Step into the New Year Challenge

ecronick

Hi all,

I'm going to start a walking/running challenge. It will start Monday September 26 and end January 1. That is a total of 14 weeks to complete this challenge. This challenge is for all ages, sizes, and abilities. The week will go from Monday-Sunday with the weigh in being Sunday afternoon. There are four different options to choose from.

1.) To walk/run a total of 210 miles by the end of the challenge which equals out to 15 miles a week.

2.) To walk/run a total of 280 miles by the end of the challenge which equals out to 20 miles a week.

3.) To walk/run a total of 350 miles by the end of the challenge which equals out to 25 miles a week.

4.) To walk/run a total of 420 miles by the end of the challenge which equals out to 30 miles a week.

If the total WEEKLY (15, 20, ex) mileage is not completed an extra challenge will be given as "punishment" for not completing it. This extra challenge will not be horrible but just a little bit extra to try and get you moving. Example 25 crunches, or 16 extra ounces of water to drink, or .5 mile extra added onto your next week total.

If you're interested in joining please give your name, starting weight, and which option you would like to do. There is room for 13 more people.

Name: Erica
SW: 212lbs
Walking option: #3

jaimieht

I try to walk/run every day, so i totally am in on this!!

My name is Jaimie, I am 173 lbs and I am choosing option 4, 30 miles a week. Since I generally go 20 or so miles a week, I have to up it

Does running count as walking? please say yes

ecronick

Sure that would be no problem!

jaimieht

Yay I do both. I walk a lot and run a bit more each week - trying to be able to run an entire 5K

ecronick

That's a great goal I am also trying to work my way up to 5k. Welcome to the team Jaimie.

ecronick

13 more spots open.

ecronick

tammierich

I am in. I am training to do a 10K in March and this is the training I need. Thanks for doing the challenge.

Tammie

Name: Tammie
SW: 205lbs
Walking option: #3

ecronick

Great to hear!

NoDairy

this is great, yesterday I started back on my running for the new year.

Name: Tanya
SW: 126lbs
Walking option: #3

ecronick

Members so far

ecronick
jaimieht
tammierich
FighterDietFan

Still looking for 11 more people willing to take the challenge!! This will definitely help you get ready for those 5k, 10k, or even just get you moving/running again.

irunn2doorz

Hi!
I'm down. This will be fun and a good pair with the other challenge we are in.
Name: Brea
Starting Weight: 185
Option: #1

rae_mayer

Hello!
I think I'd like to join this challenge. I need to get moving and I'd like to actually run a 5k by next Spring (I've walked several thus far). I'm super out of shape still so I'll be doing option #1 for sure!

Rachel
262 lbs
Option #1

sixxbaby

I am in!!!!

I will take option number 3

Starting weight 224.4

Thanks!!!!

ecronick

Welcome ladies!! Brea I think you are right that's why I chose to do this challenge now.

Members so far:

ecronick
jaimieht
tammierich
FighterDietFan
irunn2doorz
rae_mayer
Sixxbaby

8 more spots open. Challenge starts next Monday September 26.

FitJ1210

Hi Erica I like the sound of your challenge.

Name: Jorden
SW: 160.2
Walking option: #4... dont know if I can pull it off, but I'll give it my best!

Thanks :flowerforyou:

ecronick

Welcome Jordan!

ecronick
jaimieht
tammierich
FighterDietFan
irunn2doorz
rae_mayer
Sixxbaby
FitJ1210

7 spots still open

FitJ1210

Thank you!

ecronick

Still open

ngallaway

I'm in.

Name: Naomi (ngallaway)
SW: 220
Option: 1

Gonna try my hardest and hopefully this will keep me motivated.

destiny150

Hi I would like to get in. I have been lax on entering my foods, but I do exercise 5-6 days/per week.
I don't normally weigh every day but i can weigh tomorrow and let you know. I would like the #3.

ecronick

These are the members so far. Please get to know each other as they can be there to support you and push you when you need it.

ecronick
jaimieht
tammierich
FighterDietFan
irunn2doorz
rae_mayer
Sixxbaby
FitJ1210
ngallaway
destiny150

5 more spots are open

sixxbaby

Hi all feel free to add me as a friend if you are doing this challenge, oh and my name is Shannon

FitJ1210

Erica Does the mileage count for only walking/ running?

How about biking... elliptical.... swimming?

miracleminded1

Hi! I would like to join this challenge!!

I am just getting going on exercise again...so I'm choosing option # 1.

Hello everyone!!

Oh, and my starting weight as of today is 169. Or do you want our starting weights as of the 26th?

That day is a good one for me to start...it's my birthday!!

ecronick

Jorden I'm going to say just walking/running. I suggest using a pedometer as well.

Welcome Miracleminded1

We can all weigh in on the 25th.

FitJ1210

That sounds fine Erica... just wanted to clarify.

miracleminded1

I've started to practice my walking this week! I can do 3 miles on my lunches if I take all my breaks together for a total of an hour. I am also using a site that I can plan a route out so I know the distance of my walks/runs. If you're interested, it's called mapmyrun. There are options on it tho for running, walking, bicycling, hiking, etc.... And when the weather turns poor I can just go downstairs to the exercise room and use the treadmill.

Anyway, I made a map of a route for today that will include taking me by a nearby by grocery store on my way back to work because I need to pick up something for my daughter and it will save me the stop after work.

When I looked to see how far I walked yesterday it was at 3 miles, almost exactly. I had taken off and set my alarm on my phone for the halfway point...I walked away from work for half the time, then back to work for the other half. I was wearing my boots tho, which I'll make sure not to do again! The blisters on my feet will remind me! I might be able to go further with my sneakers on. I'm sure over time I will be able to also as I get more conditioned.

I have also finally gotten a walking/running program that I was waiting for - it arrived yesterday. I will plan on starting that on Monday to give me time to read the info before putting it into practice.

Getting geared up for this!!

FitJ1210

miraclemined1 Looks like your setting yourself.. up for SUCCESS!

I was thinking I bit off more than I could handle with the 30 miles a week. But my aim is for 10k steps a day now thats around 4 miles a day.... 28 miles a week its not much more.

Does anyone do WATP dvd's?

jellybean1971

I would love to join this challenge

Name: Crystal
SW: 209.5 lbs
Walking option: #4

ecronick

Yay Miracleminded1 you are definitely getting geared up for success and I am looking forward to doing this with all of you!! I love using the google app on my phone for walking running. Tells you how fast you're going, your times/distance, elevation. I LOVE IT!!! lol

Crystal we would love to have you in this challenge. We will weight in next Sunday and the challenge will begin Monday.