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50 Miles in January

hookermf
hookermf Posts: 9 Member
in Challenges
Hi All,
In addition to my regular workouts, I'm attempting to run 50 total miles for the month of January. I'm not an avid runner, but have completed a couple of 10-mile races and plenty of 5ks. If you can't run, then walk. Anyone up for the challenge?

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  • MorningGhost14
    MorningGhost14 Posts: 441 Member
    Come join the January Running Challenge in the Challenges section... lots of fun active runners/posters...
  • hookermf
    hookermf Posts: 9 Member
    I had no idea Fitness Pal had all these groups and forums! I've been using it to count calories and exercise, but never searched further. I will check it out, thank you! Should I just delete this post?
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,055 Member
    You can ask a mod to zap your thread by using Flag > Report > This is my post and I want to delete it
  • hookermf
    hookermf Posts: 9 Member
    MorningGhost14. 185 miles for January?!? Wow! I feel silly for attempting 50.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,055 Member
    hookermf wrote: »
    MorningGhost14. 185 miles for January?!? Wow! I feel silly for attempting 50.

    Eh, I'm in the Walking to Mordor Challenge and most people get far more miles than I do, but it doesn't stop me from continuing to improve my own amount :)
  • hookermf
    hookermf Posts: 9 Member
    You are so right! I shouldn't be comparing. It's a challenge for ME and that's all that matters
  • 20yearsyounger
    20yearsyounger Posts: 1,630 Member
    hookermf wrote: »
    MorningGhost14. 185 miles for January?!? Wow! I feel silly for attempting 50.
    Dont let that stop you. Its a great running group for all levels. There is also a greatbwalking group
  • hookermf
    hookermf Posts: 9 Member
    20yearsyounger wrote: »
    hookermf wrote: »
    MorningGhost14. 185 miles for January?!? Wow! I feel silly for attempting 50.
    Dont let that stop you. Its a great running group for all levels. There is also a greatbwalking group
    Thank you!!

  • MorningGhost14
    MorningGhost14 Posts: 441 Member
    @hookermf... I am 58 and have had my hips replaced twice... and only started running four and a half years ago... and could barely get a mile.... so you will have no problem getting to wherever you want to go... definitely join us... I think its most supportive, upbeat group on MFP...
  • dewd2
    dewd2 Posts: 2,445 Member
    How long since your last long race and how many miles have you been running recently? If you haven't been running much recently I suggest taking it slow. While 50 miles is a great goal, it could be the cause of injury and/or burnout if your body is not ready.

    Good luck.
  • hookermf
    hookermf Posts: 9 Member
    MorningGhost14 wrote: »
    @hookermf... I am 58 and have had my hips replaced twice... and only started running four and a half years ago... and could barely get a mile.... so you will have no problem getting to wherever you want to go... definitely join us... I think its most supportive, upbeat group on MFP...

    Thank you!
  • hookermf
    hookermf Posts: 9 Member
    dewd2 wrote: »
    How long since your last long race and how many miles have you been running recently? If you haven't been running much recently I suggest taking it slow. While 50 miles is a great goal, it could be the cause of injury and/or burnout if your body is not ready.

    Good luck.

    I only run an occasional mile or two pre workout. My last 10 miler was last April. I cried when I crossed the finish line because my hip hurt so badly. I've been trying a mile or two here and there to test it out. I did 3.5 miles yesterday and 2 today. So far, it feels good.

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