Exercise! - July Walking Challenge

Hope no one minds I started this up for the new month! I got a good start and wanted to report it for accountability!

I did the 3 mile WATP Express followed by 1.38 miles on the treadmill. I had a book on CD to finish, so it kept me going!

Have a great weekend and KEEP WALKING!

Michele :wave:

oops sorry I posted here then saw the Canadian one. Going to post there.

Thanks for starting the thread Michelle.

I'm upping my goal for the month by 5 miles. I'm hoping to finish 80 miles this month. I did 4 yesterday, and will leave in a few to get in 2 more this morning before church.

Hi all! Hope your holiday weekend is going well. Last month I walked 55 miles, this month I'm aiming for 60 miles. I'm off to a good start, today DH & I walked 7 3/4 miles. :cool:

Since I'm just starting with walking I'm gonna set a goal of 20 miles....2 down today.

I'd like to join! I've never counted how many miles I've done before but I'll give it a shot if it'll keep me going.
I'll aim for 30 miles since I'm just starting this. I love leslie's 4 mile challenge so I'll mostly be doing that or treadmill. :)

Good morning ladies!!!

Nice to see some new walkers this month. I'm doing a short 2 miler this morning, then I'm off to Cedar Point for the day! I wonder how many calories riding roller coasters burns?! At least I'll get lots of walking around the park in-just wont know how much.

Have a great day!

2 miles more this morning....making my total 4 miles outta 20

Dates- July 2 & 3

Miles- 10. 25:carrot:

Total this month- 10.25

Husband & I walked 8 miles Sunday afternoon. Boy howdy, I was tired at the end, let me tell you. This morning the kids & I hiked an easy loop trail through the park. Except for my joints whining it was ok. Have a Happy 4th tomorrow & Happy Canada Day!

July goal = 114 miles.

I'm gonna do it!!!!!!!!!

Good luck everybody!!!!!!!!

:carrot: :carrot: :carrot: Hello everyone Just want to count my minutes :dancer: These posts keep me on track

July goal 1000 minutes 7/1=30 7/3=30 and 940 to go

less:dance: fluff and more muscle --- Sandi

Wow --Ticker just posted my total of 120 minutes for today when I just joined the tape parade--I just love all the lines to represent our weight loses and exersise achievements-I feel like a new woman after just 3 days of opting to get off my couch and hit the pavement. We can all keep pounding off the pounds--''POP's'' I like it.
Sandi

WOW! It's great to have some new walkers along with some familiar ones this month! I also increased my goal this month from 75 to 80 ( I did 78 last month). I'm probably a bit behind already for the month, since we went camping Sun-today. I did some hiking on the trails, but the GPS tells me it was about 2.62 miles (I only counted intentional fitness walking). That puts me at 9 miles so far this month.

I got some new WATP's in the mail and I did 2 of them today: Booster mile using 3 pound weights and Morning Mile plus abs. I still have the Short Cuts for Abs and 10 minute ab-buster to try out. Now that we're back home, I'll get back into a routine and crank out the miles again.

Hope everyone has had a GREAT holiday weekend!

Michele :wave:

Date- 07/04

Miles- 5

Total this month- 15.25

Miles to go- 44.75

:kickcan: Keep up the good work everyone!

July goal = 114 miles
Miles walked = 10
Miles to go = 104

Brandy, I hope your 5k was a success!

Can I join in? I'm just starting up again after having a baby 12 weeks ago. I just got a Leslie Sansone Walk the Walk DVD yesterday so I'm ready to get moving!

My goal for July will be 50 miles. :)

Good morning walking buddies!

I had a nice 4 mile walk this morning putting me at 17 for the month.

My 5K went very well. I think my time was 28:57. I was expecting it to be around 33, so I'm very happy with that. Heck, I'm just happy I ran the whole thing.

Genesis-What an awesome goal!!!!! I am in awe.

Have a wonderful day!

Hi everyone! Just back from a weekend away.

I missed my goal of 75 miles last month, so I'm going to try again.

July goal: 75
Miles walked: 12
Miles to go: 63

July goal = 114 miles
Miles walked = 18.5
Miles to go = 95.5

I managed 8.5 miles on the treadmill today...but man oh man that's booooring! I was aiming for 10 miles, but when my hubby called and said he was on his way home, that was all I needed to throw in the towel and jump in the shower. I find it so mentally difficult doing anything more than 5 miles on a treadmill. Maybe I need to change my attitude. Let's seee....Gee, I love treadmills! Maybe I'll walk 20 miles on the treadmill tomorrow!!!! Yeah right!

Brandy, that's a GREAT time for your first 5k. AWESOME JOB!!!!!!!!! After the 3-Day in October I might try running again. After you have a few 5ks under your belt, do you think you'll try a 10k?

Morning everyone.

Got another 4 miles in this morning. It was nice and cool for a change.

Miles walked=21
Miles to go=59

Genesis-I agree on the treadmill being boring. I cant do more than an hour on them before I'm ready to lose it. Lucky for me Michigan is cooler than Florida. I'm not sure about a 10K. I've only been running for 6 weeks and I need to see how my ankle holds up over time. If my body can do it, I'll probably try a 10K, but it wont be til next spring I imagine.

:) Good afternoon! The kids & I walked today.

Date- 7/6

Miles- 3.3

Total this month- 18.55

Miles to go- 41.45:carrot:

Another 4 for me this morning so I'm at 25/80!!

Have a great Friday!

I am falling SO behind! First, it was the camping trip, then yesterday I had an all-day class. I have another one on Monday, too. I need to do 6 miles today to catch up for the month (if I average 2.6 miles a day, I'll get my 80 miles by the end of the month).

You guys are doing GREAT!! KEEP UP THE HARD WORK!!!



Michele :wave:

July goal = 114 miles
Miles walked = 24.5
Miles to go = 89.5

Everybody is doing a great job this month!!!! I'm impressed! I just returned from 6 miles in the mid-day Florida heat. I literally have sweat pouring down my body (ewwww -gross!). Time for a shower!!!!

Done WWTP4 miles = 4.62 Miles done 25.38 to go!

Morning gals and happy weekend.

I logged in another 4 miles this morning so I'm at 29/80!!

Keep it up!!!!

I did the first day of Couch to 5K today!! I ended up with 2.25 miles in 41 minutes on the treadmill. I'm still behind where I'd like to be at this point in the month, but I'm making progress.

Keep Walking!

Michele :wave:

Date- 7/8

Miles- 3.75

Miles so far- 19

Miles to go- 41

Keep up the good work everyone!

I walked a mile around town on Friday with DD (16 lbs) in a front-pack carrier. :) And tonight I did my 2-mile Walk the Walk DVD. Great workout to get me back into the swing of things!

Today I did a total of 4 miles of WATP: Booster Mile with stretchie, Morning with 3 pound weights, and Two Mile Walk (done in 25 minutes)!

I'm still a bit behind, but feeling good about my progress. Tomorrow is another all-day class, but it's my last one before I go back to work on August 16. Of course, before that I have 10 days of vacation--all that driving and camping--how will I ever get my walks in????


Have a great evening!

Michele :wave:

Date- 7/9

Miles- 4.75

Miles to date- 23.75

Miles to go- 27.25

July goal = 114 miles
Miles walked = 39.5
Miles to go = 74.5


My training partner and I met at 8am this morning at a trail in Lake Mary. It was a very enjoyable 10 mile walk with the temp peaking at around 90. Fortunately there was some cloud cover so the sun wasn't pounding directly down on us the whole time. We passed some acrobatic goats, a dead armadillo, many barking dogs, and one frisky senior in a wheel chair. The long walks are soooo much more enjoyable with a partner. Walking 10 miles solo feels like 20 - but walking 10 miles together feels like 5.

Keep up the great work everybody!!!

July goal: 75
Miles walked: 20
Miles to go: 55

Date- 7/10

Miles- 4

Miles so far- 27.75

Miles to go- 23.25

July goal: 75
Miles walked: 23
Miles to go: 52

July goal = 114 miles
Miles walked = 45
Miles to go = 69

Date- 7/11

Miles- 3.75

Miles so far- 31.5

Miles to go- 28.5

Hey gals,

No walk today due to weather, but I got some in yesterday putting me at 37/75!

WAY TO GO EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi all! I am new to this thread. I plan on posting my exercise once a week to keep myself accountable. Right now I am concentrating on time rather than distance. I hope that's all right.


40 minutes on treadmill at 1.6mph
30 minutes on treadmill at 1.8mph
30 minutes on treadmill at 2.0mph
30 minutes on treadmill at 2.3mph
30 minutes on treadmill at 2.6mph
40 minutes on treadmill at 2.8mph
30 minutes on treadmill at 3.0mph
35 minutes on treadmill at 2.8mph

Welcome webweevil!!!!!!!!!!!

No walking today just checking in. Keep it up ladies. You're all doing great!

July goal = 114 miles
Miles walked = 52
Miles to go = 62

Date- 7/13

Miles- 4.1

Miles so far- 35.6

Miles to go- 24.4

Date- 7/14

Miles- 2.4

Miles so far- 38

Miles to go- 22

Hi gals,

a quick update 43/75!!!

Off for a long weekend and wont be back til Wednesday.

Hey webweevil! You're just a running-walking superstar! :)

July goal: 75
Miles walked: 35
Miles to go: 40

July goal = 114 miles
Miles walked = 62
Miles to go = 52

I'm over 1/2 way to goal for July!!!!!!!!!

I walked somewhere between 10 to 12 miles today in the blazing sun (I lost track of my miles, so I'm estimating on the low side for my official monthly mile total). I had to take frequent rest stops in order to avoid overheating. At one point I became very nauseous and broke out in goose bumps and chills even though it was in the 90s with high humidity. Fortunately right at that moment I passed an area of the trail with a big shaded kid's play area with benches, restrooms, and a misting station! And boy did I need a good misting and a rest on a bench in the shade! I was able to cool off enough to finish the 10 miles without further incident.

Keep up the walking, ladies! We're half way done with July!!!!

July goal = 114 miles
Miles walked = 72
Miles to go = 42

I met my mini-goal for the weekend....20 miles. My training partner and I tried a new trail...the Orlando Wetlands Park. Very interesting place. Vultures everywhere - a bit creepy. We saw alligators, snakes, turtles, tons of birds, snarling raccoons, and heard some crazy toads. It is hard to describe the atmosphere of the place. Very interesting and beautiful, but also scary and desolate. A horror film could easily be filmed there. I would NEVER walk in that park by myself, but with a partner I felt safe.

Here's the park's website...
http://www.ci.orlando.fl.us/fpr/net/t_ParkRec.aspx?park=341&page=4

July goal: 75
Miles walked: 39
Miles to go: 36

I haven't checked in in awhile, but I HAVE been walking. It's been so darn HOT here I've been inside doing WATP's, but today I decided to mix it up and do the treadmill. I used a CD I found called Walking Music Greatest Hits Volume 1. It has a picture of Leslie Sansone, but it's actually put out by Dr. Kenneth Cooper, the "father of aerobics". It has two sets of music, each 30 minutes plus cool down. I can get a 2 mile walk in and the music is GREAT! In the end, I had 2.06 miles in 35 minutes.

Have a great day!

Michele :wave:

Walk 30 minutes at 2.8mph
Walk 40 + 25 minutes at 3.0mph
Walk 30 + 25 minutes at 3.0mph
Walk 62 minutes at 3.0mph = 5k
Walk 30 + 30 minutes at 3.1mph
Walk 60 minutes at 3.1mph = 5k

Date- 7/17

Miles- 2.5

Miles so far- 40.5

Miles to Go- 19.5

It's sooooo HOT! The temps. have drained away so much of my energy. UGH.

July goal = 114 miles
Miles walked = 76
Miles to go = 38

Yoga yesterday, 4 miles on the treadmill today...and more walking tomorrow!

Com'on Guys...Keep up the walking!!!! I know it's July....I know it's hot....but we gotta stick to it! I live in Florida, so I know heat and humidity. You can walk in the heat, just make sure you wear sunscreen, wear a hat and stay hydrated!

I walked around Lake Eola in downtown Orlando today - 4 miles (actually around 4.5, but I'll count 4 for the official total).

July goal = 114 miles
Miles walked = 80
Miles to go = 34

Let's do it!!!!!!! :cheer:

Date- 7/20

Miles-

Sorry about that - hit the wrong button. I was distracted by the Charo commercial (remember her?) anyhow-

Miles this month- 47

Miles to go- 13

Keep up the good work!

I think I would be distracted by Charo, too!!!! :dizzy:

July goal = 114 miles
Miles walked = 86
Miles to go = 28

Logged 6 miles on the treadmill today.

KEEP IT UP, LADIES!!!!! :D

Hi ladies, sorry I've been away. I've been walking lots though but havent added them together so I'm not sure where I stand at the moment. Doesnt matter, I'm out there doing it, and feeling so much better when I do!!! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

July goal = 114 miles
Miles walked = 91
Miles to go = 23

On Saturday I did 5 miles on the treadmill & then took a power pump (weight lifting) class at the gym.

On Sunday, I did no "official" exercise but I did work in the yard for 9 hours. Boy was I pooped!

Welcome back, Brandy!

Dates- 7/23 & 7/24

Miles- 7

Miles so far- 54.25

Miles to go- 5.75

Hi gals, I've been keeping up with my walking and getting in about 4 miles every morning. I'm at 70 miles with only 10 to go to meet my goal!!! I can't wait for it to get a bit cooler here.

July goal = 114 miles
Miles walked = 91
Miles to go = 23

Yesterday (Monday) I was too tired from my over-active weekend and couldn't muster the energy for a walk. However, I'm meeting my training partner at 6:15pm tonight for a walk, so no excuses today!

Here's my plan for the rest of the month...

Tuesday - 11 miles
Wednesday - cross train + 3 miles
Thursday - 6 miles
Friday - 3 miles
Saturday - Day off for birthday!
Sunday - Swim in the ocean!
Monday - I'll be flying for work all day, so no planned exercise

If I follow this plan, I'll meet my miles for the month. And, since I have a lot of wiggle room in the schedule, I can always make up miles over the weekend if I don't meet my mileage goals over the next three days.

Keep up the great work everybody and start thinking about your August goals!!!!

Hi everyone! Been too crazy busy to drop by lately. Been doing my usual 2 - 3 mile walks and then did a training walk for the Breast Cancer Walk on Sunday. I learned that walking past the 10 mile point gives me sore hips! So it looks like I need to be really working on those longer walks.

July goal: 75
Miles walked: 55
Miles to go: 20

Good afternoon all~ I had to recount my miles this morning. I discovered I'd forgotten to add a day's miles. It's kinda nice to have to revise the miles upward- so long as the scale isn't going upward too!

Date- 7/25
Miles- 4.2
Miles so far- 62.5
Overage (YAY!)- 2.5

I haven't been on here in a lonnnnnng time. Hi everyone, better late than never right? I have 3 miles in for this week. I needed a place to keep track, glad someone is still taking care of the lists. Hope to be around for August too. Thanks!

Can't remember the last time I was here--it's probably been a week. I've been doing about 2 miles a day most days. Yesterday, I did 4.13 miles betweeen 3 different 1 mile WATP's and 1.13 miles on the treadmill. Hoping for a similar workout today.

July 23: 2 mile WATP for abs
July 24: Walk & Kick (2 miles)
July 25: Power Mile, Morning Mile and Muscle Mile all with 3 pound weights PLUS 20 minutes (1.13 miles) on treadmill

Happy walking!

Michele :wave:

Welcome back, ladies!!!! So nice to see a few more faces around here!

My training partner bailed on me last night, so I ended up doing 11 miles solo. I walked 1.5 miles from my house to this lake in my neighborhood, which has a 0.9 mile path around it. 9 laps around the lake plus the 3 mile round trip walk to and from my house equals about 11 miles.

July goal = 114 miles
Miles walked = 102
Miles to go = 12

My training partner and I are now supposed to meet on Thursday night for a long walk. I'm going to try for 12 miles Thursday night to bring me to my July mileage goal of 114 miles!!!!

KEEP ON WALKING, LADIES!!!!! :cheer:

I've just returned from a 12 mile walk this morning, which puts me at 114 miles for July!!!!

July goal = 114 miles
Miles walked = 114
Miles to go = 0

Yeah!!!!! Come on, ladies! We're almost through with July!!!!

Date- 7/28

Miles- 4.3

Miles this month- 66.8

Over goal by 6.8~ YAY!! That is, as long as I've not made another math error. :0

Dates- 7/29 & 7/30

Miles- 8

Miles so far- 74.8

I just finished the 5 mile WATP, which puts me less than 3 miles from my goal!

Way to go, Genesis, on reaching yours!


Happy walking!

Michele :wave:

40 minutes on treadmill (3.1mph)
30 minutes on treadmill (3.1mph)
60 minutes on treadmill (3.2mph)
30 minutes on treadmill (3.2mph)
40 minutes on treadmill (3.2mph)
35 minutes on treadmill (3.2mph)
45 minutes on treadmill (3.0mph)
30 minutes on treadmill (3.2mph)

my goal is to walk 12 miles a week...
I'm having back trouble now and this is a task

Hi gals-I made my goal plus 2 miles! I'm setting the same goal for August and crossing my fingers since it'll be a busy month for me.

Great job to all of you!!!!

Thanks, Michele!!! I've celebrated my victory by taking the weekend off! You've probably reached your goal by now....so congrats to you!!!!!

Thanks, Genesis! I DID reach my goal this morning by doing the 3 mile Express! Then I went shopping with DS to get the rest of the things we need before we leave for vacation on Wed. I already have more than 14000 steps and it's not even 5pm!

Have a great week, everyone! Keep walking!

Michele :wave: