Lazy man (and woman) Marathon for Feb.

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  • LOL Sue! Last month I walked 113 miles. This month I won't get that in because of my 10 day vacation. I will be happy with two marathons for this month
  • The man on the radio just said the wind chill is 12 below (Fahrenheit). So my miles will continue to be on the treadmill at the fitness club. blaahhh !! I am getting cabin fever.

    Buddha belly, can you give me some guidance on a step to miles conversion that is appropriate for you? I personally count on my right foot, so by some accountings I count two steps as one stride. For me jogging 820 strides = a mile. I have variously heard that a marathon is about 40,000 steps, and also that 10,000 steps is around 5 miles, not sure which is true. SO HOW SHOULD WE COUNT FOR YOU? LMK.
  • 02/01: 3.3 mile hike
    02/02: 3.3 mile hike/6.6 miles
    02/04: 4.7 mile treadmill walk/11.3 miles
    02/05: 4.7 mile treadmill walk/16
    02/06: 4.7 mile treadmill walk/19.7
    02/07: 3.3 mile hike/23
  • Not as cold today, but AGAIN ITS SNOWING!! Mr. Winter can take a break now, ok...

    Well.... Back to the trusty treadmill for another 3.9 miles.
  • 02/01: 3.3 mile hike
    02/02: 3.3 mile hike/6.6 miles
    02/04: 4.7 mile treadmill walk/11.3 miles
    02/05: 4.7 mile treadmill walk/16
    02/06: 4.7 mile treadmill walk/19.7
    02/07: 3.3 mile hike/23
    02/08: 3.3 mile hike/26.3
  • Hello June,

    Based on concurrence of a treadmill with a pedometer, I count 2,000 steps as a mile. I am just updating in my original posting. I kind of don't think I will make an entire marathon but I think the running/jogging spurts might be good for me, so...
  • 02/01: 3.3 mile hike
    02/02: 3.3 mile hike/6.6 miles
    02/04: 4.7 mile treadmill walk/11.3 miles
    02/05: 4.7 mile treadmill walk/16
    02/06: 4.7 mile treadmill walk/19.7
    02/07: 3.3 mile hike/23
    02/08: 3.3 mile hike/26.3
    02/09: 3.3 mile hike/29.6
  • Start - 2/1 =3.25 miles walking today
    2/2 = 2.5 miles walking
    2/3 = 2.25 miles walking
    2/4 = 1.75 miles walking ( my friend got winded but he walked!
    2/5 = 2.5 miles walking
    2/7 = 2.0 miles walking
    2/8 = 2.50 miles walking
    2/9 = 2.75 miles walking
    Total for month so far: 19.50 Exercise miles only
  • Miles: Feb 1 - Feb 10 = 36
  • Another 3 miles, and I got to watch Olympic coverage while I did it.

    Don't know how though slalom skiers do it. They are some strong ladies!
  • 02/01: 3.3 mile hike
    02/02: 3.3 mile hike/6.6 miles
    02/04: 4.7 mile treadmill walk/11.3 miles
    02/05: 4.7 mile treadmill walk/16
    02/06: 4.7 mile treadmill walk/19.7
    02/07: 3.3 mile hike/23
    02/08: 3.3 mile hike/26.3
    02/09: 3.3 mile hike/29.6
    02/10: 4.7 mile treadmill walk/34.3
  • 02/01: 3.3 mile hike
    02/02: 3.3 mile hike/6.6 miles
    02/04: 4.7 mile treadmill walk/11.3 miles
    02/05: 4.7 mile treadmill walk/16
    02/06: 4.7 mile treadmill walk/19.7
    02/07: 3.3 mile hike/23
    02/08: 3.3 mile hike/26.3
    02/09: 3.3 mile hike/29.6
    02/10: 4.7 mile treadmill walk/34.3
    02/11: 4.7 mile treadmill walk/39
    02/15: 6 mile hike/45
  • Start - 2/1 =3.25 miles walking today
    2/2 = 2.5 miles walking
    2/3 = 2.25 miles walking
    2/4 = 1.75 miles walking ( my friend got winded but he walked!
    2/5 = 2.5 miles walking
    2/7 = 2.0 miles walking
    2/8 = 2.50 miles walking
    2/9 = 2.75 miles walking
    2/11 = 1.75 miles walking
    Total for month so far: 21.25 Exercise miles only
  • Miles: Feb 1 - Feb 12 = 45
  • Start - 2/1 =3.25 miles walking today
    2/2 = 2.5 miles walking
    2/3 = 2.25 miles walking
    2/4 = 1.75 miles walking ( my friend got winded but he walked!
    2/5 = 2.5 miles walking
    2/7 = 2.0 miles walking
    2/8 = 2.50 miles walking
    2/9 = 2.75 miles walking
    2/11 = 1.75 miles walking
    2/13 = 1.75 miles walking (weekends will be a higher no!)
    Total for month so far: 23.00 Exercise miles only