mins a day min: 16 out of 17. Yay
  • jeanniewes
    jeanniewes Posts: 3,856 Member
    girlinahat you make me TIRED just reading all that! lol....you go girl! Keep on keeping on is my motto!

    Yesterday I stayed busy with chores, errands, taking the girls for shots. It was my moms Birthday and I needed too stay busy. I miss my mom...

    Wednesday March 16th=4.25 Walking miles....
    Thursday March 17th=4.25 Walking Miles.....
    Not really had enough time or felt like riding the bike. Still some back discomfort but walking is good.... <3

    Total thus far March 17th ......65.0 Walking Miles...
    .............................................9.0 Exercise Bike Miles...

  • UnkyTimFU
    UnkyTimFU Posts: 240 Member
    Mar 17: (4 miles - Indoor - 60 Mins) and (5.7 miles - Outdoor - 97 Mins) = (94.0/100 March Miles Walked)
  • bigroastdinner
    bigroastdinner Posts: 263 Member
    1st - 20 min treadmill (2.5 km) + 5 min calisthenics = 25 mins
    2nd - 58 mins Zumba + 5 mins calisthenics = 63 mins
    3rd - 60 mins Zumba + 24 mins Bicycle (7.1 km) + 5 mins calisthenics = 89 mins
    4th - Rest
    5th - 60 mins Zumba + 24 mins Bicycle (6.1 km) = 84 mins
    6th - Rest
    7th - 84 mins Walk + 18 mins Bicycle = 102 mins
    8th - 55 mins Target Archery (plus undetermined amount of 'swimming')
    9th - 55 mins Zumba (plus undetermined amount of 'swimming')
    10th - 45 mins Badminton + 14 mins Bicycle + 32 mins Walk (plus undetermined amount of 'swimming') = 91 mins
    11th - 32 'active minutes' (plus undetermined amount of 'swimming')
    12th - 26 mins Bicycle (9 km)
    13th - Rest
    14th - 75 mins Zumba + 25 mins Bicycle (7.1 km) = 100 mins
    15th - Rest
    16th - 53 mins Zumba + 46 mins Bicycle (12.8 km) + 23 mins Table Tennis = 122 mins
    17th - 60 mins Zumba + 36 mins Bicycle (10.3 km) = 96 mins

    Total - 940 / 1,000 mins
    Remaining - 60 mins
  • gentlygently
    gentlygently Posts: 752 Member
    40 mins doing a '3 peaks' version of my local park - roughly 275 foot culmative climb i have just worked out. So 3/4 of St Paul's Cathedral (and 1/100 of Mount everest!). It is about as hilly as my part of London gets...

    Current totals:

    Usual - 295 - under, as skipped some swims
    Stretch - 540 all walking
    30 mins a day min: 17 out of 18 Yay

    Glad the walking helped on a difficult day Jeannie...x
  • SteveCro
    SteveCro Posts: 788 Member
    Oldie back in here Jeannie.... hmmm let's go 350 miles this month. Quite a strech from last month goal. Must get those miles to train.... Looks like a biking/camping trip is a go for July.. 340 miles in 6 days (Michigander bike tour)

    3/1 - youtube 30 minute video step jump rebounder no biking 1" of snow today.
    3/2 - 13.32 miles, road bike, 1:01, 32*F
    3/3 - 7.14 miles, mountain bike, 38.55 min. 32 *F snowing like crazy got 2 to 3 inches. alot of weird looks while riding. One neighbor stopped his truck as I went by shaking his head lol. So much snow got on my glasses I had to stop and clean them off lol
    3/5 - 25.12 miles,
    3/6 - 12.11 miles
    3/7 - 13.66 miles
    3/8 - 14.15 miles, weather was awesome 72 degrees but windy
    3/9 - 20.43 miles
    3/10 - going to be a rainy day. Hopes it changes and tomorrow I can add miles here
    3/11 - 26.0 miles.road bike, great weather
    3/14 - 30.64 miles, road bike, little wind great weather
    3/15 - 11.49 miles, road bike
    3/16 - 17.91 miles, road bike, windy 27 mph gusts to 40
    3/17 - 20.25 miles, road bike, another 20+ windy eve

    MTD- 212.22


    Totals-
    Jan. miles - 170.5 bike
    Feb. miles- 245.25 bike

    Total for 2016- 628.97 bike
  • SteveCro
    SteveCro Posts: 788 Member
    @Jeannie - staying busy is how we roll... coming up at the end of the month for a year on my end. My time on the bike is my refuge and peace. My bike ride at least a couple times a week envolves a trip past the cemetery. And then her birthday is April 9th so a tuff month ahead.
  • rccsinger
    rccsinger Posts: 1,090 Member
    Mar 17 walked 7.8 miles

    TMW. 93.6
    TMR. 31.4
  • SuperSizeMeNot
    SuperSizeMeNot Posts: 365 Member
    curious if anyone lost any weight from doing this ?
  • UnkyTimFU
    UnkyTimFU Posts: 240 Member
    Mar 18: (2 miles - Indoor - 30 Mins) and (2.2 miles - Outdoor - 37 Mins) = (98.2/100 March Miles Walked)
  • gentlygently
    gentlygently Posts: 752 Member
    50 mins on my bike - yes, got it going at last Steve! My legs are a bit out of cycling practise, but 3 small hills successfully mounted and the morning troubles of visiting v elderly parents stomped away... I can understand why the cycling is important to you Steve.

    Current totals:

    Usual - 295 - under, as skipped some swims
    Stretch - 590 mainly walking
    30 mins a day min: 18 out of 19 Yay



    Supersize: i imagine people are doing this challenge for different reasons eg to be fit, or to enable chocolate cake eating whilst losing or in maintenance, as well as for some to help straight weight loss. I did work out my calorie burn so far from my additional excercise this month the other day and found it meant I had avoided adding a pound of fat.....if I had eaten less, I guess I would have lost more weight too!

    I am more interested in a) not getting fatter b) being fit to support my recovery from illness, and lastly c) very gently losing a few spare pounds. It would have been nice if I was seeing c) this month, but my body is on a go slow health wise so I just have to roll with it. The best part for me has been the daily challenge goal... That really makes me do something on days I would rather not. I may not be well enough to go swimming (which would certianky help me shift those pounds) but I can go for a couple of short walks.
  • jeanniewes
    jeanniewes Posts: 3,856 Member
    edited March 2016
    Thank you gentlygently & Steve <3 It is heartwarming when people care. I know how difficult your loss was Steve. Not having children I can't even imagine that kind of pain...I'm so greatful and pleased you continue on. GOD is our Refuge!!!!!!!!!!!! as well as the energy HE gives us too carry on...

    YES I DID...I got out and raked around the yard. YES I did that in the fall but they blew in from all these trees we have outside the chain link fence! grrrrrrrrrrrr...lol BUTTTTTTTTT it was a good work out! Also walked my girls and ran (drove lol ) too town for weekly supplies....... TOTAL miles yesterday 4.0


    Total thus far March 18th ......69.0 Walking Miles...
    .............................................9.0 Exercise Bike Miles...

  • jeanniewes
    jeanniewes Posts: 3,856 Member
    Today March 19th only 2.0 Walking Miles. The girls had their shots and one of them is not feeling well...

    Total thus far March 19th .....71.0 Walking Miles...
    .............................................9.0 Exercise Bike Miles...
  • rccsinger
    rccsinger Posts: 1,090 Member
    Mar 18 walked 5 miles

    TMW 98.6
    TMR. 26.4
  • rccsinger
    rccsinger Posts: 1,090 Member
    Mar 19 walked 1.9 miles

    TMW 100.5
    TMR. 24.5
  • gentlygently
    gentlygently Posts: 752 Member
    Usual 295 - under, swims skipped
    Stretch - 665 mins mainly walking
    30 mins a dey min - 19 out of 20

    40 mins on the bike and 25 or so walking. Some of which pushing mum uphill in her wheelchair - that certainly gets the heart rate up!

    Well done - totals are Looking good folks!
  • girlinahat
    girlinahat Posts: 2,956 Member
    I am broken. Every muscle aches, particularly my armpits. Why? because I put myself through a 10k 30+ obstacle race yesterday. It was hard, but I attempted every obstacle and managed all except monkey-bar type ones. and I jogged the entire way, which I never could have even considered prior to doing the c25k programme. The mud-slide was the BEST part!!! And this was after going out partying/dancing on Friday night (actually spent much of the night chatting rather than dancing!)

    so I might be taking a short rest this week.....

    totals so far -
    53.5 miles walking out of 50
    Stronglifts - 8 out of 10 times
    Lindy Hop - 9 out of 10 hours planned.

    Have to get myself back to fitness for Friday when an Easter weekend programme of Swing dance classes, evening dances and circus taster skills awaits. Can I take April off please? :D
  • SteveCro
    SteveCro Posts: 788 Member
    Oldie back in here Jeannie.... hmmm let's go 350 miles this month. Quite a strech from last month goal. Must get those miles to train.... Looks like a biking/camping trip is a go for July.. 340 miles in 6 days (Michigander bike tour)

    3/1 - youtube 30 minute video step jump rebounder no biking 1" of snow today.
    3/2 - 13.32 miles, road bike, 1:01, 32*F
    3/3 - 7.14 miles, mountain bike, 38.55 min. 32 *F snowing like crazy got 2 to 3 inches. alot of weird looks while riding. One neighbor stopped his truck as I went by shaking his head lol. So much snow got on my glasses I had to stop and clean them off lol
    3/5 - 25.12 miles,
    3/6 - 12.11 miles
    3/7 - 13.66 miles
    3/8 - 14.15 miles, weather was awesome 72 degrees but windy
    3/9 - 20.43 miles
    3/10 - going to be a rainy day. Hopes it changes and tomorrow I can add miles here
    3/11 - 26.0 miles.road bike, great weather
    3/14 - 30.64 miles, road bike, little wind great weather
    3/15 - 11.49 miles, road bike
    3/16 - 17.91 miles, road bike, windy 27 mph gusts to 40
    3/17 - 20.25 miles, road bike, another 20+ windy eve
    3/18 - 21.59 miles, road bike
    3/19 - 17.67 miles, road bike

    MTD- 251.48


    Totals-
    Jan. miles - 170.5 bike
    Feb. miles- 245.25 bike

    Total for 2016- 668.23 bike
  • SteveCro
    SteveCro Posts: 788 Member
    @ jeannie yes God is our altimate refuge, I was only meaning my earthly one... I keeps me sane while still here lol.
    @ gentlygently- Thanks and glad to see you got that bike out and took it for a spin!!
    @girlinahat- good job on the obstacle race
    good job all and keep moving!!
  • bigroastdinner
    bigroastdinner Posts: 263 Member
    1st - 20 min treadmill (2.5 km) + 5 min calisthenics = 25 mins
    2nd - 58 mins Zumba + 5 mins calisthenics = 63 mins
    3rd - 60 mins Zumba + 24 mins Bicycle (7.1 km) + 5 mins calisthenics = 89 mins
    4th - Rest
    5th - 60 mins Zumba + 24 mins Bicycle (6.1 km) = 84 mins
    6th - Rest
    7th - 84 mins Walk + 18 mins Bicycle = 102 mins
    8th - 55 mins Target Archery (plus undetermined amount of 'swimming')
    9th - 55 mins Zumba (plus undetermined amount of 'swimming')
    10th - 45 mins Badminton + 14 mins Bicycle + 32 mins Walk (plus undetermined amount of 'swimming') = 91 mins
    11th - 32 'active minutes' (plus undetermined amount of 'swimming')
    12th - 26 mins Bicycle (9 km)
    13th - Rest
    14th - 75 mins Zumba + 25 mins Bicycle (7.1 km) = 100 mins
    15th - Rest
    16th - 53 mins Zumba + 46 mins Bicycle (12.8 km) + 23 mins Table Tennis = 122 mins
    17th - 60 mins Zumba + 36 mins Bicycle (10.3 km) = 96 mins
    18th - Rest
    19th - 92 mins Zumba + 28 mins Bicycle + 66 mins Walking = 186 mins

    Total - 1,126 / 1,000 mins

    Woop!

    @girlinahat The obstacle course sounds amazing! Something I'd love to do but am sure I would be rubbish haha! I'm not really a runner so I think that may hinder me slightly... Congrats on completing it! Sounds like you crushed it :)
  • jeanniewes
    jeanniewes Posts: 3,856 Member
    It's ok STEVE! I knew what you meant! Keeping busy is our earthly refuge. I pray a lot as well. My best praying time is while I walk. Living way out in the country, on a mountain there are many places of solitude and prayer ares.

    girlinahat I have too take a deep breath when I read your posts! lol...

    I am so thankful for the support here. Thankful too have some online buddies to share our progress etc with... You guys keep up the good work...

    I will NOT have computer access for a few days but I will keep up with my walking progress...PROMISE!
  • rccsinger
    rccsinger Posts: 1,090 Member
    March 20 walked 4 miles

    TMW 104.5
    TMR. 20.5