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1 mile per day challenge September 2019

duskyjewel
duskyjewel Posts: 286 Member
edited December 2024 in Challenges
I did something like this a couple years ago and actually stuck with it for the whole month. This is a very simple challenge: do some exercise that measures at least one mile every single day for the month. It can be walking, running, elliptical, rowing, skating, biking, whatever, just log at least 1 mile every single day. If you do more, great. If you don't, you still did a mile.

For our metric buddies around the world, this equals 1.61 km, if you would like to participate.

I want this to be intentional exercise, not just "I logged this many steps at work today and that equals X miles."

I decided to get serious about losing weight again and today is the first day of my new routine. I thought a challenge like this would be fun and keep me accountable. It's also something basically anyone can do, it's not just for gym rats.

This morning I got in a bit more than 1 mile walking my dogs and 3 miles on the elliptical. I will start updating everyday on Sept 1, but wanted to post this now to put the word out. Who's in? :)
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  • kelleenab
    kelleenab Posts: 4 Member
    I am in
  • Anna247exo
    Anna247exo Posts: 41 Member
    I'm in too!
  • superfood75
    superfood75 Posts: 294 Member
    Im in! :)
  • 2380213
    2380213 Posts: 4 Member
    I’m in!
  • mrsjas2000
    mrsjas2000 Posts: 908 Member
    I’m in, I definitely need accountability
  • anthonysdunn
    anthonysdunn Posts: 436 Member
    I’m in. I really need to get exercise into my day. Just so tired after work.
  • jerrynavarro42
    jerrynavarro42 Posts: 2 Member
    Count me in
  • shewhoismany
    shewhoismany Posts: 182 Member
    Me!
  • volleymom14
    volleymom14 Posts: 9 Member
    edited August 2019
    I’m in! Thanks for the motivation 😊
  • Colburn_41
    Colburn_41 Posts: 4 Member
    I’m in 🙂
  • 62pinecomes
    62pinecomes Posts: 8 Member
    This sounds like fun! I am in ;)
  • duskyjewel
    duskyjewel Posts: 286 Member
    edited August 2019
    What a great response! Looks like we have a good group going. :)

    Not gonna lie, my doggoes make this easy for me. Want to be forced to exercise? Get huskies!
  • shewhoismany
    shewhoismany Posts: 182 Member
    @duskyjewel My dog is a couch potato, so I'll be going it alone. Or carrying him. :)
  • JeBeBu
    JeBeBu Posts: 258 Member
    I am starting a 4 week fitness challenge at work (I am the wellness coordinator) on Sept 1, so I will add this to my daily goals!
  • 62pinecomes
    62pinecomes Posts: 8 Member
    I have a little Shitzu and he loves going for walks so this will be even more fun having it be a challenge ;)
  • BasedGawd412
    BasedGawd412 Posts: 346 Member
    I'm in
  • Keisha1005
    Keisha1005 Posts: 253 Member
    I'm in
  • shewhoismany
    shewhoismany Posts: 182 Member
    We are getting closer to our start date. I have been resting on the couch with my dog, saving up my energy for the first. :)
  • duskyjewel
    duskyjewel Posts: 286 Member
    Sunday is the first day! I will post my first official check in listing what I did for my mile that day.
  • JeBeBu
    JeBeBu Posts: 258 Member
    mrsjas2000 wrote: »
    I will need to push myself, forntje past 6 months I’ve had a problem with my hip, I was born with the problem but didn’t find out until this year. The specialist said I’m too young for a hip replacement. I was told to do exercises and lose weight and see if that helps. I’ve been seeing a physio thearapist and he had me feeling a little. It better but the last few days I’ve been back into the excruciating pain. I have to push through because I know I can’t live on pain killers

    Have you done any water exercise? The weightlessness & low impact may allow for increased activity. As your doctor or therapist for alternatives
  • mrsjas2000
    mrsjas2000 Posts: 908 Member
    @JeBeBu thanks I have done water exercises and it feels very good, but because it doesn’t hurt I go overboard then when I get out of the water I suffer, I need to find a happy medium
  • JeBeBu
    JeBeBu Posts: 258 Member
    mrsjas2000 wrote: »
    @JeBeBu thanks I have done water exercises and it feels very good, but because it doesn’t hurt I go overboard then when I get out of the water I suffer, I need to find a happy medium

    Maybe look into taking a class so there is a "stop" built in? Our local Y has all the traditional aerobics classes, but also a regular water walking class and an arthritis water walking class. I teach advanced aquacise (we incorporate dumbbells, resistance bands and balance balls) but there are options for so many fitness levels. I also do deep water aqua jogging, both tethered and free running
  • duskyjewel
    duskyjewel Posts: 286 Member
    First day official check in!

    Sunday September 1

    Visiting family, took the huskies for a walk around the neighborhood. This equaled 1.4 miles. B)q4sbqxymes92.png
  • shewhoismany
    shewhoismany Posts: 182 Member
    I went for a nine mile walk with my son this morning. My feet are telling me that this won't be happening again any time soon. :)
  • Anna247exo
    Anna247exo Posts: 41 Member
    Check in for Sept. 1

    I did 1 mile on the treadmill and 7 on the stationary bike.
  • ModestProgress
    ModestProgress Posts: 1 Member
    Been on MFP before and challenges are very helpful. Would like to join this for daily tracking if possible. I forget how this works, is there a formal join process or do we just post/edit post for progress updates?
  • duskyjewel
    duskyjewel Posts: 286 Member
    ModestProgress wrote: »
    Been on MFP before and challenges are very helpful. Would like to join this for daily tracking if possible. I forget how this works, is there a formal join process or do we just post/edit post for progress updates?

    Just post whatever you did to fulfill your mile each day in September. :)
  • duskyjewel
    duskyjewel Posts: 286 Member
    shewhoismany wrote: »
    I went for a nine mile walk with my son this morning. My feet are telling me that this won't be happening again any time soon. :)

    Overachiever! Hope you're not too sore tomorrow. If I did 9 miles in one day, I'd be in traction. I used to be in good enough shape to do a 7 mile hike, hope to get there again.
  • JeBeBu
    JeBeBu Posts: 258 Member
    Kind of a lazy day, but I did get in my mile walk and complete day 1 of my 4 week challenge. I have a Fitbit challenge kicking off tomorrow, too so I can't let down 3 seperate challenge groups and myself! Can't. Won't.
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