Run/Walk Across America Challenge Week 1

Alexagetsfit

I'm sorry I didn't start this and explain the challenge sooner, as I had some internet issues yesterday and couldn't get on. Normally, I'll start a new thread every Monday so that the thread won't get too long and cumbersome and post it on your walls so that you can find it like I did today.

So far, 14 of us have accepted the challenge. I am still waiting to hear back from more people, so we may end up with more. Some people I know from Maria's challenges but there are also some new faces, so I would love to hear about you and your walking/running habits.

This is our planned course and list of Checkpoints along I-10 ( I will repost this at the beginning of every week for reference):

Start Santa Monica, CA: 0
Palm Springs, CA: 12.0 miles
Blythe, CA: 24.2 miles
Phoenix, AZ: 38.9 miles
Tucson, AZ: 50.5 miles
Lordsburg, NM: 65.5 miles
El Paso, TX: 79.9 miles
Van Horn, TX: 94 miles
Ozona, TX: 115.9 miles
San Antonio, TX: 135 miles
Houston, TX: 155.3 miles
Lake Charles, LA: 171.2 miles
New Orleans, LA: 191.4 miles
Mobile, AL: 205.8 miles
Bottle Branch, FL: 216.7 miles
Tallahasee, FL: 229.6 miles
Finish Jacksonville, FL: 246 miles

Below is what the list will look like. Once you tell me how much you've ran/walked since the last time you checked in (either by posting here, or if you can't get here, PM me or put it on my wall), I'll add your distance and move you on the list accordingly. I'll keep us ranked and I'll include the last checkpoint (LC) passed so we know where everyone is.

Have fun and don't forget to check in as often as you can!

1st: anichols2288. 4.57 miles. LC: Santa Monica, CA.

mariawells
smurfette75
thamre
leslye125
mariababe81
Promethea79
jbessolo
cm1479
staceyb2003
nulife9727
skfj5
leomentlines
wellsd1984

Newly Added: KABlackwell
fierrox5
kimertruns13_1

smurfette75

Thanks for organizing. I've actually visited some of the spots we're passing through!!

PBmaria

Sadly, this is an easy week from me so I won't be logging a bunch of miles.
But fear not, I'll be playing catch up soon!

Jaymefirst

Thanks for the invite!! I'm in!

Alexagetsfit

By the way, My name is Alexa for those of you who don't know. I am 23 years old and I live in Houston, TX for the moment. (Yes, we are running/walking through Houston. And yes, I did that on purpose.) I started running (more like slowly jogging) a few months ago after a two year hiatus and it feels great. I somehow got talked into running my first half marathon with a few of my friends, one of which is doing this challenge with us! It is in February and while I am pumped, I am not going to lie that I am a little scared too. I look forward to seeing all of you on the road!

nokey73

Would love to join your challenge! Please add me to the group! Thanks fierrox5 for the invite

Amanda_Runs

this is a fun idea!

Alexagetsfit

Would love to join your challenge! Please add me to the group! Thanks fierrox5 for the invite

You are added!

thamre

bump

Alexagetsfit

1st: anichols2288. 4.57 miles. LC: Santa Monica, CA.
2nd: Kimertruns13_1. 3.1 miles. LC: Santa Monica, CA.

mariawells
smurfette75
thamre
leslye125
mariababe81
Promethea79
jbessolo
cm1479
staceyb2003
nulife9727
skfj5
leomentlines
wellsd1984
KABlackwell
fierrox5
nokey73
really_me

reallymyBEST

Is this a closed challenge or would I be able to join? I have been running for almost two years now and have a Half Marathon goal for this year. I'm definitely committed, on a winter training schedule now, and will start the Half training in the spring when the weather's a little better here in MN. This would really seal it for me. I've been on MFP for over a year, lost 45#, but just started a new account at the beginning of the year to recharge, reset, and re-energize my goals. Thanks!

Alexagetsfit

Is this a closed challenge or would I be able to join? I have been running for almost two years now and have a Half Marathon goal for this year. I'm definitely committed, on a winter training schedule now, and will start the Half training in the spring when the weather's a little better here in MN. This would really seal it for me. I've been on MFP for over a year, lost 45#, but just started a new account at the beginning of the year to recharge, reset, and re-energize my goals. Thanks!

I will close the challenge as some point, but as of now, you are definitely able to join. Looking forward to running with you!

reallymyBEST

Great, I'm really happy about this!

staceyb2003

Does this start 1/9 or from the beginning of the year. I got 10miles in last week. I'm training for a mini in May.

Alexagetsfit

Does this start 1/9 or from the beginning of the year. I got 10miles in last week. I'm training for a mini in May.

Sorry, it starts 1/9. I don't know that everyone would remember what they did last week, so I can't include it.

reallymyBEST

1/9 - 6.75mi
My distance will probably go up and down w/ the MN weather. Sunny and 47 today!

RubyRed1999

If you have room for more I would like to join in.

kat_renee

This sounds really cool....can I join?

kat_renee

So I just post here what I've done?

If so, I did 2 miles today.

kat_renee

This sounds really cool....can I join?

Thank you for letting me join.

skfj5

Okay...do I start with January 1st? I'll put down my runs from January 1st on...and you add the ones that count. And then we'll go from there!!

1/3/2012 - 5.98 miles
1/5/2012 - 5.49 miles
1/7/2012 - 14.43 miles
1/10/2012 - 6.70 miles

Thanks!!

Shannan

Alexagetsfit

So I just post here what I've done?

If so, I did 2 miles today.

Yep. That's exactly how it works.

Alexagetsfit

Okay...do I start with January 1st? I'll put down my runs from January 1st on...and you add the ones that count. And then we'll go from there!!

1/3/2012 - 5.98 miles
1/5/2012 - 5.49 miles
1/7/2012 - 14.43 miles
1/10/2012 - 6.70 miles

Thanks!!

Shannan

Wow! Great Runs. Are you training for a full marathon?

Alexagetsfit

1st: really_me. 6.75 miles. LC: Santa Monica, CA.
2nd: skfj5. 6.70 miles. LC: Santa Monica, CA.
3rd: anichols2288. 4.57 miles. LC: Santa Monica, CA.
4th: Smurfette75. 4 miles. LC: Santa Monica, CA.
5th: Kimertruns13_1. 3.1 miles. LC: Santa Monica, CA.
6th: Promethea79. 3 miles. LC: Santa Monica, CA.
7th: kat_renee. 2 miles. LC: Santa Monica, CA.

mariawells
thamre
leslye125
mariababe81
jbessolo
cm1479
staceyb2003
nulife9727
leomentlines
wellsd1984
KABlackwell
fierrox5
nokey73

PBmaria

Okay...do I start with January 1st? I'll put down my runs from January 1st on...and you add the ones that count. And then we'll go from there!!

1/3/2012 - 5.98 miles
1/5/2012 - 5.49 miles
1/7/2012 - 14.43 miles
1/10/2012 - 6.70 miles

Thanks!!

Shannan

Very nice runs!! Keep up the good work!

reallymyBEST

1/10: 5.63mi

kat_renee

1/10 2 miles

Alexagetsfit

1st: really_me. 12.38 miles. LC: Palm Springs, CA.

2nd: skfj5. 6.70 miles. LC: Santa Monica, CA.
3rd: Christa_1983. 5 miles. LC: Santa Monica, CA.
4th: anichols2288. 4.57 miles. LC: Santa Monica, CA.
5th: Smurfette75. 4 miles. LC: Santa Monica, CA.
6th: kat_renee. 4 miles. LC: Santa Monica, CA.
7th: Kimertruns13_1. 3.1 miles. LC: Santa Monica, CA.
8th: Promethea79. 3 miles. LC: Santa Monica, CA.

mariawells
thamre
leslye125
mariababe81
jbessolo
cm1479
staceyb2003
nulife9727
leomentlines
wellsd1984
KABlackwell
fierrox5
nokey73
amanda_runs
rubyred1999

KimertRuns13_1

I logged 5 miles today.

thamre

better get on the boards

1/10 - ran 3 miles/walked 1
1/11 - ran 4 miles

PBmaria

I hope to get on the board tomorrow
My knees are a little sore from Sunday's run so I'm taking an easy week (way overdue!).