Leslie Sansone September 2014 Walk Challenge

texasgardnr
texasgardnr Posts: 2,617 Member
WELCOME to all walkers! It is almost September, and time to be thinking about a new monthly challenge! Autumn is around the corner and the hot sultry days of summer will soon be a distant memory, or maybe not.... depending on where one lives. Having Leslie's or other walking DVDs to pop in the player continues to be a great alternative to walking outdoors.

This group is open to any and all walkers, the majority of us use Leslie Sansone Walk At Home workouts, but those great walks outside or on the treadmill, as well as other Walking DVDs, count too. However you get your walk in, join us! And if you have some fun trails to walk or hike post them because it ALL counts :happy: .

We are a happy, supportive group, and I promise that this challenge will motivate, challenge, as well as inspire you!

Set your goal for how many miles you want to walk, indoors or out, this month. Post your results daily, weekly, however you like.

If you find this group in the middle of the month it doesn't matter which day of the month that you join in. Just set your goals to reflect what you want to walk for the remaining days. You are always welcome!

So tie up those walking shoes and get some water, and let's start walking :smile: !

It is always fun to read which DVD, whether Leslie or another instructor, that you used. Or whatever form your walk took, whether outdoors or on the treadmill or anything in between. We all could use some new inspiration sometimes, or inquiring minds sometimes just want to know :smile: . So please share if you would care to.
With the cooler days maybe even a hike or two will show up here for some of our outdoor enthusiasts :happy: .

Come on in and let us start walking the September 2014 challenge together :flowerforyou:
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  • AnnofB
    AnnofB Posts: 3,589 Member
    Thanks for getting us started Mary.

    I'm shooting for 70 miles this month. 2essie put out the "add 10 % next month" challenge so I'm upping my game.

    It's been humbling and inspiring to watch every ones progress.

    Let's keep walking strong!! :wink:
  • My goal is 28 miles a week/112 miles total.
  • hotjodels
    hotjodels Posts: 118 Member
    I have been slacking on my walking and need to get back into it so maybe this will get me back on track.
    I'm going to shoot for 50 miles this month, but I'm not going to beat myself up if I don't hit it. hears to a more active month!
  • zichab
    zichab Posts: 1,490 Member
    I'm in again this month. I was going to go back to 80, but I think I will back it off to 70 as I want to get back into some strength training this fall. That sometimes makes me too sore to "Walk Strong" so 70 miles for me beginning tomorrow!!! :happy:
  • 2essie
    2essie Posts: 2,861 Member
    Well done Ann for upping your goal. Did I really say 10% more this month? It was one of those things that seemed like a good idea at the time lol.:laugh:

    Anyway, never to be one to back out of a challenge (at least one I have called), I am adding 10% to my goal last month which brings me to 165 miles for the month.:noway: If anyone wants to join Ann, Pinkypan and myself (yes, I haven't fogotten Pinkypan lol) , please add your own percentage. Even if it is only 1%. That way we keep moving forward.

    So, 165 for me this time.:sad:

    Come on people , pick up those..........feet, feet, feet
  • bandit5125
    bandit5125 Posts: 491 Member
    my first goal was 150, my second was 250. I walked 374 miles last month. I have a wedding and vacation this month so not sure what I will be able to get in so with the 10% I will set my goal for 165 and 275.

    Happy Walking!!!
  • PinkyPan1
    PinkyPan1 Posts: 3,018 Member
    I am excited for the September challenge and I will up my miles by an additional 10 % which brings me to 154 miles. Today being Sept 1 is a rest day for me. Tomorrow I will get my walk on. I am looking forward to the cooler temperatures and my fingers are crossed that we perhaps have a early fall. The heat and humidity of August was more than enough for me. Walk strong and walk proud my friends.
  • VCanadapt
    VCanadapt Posts: 142 Member
    I slacked off toward the middle of last month and missed my goal :sad: My total for the month was: 36/50

    I'm going to try again for 50 miles this month.

    Happy Walking Everyone!
  • I'll shoot for 100 miles.
  • AnnofB
    AnnofB Posts: 3,589 Member
    I'm going to try to keep up with my minutes too... maybe that will be an additional motivation.

    Goal 70 Miles

    4 Miles done. 58 Minutes

    Keep marching, everyone!
  • miles: 4/100
    cal: -100
  • zichab
    zichab Posts: 1,490 Member
    Sept Goal 70 miles
    9/2-Exercise TV-WAH- 1 mile + WAP 3 Fast Miles= 4 miles total

    Semester starts tomorrow so I'll see you all on Wednesday! Back to work I go! :noway:
    Walk Strong!:smile:
  • texasgardnr
    texasgardnr Posts: 2,617 Member
    Monday (September 1st):

    0 DVD miles: 40 minutes, 4 ten minute mini walks form the Just Walk Mix & Match Walk Blasters DVD: The 'Advanced Walk' + the Flexibility Walk (cool down/ stretch)

    70 outdoor minutes.

    Goal for September: To be determined

    So far: 0 Leslie/ or other walking DVD miles

    So far: 70 outdoor minutes

    So far: 4 mini walks from Walk Blasters DVD

    I'm so happy to see you all returning for the September challenge :flowerforyou: .
  • heavenlyb14
    heavenlyb14 Posts: 303 Member
    I'm sorry that I didn't record for the last two weeks of last month but I did manage to start walking almost as soon as I got out of hospital and am already up to two miles at a time. I'm not allowed to do anything other than walking for another two months so I will aim for 120 miles during September.

    Happy walking everyone xx
  • PinkyPan1
    PinkyPan1 Posts: 3,018 Member
    I'm sorry that I didn't record for the last two weeks of last month but I did manage to start walking almost as soon as I got out of hospital and am already up to two miles at a time. I'm not allowed to do anything other than walking for another two months so I will aim for 120 miles during September.

    Happy walking everyone xx

    You are recovering and going to walk 120 miles? Wow...I am indeed impressed and motivated. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • Im shooting for 70!!
  • bandit5125
    bandit5125 Posts: 491 Member
    8 advanced miles with Leslie

    5 miles outside

    13 miles total

    goal 165

    Happy Walking!!!
  • hotjodels
    hotjodels Posts: 118 Member
    Did 1 mile of Leslie's 4 mile boosted walk . I wanted to do more but overate today and felt too sick to do more. this not a good start to my goal for the month... :">
  • 2essie
    2essie Posts: 2,861 Member
    Did 1 mile of Leslie's 4 mile boosted walk . I wanted to do more but overate today and felt too sick to do more. this not a good start to my goal for the month... :">


    Oh dear. Never mind, we have all been there. The good thing about all this is that we get another chance tomorrow.
  • 2essie
    2essie Posts: 2,861 Member
    5.69 miles walked today (2 Leslie miles. 3.69 outside)
  • Great goals everyone!

    SEPTEMBER GOAL: August total miles= 86 I'm going to set a goal of 90, that's about an average of 3 miles per day. That's a stretch goal for me.
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    09/01/2014: AM=0 PM=2i
    09/02/2014:
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    TODAY is Monday: 2 miles PM

    Total Miles Sept Inside: 2
    Total Miles Sept Outside: 0
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    Total Miles Sept to Date: 2
  • Hello im new to the group and my goal is 100 miles for the month. Already did 3/100 this morning. Off to a great start and so happy I found this dvd collection!
  • PinkyPan1
    PinkyPan1 Posts: 3,018 Member
    I did 2 Leslie Sansone videos. (3 Mile Weight Loss Walk) (3 Mile Sleek and Slim) I started at the park walking and then a thunderstorm moved in and I had to come home and work out. I thank God for Leslie!!


    6/154
  • KymGreer92
    KymGreer92 Posts: 26 Member
    I'm new to the Walk Challenge. My goal is 25 miles a week/125 miles in a month.

    Yesterday I did Leslie Sansone Walk to the Hits Radio Remixes. 3.00 miles per DVD / 2.50 miles per Fitbit

    3/25 week
    3/125 month

    I'm planning on doing Leslie Sansone 4 Firm Fast Miles after work.
  • 2jayjaysmom
    2jayjaysmom Posts: 248 Member
    I'm in this month too...I have found that when I try for miles it appears to be overwhelming for me, my mind just goes crazy thinking about "miles" so last month I changed to minutes and that seemed to work a lot better. Since I started that new process a bit late I didn't make my goal but I was close.

    So this month my goal is 1000 minutes. :flowerforyou:

    **2essie/Ann/Pinkypan this is double my minutes from last month :happy:
  • miles: 13/100
    cal: -400
  • PinkyPan1
    PinkyPan1 Posts: 3,018 Member
    I'm in this month too...I have found that when I try for miles it appears to be overwhelming for me, my mind just goes crazy thinking about "miles" so last month I changed to minutes and that seemed to work a lot better. Since I started that new process a bit late I didn't make my goal but I was close.

    So this month my goal is 1000 minutes. :flowerforyou:

    **2essie/Ann/Pinkypan this is double my minutes from last month :happy:


    Good for you! I like the way you think. Changing from miles to minutes makes a lot of sense. You got this!!
  • AnnofB
    AnnofB Posts: 3,589 Member
    Goal 70 Miles

    7 Miles done. 118 minutes
  • AnnofB
    AnnofB Posts: 3,589 Member
    I'm in this month too...I have found that when I try for miles it appears to be overwhelming for me, my mind just goes crazy thinking about "miles" so last month I changed to minutes and that seemed to work a lot better. Since I started that new process a bit late I didn't make my goal but I was close.

    So this month my goal is 1000 minutes. :flowerforyou:

    **2essie/Ann/Pinkypan this is double my minutes from last month :happy:

    2jayjaysmom -- Double the fun, huh? :laugh: We can do it!
  • AnnofB
    AnnofB Posts: 3,589 Member
    I'm sorry that I didn't record for the last two weeks of last month but I did manage to start walking almost as soon as I got out of hospital and am already up to two miles at a time. I'm not allowed to do anything other than walking for another two months so I will aim for 120 miles during September.

    Happy walking everyone xx

    heavenlyb -- Welcome back! Glad you are up for some more walkin'. :flowerforyou: