Walktober Challenge
 

I originally posted this in the Exercise forum, but someone pointed out that it might be better off here....

This was a great idea that is going on at my offices. The idea is to set a goal for minutes walked and then try to reach that goal in October.

The Happy Walktober
A goal of 300 minutes is about 10 minutes daily.

The Healthy Walktober
A goal of 600 minutes is about 20 minutes daily.

The Heroic Walktober
A goal of 900 minutes is about 30 minutes daily.

The Herculean Walktober
A goal of 1800 minutes is about 60 minutes daily.

As a beginner, I am aiming for the Healthy Walktober, but I would love to surpass my own expectations and have as many of you along for the ride as possible. Accountibility is key for me and tracking out daily minutes here would keep us on track. Walking, jogging, running, treadmill, whatever...

Let's just get those legs moving!!!

I'm in, challenges are just about the only thing that keeps me going motivation wise, it sparks my competitive spirit. I think I'll aim for the Heroic Walktober and 900 minutes in October....

Sounds great to me! I will try for 600 minutes. Are we starting Oct 1st?

dustcatcher

Count me in for the Heroic Walktober!

I would like to give it a try.....count me in

Okay I'm in! I am going to say a Healthy Walktober, but maybe I'll make it to a Herioc Walktober.

Yay!!
 

I am loving this!! How exciting!!

So, we will get started on October 1, which is a Sunday, but it's certainly as good as any other day to get started. Plus with the current seasonal changes, is should be a lovely time to get outdoors!!

I will firgure out a fun way to report and post everyone's results and let you know soon!!

I am so glad that you are going to join me! This will be great!!!:carrot:

Anyone else out there interested?

I'm going to say HAPPY WALKER but aiming for HEALTHY

I am excited about this challenge too. Hopefully it will keep me on my toes...or should i say, feet. ha ha.

Kellie, you might want to sort of post about which thread you want this to be in, either "chicks up for a challenge" or the exercise thread. Just a thought. But it is cool that you opened it up in two threads, that way twice as many people see it and can join.

Looking forward to making me a ticker for this challenge.

Count me in. I'm going to shoot for the Heroic Walker.

I'm in for the heroic walktober .

i think i can manage the Heroic Walktober... :)

i KNOW i can manage the Healthy one, but i like to think big. ;)

I'll join: heroic walker.

day 1 63min

i'm in! i'll take The Happy Walktober for 200 thanks :p

has anyone else joined 10000 steps? http://10000steps.org.au/ it's awesome, check it out :D

Day 1 : Walked for 40 minutes( out of 900 minutes).

Day 1: 45 minutes
Day 2: 45 minutes
Day 3: 15 minutes
Day 4: 50 minutes AM
Day 4: 45 minutes PM
Day 5: 20 minutes AM
Day 5: 45 minutes PM
Day 6: 25 minutes
Day 7: 90 minutes
Day 8: 15 minutes
Day 9: 20 minutes AM
Day 9: 35 minutes PM
Day 10: 35 minutes AM
Day 10: 45 minutes PM
Day 11: None
Day 12: 10 minutes
Day 13: 30 minutes
Day 14: 10 minutes
Day 15: 20 minutes
Day 16: 30 minutes
Day 17: 30 minutes AM
Day 17: 45 minutes PM
Day 18: 20 minutes
Day 19: 60 minutes
Day 20: none
Day 21: 40 minutes
Day 22: 60 minutes
Day 23: 100 minutesAM :carrot: done with my 900 minutes, lets see how far I can go
Day 23: 45 minutes PM
Day 24: 60 minutesAM
Day 24: 40 minutesPM
Day 25: Lazy bum!!
Day 26: Lazy bum again!
Day 27: 15 minutes
Day 28: Bum
Day 29: 15 minutes
Day 30: 60 minutes AM
Day 30: 45 minutes PM (1265 done :cheer:)

Walktober Challenge
 

Oct. 1: 20 minutes, walking dog
Oct. 2: 55 minutes, treadmill & walked dog
Oct. 3: 30 minutes, elliptical
Oct. 4: 35 minutes, treadmill

I have :running: a total of 140 minutes!

:woops: Only 760 minutes to go!

30 min

Oh come on ladies! is no one going to do the 1800 minute challenge with me? lol

The Herculean Walktober
A goal of 1800 minutes is about 60 minutes daily.

These are my walking stats so I know I can do it! Or at least come really close to it! haha

April 2006 (24th ~ 31st) 220 minutes total

May 2006 760 minutes total

June 2006 1060 minutes total

July 2006 1730 minutes total

August 2006 1185 minutes total

September 2006 1695 total!!!

October 1, 2006 75 minutes of walking

Are we not including and bycycling? I rode my bike for 20 yesterday. ;)

I would try for the 1800 but I don't think I would come close unless I counted the time I spent walking at work.

Day 1: Elliptical set at resistence 3 for 27 minutes
Day 2: Elliptical set at resistence 3 for 28 minutes

Jasmine I'll try it with you. Its just that after walking an hour yesterday my butt was sore today. :)

Hooray! I got a buddy! If you are not used to that much walking I would NOT recommend pushing yourself! You could get burned out, severely fatigued, or hurt yourself! As you can see by my months I worked up to that! How often do you usually walk? I know what ya mean by your butt hurting. I got on a bike yesterday for the first time in years and I am sore! lol

Sign me up for the Heroic Challenge! I used to be a huge walker. Let's see if I can be again. :)

Walked dog 30 minutes

dustcatcher

Sounds good everyone!

10~2~06 Okay I walked 60 minutes yesterday!

Yah even the dogs getting in shape!

Jas count the bike, why not it takes as much or more effort as walking. I'm not in shape at all, I made the mistake of jogging a little on sunday.

I did 79min today, pleasant pace!

WOW, such a response!! I can't belive that so many are such enthusiastic walkers!!! YAY!! What fun!!:carrot:

So I am working on a list of participants. I think that I will just edit the first post daily. I'm keeping a spread sheet but I am not sure how to link it just yet. Any other suggestions?

Spanks: Thanks for the link, I'll check it out!

Jasmine31 and nawchem: HOORAY!! How inspiring!! It would be awesome to see you guys hit it!!

Count the bike!! Anything that gets your legs moving is what we are looking for!!!

Hooray for strong legs and healthy doggies!!!

Day 1: Elliptical set at resistence 3 for 27 minutes
Day 2: Elliptical set at resistence 3 for 28 minutes
Day 3: Elliptical set at resistence 3 for 30 minutes.

So glad you all think adding the bike is okay. :D Makes me feel better about counting the elliptical. I agree, as long as your legs are moving.

Today 20 minutes

60/900 minutes

I'll join in too...at the Heroic level...so far, I've done 30 minutes each day in October.

10~3~06 125 minutes today!!

Check and make sure this is working you guys...
 

Here is a link to the spreadsheet totals. See if you guys can access it too. Also, please check to make sure I have your dailys right. Thanks!!


http://www.msnusers.com/My%20Web%20D...0Challenge.htm

kellie it wouldn't open for me.

76min

Day 1: Elliptical set at resistence 3 for 27 minutes
Day 2: Elliptical set at resistence 3 for 28 minutes
Day 3: Elliptical set at resistence 3 for 30 minutes.
Day 4: Ellipitcal set at resistence 3 for 15 minutes.

My elliptical broke half way through my workout...i was MAD. :tantrum: Going to go check out the gym until i can get it fixed. Not happy about it though.

I think I'm somewhere between Heroic and Herculean. Didn't get to walk Sunday. Monday, I walked/ran 7.5 miles. Yesterday, I did 5.5. Although, I couldn't get there today, had to get a tire changed. And now it will be raining, have a birthday party/doctor appt./birthday gift buying tomorrow to do, and will be working with the realtor and bank Friday on the house we just signed the contract on. Too much to do, too little time. On a good week though, I spend 4 to 5 days at the park, at least 2 hours each time. So 8 to 10 hours a week. Part of it is running (usually 2 miles), and the rest is walking, half level and half hills.

That is great heaven!

It wouldn't open for me either weightin. I have heard so much about the elliptical machines, what do they do??

October 4, 2006 60 minutes!

Oct. 1: 20 minutes, walking dog
Oct. 2: 55 minutes, treadmill & walked dog
Oct. 3: 30 minutes, elliptical
Oct. 4: 65 minutes, treadmill & walked dog
Oct. 5: 50 minutes, elliptical & walked dog
Oct. 6: 35 minutes, treadmill
Oct. 9: 30 minutes, elliptical
Oct. 10: 30minutes, treadmill

I have :running: a total of 315 minutes!

:woops: Only 585 minutes to go!


Jasmine: The elliptical is good if you have a bad knee because it does not have as much impact. I like to run/walk sometimes, but can't do it on the sidewalks because my knee starts to hurt so much. Also it really gets your arms involved if you use the one that has the moving arms. I also feel like I get a my heart rate up higher and faster than just using the treadmill or walking outside. You can also go backwards to get those quads going.