November 2015 Walking Challenge

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  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 1,909 Member
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    11/15/15 18,702 steps - 8.96 miles. 2:37'01" 775 calories. 2 (3 lbs) weights and 8 lbs weighted vest. Dunbar Cave State Park - Recovery Trail (Strenuous)

    Quick background on why this is phenomenal for me: This trail is covered with leaves, rocks, roots, it goes up, down and the conditions change rapidly. You have to be nimble and ready.

    I was injured severely two years ago on this trail ($22,000 worth of severe). I fell after finishing about 14 miles out on this trail one day. I broke my wrist off and cut my head open and my knee. (Yes, I had a concussion). I have only gone back to the trail about 3 times in the last two years because of fear. I have not walked it like I walked it today. The surgeon who put me back together told me I could not be an "extreme" walker. I was devastated by that and quit trying. Fast forward to today...I laced up my shoes and put on my weights and I kept my eyes on the trail to watch for hazards. I am back to the weight I was two years ago (still overweight), but I am going to get the rest of it off.
    I thought about putting in the pictures, but realized, they are rather graphic and not everyone can stomach that.
  • scolaris
    scolaris Posts: 2,145 Member
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    Wow Alpha what a tale! I'm glad you've battled back from that. That takes grit! Great job...
    (My older daughter fell trail running in 6th grade and hit a rock, resulting in a hairline fracture to her eye orbit & a nasty facial laceration. But wouldn't you know she ran the next 6 years for her middle & high school teams and still coaches at trail running camps in the summer whenever she can. If you really love something I guess you just keep coming back for more!)
    I walked 24229 steps today, 10.5 miles. A big hill climb... Then a little dog walking.
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 16,948 Member
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    I carry a pedometer all day, so I'll be posting all my walking and dancing for the day.

    November 1--6.06 miles
    November 2--4.02 miles
    November 3--5.12 miles
    November 4--5.96 miles
    November 5--6.23 miles
    November 6--4.18 miles
    November 7--3.79 miles
    week one---35.95 miles
    November 8--5.57 miles
    November 9--4.95 miles
    November 10--4.56 miles
    November 11--5.45 miles
    November 12--4.96 miles
    November 13--5.65 miles
    November 14--3.92 miles
    week two--35.06 miles
    November 15--4.97 miles

  • liftingwateringcan
    liftingwateringcan Posts: 109 Member
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    11.15.15

    11405 steps/ 4.88 miles
  • liftingwateringcan
    liftingwateringcan Posts: 109 Member
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    scolaris wrote: »
    Hahaha I wish... It would really help with the plantars fasciitis!!

    Just looked it up. :/
  • scolaris
    scolaris Posts: 2,145 Member
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    Oh it's gradually getting better. I just have to wear really ugly & boring shoes ALL the time.
  • liftingwateringcan
    liftingwateringcan Posts: 109 Member
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    ~Anything that helps is a plus.
  • BruceHedtke
    BruceHedtke Posts: 358 Member
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    I knew this month was going to be tough to get out and walk on a regular basis and so far, that's held true. Last Monday I developed a blister on my heel and thought that would be ok after a days rest. Well, it actually took almost four days before the tenderness went away.

    This past Saturday, I went out for 10.5 miles and developed another blister. Good grief. All summer/fall I've been hiking and haven't had issues and the last two walks have resulted in blisters. I sure hope that isn't a trend!
  • scolaris
    scolaris Posts: 2,145 Member
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    That's a bummer! Hope your feet feel better soon.
    I walked 17374 steps today, 7.5 miles. That was 80 minutes of recess supervision, walking constantly, plus a walk to my bank after school, and the evening dog walk.
  • justrying2015
    justrying2015 Posts: 277 Member
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    13 Nov 7.18 miles combined w/ redrockapps Start Running Plan Week 3 Day 3
    14 Nov Rest Day
    15 Nov 8.18 miles w/20lb vest
    16 Nov Rest Day
    17 Nov 6.18 miles combined w/ redrockapps
    Start Running Plan Week 4 Day 1
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 16,948 Member
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    I carry a pedometer all day, so I'll be posting all my walking and dancing for the day.

    November 1--6.06 miles
    November 2--4.02 miles
    November 3--5.12 miles
    November 4--5.96 miles
    November 5--6.23 miles
    November 6--4.18 miles
    November 7--3.79 miles
    week one---35.95 miles
    November 8--5.57 miles
    November 9--4.95 miles
    November 10--4.56 miles
    November 11--5.45 miles
    November 12--4.96 miles
    November 13--5.65 miles
    November 14--3.92 miles
    week two--35.06 miles
    November 15--4.97 miles
    November 16--4.81 miles

  • Shirley61
    Shirley61 Posts: 7,758 Member
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    Nov 1 - Yoga Retreat weekend. Mostly yoga and meditation - 3.22 miles
    Nov 2- 2.74 miles
    Nov 3- 6.13 miles
    Nov 4- 3.48 miles
    Nov 5- 3.49 miles
    Nov 6- 3.61miles
    Nov 7- 4.83 miles
    Nov 8- 3.21 miles
    Total 30.71 miles

    Nov 9- 3.08 miles
    Nov10 - 1.57 miles
    Nov 11- 3.05 miles
    Nov 12- 8.53 miles
    Nov 13- 2.75 miles
    Nov 14- 7.07 miles
    Nov 15- 1.90 miles
    Nov 16- 4.57 miles
    Total 32.52 miles
  • liftingwateringcan
    liftingwateringcan Posts: 109 Member
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    11.16.15

    Steps 12309/ Miles 5.24
  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 1,909 Member
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    11/16/15 Raining so I did light housework

    11/17/15 17,706 steps - 8.62 miles. 2:22'01" 740 calories. 2 (3 lbs) weights and 8 lbs weighted vest. Neighborhood
  • winnie141
    winnie141 Posts: 211 Member
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    November 1-vinyasa yoga for 1 hour
    November 2- couch to 5k (3km) 30 minutes, I also walked the big chocolate guy 2.85 km
    November 3- elliptical 30 minutes, foam roller and weights 15 minutes, and walking both dogs 3.69km
    November 4- OFF
    November 5- walk/run 2.79 km, and a 2.49 km walking the dogs
    November 6-ellitical 30 minutes, weights, and walking dogs for 3.19km.
    November 7-3.03 walk/run....so tired today I didn't walk the pups. Tomorrow is off so we will see if I go then.
    November8-off
    November 9- elliptical for 30 minutes, weights 30 minutes, walk for 3km approx. (I forgot to set my Fitbit to get my distance bah)
    November 10- run 3 km, walking the dogs 2.52 km
    November 11- elliptical for 30 minutes, and an awesome walk 3.20 km with the husband
    November 12-OFF
    November 13- 2.54 km run and an awesome 3.11km walk
    November 14- OFF
    November 15 a VERY busy day I ran 2.87 km, Vinyasa yoga for an hour, as well as walked the dogs for a 2.56km
    November16-elliptical for 1/2 hour...very boring...and lifted weights for upper body for another half hour. I wanted to walk the dogs but it got very cold and windy out
    November17- I kicked some butt today lol...I ran for 3.81km AND I walked for 5.03 km. I am sooo sore but I am very pleased with my progress. I need a hot tub lol.

    @AlphaHowls I am so sorry you had to go through that...very scary, but I am very happy that you went back...the more you do that the easier it becomes. I am so proud of you for getting back to what you were.
    @BruceHedtke sounds like you need new socks or new shoes. Socks rubbing are probably giving you the blisters...maybe try a different kind.
    @scolaris I used to have something similar to plantar facitis(sp?) I had a heel spur. I got some specific shoes and it went away thank god...but it was very painful. Do you have certain insoles? That way you can have fancier shoes lol.

    For everyone else awesome job!
  • scolaris
    scolaris Posts: 2,145 Member
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    Hello! Well, as it happens I got FANCY walking shoes tonight with my REI member coupon. Waterproof Ahnu hikers. Teal green! Yes, I do use inserts. But right now my foot needs to be pretty much immobilized in the shoe so most of my boots, sandals or ballet flats are just too flexible & thin soled even with an orthotic. ~sighs~
    I'm taking it easy this week. No extra dance classes, lower walking mileage. Feeling a little run down & want to be in tip top hiking condition for next week when I meet my husband in Dallas & drive the rest of the way home with him. He's packing up his fiat & leaving DC on Saturday. He'll pick me up Sunday night & we'll have three days to reach Northern California. All I want to do is stop to hike 2-3 times a day & eat my fill of southwestern cuisine. Shouldn't be hard, right? LOL
    11,977 steps today, 5.1 miles. Breaking in the new shoes.
  • justrying2015
    justrying2015 Posts: 277 Member
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    13 Nov 7.18 miles combined w/ redrockapps Start Running Plan Week 3 Day 3
    14 Nov Rest Day
    15 Nov 8.18 miles w/20lb vest
    16 Nov Rest Day
    17 Nov 6.18 miles combined w/redrockapps
    Start Running Plan Week 4 Day 1
    18 Nov 8.18 miles w20lb vest
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 16,948 Member
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    1461351h0otf8hco5.gif

    I carry a pedometer all day, so I'll be posting all my walking and dancing for the day.

    November 1--6.06 miles
    November 2--4.02 miles
    November 3--5.12 miles
    November 4--5.96 miles
    November 5--6.23 miles
    November 6--4.18 miles
    November 7--3.79 miles
    week one---35.95 miles
    November 8--5.57 miles
    November 9--4.95 miles
    November 10--4.56 miles
    November 11--5.45 miles
    November 12--4.96 miles
    November 13--5.65 miles
    November 14--3.92 miles
    week two--35.06 miles
    November 15--4.97 miles
    November 16--4.81 miles
    November 17--4.71 miles

  • liftingwateringcan
    liftingwateringcan Posts: 109 Member
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    11.17.15

    Steps 12570/ Miles 5.31
  • liftingwateringcan
    liftingwateringcan Posts: 109 Member
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    winnie141 wrote: »
    November 1-vinyasa yoga for 1 hour
    November 2- couch to 5k (3km) 30 minutes, I also walked the big chocolate guy 2.85 km
    November 3- elliptical 30 minutes, foam roller and weights 15 minutes, and walking both dogs 3.69km
    November 4- OFF
    November 5- walk/run 2.79 km, and a 2.49 km walking the dogs
    November 6-ellitical 30 minutes, weights, and walking dogs for 3.19km.
    November 7-3.03 walk/run....so tired today I didn't walk the pups. Tomorrow is off so we will see if I go then.
    November8-off
    November 9- elliptical for 30 minutes, weights 30 minutes, walk for 3km approx. (I forgot to set my Fitbit to get my distance bah)
    November 10- run 3 km, walking the dogs 2.52 km
    November 11- elliptical for 30 minutes, and an awesome walk 3.20 km with the husband
    November 12-OFF
    November 13- 2.54 km run and an awesome 3.11km walk
    November 14- OFF
    November 15 a VERY busy day I ran 2.87 km, Vinyasa yoga for an hour, as well as walked the dogs for a 2.56km
    November16-elliptical for 1/2 hour...very boring...and lifted weights for upper body for another half hour. I wanted to walk the dogs but it got very cold and windy out
    November17- I kicked some butt today lol...I ran for 3.81km AND I walked for 5.03 km. I am sooo sore but I am very pleased with my progress. I need a hot tub lol.

    @AlphaHowls I am so sorry you had to go through that...very scary, but I am very happy that you went back...the more you do that the easier it becomes. I am so proud of you for getting back to what you were.
    @BruceHedtke sounds like you need new socks or new shoes. Socks rubbing are probably giving you the blisters...maybe try a different kind.
    @scolaris I used to have something similar to plantar facitis(sp?) I had a heel spur. I got some specific shoes and it went away thank god...but it was very painful. Do you have certain insoles? That way you can have fancier shoes lol.

    For everyone else awesome job!

    Wow... What a great day!

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