September 50 Mile Walk Challenge

Phestr
Phestr Posts: 37
edited October 1 in Motivation and Support
Earlier this year, I had knee surgery, and have been instructed to walk or cycle for my cardio exercise. Since it's easier to walk with the family than ride, this is my exercise of choice. Since I know there are many out there who also walk, and many who are just starting out, I figured my first challenge would be something these people could do.
So, starting Sept 1, keep track of your milage, and log it into the following spreadsheet every Friday:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AttkBpWEfy1udENDUGNPZm1aN0szdVlvYktMd3gxb3c&hl=en_US

Of course, post your results on this thread as well. If you aren't comfortable with the spreadsheet, message me and I'll add it for you.

Now, I know that 50 miles isn't very much, but if you're just starting out, it could be a little daunting. And if it seems too easy, then you have nothing to lose by showing off, right? :bigsmile:

Drop a reply and let us know if your in, and then add your name to the spreadsheet. Good luck!

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  • silverbullkitty
    silverbullkitty Posts: 41
    Whoohoo! I'm in! I'm a walker and I average about 40/miles/mo.... so this is a little bit of a challenge for me! Thanks for getting this group started up. :) I'm adding my name to the spread now. (Kathleen is - Silverbullkitty)
  • nananie2
    nananie2 Posts: 272 Member
    Good idea! :-)
  • brooke4fitness
    brooke4fitness Posts: 39 Member
    I just joined your challenge by adding my name to the spreadsheet. 50 miles WILL be a challenge for me. I walk, but not that much!
  • babygurl48
    babygurl48 Posts: 1,237 Member
    I'm in!! I love challenging myself!!!
  • Phestr
    Phestr Posts: 37
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  • Phestr
    Phestr Posts: 37
    Welcome to all who are taking th challenge! Anyone else?
  • SportySpiceVT
    SportySpiceVT Posts: 59 Member
    Ok I'll try! But I may only get to 25 miles! But I'll be pushing K in the stroller so maybe she can clock 25 and between us we can reach 50 ;)
  • nananie2
    nananie2 Posts: 272 Member
    Any of you guys have Nike + app? It would be a nice way to challenge ourselves and maybe get there faster... :-)
  • Phestr
    Phestr Posts: 37
    I don't. I've got an Android phone, not sure if they are supported.
  • Phestr
    Phestr Posts: 37
    The Challenge starts tomorrow, so don't forget to keep track of your miles as well as your calories!
  • allycaturban
    allycaturban Posts: 37
    this is perfect for me im in :)
  • Phestr
    Phestr Posts: 37
    Welcome!
  • niccole679
    niccole679 Posts: 21
    Day 1 here we go! So excited for this challenge.


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  • babygurl48
    babygurl48 Posts: 1,237 Member
    Started already!

    2 miles walked

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  • nananie2
    nananie2 Posts: 272 Member
    5 miles in, 45 more to go! :-)
  • Phestr
    Phestr Posts: 37
    Awesome starts! Let's keep them up, and remember to update the spreadsheet!
  • babygurl48
    babygurl48 Posts: 1,237 Member

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    1 mile in today
  • SportySpiceVT
    SportySpiceVT Posts: 59 Member
    Did one mile today! That brings my total to 9.6 miles for the first week. Starting week 2 tomorrow. :)
  • Phestr
    Phestr Posts: 37
    Keep it up, ladies! And don't forget to update the spreadsheet!
  • silverbullkitty
    silverbullkitty Posts: 41
    Forgot about coming back and checking in on the thread. Been faithfully logging my walks as I come in from them. Keep up the good work everyone! This challenge in definately a challenge for me! I'm really pushing myself this month.
  • nananie2
    nananie2 Posts: 272 Member
    Just checking to see if everybody is still pushing for this...

    Challenging, but we'll be proud of ourselves when it's over! :-)

    Keep on walking!
  • Phestr
    Phestr Posts: 37
    Sorry I haven't been posting, but I'm still in! nananie2 is kicking all our butts, but everyone is doing great! Just 6 more days to go!
  • sneezles
    sneezles Posts: 165 Member
    Didn't see this until today but I have walked 108 miles so far in Sept with 3 more walks schedules for the month. I do 7-9 miles a walk.
  • Phestr
    Phestr Posts: 37
    Last day to log! A couple have already passed the 50 mile mark, congrats! I may be a couple miles short, since it's raining, but for all who tried, good work!
  • niccole679
    niccole679 Posts: 21
    well, I didn't make it to 50, was going to good at the begining of the month but life happened and I slacked off. Oh, well maybe next month.

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  • Phestr
    Phestr Posts: 37
    Good job everyone! I won't be running a challenge this month (I get distracted easy, and forget), but there is a monthly "Move Your *kitten* challenge going on if anyone wants to join.
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