Many the miles: Week 1 [CLOSED GROUP]

PBmaria
PBmaria Posts: 854 Member
edited October 2024 in Motivation and Support
Welcome to week 1 of our challenge!

To get started, the plan is to get everyone out on the road for 8 miles this week. It doesn’t matter how you do it: a mile a day, 8 miles in one day, it’s all good as long as you do it!

In my opinion, planning is one of the most important aspects of success, so what are your plans to successfully complete this week? Personally, I’m planning on a 2 mile walk today and then I’m walking home from work on Wednesday, so that’s another 4 miles and I’m sure I’ll walk some more over the weekend. I won’t even attempt to jog until at least Thursday. I’m getting my stitches out and we’ll see what the surgeon has to say!

Like I said, please keep coming back to this thread for discussions and you bet I’ll be asking for progress reports!!

Happy walking!
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  • kbeach08
    kbeach08 Posts: 184 Member
    My plan is to take My daughter out on our evening walks atleast 4 times this week. Also we are going to Cedar point on Wed. So I am sure I will get plenty of walking in then and I am in a parade this weekend well next Monday I so lots more miles :)
  • sineadangele1
    sineadangele1 Posts: 97 Member
    i planned on going for a 4 mile walk on saturday or yester day but hurricane irene kind of complicated things....my new plan is to go on that walk today. I've got about 2 miles down already so after those 4 miles later today I'll be almost done for the week =]
  • thamre
    thamre Posts: 629 Member
    My goal is to do 2 miles/4 days out of the week.
  • defygravity531
    defygravity531 Posts: 289 Member
    I like to do things in big chunks. I'm going to my parents' house to do laundry this afternoon so I think I'll do the 3 mile loop around their neighborhood while my clothes are in the dryer. :)

    I didn't get a chance to post on the other thread, but hi, I'm Samantha. :) I'm 23. I've been sedentary and overweight all of my life. I lost quite a bit of weight through diet alone but now I'm ready to incorporate exercise. I'm doing a combination of strength training, cardio dvds and walking/running outside. :) I've dedicated myself to at least 4 hours of exercise per week and I'm looking forward to making this challenge part of that routine!

    My plan is 3 miles today, 2 miles on Wednesday, 2 miles on Friday, and 1 mile on Saturday.
  • PBmaria
    PBmaria Posts: 854 Member
    Went for a 40 minute walk during my lunch hour and managed to go 1.65 miles. I'm a little tired, but it could also be because I'm a little hungry. I'll probably walk another mile in the afternoon!
  • M_lifts
    M_lifts Posts: 2,218 Member
    ok so i went for my run today, managed 5.5k or 3.4miles in my best ever time of 27:20! very pleased with that! considering i was struggling to run 3mins in may!

    everyone's got to a good start. my plan is to run x3 a week and each time running 5k or 3.1miles. my 5k run is on the 11th so im in training mode!

    maria: its only the start of the week! you will get there!

    samantha: you sound very similar to me! i lost most of my weight by diet and zumba. and since i started maintaining in april- my goals are more fitness focussed, so i do a lot of jm dvds, running zumba! im also a fan of big chunks! gets it out of the way quicker!

    kbeach: walking with the kiddos is the best exercise ever! i go for long walks with my daughter during the weekend as thats when she naps for me! so normally out of an hr and a bit! have fun!

    thamre: sounds like a good plan to me!

    sinead: hope the weather clears up for you guys soon. scary stuff

    lets do this ladies!!!
  • thamre
    thamre Posts: 629 Member
    I ran 2 miles & walked 4 miles tonight. whoo hoo!
  • patriot201
    patriot201 Posts: 117 Member
    Wore my pedometer today (as I do every day) and logged 12000+ steps, which equaled 3.8 miles. :)
  • PBmaria
    PBmaria Posts: 854 Member
    Yay! Everyone did great and you guys have all made significant dents on this week's goal!
    Seems like 8 miles was way too easy for this crowd, so we'll definitely be increasing the mileage next week and make this more fun!

    Here's another question for you guys: when do you prefer to walk/run? I personally love morning runs (5:40 am), but I can't do it anymore because it's getting light way too late and I have a set schedule at work :(

    kbeach08: Did you end up walking with your daughter? It seems like you won't have a problem getting to 8 miles with Cedar Point and the parade! Have fun!

    sineadangele1: I hope Irene didn't damage anything more than your walking plans!

    thamre: I'm glad you ended up working out yesterday! It was a great burn and you knocked down quite a distance!!

    defygravity531: Excellent work yesterday! Were you pushing or was that your regular pace?

    mariababe81: Amazing run yesterday!! You're gonna rock the 5k with no problems at all. You've got quite the speed!!

    patriot201: Great job! Halfway there :)
  • thamre
    thamre Posts: 629 Member
    I prefer to walk/run in the morning...much cooler and less crap in my body. It seems that no matter what I eat or how much I drink during the day, about a half a mile into my walk or run I have to go to the bathroom (and not always #1 either). It really sucks, cause I walk out in the country - no place I can really relieve myself...LOL!

    It would be nice to know where you are all from. I live in Minnesota.
  • kbeach08
    kbeach08 Posts: 184 Member
    I love walking in the mornings, but have kind of gotten out of getting up early enough to go. Going to start having to get my butt out of bed to get it done again! :laugh:
    I didn't end up getting my walk in with my daughter last night we cleaned and danced around the house last night though. Tonight as soon as I get her from school it is home for dinner and then out we go since it is just the 2 of us and the house is alot cleaner than it was! :flowerforyou:

    Need to get more miles today to catch up to you gals for sure!! :flowerforyou:

    You all are kicking butt!!

    Oh and I am from Michigan
  • PBmaria
    PBmaria Posts: 854 Member
    I went for a 2 mile walk during lunch and made great time! My focus today was on my posture as my back has been hurting since I've been walking a little slouched to be more comfortable around the belly area. Well, I walked 2 miles standing up straight! I realized, however, that I'm not ready to run yet when I kinda jogged to cross a street before the light changed and I was rather uncomfortable.

    So I'm up to 5 miles and I'll prob be walking some more this evening,so I'll be done with the weekly challenge by tomorrow!!! I would've chosen a higher number, had I known I'd be recovering this fast lol

    And to answer thamre's question: I live in Maryland :)
  • thamre
    thamre Posts: 629 Member
    It was raining last night so I didn't get my walk in. I attempted using the treadmill, but was very bored after 1 mile. Hopefully the weather cooperates tonight.
  • PBmaria
    PBmaria Posts: 854 Member
    Good morning! Halfway point of week 1 already?! crazy, huh?

    Here's the stats I have and please correct me if I missed something and I apologize if I missed anyone! I promise I'll get better at this.

    mariawells: 5 miles
    mariababe81: 3.4 miles
    thamre: 7 miles
    patriot201: 3.8 miles
    defygravity531: 3 miles

    What about the rest of you guys?! Where have you been hiding? :)

    Now, how fast do you guys normally walk and why? Do you go for a nice stroll, or do you power walk?
  • fit_chica69
    fit_chica69 Posts: 57 Member
    Hi everybody,

    I didn't forget you guys. I've been doing short 15 minute morning walks. I'll try waking up earlier so I can try to catch up with you guys before the week is over. Working 2 jobs this week sucks!! I only do this one week a month so, I'll be back on track starting this weekend. You guys are doing great! This will be fun trying to catch up!! :happy:



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  • defygravity531
    defygravity531 Posts: 289 Member
    I got in one more mile yesterday. It's definitely hard to fit in walking along with my other workouts. I may get some more in this afternoon.
  • sineadangele1
    sineadangele1 Posts: 97 Member
    I finished my 8 miles yesterday =]
  • PBmaria
    PBmaria Posts: 854 Member
    mariawells: 9 miles-DONE
    sineadangele1: 8 miles-DONE

    mariababe81: 3.4 miles
    thamre: 7 miles
    patriot201: 3.8 miles
    defygravity531: 4 miles

    fit_chica69: Unknown distance, but has been walking :)

    kbeach08: No info :(
    CharlotteintheUSA: No info :(
  • thamre
    thamre Posts: 629 Member
    Had a school thing going on last night but still managed to run 2 miles and walk 2 miles.
  • PBmaria
    PBmaria Posts: 854 Member
    Happy Friday!!
    Still waiting for some of you guys to finish!
    Do you have any good plans for the long weekend?

    mariawells: 9 miles-DONE
    sineadangele1: 8 miles-DONE
    thamre: 11 miles-DONE

    mariababe81: 3.4 miles
    patriot201: 3.8 miles
    defygravity531: 4 miles

    fit_chica69: Unknown distance, but has been walking :)

    kbeach08: No info :(
    CharlotteintheUSA: No info :(
  • Charlotte012
    Charlotte012 Posts: 139 Member
    Hello everyone!

    Sorry I've MIA this first week. I'm starting a new degree in a new university, in a new country, and so I've been very stressful this week. I also think i'll have to reduce my routine workout because I have so much to do at school :( ... but i'll see..

    I had planned to run 2 times 3.1miles and then walk and back to the university today (4 miles in total). I didn't had time to complete my first full 3.1 on Tuesday, so I ran 1 mile and walked 0.5 miles and then I ran my complete 3.1 miles yesterday (Thursday). I'll walk today to the university and I plan to have another walk this weekend.
  • thamre
    thamre Posts: 629 Member
    Alright - everyone ready for the long weekend?:drinker: It is suppose to be fairly decent around here so I should get plenty of walking/running/exercising in. I hope so, cause I have been slacking the last couple of nights - well, not really slacking, but things going on with the family. My daughter ran her first cross country meet yesterday. She was really nervous - I don't know why though. She has got running in her blood. Her time was about 18 minutes for 2.5 miles.

    My goals this weekend:
    I will not sit around and do nothing! I will get up each morning and go for a run and do 6p6w! I will allow myself to enjoy family picnics/bbq's but will eat in moderation!
  • defygravity531
    defygravity531 Posts: 289 Member
    you can add two more miles to my total. :) when does our week begin/end? Is Friday the end of the week? I won't get any more walking in today, but I have a run planned for tomorrow and a 4 mile hike planned for Monday. :)
  • PBmaria
    PBmaria Posts: 854 Member
    As we head into the weekend, some of you still have some catching up to do so get to it! You've got until Sunday to get those miles in! :)

    defygravity531- Our week is Monday-Sunday.

    CharlotteintheUSA- Don't worry about it. Make sure to get all settled in and enjoy your first weeks in...VA? (where are you originally from?)

    thamre- That's so awesome about your daughter!! Also, those weekend plans sound really good. Just keep on moving!!

    ***********
    mariawells: 9 miles-DONE
    sineadangele1: 8 miles-DONE
    thamre: 11 miles-DONE
    kbeach08: 12.6+miles-DONE
    mariababe81: 3.4 miles

    patriot201: 3.8 miles
    defygravity531: 6 miles
    CharlotteintheUSA: 4.6

    fit_chica69: Unknown distance, but has been walking :)
  • PBmaria
    PBmaria Posts: 854 Member
    We got a new member! Please welcome Leslye125 to our group! :)
  • M_lifts
    M_lifts Posts: 2,218 Member
    sorry for being MIA! work is manic and being a full time working mummy means i have very precious time on the net! lol!

    anyhoo i managed a 10.2k run today which mean my total for this week is 9.9miles! :bigsmile:
  • Leslye125
    Leslye125 Posts: 242 Member
    :smile: Hey everyone! I am so sorry that I am such a late arrival. I hadn't "officially" heard from Maria when I asked to be a part of the challenge, but I did get started on Tuesday. :smile: Unfortunately I got sick on Wednesday and Thursday, but I will get caught up by Sunday. My goal is 10 miles a week of combination running and walking. I am trying to get in shape for a half marathon, ultimately a full one maybe in a year. Baby steps... I am so excited to be a part of this challenge and working with you ladies. I need someone to hold me accountable for my excercise.


    Monday - Walk 2.3 miles 50 minutes
    Tuesday - Run/Walk 2.5 miles 30 minutes
  • Charlotte012
    Charlotte012 Posts: 139 Member
    Hello again!

    I'm originally from Montreal, Canada.

    And I walked, today, I walked! At least 4 miles going to the university and back, but also xxx miles visiting many art galleries.

    Have a good week end everyone!
  • PBmaria
    PBmaria Posts: 854 Member
    Happy Saturday, everyone!

    mariababe- You are doing great! Your long run sounded like a lot of fun. Any plans for a half marathon? ;)

    Leslye125- Welcome to our challenge! That's amazing that you wanna do a full marathon. I finally decided to be brave and do one next year, possibly in the spring to avoid summer training. You'll see how FAST the weight starts melting off once you start running. It's amazing!

    CharlotteintheUSA- Great catching up! Hope you're loving your new home and school.

    ***********
    mariawells: 9 miles-DONE
    sineadangele1: 8 miles-DONE
    thamre: 11 miles-DONE
    kbeach08: 12.6+miles-DONE
    mariababe81: 9.99 miles-DONE
    CharlotteintheUSA: 8.6 miles-DONE

    patriot201: 7.8 miles
    defygravity531: 6 miles
    Leslye125: 4.8 miles

    fit_chica69: Unknown distance, but has been going on 20 min walks :)
  • thamre
    thamre Posts: 629 Member
    I walked 3 miles & ran 3 miles last night. This morning I walked 4 miles. I am not going to get any walking time in next week as my work schedule is going to be crazy, so I will do a bunch this weekend.
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