We should do a walk challenge.

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  • smacaulay
    smacaulay Posts: 62 Member
    funny - it showed up when I hit post - oh well. I am excited to be on here.
  • smacaulay
    smacaulay Posts: 62 Member
    wow - 232 miles?
  • Douniap
    Douniap Posts: 841
    wow - 232 miles?

    Super you got it now:)

    that's since September 1st., I track my mileage for 4 months in a row.
  • barty
    barty Posts: 729
    Hi, it's been a fabulous day here better than most days we had all summer!!! have managed a 5.5 mile walk up hill with the most fantastic views from the top, you could see for miles and miles it was that clear :happy:
  • NeuroticVirgo
    NeuroticVirgo Posts: 3,671 Member
    Got in 3 miles today...yay! I like the idea of continuing this to next month too, or doing a November challenge...however we want to do it. lol I think its a good challenge because it works for a big range of people, some just starting, and some die-hards who double my monthly goal in a week haha.
  • smacaulay
    smacaulay Posts: 62 Member
    not a walk morning for me - i did strength training - about an hour of weight lifting, sit ups, etc.
  • skinnyack
    skinnyack Posts: 683
    Whoa- almost lost track. Thanks for the chart! Awesome job ladies!
  • barty
    barty Posts: 729
    I managed 4 miles today.....the weather is getting colder now and you can really feel the difference in the air!!! :huh:
  • I got another 6 in but couldn't update my ticker....grrrr. I'll try again later :)
  • TeamLeela
    TeamLeela Posts: 3,302
    1.33 miles....not much, but something...will do more tomorrow.
  • Suedre
    Suedre Posts: 435 Member
    Got up this morning for 2.5. I'm super happy with that since I only had 30 minutes to do it. I'm less than happy with the little old couple that jogged right on by my slow self, but that's ok. I'm not trying to win, just to finish. :)
  • amelia_atlantic
    amelia_atlantic Posts: 926 Member
    Got 5 more miles in! I think I lost a couple miles there because I didn't check in every day. But I'm okay with under estimating. It'll force me to push it to hit my goal!

    Great job, everyone!
  • smacaulay
    smacaulay Posts: 62 Member
    I am not sure how to update my ticker - I am going to hit reply and try to update from that - do you have to go back to myticker.com?
  • smacaulay
    smacaulay Posts: 62 Member
    that is not the website - what is it again? Sorry -
  • smacaulay
    smacaulay Posts: 62 Member
    never mind - tickerfactory.com I will try to change it there.
  • smacaulay
    smacaulay Posts: 62 Member
    didn't work - will try again
  • smacaulay
    smacaulay Posts: 62 Member

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  • smacaulay
    smacaulay Posts: 62 Member
    There we go -:laugh:
  • ChubbieTubbie
    ChubbieTubbie Posts: 481 Member
    I agree with continuing this through November. I wasn't sure if I'd be able to get in all 100--but I rented one of those 'walk away the pounds' DVDs from the library so I'll get an extra 5 miles per day in on top of my outdoor activities so I should make it!
  • lynne_p
    lynne_p Posts: 173 Member
    5 more miles today. Not sure how many more times I'm going to get outside to walk. It's getting colder!
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  • I missed out on this challange as I just found it. But I was wondering since everyone here is either walking or running about proper shoes. I am looking for suggestions. I have arthritis in my left ankle and some times it gets really stiff causing me problems just walking normal. There really is no rhyme or reason when this flares up, but I am thinking I need a really good shoe with proper support. I have bad arches and need lots of support but cannot seem to find a comfortable walking or running shoe.

    Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Love the tickers you use and I am adding that to my signature. :happy:
  • Learning2LoveMe
    Learning2LoveMe Posts: 1,430 Member
    I missed out on this challange as I just found it. But I was wondering since everyone here is either walking or running about proper shoes. I am looking for suggestions. I have arthritis in my left ankle and some times it gets really stiff causing me problems just walking normal. There really is no rhyme or reason when this flares up, but I am thinking I need a really good shoe with proper support. I have bad arches and need lots of support but cannot seem to find a comfortable walking or running shoe.

    Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Love the tickers you use and I am adding that to my signature. :happy:

    I have flat feet and bad knees, and I've been wearing Converse. Don't get these shoes... they will not help you, they don't help me but its all I have atm. Once I lose 2 more lbs I'll be in the market for some new shoes. Anytime I switch shoes my knees will hurt for hours or days.... I also have arthritis in them which will cause them to ache anytime the humidity is up (my knees predict storms!)

    When I was young my step-mom always made me wear Reeboks because they have high arch support. So I would look into that brand. Go to a specialty store, they will measure you and watch how you walk/run and find the perfect shoes for your feet. It may be a little on the expensive side but if you are heavily training it will definately be worth it.
  • TeamLeela
    TeamLeela Posts: 3,302
    2.83 on the elliptical today...going to update my ticker now!
  • oh, I forgot about the bad knees...lol But I think you are right I may go to a speciality store. I don't ever think I have tried Reeboks maybe I will take a look at what they have out. I don't mind spending the money for a decent pair of shoes especially if they are going to provide the comfort and support I need.
  • NeuroticVirgo
    NeuroticVirgo Posts: 3,671 Member
    I missed out on this challange as I just found it. But I was wondering since everyone here is either walking or running about proper shoes. I am looking for suggestions. I have arthritis in my left ankle and some times it gets really stiff causing me problems just walking normal. There really is no rhyme or reason when this flares up, but I am thinking I need a really good shoe with proper support. I have bad arches and need lots of support but cannot seem to find a comfortable walking or running shoe.

    Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Love the tickers you use and I am adding that to my signature. :happy:

    Definitely try some on and walk around the store, and ask about their return policy lol I went through about 6-7 pairs of shoes before I found some that I can wear. I would always get cramps in my feet, I haven no arch, which is probably because I don't wear shoes about 90% of the time...I'm just always barefoot. So shoving my foot into a sneaker...no bueno...

    But I finally settled on a Nike on my aunt gave me (because she didn't like them), I was skeptical because they looked very similar to ones I had bought already and taken back, but to my surprise they were comfortable enough for me to walk 8 miles in so far. I usually cramp up within the first mile or so, and that's when I know the shoe is going back to the store!
  • barty
    barty Posts: 729
    Hi and another 3.5 miles done today!!!
  • Douniap
    Douniap Posts: 841
    I missed out on this challange as I just found it. But I was wondering since everyone here is either walking or running about proper shoes. I am looking for suggestions. I have arthritis in my left ankle and some times it gets really stiff causing me problems just walking normal. There really is no rhyme or reason when this flares up, but I am thinking I need a really good shoe with proper support. I have bad arches and need lots of support but cannot seem to find a comfortable walking or running shoe.

    Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Love the tickers you use and I am adding that to my signature. :happy:
    I would suggest that you find your local Road runner Sports or a walking store and go in and get fitted with the shoes that will match your situation as well as your gait.. They will have you walk and assess your gait and find the right shoe for you. and you will get to walk in them for a mile to see how they feel. Some stores might even let you try them for a week.
    Having the right shoes make a huge difference.
    To your health
    Dounia
  • WalkingGirl1985
    WalkingGirl1985 Posts: 2,046 Member
    I got in 8 miles today. :)

    Not sure ill get to 200..I may lower it to 150. I'm doing other workouts so my walks are less. 2-3 days a week i play on my wii all morning..then evenings i go out for 2 hours and walk.
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