MARCH 2017 ..Walk, Jog, Run, Bike, Steps, MILES CHALLENGE

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  • lauraandmark347
    lauraandmark347 Posts: 53 Member
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    2.61 = 16.46/30
  • jeanniewes
    jeanniewes Posts: 3,682 Member
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    Appointments got changed around...

    SO March 12th.......2.5 Walking Miles +00.0 Ex Bike Miles
    .....March 13th.......4.0 Walking Miles + 00.0 Ex Bike Miles

    March 13th total.....35.5 Walking Miles + 21.5 Exercise bike miles
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,121 Member
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    jeanniewes wrote: »
    Oh Machka! I missed your Birthday! HOPE YOU HAD A FABULOUS DAY!!!! :)

    Thank you! I had a really nice day ... and weekend as well. :)
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,121 Member
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    Machka9 wrote:
    Review ... (Distances include cycling + walking)
    March 15: 489.8 km (304.3 miles) = 38 hours 4 min
    April: 491.94 km (305.6 miles) = 43 hours 6 min
    May: 361.81 km (224.8 miles) = 35 hours 50 min
    June: 569.53 km (353.9 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
    July: 230.7 km (143.35 miles) = 32 hours 45 min
    Aug: 211.3 km (131.3 miles) = 28 hours 8 min
    Sep: 306.7 km (190.6 miles) = 35 hour 2 min
    Oct: 441.82 km (274.5 miles) = 47 hours 43 min
    Nov: 660.21 km (410.23 miles) = 60 hours 41 min
    Dec: 499.91 km (282.8 miles) = 54 hours 56 min
    Jan: 864.79 km (537.35 miles) = 65 hours 36 min
    Feb: 470.53 km (292.4 miles) = 40 hours 39 min
    March 16: 917.73 km (570.2 miles) = 66 hours 13 min
    April: 417.83 km (259.6 miles) = 40 hours 23 min
    May: 267.09 km (165.9 miles) = 36 hours 10 min
    June: 552.1 km (343 miles) = 54 hours 48 min
    July: 709 km (440.5 miles) = 60 hours 41 minutes
    Aug: 775.9 km (482.1 miles) = 54 hours 52 minutes
    Sep: 371.3 km (230.7 miles) = 32 hours 20 min
    Oct: 649 km (403.3 miles) = 49 hours 46 min
    Nov: 403 km (250.4 miles) = 52 hours 16 min
    Dec: 511.05 km (317.55 miles) = 52 hours 2 min
    Jan: 741.9 km (461.0 miles) = 70 hours 3 min
    Feb: 600.5 km (373.1 miles) = 57 hours 30 min

    March Goal: 1000 km of cycling

    Mar 1 - 4.9 km (60 min) walking + 28 flights of stairs (22 min)
    Mar 2 - 3.2 km (40 min) walking + 20 flights of stairs (16 min) + 26.9 km (85 min) cycling
    Mar 3 - 4.4 km (55 min) walking + 4 flights of stairs (3 min)
    Mar 4 - 212.7 km (700 min) cycling ... first 200 km randonnee of the season with 2123 metres of climbing
    Mar 5 - 2.1 km (25 min) walking
    Mar 6 - 7.8 km (95 min) walking
    Mar 7 - 3.5 km (40 min) walking + 17.7 km (55 min) cycling + 10 flights of stairs (8 min)
    Mar 8 - 2.2 km (25 min) walking + 26.9 km (85 min) cycling + 12 flights of stairs (10 min)
    Mar 9 - 10.5 km (130 min) walking + 16 flights of stairs (13 min)

    And with that, I've completed a half century of life. :) March 9th is my 50th birthday. :)

    Mar 10 - 2 km (25 min) walking

    Mar 11 - 101.8 km (325 min) cycling ... rather painful ride on our Bike Fridays

    Mar 12 - 76.1 km (270 min) cycling ... hilly ride with our touring bicycles

    Mar 13 - 41.7 km (130 min) cycling ... fun sort of recovery ride + 3 km (35 min) walking

    Mar 14 - 11.9 km (45 min) cycling ... just around a neighbouring town + 4.9 km (60 min) walking



    March Totals
    Walking Distance (km): 48.5
    Walking Time (min): 606.3
    Cycling Distance (km): 515.7
    Cycling Time (min): 1693.9
    Stairs Climbed Number: 90.0
    Stairs Climbed Time (min): 72.0


    Totals
    Total Distance (km): 564.2
    Total Distance (miles): 350.6
    Total Time (min): 2372.2
    Total Time (hr): 39:32:12
  • SpunkiMama
    SpunkiMama Posts: 70 Member
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    I am late in finding this, I suppose it is still March, and I can still challenge myself. Hopefully there will be an April Challenge, and I can get a full month in!!

    For the rest of March my goal will be

    30 walking / jogging Miles.
  • SpunkiMama
    SpunkiMama Posts: 70 Member
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    how in the world do you get your behind to not hurt from cycling? I have tried cycling so many times, and its painful on the backside! LOL Give me pointers, please!

  • jeanniewes
    jeanniewes Posts: 3,682 Member
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    Yes you can SpunkiMama! Better a bit late than never...WELCOME! I have an outside Bike. I dont like riding by myself. When husband and I use too ride a lot I had the same problem as you. We purchased those JELL seats. Those do work fairly well. I use too also fold a towel and put over the top of my seat which was extra cushioning...One you ride for several weeks it gets easier and easier....The hard part is the BEGINNING...I hope too encourage my husband too get our bikes ready this year so we can ride in the summer months..

    again WELCOME
  • ssaarraahhhhjj
    ssaarraahhhhjj Posts: 45 Member
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    12 March: 5.5 miles
    13 March: NO ( I just had a lazy day, ok?
  • jeanniewes
    jeanniewes Posts: 3,682 Member
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    *HUG* lol, Sarah, we all have a day like that here and there...JUST DON'T GIVE UP OK? :)
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,121 Member
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    SpunkiMama wrote: »
    how in the world do you get your behind to not hurt from cycling? I have tried cycling so many times, and its painful on the backside! LOL Give me pointers, please!

    1) Make sure your bicycle is set up so that it fits you properly. It also helps if you are not too upright.

    2) Make sure you've got the right saddle for you. It needs to be wide enough so that your sitbones are comfortably placed on it, but not too wide.

    3) Get a decent pair of cycling shorts with enough padding to cover your sitbones but not too much so that it bunches and causes friction.

    4) Strengthen your upper body and core. You should not be putting all your weight on the saddle. Much of your weight should be on your feet, but that requires a strong core.

    5) Sit with good posture.

    6) Ride lots. And exercise lots in general.


    These days, I can do a 400 km randonnee (400 km within a 27 hour time limit including all breaks) with no butt issues at all. A number of years ago, I could do 1200 km randonnees (1200 km within a 90 hour time limit including all breaks) with no butt issues. The only thing holding me back from doing 1200 km randonnees now is that my leg strength and fitness level need to build up a little bit more.
  • rccsinger
    rccsinger Posts: 1,090 Member
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    March 13--4.5 miles
    March 14--2.8 miles
    TMW 75.6
    TMR 134.4
  • jeanniewes
    jeanniewes Posts: 3,682 Member
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    Thanks Machka! As and experienced rider you do have the information we need. Mine fits my behind comfortably after several days of riding and is WHY I add a bit of extra cushioning till then....lol

    Tests were early morning. Dr order too rest all day. No exercise....so you guys carry on! :)

  • rccsinger
    rccsinger Posts: 1,090 Member
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    March 15--4.8 milese
    TMW 80.4
    TMR 129.6
  • b3achy
    b3achy Posts: 2,122 Member
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    Hope the tests go well @jeanniewes!!

    Happy belated birthday @Machka9 !! And thanks for all the riding advice. Yea, I get sore bottom after a bike ride, but I've got a cheap mountain bike, so it makes sense with your detailed information. Now I understand a bit better the difference in bikes too and why my friends with the light race bikes don't have the issues of sore bottom.

    Speaking of behinds...I'm behind again this month. :/ Silly life getting in the way of my workouts. But I continue to trudge along.
    7 March: 0 miles
    8 March: 0 miles
    9 March: 5.51 - SUP
    10 March: 0 miles
    11 March: 0 miles
    12 March: 2.1 miles - Glider
    13 March: 5.1 miles - Glider
    14 March: 0 miles
    15 March: 1 mile - Stairs; 3.45 miles - Walking = 4.45 miles total

    Total: 35.18 miles of 100 miles
  • Suueq1027
    Suueq1027 Posts: 5 Member
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    Ok... I'm in. It halfway through March so my goal from today to the end is 50 miles...
  • jeanniewes
    jeanniewes Posts: 3,682 Member
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    March 13th total.....35.5 Walking Miles + 21.5 Exercise bike miles
    March 14th..............00.0
    March 15th..............00.0
    March 16th................3.0 Walking Miles + 00.0 Exercise Bike Miles

    TOTAL as of March 16th......38.0 Walking Miles + 21.5 Exercise bike Miles
  • jeanniewes
    jeanniewes Posts: 3,682 Member
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    as of March 16th......38.0 Walking Miles + 21.5 Exercise bike Miles
    ........March 17th........3.0 Walking Miles + 00.0 Exercise bike Miles

    TOTAL as of March 17th......41.0 Walking Miles + 21.5 Exercise bike Miles
  • jeanniewes
    jeanniewes Posts: 3,682 Member
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    as of March 17th......41.0 Walking Miles + 21.5 Exercise bike Miles
    ........March 18th........2.5 Walking Miles + 5.0 Exercise bike Miles

    TOTAL as of March 18th.....42.50 Walking Miles + 26.50 Exercise bike Miles
  • ssaarraahhhhjj
    ssaarraahhhhjj Posts: 45 Member
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    Not sure why the last part of my last post disappeared but.... anyway

    14 March: 3.7 miles
    15 March: 2 miles
    16 March: No
    17 March: 4 miles
    18 March: 11 miles


    Total: 85.3 miles / 174 miles

    At this point I sort of doubt I'll reach my goal, but it's not impossible. I'll do my best!
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,121 Member
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    Machka9 wrote:
    Review ... (Distances include cycling + walking)
    March 15: 489.8 km (304.3 miles) = 38 hours 4 min
    April: 491.94 km (305.6 miles) = 43 hours 6 min
    May: 361.81 km (224.8 miles) = 35 hours 50 min
    June: 569.53 km (353.9 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
    July: 230.7 km (143.35 miles) = 32 hours 45 min
    Aug: 211.3 km (131.3 miles) = 28 hours 8 min
    Sep: 306.7 km (190.6 miles) = 35 hour 2 min
    Oct: 441.82 km (274.5 miles) = 47 hours 43 min
    Nov: 660.21 km (410.23 miles) = 60 hours 41 min
    Dec: 499.91 km (282.8 miles) = 54 hours 56 min
    Jan: 864.79 km (537.35 miles) = 65 hours 36 min
    Feb: 470.53 km (292.4 miles) = 40 hours 39 min
    March 16: 917.73 km (570.2 miles) = 66 hours 13 min
    April: 417.83 km (259.6 miles) = 40 hours 23 min
    May: 267.09 km (165.9 miles) = 36 hours 10 min
    June: 552.1 km (343 miles) = 54 hours 48 min
    July: 709 km (440.5 miles) = 60 hours 41 minutes
    Aug: 775.9 km (482.1 miles) = 54 hours 52 minutes
    Sep: 371.3 km (230.7 miles) = 32 hours 20 min
    Oct: 649 km (403.3 miles) = 49 hours 46 min
    Nov: 403 km (250.4 miles) = 52 hours 16 min
    Dec: 511.05 km (317.55 miles) = 52 hours 2 min
    Jan: 741.9 km (461.0 miles) = 70 hours 3 min
    Feb: 600.5 km (373.1 miles) = 57 hours 30 min

    March Goal: 1000 km of cycling

    Mar 1 - 4.9 km (60 min) walking + 28 flights of stairs (22 min)
    Mar 2 - 3.2 km (40 min) walking + 20 flights of stairs (16 min) + 26.9 km (85 min) cycling
    Mar 3 - 4.4 km (55 min) walking + 4 flights of stairs (3 min)
    Mar 4 - 212.7 km (700 min) cycling ... first 200 km randonnee of the season with 2123 metres of climbing
    Mar 5 - 2.1 km (25 min) walking
    Mar 6 - 7.8 km (95 min) walking
    Mar 7 - 3.5 km (40 min) walking + 17.7 km (55 min) cycling + 10 flights of stairs (8 min)
    Mar 8 - 2.2 km (25 min) walking + 26.9 km (85 min) cycling + 12 flights of stairs (10 min)
    Mar 9 - 10.5 km (130 min) walking + 16 flights of stairs (13 min)

    And with that, I've completed a half century of life. :) March 9th is my 50th birthday. :)

    Mar 10 - 2 km (25 min) walking
    Mar 11 - 101.8 km (325 min) cycling ... rather painful ride on our Bike Fridays
    Mar 12 - 76.1 km (270 min) cycling ... hilly ride with our touring bicycles
    Mar 13 - 41.7 km (130 min) cycling ... fun sort of recovery ride + 3 km (35 min) walking
    Mar 14 - 11.9 km (45 min) cycling ... just around a neighbouring town + 4.9 km (60 min) walking

    Mar 15 - 9.9 km (120 min) walking

    Mar 16 - 4.2 km (50 min) walking + 26.9 km (85 min) + 8 flights of stairs (6 min)

    Mar 17 - 2 km (25 min) walking

    Mar 18 - 202.9 km (640 min) cycling

    Mar 19 - 0!!! A rare rest day!

    Mar 20 - 4.4 km (55 min) walking + 15.9 km (50 min) cycling



    March Totals
    Walking Distance (km): 69.0
    Walking Time (min): 862.5
    Cycling Distance (km): 761.4
    Cycling Time (min): 2469.8
    Stairs Climbed Number: 98.0
    Stairs Climbed Time (min): 78.4


    Totals
    Total Distance (km): 830.4
    Total Distance (miles): 516.0
    Total Time (min): 3410.7
    Total Time (hr): 56:50:45

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