May 2014 Walk Challenge
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Goal 65 Miles
May 3 -- 2 Miles
May 4 -- 2 miles of 5 Day Slim Down.
May5 -- 2 Miles Belly Blasting Walk
May 6 -- 4 Mile Super Challenge
May 7- rest day
May 8-- Mile 2 and 3 of 5 Day Slim Down. Also did some 30 Minutes to Fitness Strength with 8 and 10 lb weights. I almost have biceps now, haha.
May 12- 3 Mile Power Walk
May 16--2 miles Debbie Rocker Am Walking
May 17--2 Miles, slow-shopping kind of walking
May 18--1 mile slow shopping
17 MIles done as of May 16th Have some catching up to to do. Did lot's of walking aroud the house cleaning yesterday but got in the bed and realized I hadn't looked at my Fitbit for the mileage... was just too tired to get up and look at it. Feels like about 10, but I sort of doubt it.
Last night two of DH"s friends came for dinner and spent the night. And now my BFF is on the way to spend the weekend with us and I'll get in some miles tomorrow for certain.
20 Miles as of May 19th.
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Agatha Christie said: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”
When I have a difficult task ahead of me I often repeat what I once heard: "Start and half is done. Start again and you are done". It's amazing how much I've accomplished with this little quote.
Meister Eckhart said: “Be willing to be a beginner every single morning.”
In the Tao Te Ching, chapter 64, Lao Tse said: "a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step".
In his book "The Now Habit" the author Neil Fiore urged us to focus on starting. Here's a quote from Fiore:
I have often made the mistake of setting unrealistic goals. It always back fired. In his book Mini Habits, Guise tells us that it is better to set "embarrassing expectations" and achieve "roaring results" then to set "roaring expectations" and achieve "embarrassing results".- Avoid "I have so many things I have to Get Done."
- Remember: “done,” “finish,” “accomplish,” “deliver” are all in the imaginary future. Your body can’t get there so these images create anxiety -— stuck energy trying to get into a nonexistent future place.
- Keep Starting. Don’t worry about finishing.
- Deadlines in the distant future will keep you anxious and don’t tell your mind and body when to start.
Following Guise's advice I've set the goal of walking 1 km (0.6 miles) each day, but to my surprise I've accomplished on average 10 km (6.5 miles). Each morning I start afresh following Meister Eckhart advice to: “Be willing to be a beginner every single morning.” My goal for the day is to walk that 1 km. I know I can walk that distance even if the weather is bad, I received bad news, I didn't sleep enough, or any other excuse. So this goal will get me started! If I make more good, but if I only walk that single km, I'm satisfied. I've got started! the finishing will take care of itself.
Now compare this with a person who sets his goal to walk 200 miles for May 2014. Today on 18 of May he has done 62 miles (a terrific result for the rest of us, but not for him) and has 138 miles to go. He feels pressure, anxiety and is dissatisfied. What will the other people say? What happens if the weather is bad today, and he got to bed late and has a headache. To make up for the lost distance he has to walk at least 11 miles each day for the rest of the month. Well under these circumstances the chances are that this person will not do any walking today and that he soon will abandon his goal, feeling like a failure.
"Embarrassing Expectations"--love it!
Must read The Now Habit... great info Alex. Thanks.0 -
5/16 5.34 miles
5/17 0 miles due to daughters Prom
5/18 3.91 miles
Total for May so far is 69.89 miles. :happy:
Happy walking everyone! :flowerforyou:0 -
Total for today is 6.8 miles, 54.2 to go.
Happy walking everyone.0 -
Total for today is 6.8 miles
heavenlyb14, 6.8 miles Wohoo High Five :bigsmile:0 -
Had to drive long distance today so I knew it wouldn't be much walking. But I managed to squeeze in 2.5 miles in the morning.0
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GOOD AFTERNOON Y'ALL... HOPE IT'S BEEN A MAGNIFICENT MONDAY 4 ALL OF YA
4 MILE SUPER CHALLENGE DONE... brings my total 2 46 miles of LESLIE and another 1 mile work walking completed... VACATION is coming up quickly and I'm AFRAID I WONT reach my goal... I fly out the 28th... I WILL JUST HAVE 2 WORK XTRA HARD 2 put n more walking time per day 2 reach it... HOPE Y'ALL R HAVING FUN with this CHALLENGE and I HOPE Y'ALL R REACHING UR GOALS... BEST WISHES 2 ALL OF YA 0 -
Hello all!
I'm plugging away...So far this month, I've walked 13 of the 15 Leslie miles I'm aiming for. I've continued doing little things to get more walking into my life (i.e. taking stairs, going for a quick walk here and there during the day, etc.) and although I'm not tracking those toward this month, it feels great.
Also, I got another good bike ride in on Friday and plan to go again tonight. I plan to start walking those hilly trails in time too...0 -
All is good! A beautiful Monday- I see everyone is having a "motivated" Monday as well.
Did 3 for total of 54!
It's been a great day and I am planning to put my legs up and chill this evening.
Coffee time! :happy:0 -
5 advance miles with Leslie this morning
77 miles with Leslie to date
36 miles outside to date
115 miles total to date
goal 100 ...yeah met my goal!
added wrong on this, outside is 43.5 so I am at 120.50 -
Monday:
3 DVD miles: Walk Your Belly Flat.
0 minutes: Walked outdoors today.
Goal for May: 40 miles, Continuing an emphasis on strength and outdoor minutes will change my usual mileage from previous months.
So far: 21.5 Leslie/ or other walking DVD miles
So far: 380 outdoor walking minutes
So many interesting and awesome posts since Saturday when I posted last. Thank you all for taking the time to write and share :flowerforyou:0 -
GOOD MORNING Y'ALL I HOPE IT'S A TERRIFIC TUESDAY 4 ALL OF YA.... I got an early start on my walking today... just COMPLETED 4 MILE SUPER CHALLENGE...that brings my Leslie miles to 50... I need 22 miles to go to make my goal I'm gonna b close.. 0
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GOOD MORNING Y'ALL I HOPE IT'S A TERRIFIC TUESDAY 4 ALL OF YA.... I got an early start on my walking today... just COMPLETED 4 MILE SUPER CHALLENGE...that brings my Leslie miles to 50... I need 22 miles to go to make my goal I'm gonna b close..
Great minds think alike- lol
It is a "terrific" Tuesday- so I decided to do 2 miles to kick it off right with Leslie- perhaps more later but for now I am revved and ready to face the day.
Woot that puts me at 56 for the month and there are miles to go before I rest.
Thanks Texasgardnr I too am concentrating on strengthening keep up the good work and Bandit5125 congrats on reaching your goal! :happy:
Wendy0210- if it stops raining here I may be able to get my bike on the trail today- enjoy those rides!0 -
5/19 1.15 miles. Had a busy evening so I didn't get my usual walk in. A little walk is better than no walk. :grumble:
71.04 miles so far this month.
Happy walking everyone! :flowerforyou:0 -
Goal 65 Miles
May 3 -- 2 Miles
May 4 -- 2 miles of 5 Day Slim Down.
May5 -- 2 Miles Belly Blasting Walk
May 6 -- 4 Mile Super Challenge
May 7- rest day
May 8-- Mile 2 and 3 of 5 Day Slim Down. Also did some 30 Minutes to Fitness Strength with 8 and 10 lb weights. I almost have biceps now, haha.
May 12- 3 Mile Power Walk
May 16--2 miles Debbie Rocker Am Walking
May 17--2 Miles, slow-shopping kind of walking
May 18--1 mile slow shopping
May 19-- 5 5 Day Slim Down. I did the 12 minute mile first cause I was afraid I wouldn't have the energy when I did finally get to it!
May 20--4 4 Mile Super Challenge.
29 Miles as of May 20th.
I see lot's of 4 Mile Super Challenge walkers. That's my favorite and I think Leslie's best. But what ever one you chose, you can't go wrong.
Walk Strong everyone!!!0 -
GOOD MORNING Y'ALL I HOPE IT'S A TERRIFIC TUESDAY 4 ALL OF YA.... I got an early start on my walking today... just COMPLETED 4 MILE SUPER CHALLENGE...that brings my Leslie miles to 50... I need 22 miles to go to make my goal I'm gonna b close..
Well done! From one 4 Mile Super Challenge lover to another! 0 -
mowing the lawn today 4.5 miles total
77 miles with Leslie to date
48 miles outside to date
125 miles total to date
goal 100 ...yeah met my goal!0 -
9 km (5.5 miles) today.
Happened to see what I weighted one year ago, It was 4 kg (9 lb) less than today. So by being negligent I put on 9 pounds during a year. I put on little each month. But to loose those 9 pound I do not want to wait one year, I'm inpatient. Well I must learn be patient and the weight will get off slowly and steady just like it was added. It will happen in a natural organic way.0 -
Hello,
I am starting the May 2014 Walk challenge tomorrow. My goal is to walk 35 miles by the end of the month. My start date is 5/21/2014. Good luck to everyone! 0 -
Hello,
I am starting the May 2014 Walk challenge tomorrow. My goal is to walk 35 miles by the end of the month. My start date is 5/21/2014. Good luck to everyone!
Welcome lateatra. You can do it!0 -
9 km (5.5 miles) today.
Happened to see what I weighted one year ago, It was 4 kg (9 lb) less than today. So by being negligent I put on 9 pounds during a year. I put on little each month. But to loose those 9 pound I do not want to wait one year, I'm inpatient. Well I must learn be patient and the weight will get off slowly and steady just like it was added. It will happen in a natural organic way.
Lindenalex, with all the walking you are doing, you'll lose that 9 pounds in no time. 0 -
mowing the lawn today 4.5 miles total
77 miles with Leslie to date
48 miles outside to date
125 miles total to date
goal 100 ...yeah met my goal!
Wow! congrat's on meeting you goal and it's only the 20th! Super job.0 -
thank you!! been trying very hard and excited about being able to climb a few small mountains as well. losing the weight has had its benefits!0
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May Goal: 50 miles
5/3 Exercise TV-Walking at Home-3miles=47 to go
5/4 Walk it Off & Tone it Up-5 miles=42 to go
5/5 WAP-Walk Slim-4 Fast Miles=38 to go
5/6 WAP-3 Fast Miles=35 to go
5/7 WAH-3 miles with weights=32 to go
5/9 WAH-Walk Slim-5 Really Big Miles-5 miles=27 to go
5/10 Just Walk-4 Mile Power Walk-4 miles=23 to go
5/11 Endomondo recorded -neighborhood walk=3.14 miles=20 to go
5/13 WAP-3 Fast Miles=17 to go
5/14 Just Walk-Ultimate 5 Day Walk Plan-Tuesday-4 miles-13 to go
5/20 Just Walk-Ultimate 5 Day walk Plan-Monday-3 miles=10 to go0 -
Hello,
I am starting the May 2014 Walk challenge tomorrow. My goal is to walk 35 miles by the end of the month. My start date is 5/21/2014. Good luck to everyone!
Welcome! Glad to have you here. It's a great day for a walk. (well, any day is a great day lol)
I love being able to check in and get motivated.
Had some "stress" and decided to walk it off this evening. 2 miles puts me at 58!0 -
May Goal: 50 miles
5/3 Exercise TV-Walking at Home-3miles=47 to go
5/4 Walk it Off & Tone it Up-5 miles=42 to go
5/5 WAP-Walk Slim-4 Fast Miles=38 to go
5/6 WAP-3 Fast Miles=35 to go
5/7 WAH-3 miles with weights=32 to go
5/9 WAH-Walk Slim-5 Really Big Miles-5 miles=27 to go
5/10 Just Walk-4 Mile Power Walk-4 miles=23 to go
5/11 Endomondo recorded -neighborhood walk=3.14 miles=20 to go
5/13 WAP-3 Fast Miles=17 to go
5/14 Just Walk-Ultimate 5 Day Walk Plan-Tuesday-4 miles-13 to go
5/20 Just Walk-Ultimate 5 Day walk Plan-Monday-3 miles=10 to go
Oh you are almost there girl!! Awesome- keep up the good work.0 -
Thanks startergal! I had a very rough weekend and I have to say that walking tonight really helped! I'm planning to finish the month strong now!0
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5/20 I walked 3.88 miles.
Total so far is 74.92
Happy walking everyone! :flowerforyou:0 -
It's inspiring to read about your lovely walks.
Yesterday 2.8 miles and today 5.97 miles - total 54.57 so far.
Happy walking everyone :happy:0 -
heavenlyb14 6 miles is great :flowerforyou:today 5.97 miles.
Walked today 8.5 km (5.3 miles)0
