Step into the New Year Challenge

ecronick
ecronick Posts: 289 Member
edited October 2 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi all,

I'm going to start a walking/running challenge. It will start Monday September 26 and end January 1. That is a total of 14 weeks to complete this challenge. This challenge is for all ages, sizes, and abilities. The week will go from Monday-Sunday with the weigh in being Sunday afternoon. There are four different options to choose from.

1.) To walk/run a total of 210 miles by the end of the challenge which equals out to 15 miles a week.

2.) To walk/run a total of 280 miles by the end of the challenge which equals out to 20 miles a week.

3.) To walk/run a total of 350 miles by the end of the challenge which equals out to 25 miles a week.

4.) To walk/run a total of 420 miles by the end of the challenge which equals out to 30 miles a week.

If the total WEEKLY (15, 20, ex) mileage is not completed an extra challenge will be given as "punishment" for not completing it. This extra challenge will not be horrible but just a little bit extra to try and get you moving. Example 25 crunches, or 16 extra ounces of water to drink, or .5 mile extra added onto your next week total.

If you're interested in joining please give your name, starting weight, and which option you would like to do. There is room for 13 more people.

Name: Erica
SW: 212lbs
Walking option: #3
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  • jaimieht
    jaimieht Posts: 106
    I try to walk/run every day, so i totally am in on this!!

    My name is Jaimie, I am 173 lbs and I am choosing option 4, 30 miles a week. Since I generally go 20 or so miles a week, I have to up it :)

    Does running count as walking? please say yes :)
  • ecronick
    ecronick Posts: 289 Member
    Sure that would be no problem!
  • jaimieht
    jaimieht Posts: 106
    Yay :) I do both. I walk a lot and run a bit more each week - trying to be able to run an entire 5K :)
  • ecronick
    ecronick Posts: 289 Member
    That's a great goal I am also trying to work my way up to 5k. Welcome to the team Jaimie. :smile:
  • ecronick
    ecronick Posts: 289 Member
    13 more spots open.
  • ecronick
    ecronick Posts: 289 Member
    :)
  • tammierich
    tammierich Posts: 29
    I am in. I am training to do a 10K in March and this is the training I need. Thanks for doing the challenge.

    Tammie:wink:

    Name: Tammie
    SW: 205lbs
    Walking option: #3
  • ecronick
    ecronick Posts: 289 Member
    Great to hear!
  • NoDairy
    NoDairy Posts: 88
    this is great, yesterday I started back on my running for the new year.

    Name: Tanya
    SW: 126lbs
    Walking option: #3
  • ecronick
    ecronick Posts: 289 Member
    Members so far

    ecronick
    jaimieht
    tammierich
    FighterDietFan

    Still looking for 11 more people willing to take the challenge!! This will definitely help you get ready for those 5k, 10k, or even just get you moving/running again. :)
  • irunn2doorz
    irunn2doorz Posts: 19
    Hi!
    I'm down. This will be fun and a good pair with the other challenge we are in.
    Name: Brea
    Starting Weight: 185
    Option: #1
  • rae_mayer
    rae_mayer Posts: 226
    Hello!
    I think I'd like to join this challenge. I need to get moving and I'd like to actually run a 5k by next Spring (I've walked several thus far). I'm super out of shape still so I'll be doing option #1 for sure!

    Rachel
    262 lbs
    Option #1
  • sixxbaby
    sixxbaby Posts: 543
    I am in!!!!

    I will take option number 3

    Starting weight 224.4

    Thanks!!!!
  • ecronick
    ecronick Posts: 289 Member
    Welcome ladies!! Brea I think you are right that's why I chose to do this challenge now. :)

    Members so far:

    ecronick
    jaimieht
    tammierich
    FighterDietFan
    irunn2doorz
    rae_mayer
    Sixxbaby

    8 more spots open. Challenge starts next Monday September 26.
  • FitJ1210
    FitJ1210 Posts: 754
    Hi Erica I like the sound of your challenge.

    Name: Jorden
    SW: 160.2
    Walking option: #4... dont know if I can pull it off, but I'll give it my best!

    Thanks :flowerforyou:
  • ecronick
    ecronick Posts: 289 Member
    Welcome Jordan!

    ecronick
    jaimieht
    tammierich
    FighterDietFan
    irunn2doorz
    rae_mayer
    Sixxbaby
    FitJ1210

    7 spots still open
  • FitJ1210
    FitJ1210 Posts: 754
    Thank you!
  • ecronick
    ecronick Posts: 289 Member
    Still open
  • ngallaway
    ngallaway Posts: 2
    I'm in.

    Name: Naomi (ngallaway)
    SW: 220
    Option: 1

    Gonna try my hardest and hopefully this will keep me motivated.
  • destiny150
    destiny150 Posts: 48
    Hi I would like to get in. I have been lax on entering my foods, but I do exercise 5-6 days/per week.
    I don't normally weigh every day but i can weigh tomorrow and let you know. I would like the #3.
  • ecronick
    ecronick Posts: 289 Member
    These are the members so far. Please get to know each other as they can be there to support you and push you when you need it.

    ecronick
    jaimieht
    tammierich
    FighterDietFan
    irunn2doorz
    rae_mayer
    Sixxbaby
    FitJ1210
    ngallaway
    destiny150

    5 more spots are open
  • sixxbaby
    sixxbaby Posts: 543
    Hi all feel free to add me as a friend if you are doing this challenge, oh and my name is Shannon
  • FitJ1210
    FitJ1210 Posts: 754
    Erica Does the mileage count for only walking/ running?

    How about biking... elliptical.... swimming?
  • miracleminded1
    miracleminded1 Posts: 171
    Hi! I would like to join this challenge!!

    I am just getting going on exercise again...so I'm choosing option # 1.

    Hello everyone!!

    Oh, and my starting weight as of today is 169. Or do you want our starting weights as of the 26th?

    That day is a good one for me to start...it's my birthday!! :)
  • ecronick
    ecronick Posts: 289 Member
    Jorden I'm going to say just walking/running. I suggest using a pedometer as well.

    Welcome Miracleminded1

    We can all weigh in on the 25th. :)
  • FitJ1210
    FitJ1210 Posts: 754
    That sounds fine Erica... just wanted to clarify. :smile:
  • miracleminded1
    miracleminded1 Posts: 171
    I've started to practice my walking this week! I can do 3 miles on my lunches if I take all my breaks together for a total of an hour. I am also using a site that I can plan a route out so I know the distance of my walks/runs. If you're interested, it's called mapmyrun. There are options on it tho for running, walking, bicycling, hiking, etc.... And when the weather turns poor I can just go downstairs to the exercise room and use the treadmill.

    Anyway, I made a map of a route for today that will include taking me by a nearby by grocery store on my way back to work because I need to pick up something for my daughter and it will save me the stop after work.

    When I looked to see how far I walked yesterday it was at 3 miles, almost exactly. I had taken off and set my alarm on my phone for the halfway point...I walked away from work for half the time, then back to work for the other half. I was wearing my boots tho, which I'll make sure not to do again! The blisters on my feet will remind me! I might be able to go further with my sneakers on. I'm sure over time I will be able to also as I get more conditioned.

    I have also finally gotten a walking/running program that I was waiting for - it arrived yesterday. I will plan on starting that on Monday to give me time to read the info before putting it into practice.

    Getting geared up for this!!
  • FitJ1210
    FitJ1210 Posts: 754
    miraclemined1 Looks like your setting yourself.. up for SUCCESS! :smile:

    I was thinking I bit off more than I could handle with the 30 miles a week. But my aim is for 10k steps a day now thats around 4 miles a day.... 28 miles a week its not much more.

    Does anyone do WATP dvd's?
  • jellybean1971
    jellybean1971 Posts: 417 Member
    I would love to join this challenge

    Name: Crystal
    SW: 209.5 lbs
    Walking option: #4
  • ecronick
    ecronick Posts: 289 Member
    Yay Miracleminded1 you are definitely getting geared up for success and I am looking forward to doing this with all of you!! I love using the google app on my phone for walking running. Tells you how fast you're going, your times/distance, elevation. I LOVE IT!!! lol

    Crystal we would love to have you in this challenge. We will weight in next Sunday and the challenge will begin Monday. :)
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