Challenge - 50 August Miles

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dclark566
dclark566 Posts: 330 Member
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August 1st! Who is starting it off with some miles. 50 to go!
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  • Kelven23
    Kelven23 Posts: 51
    sounds good to me
  • Mac_X
    Mac_X Posts: 110 Member
    My goal is to get 3 in today, walk/run combo with some C25K training.
  • Frank_Just_Frank
    Frank_Just_Frank Posts: 454 Member
    This is going to be quite a challenge. Is there a rule of thumb one should use when logging stair runs?
  • dclark566
    dclark566 Posts: 330 Member
    This is going to be quite a challenge. Is there a rule of thumb one should use when logging stair runs?


    :) If you want to go that far :) From Livestrong:

    Step 1

    Count the number of steps your are climbing and multiply it by 17, which is the standard number of inches for most steps. This is number if inches you are climbing.
    Step 2

    Convert miles into inches. One mile is equal to 63,360 inches.
    Step 3

    Compare the number of inches of stairs you have climbed to the inches in a mile to see how far you have climbed.
  • mroo2014
    mroo2014 Posts: 50 Member
    Ah I'm glad I found this group - I needed a challenge for August :)

    2 miles done this morning, hope you guys get some in today too!
  • Frank_Just_Frank
    Frank_Just_Frank Posts: 454 Member
    This is going to be quite a challenge. Is there a rule of thumb one should use when logging stair runs?


    :) If you want to go that far :) From Livestrong:

    Step 1

    Count the number of steps your are climbing and multiply it by 17, which is the standard number of inches for most steps. This is number if inches you are climbing.
    Step 2

    Convert miles into inches. One mile is equal to 63,360 inches.
    Step 3

    Compare the number of inches of stairs you have climbed to the inches in a mile to see how far you have climbed.

    Wow, that's barely worth logging even though it's so much harder than regular running.
  • cher192
    cher192 Posts: 28 Member
    This should keep me motivated
  • dclark566
    dclark566 Posts: 330 Member
    Oh I totally agree...stairs are butt kickin!
  • dclark566
    dclark566 Posts: 330 Member
    This should keep me motivated

    Awesome. Accountability and Motivation always helps me, hope it does you as well! Good luck!
  • dclark566
    dclark566 Posts: 330 Member
    Ah I'm glad I found this group - I needed a challenge for August :)

    2 miles done this morning, hope you guys get some in today too!

    Great job! Only 48 to go!!
  • TravelinChiGal
    TravelinChiGal Posts: 216 Member
    Wooo! So excited for this (or maybe that is the extra coffee talking right now)!

    Will help me push myself training for my 10K on the 30th!
  • dclark566
    dclark566 Posts: 330 Member
    Wooo! So excited for this (or maybe that is the extra coffee talking right now)!

    Will help me push myself training for my 10K on the 30th!

    Awesome!!

    I have a half the 16th, that my friends signed me up for and I have not run enough to feel confident. The first and what I thought my last half was in June. Hoping this helps me too!
  • lobster888
    lobster888 Posts: 861 Member
    Does it matter if you walk or run or a combination of both? I do both.... I just usually log the miles together. I am in !!!
  • CuckooGoose
    CuckooGoose Posts: 22 Member
    Oooh this is my first challenge I have been brave enough to do, and I will do it, otherwise I will think of a forfeit........
    Any suggestions? :laugh:

    OH BTW I will just be walking :embarassed:
  • teresa7926
    teresa7926 Posts: 121 Member
    Great way to keep me going as I am just finishing up C25K. 3 1/2 miles already today :smile:
  • krysialisia
    krysialisia Posts: 15
    50 miles challenge will be great for me. I run 3 today, 47 to go.

    I also need help with addiction to ice-cream.

    Anybody would like to join no ice-cream in August challenge?
  • runfatmanrun
    runfatmanrun Posts: 1,090 Member
    50 miles challenge will be great for me. I run 3 today, 47 to go.

    I also need help with addiction to ice-cream.

    Anybody would like to join no ice-cream in August challenge?

    No ice cream...so why would we run 50 or more miles then? :tongue:
  • WeepingAngel81
    WeepingAngel81 Posts: 2,232 Member
    Awesome idea! Thanks for creating the group :)
  • Mrscheyfleming
    Mrscheyfleming Posts: 149 Member
    2 miles out of the way! :)
  • krysialisia
    krysialisia Posts: 15
    Great!
  • krysialisia
    krysialisia Posts: 15
    50 miles challenge will be great for me. I run 3 today, 47 to go.

    I also need help with addiction to ice-cream.

    Anybody would like to join no ice-cream in August challenge?

    No ice cream...so why would we run 50 or more miles then? :tongue:

    So my ladybug will start moving...
  • poo5991
    poo5991 Posts: 1 Member
    I'm in. I just joined this morning. I walked 1.5 miles this morning. Thanks for the challenge I think it will help keep me motivated.
  • DevotedOne9
    DevotedOne9 Posts: 92 Member
    I'm in....maybe it'll keep me motivated to go EVERY day, instead of hit or miss, depending on the weather! 2.3 miles at lunch today!
  • ukmdg
    ukmdg Posts: 12 Member
    Well, I'm not counting the general plodding around the office at work. These 50 miles will be for me additional to my daily sedentary lifestyle.. Over 100lbs to lose so gotta be good this one.

    Right off out to put my first mile in today, no time to do more today as have plans this evening..
  • diabolick12
    diabolick12 Posts: 2 Member
    great challenge I will try. It's 4k if done 5 times a week. I've missed out today (i've only read the post now and it's 8:30 pm) but I will try tomorrow! Great encouragement!

    PS I'll join the No ice cream challenge :)
  • bigboy2099
    bigboy2099 Posts: 12 Member
    4 down 8/1/2014
  • gnomoune
    gnomoune Posts: 2
    You can count me in. Glad to join your group.
  • gr8dad1975
    gr8dad1975 Posts: 338 Member
    Sounds like a great idea!! I'm all in!!
  • Runfastkiki
    Runfastkiki Posts: 12
    So Excited!! :) Ready to do this!
  • robino222
    robino222 Posts: 14 Member
    2. 5 today!

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