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New Runner Challenge *100 Miles In October*

Cooriander
Cooriander Posts: 2,848 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I can't wait to start October's 100 Mile Challenge, so I am opening up a thread here. My goal is to make it this time, I was 4 mile short in September, and I am in much better shape thanks to being motivated last month.

Feel free to join me.

Last month thread is here:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/325796-novice-runner-challenge-100-miles-in-september?page=7

Get a ticker from here if you like to join (or keep track with text):

http://www.tickerfactory.com/ezticker/ticker_designer.php

I ran a 5K yesterday and an easy 4 mile run in the afternoon.
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  • dida_57
    dida_57 Posts: 45 Member
    This will motivate me to run more.


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  • ArtificiallyBalanced
    ArtificiallyBalanced Posts: 44
    Awesome! I'm in!!

    <a href="http://www.TickerFactory.com/exercise/wxuGp6g/"&gt;
    <img border="0" src="http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wxuGp6g/exercise.png"></a&gt;
  • barbiex3
    barbiex3 Posts: 1,036 Member
    lol okay i'm in :D ! I stopped keeping track since I joined XC. should be good to know!!!
  • FitnessDynasty
    FitnessDynasty Posts: 62
    This limited to running or does the elliptical trainer count as well?
  • Topsking2010
    Topsking2010 Posts: 2,245 Member
    Did 10 mile run today.
  • RunningAddict
    RunningAddict Posts: 548 Member
    I'M IN!
    6 MILES FOR OCT. 1ST!
  • RunningAddict
    RunningAddict Posts: 548 Member
    I'M IN!
    6 MILES FOR OCT. 1ST!

    How new do you have to be in order to do this challenge? I have been running for a little while.
  • Cooriander
    Cooriander Posts: 2,848 Member
    I'M IN!
    6 MILES FOR OCT. 1ST!

    How new do you have to be in order to do this challenge? I have been running for a little while.

    Both oldies and newbies are welcome to join :happy: as long as you have a particular goal for October. 100 miles is an average goal (: that I think many can make that in a month.

    If you like to make your goal shorter or longer - just indicate that in your ticker.
  • Cooriander
    Cooriander Posts: 2,848 Member
    This limited to running or does the elliptical trainer count as well?

    Ellipticals are fine - the milage is comparable to that of running (or walking).
  • Cooriander
    Cooriander Posts: 2,848 Member
    thanks for joining All - I like October because it is cooler and not too hot!
  • DeeChan634
    DeeChan634 Posts: 34
    Sounds challenging but I'm in!
  • dk_runs
    dk_runs Posts: 106
    I'm in. Do I need to do anything else besides set up a ticker?
  • jsg8tor
    jsg8tor Posts: 43 Member
    Wow! What a challenge but I'm in!

    8 miles down yesterday, finally a cool morning in Florida, I hope it stays this way :glasses:
  • helenium
    helenium Posts: 546 Member
    I am in. Running's going to be difficult as I've just started university, this may keep up my motivation! I hope it works! I'll set up my ticker when I'm back at my computer :D
  • jetscreaminagain
    jetscreaminagain Posts: 1,130 Member
    I'm going to try. Today I hit 100 miles in about 2 months since I started running again. Probably the better goal is 75, but 100 will be the stretch goal. I'm done with my current running plan in a couple weeks when I should be running a 5 K through the woods ;) Then I think I'll start a 10K plan, but as I look at them, I'm really surprised the runs aren't longer. We'll see. Thanks for the ticker link.

    Question: How do you update the ticker after the next run?
  • Cooriander
    Cooriander Posts: 2,848 Member
    I'm in. Do I need to do anything else besides set up a ticker?

    We can also report on goals for upcoming races and results (: I am hoping we can inspire each other in the thread.
  • barbiex3
    barbiex3 Posts: 1,036 Member
    one lonnng run tonight. 10.5 miles (8:05 min mile pace). longest so far. Rest day tomorrow! =D
  • Cooriander
    Cooriander Posts: 2,848 Member
    I'm going to try. Today I hit 100 miles in about 2 months since I started running again. Probably the better goal is 75, but 100 will be the stretch goal. I'm done with my current running plan in a couple weeks when I should be running a 5 K through the woods ;) Then I think I'll start a 10K plan, but as I look at them, I'm really surprised the runs aren't longer. We'll see. Thanks for the ticker link.

    Question: How do you update the ticker after the next run?

    (1) You go back to the ticker link:
    http://www.tickerfactory.com/ezticker/ticker_designer.php?type=8

    (2) then fill in your password/pin

    (3) click the "+" or add button and fill in in the milage in your dialog popwindow
    for you current workout.
    (4) click the next button

    that should do the trick.
  • Cooriander
    Cooriander Posts: 2,848 Member
    one lonnng run tonight. 10.5 miles (8:05 min mile pace). longest so far. Rest day tomorrow! =D

    that is GREAT! I am hoping to get into the 8 minute range in a few months Great run - congrats and have a nice rest.
  • proudmami1138
    proudmami1138 Posts: 16 Member
    I'm in :) Hoping this will make me more motivated to run more often. Today did 4 miles.

    Also just joined MFP today :)
  • dida_57
    dida_57 Posts: 45 Member
    Just finished 6.06 miles today, yay!


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  • hkgn
    hkgn Posts: 4 Member
    Great! I'm in. Planning to run my first 5K on October 16th.
    I made the ticker, but don't see how to add it to my sig.

    Thanks!
  • jsg8tor
    jsg8tor Posts: 43 Member
    4 miles down this morning. I have been running 3 miles during the week plus a long run on the weekends. Knowing I want to hit 100 miles for Oct. has inspired me to add a mile to my week-day runs.
    Thanks for the challenge!!
  • jetscreaminagain
    jetscreaminagain Posts: 1,130 Member
    Wow. 8 minute mile. I'm impressed! Yesterday had my fastest mile sice starting again at 12:14. Sub 10 is a dream. Hope I can get there!
  • momof3and3
    momof3and3 Posts: 656 Member
    Count me in! I tried to do it for Sept, but was out of town all month and didn't run as much as I would like. I am home now and would love to do it!
  • barbiex3
    barbiex3 Posts: 1,036 Member
    I started off at 12:00 min miles!!!! :D ! improvement is the best feeling ever!
  • iAMaPhoenix
    iAMaPhoenix Posts: 1,038 Member
    Yay...I'm in again. So far I have 0 miles for the month, but that will be changing by 1pm eastern time. Goal is to go for 120 miles this month.
  • Cooriander
    Cooriander Posts: 2,848 Member
    I like seing improvements - and that is a huge improvement too!

    I just signed up for the 5K Mud Race - Super excited : it is this one:

    https://www.downanddirtymudrun.com/
  • 1FitMom326
    1FitMom326 Posts: 228
    Count me in for October. I got a 4 mile run in on Saturday!
  • momof3and3
    momof3and3 Posts: 656 Member
    LOL...once I create the ticker, how do I add it to my signature?
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