Walk to Mordor
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Faelwyn_the_Rising_Phoenix wrote: »Hey everyone! So, I started using this app called Walk to Mordor and I'm loving it! So far I've walked from Hobbitton to Tookland and am now 12.42 miles away from Encounter with the Black Rider.
With the app you log your miles (or km) and it calculates them into where you would be on the journey that Frodo and Sam took in LOTR.
The whole journey is 1,932 miles which is gonna be over a year for me. 
Who wants to travel with me?
WHAT. THIS SOUNDS LIKE THE MOST AMAZING THING EVER. But I don't have anything that counts my steps. Also...I'm not overly active at the moment2 -
bmeadows380 wrote: »This is such a neat app! I've got it downloaded - now I'm just waiting for the weather to break so I can start walking
A pipe dream of mine would be to find an app with a map of Middle Earth and the mileage between various locations marked so you could pick a place you wanted to start and place you wanted to go with maybe a little pop up at certain milestones with quotes or random encounters So I could, for example, travel from Bree to the Iron Hills or walk the length of Gondor with some of the random encounters describing scenes that I might see, or surprise run ins with elves or dwarves or even little surprise encounters like running into a band of pirates around Dol Amroth or goblins while crossing the High Pass.
I know, that's a huge project and shows that I'm a total geek, but a person can dream, right? lol
Welcome to the fellowship. And that would be an awesome project! I would love it!0 -
VixenMerai wrote: »Faelwyn_the_Rising_Phoenix wrote: »Hey everyone! So, I started using this app called Walk to Mordor and I'm loving it! So far I've walked from Hobbitton to Tookland and am now 12.42 miles away from Encounter with the Black Rider.
With the app you log your miles (or km) and it calculates them into where you would be on the journey that Frodo and Sam took in LOTR. The whole journey is 1,932 miles which is gonna be over a year for me.
Who wants to travel with me?
WHAT. THIS SOUNDS LIKE THE MOST AMAZING THING EVER. But I don't have anything that counts my steps. Also...I'm not overly active at the moment
The active thing you can change, it's just a mindset. And you can get cheap fitbits on eBay if you want one. I know all about excuses, I made them for waaay to long. You can do it! 1 -
Faelwyn_the_Rising_Phoenix wrote: »1.8 Miles today
13.51 Miles to Midgewater Marshes (East)
Nice job. Almost identical numbers for me. 1.86 miles today.
15.02 miles to Midgewater Marshes (East)
Great job!Love it. Setting up now.
Welcome to the Fellowship!bmeadows380 wrote: »This is such a neat app! I've got it downloaded - now I'm just waiting for the weather to break so I can start walking
A pipe dream of mine would be to find an app with a map of Middle Earth and the mileage between various locations marked so you could pick a place you wanted to start and place you wanted to go with maybe a little pop up at certain milestones with quotes or random encounters So I could, for example, travel from Bree to the Iron Hills or walk the length of Gondor with some of the random encounters describing scenes that I might see, or surprise run ins with elves or dwarves or even little surprise encounters like running into a band of pirates around Dol Amroth or goblins while crossing the High Pass.
I know, that's a huge project and shows that I'm a total geek, but a person can dream, right? lol
Welcome to the Fellowship!
I've been waiting for the 'weather to break' for months. Lol I have severe cold intolerance (and heat intolerance) due to a medical illness and I live in the Midwestern United States. I just walk back and forth in my tiny apartment. *shrugs* gotta do what ya gotta do. Music helps.
That app sounds amazing! I would download it in a heartbeat.VixenMerai wrote: »Faelwyn_the_Rising_Phoenix wrote: »Hey everyone! So, I started using this app called Walk to Mordor and I'm loving it! So far I've walked from Hobbitton to Tookland and am now 12.42 miles away from Encounter with the Black Rider.
With the app you log your miles (or km) and it calculates them into where you would be on the journey that Frodo and Sam took in LOTR. The whole journey is 1,932 miles which is gonna be over a year for me.
Who wants to travel with me?
WHAT. THIS SOUNDS LIKE THE MOST AMAZING THING EVER. But I don't have anything that counts my steps. Also...I'm not overly active at the moment
There are apps you can get for your phone to count your steps, or you can use apps such as Map My Run or Map My Walk. Also, you don't need to be overly active. This isn't a short-term project by any means unless you plan on completing it by doing marathons. Though, you could use this to become more active...0 -
So I definetly fell behind being sick among other things, so Im committed to trying to get at least 3 miles a day!1
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laurenebargar wrote: »So I definetly fell behind being sick among other things, so Im committed to trying to get at least 3 miles a day!
I hope you are feeling better!1 -
laurenebargar wrote: »So I definetly fell behind being sick among other things, so Im committed to trying to get at least 3 miles a day!
Get better soon! I was wondering where you were.1 -
laurenebargar wrote: »So I definetly fell behind being sick among other things, so Im committed to trying to get at least 3 miles a day!
Get better soon! I was wondering where you were.
Finally better! I wound up getting pneumonia, but I am finally feeling great again.
27.78 Miles until Midgewaters Marshes (west)!0 -
Faelwyn_the_Rising_Phoenix wrote: »laurenebargar wrote: »So I definetly fell behind being sick among other things, so Im committed to trying to get at least 3 miles a day!
I hope you are feeling better!
I am thank you so much, happy to be back and active on this thread again missed all of you!
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laurenebargar wrote: »Finally better! I wound up getting pneumonia, but I am finally feeling great again.
27.78 Miles until Midgewaters Marshes (west)!
Pneumonia?!?! That's terrible. Happy you are back to your normal self again!
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I just seen this and just downloaded the app.1
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607 miles to go to Mount Doom. Then, of course, I have to turn around and head home!
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str8bowbabe wrote: »I just seen this and just downloaded the app.
Welcome to the fellowship! Happy to have more people onboard!0 -
bmeadows380 wrote: »This is such a neat app! I've got it downloaded - now I'm just waiting for the weather to break so I can start walking
A pipe dream of mine would be to find an app with a map of Middle Earth and the mileage between various locations marked so you could pick a place you wanted to start and place you wanted to go with maybe a little pop up at certain milestones with quotes or random encounters So I could, for example, travel from Bree to the Iron Hills or walk the length of Gondor with some of the random encounters describing scenes that I might see, or surprise run ins with elves or dwarves or even little surprise encounters like running into a band of pirates around Dol Amroth or goblins while crossing the High Pass.
I know, that's a huge project and shows that I'm a total geek, but a person can dream, right? lol
Someone is working on an app on another site
3.1 miles today
4.23 miles to midgewater marshes east
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Joshearing wrote: »
Someone is working on an app on another site
3.1 miles today
4.23 miles to midgewater marshes east
Great job!
And what is this info about another app??
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Not sure if its ok to mention the website but a lotr forum im on a guy is working on an app to show on a map the route you are walkingJoshearing wrote: »
Someone is working on an app on another site
3.1 miles today
4.23 miles to midgewater marshes east
Great job!
And what is this info about another app??1 -
Joshearing wrote: »
Not sure if its ok to mention the website but a lotr forum im on a guy is working on an app to show on a map the route you are walking
Ok, thanks for the info. Not sure if it can be shared publicly or not.
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laurenebargar wrote: »Faelwyn_the_Rising_Phoenix wrote: »laurenebargar wrote: »So I definetly fell behind being sick among other things, so Im committed to trying to get at least 3 miles a day!
I hope you are feeling better!
I am thank you so much, happy to be back and active on this thread again missed all of you!
I'm glad you're feeling better. Welcome back!607 miles to go to Mount Doom. Then, of course, I have to turn around and head home!
WOW! Great job!
str8bowbabe wrote: »I just seen this and just downloaded the app.
Welcome to the Fellowship!Joshearing wrote: »bmeadows380 wrote: »This is such a neat app! I've got it downloaded - now I'm just waiting for the weather to break so I can start walking
A pipe dream of mine would be to find an app with a map of Middle Earth and the mileage between various locations marked so you could pick a place you wanted to start and place you wanted to go with maybe a little pop up at certain milestones with quotes or random encounters So I could, for example, travel from Bree to the Iron Hills or walk the length of Gondor with some of the random encounters describing scenes that I might see, or surprise run ins with elves or dwarves or even little surprise encounters like running into a band of pirates around Dol Amroth or goblins while crossing the High Pass.
I know, that's a huge project and shows that I'm a total geek, but a person can dream, right? lol
Someone is working on an app on another site
3.1 miles today
4.23 miles to midgewater marshes eastJoshearing wrote: »
Not sure if its ok to mention the website but a lotr forum im on a guy is working on an app to show on a map the route you are walkingJoshearing wrote: »
Someone is working on an app on another site
3.1 miles today
4.23 miles to midgewater marshes east
Great job!
And what is this info about another app??
Oh that's cool! I'll definitely have to download it when it comes out.
Great job on the miles today!0 -
The plague has found my house courtesy of my adorable little preschooler. I only had 2,000 steps yesterday and not looking much better today! Darn kids.
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Sorry to hear that @genpopadopolous . Hope you feel better soon!0
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genpopadopolous wrote: »The plague has found my house courtesy of my adorable little preschooler. I only had 2,000 steps yesterday and not looking much better today! Darn kids.
I hope you and the adorable little preschooler feel better soon!0 -
1.78 Miles today
11.73 Miles to Midgewater Marshes (East)0 -
I have a silly question. I don't typically count my steps in a day as exercise. I do always aim to hit my step goal, but don't count reaching it as excercise that I document in my food/exercise diary, unless it was part of a work out (like running). Do most people count their normal daily steps toward the journey? Not that it matters, I know folks can use this app however it suits them! I'm just curious. 0
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I need this so badly. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.1
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I have a silly question. I don't typically count my steps in a day as exercise. I do always aim to hit my step goal, but don't count reaching it as excercise that I document in my food/exercise diary, unless it was part of a work out (like running). Do most people count their normal daily steps toward the journey? Not that it matters, I know folks can use this app however it suits them! I'm just curious.
I use all of my steps towards the app, in the morning I go into my fitbit app and then add my total miles from the day before into my Walk to Mordor app.
Not sure if this is how everyone else uses it but it works for me!2 -
I have a silly question. I don't typically count my steps in a day as exercise. I do always aim to hit my step goal, but don't count reaching it as excercise that I document in my food/exercise diary, unless it was part of a work out (like running). Do most people count their normal daily steps toward the journey? Not that it matters, I know folks can use this app however it suits them! I'm just curious.
I do.
My exercise is almost exclusively resistance training- I do very little walking/running. So at the end of the day I see how far my fitbit says I have traveled and put that in. Otherwise it would take me like 8 years to get to the Grey Wood.2 -
its1230atnight wrote: »I need this so badly. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.
Glad to have you onboard!I have a silly question. I don't typically count my steps in a day as exercise. I do always aim to hit my step goal, but don't count reaching it as excercise that I document in my food/exercise diary, unless it was part of a work out (like running). Do most people count their normal daily steps toward the journey? Not that it matters, I know folks can use this app however it suits them! I'm just curious.
I am the same as @laurenebargar and @genpopadopolous . I add in all of my steps for the day. Usually I do it at night after I've jumped into bed and won't be walking anymore.0 -
I started using the app before i got my fitbit so i still use mapmyrun to record when i go for a walk.
6.23 miles today
40 miles to weathertop0
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