March Move Your *kitten* Challenge....
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Did another 2.1 walking after lunch.0
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Way to move it everybody!!! I got in 3.3 on the elliptical this morning and 2.2 walk in this afternoon!!0
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7 miles walked today :happy:0
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update
nothin' for 3/12 or 3/13
3/14: 2.4 miles walked
3/15: 1.2 miles walked
3/16: 2.5 miles walked
3/17: 5 miles run, 2 miles walked
March total: 41 miles
ETA: Thanks for the cool charts--I LOVE charts with my name on them!0 -
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Current Mileage: 32
Goal Mileage: 75
my half marathon went really well yesterday. Really glad I did it!
Skinnyack my congratulations on your accomplishment, but come on, is this all you have to say about running a freaking half-marathon ?? This is the non plus ultra of laconism. Could you elaborate a little? I know people who could write a whole book about it
@ Dinos- Haha- I'd like to add that since my half marathon I haven't moved at all!:laugh: So behind in miles! Ok well here are some details... It was my first half. I ran it with my fiance. It was his first anything race like (I've done 3 5Ks). When we started training the farthest he'd ever jogged consecutively was about 1 mile (most likely in high school). After some research we (me- I'm the bossy, nose in the book, one) decided on Galloway method to handle the 13 miles. I've mentioned it before but quick re-cap, Jeff galloway has this well proven method that based on how fast you can run a mile, you can also do run/walk intervals over a longer distance in about the same time it would take you to just run it straight, but due to the ability of your muscles to relax while walking, you won't "bonk/get cloudy/ freak out/ become delirious" and will incur less injury. From my experience- totally correct. We first started training with 1 mile walk/ 1 mile run intervals... but then after more research started doing 3 min run: 1 min walk intervals. If you have an interval watch it's super easy to keep track of.
Anyways- enough about that- The actual half was great! There were two 100 ft climbs on the course- which were ridiculous, and did make my calves sore the next day. We ran toward the back of the pack with a goal of finishing within 3 hrs- we did it in 2:43 flat- despite the devil hills. This was about 13 minutes faster than our best practice run. I did start to get cranky toward the end (let my bike-racing- uncle talk me into jelly bean supplements- which tasted great! but totally spiked my sugar levels so at about mile 11 I was grouchy). I've always used low glycemic cliff bars prior-which have kept me more mellow- and more full. Note to self- DON"T EXPERIMENT ON RACE DAY! I think I will try something in the future more convenient like the beans but looks for the low glycemic type. The marathon was for the benefit of the San Diego safari park new expanded tiger habitat. We actually got to run past rhinos, and horses, elephants and flamingos, which is SUPER cool! I love that. Other than sore calves, 3 miles of grouchiness, and the desperate need for a nap (did I mention it was day light savings= extra hour early wake up?) it was great. I can't wait for my next one! I ultimately aspire to do a full marathon, and really, to be honest... my secret wish is to do an ultra. What a great way to see the world! Going to give myself a couple years to work up to that-- haha!
Since I don't have any runs planned currently I want to focus on some hiking and trail running, and also move closer to doing more barefoot work. Will keep my eyes open for my next half!
Happy St. patty's day!0 -
5 miles on the treadmill for me today.
Today marks an anniversary, of sorts, for me. Since January 3, I have logged 300 miles walking and jogging for exercise (meaning, that doesn't include the walking I do as part of my normal routine--such as walking the dog, walking across campus to teach, etc.). I have progressed from walking 2 miles for a workout, to, today, jogging 5 miles with two 2-minute walking breaks. And, this is, really, all due to the MYA monthly challenges.
So, to all of you: THANK YOU. I appreciate all of you and don't say it very often. You inspire me by your efforts. You inspire me by being here. And a very special THANK YOU to those that create the monthly MYA topic and (DINOS) track our efforts.
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Another 2.6 miles on the treadmill running/jogging. I even upped it to 5.0 mph for about a quarter mile. I'm starting to see why so many people like running. I always feel so invigorated (sp?) :huh: afterwards.0
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Only got in 3 miles this morning - had all ki8nds of issues (household mechanical problems) this afternoon so no beach walk. Did get more air in my bike tires so I may actually do some mileage on that this weekend to make up for todays miss!0
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Congratulations Coni and Happyack! You both are inspiring!
Did another 1.6 miles today walking around the block with my baby.0 -
1/2 mile on treadmill and 1/2 mile on the arctrainer before spin class tonight...updated my siggie...on a personal best note, i burned 1105 calories today between my c25k run at lunch, treadmill, arctrainer, spin class and weights/crunches after spin....1045 was my personal best last saturday and i kicked the @ss out of that a bit LOL....anyway, night all and you're doing great....keep moving your @sses...0
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1/2 mile on treadmill and 1/2 mile on the arctrainer before spin class tonight...updated my siggie...on a personal best note, i burned 1105 calories today between my c25k run at lunch, treadmill, arctrainer, spin class and weights/crunches after spin....1045 was my personal best last saturday and i kicked the @ss out of that a bit LOL....anyway, night all and you're doing great....keep moving your @sses...
Wow. Way to move your @ss, bluiz13! I don't think I've ever had a burn over 1000 calories before....0 -
4 miles today...3 from walking, 1 from ellilptical.0
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Got another 4.4 miles in on the TM at the gym tonight.0
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1/2 mile on treadmill and 1/2 mile on the arctrainer before spin class tonight...updated my siggie...on a personal best note, i burned 1105 calories today between my c25k run at lunch, treadmill, arctrainer, spin class and weights/crunches after spin....1045 was my personal best last saturday and i kicked the @ss out of that a bit LOL....anyway, night all and you're doing great....keep moving your @sses...
My hero!0 -
Adding another 4.35 bike miles for yesterday!0
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10.8 miles recumbent bike0
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4.5 down today.0
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2 miles for lunch today walk/jog
brings my total to 23.8/50 miles0 -
5 miles running today0
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Thanks a lot everyone, I'm very glad you like the charts, they turned out to be very popular. :bigsmile: Now please stop thanking me its embarassing.
I'm on a business trip since this morning, however I had a free hour and managed to run/walk 7K on the waterfront of Volos, a city in Central Greece. The temp was in the low 70s.... Some place to do business
The challenge total is now 1,700 miles. You guys rock !!!0 -
5 more miles today - 3 early on my C25K route and then just got back from a 2 mile beach walk with my boys!! Cheers! Ps - sounds like a nice spot for a business trip Dinos!!0
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I have ten days of my miles been keeping track in a journal.
3/08/11 4.0 miles
3/09/11 3.61 miles
3/10/11 3.64
3/11/11 3.69
3/12/11 3.80
3/13/11 2.03
3/14/11 5.18
3/15/11 1.85
3/16/11 1.85
3/17/11 4.63
I'm traking my miles with a Pedometer.0 -
WOW Dinos how awesome is that!!!!!! Nice buisiness trip!!
70's? I feel blessed to have bright sun and 40's!!!!!!
5 miles walking for me today!0 -
WOW Dinos how awesome is that!!!!!! Nice buisiness trip!!
70's? I feel blessed to have bright sun and 40's!!!!!!
5 miles walking for me today!0 -
WOW Dinos how awesome is that!!!!!! Nice buisiness trip!!
70's? I feel blessed to have bright sun and 40's!!!!!!
5 miles walking for me today!
Vhuber welcome to the thread. :laugh: :laugh:0 -
WOW Dinos how awesome is that!!!!!! Nice buisiness trip!!
70's? I feel blessed to have bright sun and 40's!!!!!!
5 miles walking for me today!
Vhuber welcome to the thread. :laugh: :laugh:0 -
6 miles walked today :happy:0
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Just checking in...signature is updated....lot's of treadmill, some walking outside, finally warmer weather!!!
Have a great weekend everyone! :drinker:0 -
Don't know if I reported yesterday's activity or not, by my ticker is accurate.
5 miles walking yesterday.
5 miles JOGGING today! Yep! I did 5 miles continuous jogging today. A SLOW jog, but no walking breaks. A breakthrough for me.0 -
Don't know if I reported yesterday's activity or not, by my ticker is accurate.
5 miles walking yesterday.
5 miles JOGGING today! Yep! I did 5 miles continuous jogging today. A SLOW jog, but no walking breaks. A breakthrough for me.0
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