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100 Miles by Halloween (Run/Walk/Cycle/Hop etc.)

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RunFatGirlRun · 16/08/2013 09:59

NB: suspect this should rightly be in a fitness topic but wanted folk to see it - happy to ask MNHQ to change it if need be.

Would anyone like to join me in a fitness challenge to do 100 miles by Halloween, of your chosen sport?

I have just started running and want a challenge that's doable but challenging for me. I can currently do 2 miles on a good day, but to do 100 miles would need to sustain this (and improve) over the next 10 weeks.

So I wondered if there was anyone out there who is improving their fitness and starting out cycling or jogging or hiking (or even swimming!) and wants to hang out here?

I'm guessing this is more appealing for novices like me but heck, anyone's welcome.

I'm not using a pedometer because they're not too accurate for runners apparently, but using websites that enable you to track your route and work out distance travelled. I'll find some links if anyone's interested.

If so: my name is RunFatGirlFun, I'm overweight and unfit and getting old, and today I ran 1.5 miles, and I have 98.5 miles to go!

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EauRouge · 02/10/2013 11:55

Another 6 miles in the last couple of days so now 55 miles to go.

feetheart · 02/10/2013 06:40

Well done everyone, totals are racking up :)

Finally out for my first run yesterday since GNR 2 weeks ago. I knew I would need something to get me out again - this thread and a very stressful letting situation got me going.

RunFatGirl - absolutely, definitely sign up to do GNR next year, I can't rave about it enough. Think I am still on a bit of a high and running again just brought back lots of memories :)

So now:
3.6 miles
62 in total
38 to go

The way the letting/tenant situation is now I could be clocking up a lot more miles - running really clears my head and gives me time to think and plot revenge

kelda · 30/09/2013 19:09

Good luck whatkung!

whatkungfuthat · 30/09/2013 16:14

Well done kelda, that was quick! I am doing 5 miles a day at the moment, done 35 so far and will be increasing it next week.

kelda · 30/09/2013 12:52

Finished! 102.7 miles is my total for the month

kelda · 29/09/2013 16:05

Haven't walked today but roller bladed for an hour this morning. I wonder how far I skated?

EauRouge · 28/09/2013 20:48

I do running in km and driving in miles. I didn't run the whole way on my run, I had to stop and walk a couple of times. I've only had the chance to run about 3 times this month so my fitness level has really slipped.

kelda · 28/09/2013 17:54

I think we should all convert the distances into kilometres!

Well done for running. I can't run at all.

EauRouge · 28/09/2013 17:43

Managed to rack up 10k this week with the dog and actually got to go for a run today for the first time in 2 weeks. It was rubbish, obviously but that's another 15 miles off the total. Now I have 61 miles to go.

kelda · 28/09/2013 15:20

I don't always walk exactly the same way.

I took dd1 into town today and judging by my aching legs, I thought we had done at least four miles. But no, only 2.4 according to google maps!

ScottishInSwitzerland · 27/09/2013 22:20

I can see that elf be a hassle kelda
I have the iPhone app that makes it easy for me.

But, if you do the same route many times then you'll already know how long your regular routes are? So it might get easier.

Or you could just stop counting and keep walking.

Hope you get a decent night tonight

kelda · 27/09/2013 22:15

Cola enjoy your wish I could join you but It will probably be another sleepless night with ds! I will definitly be celebrating when this 100 miles is done!

I'm not so sure about continuing in october, it's getting a bit of a hassle plotting all routes on google maps

The walking itself isn't a hassle!

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ScottishInSwitzerland · 27/09/2013 19:44

Yay kelda you will def manage the last four miles.

I'm similar to you pinky
I've already exceeded the 100 in September and I'm going to try and aim for 100 in October too.
I know it will get harder as the weather deteriorates. But even if I don't make the target it's still good to try!

PinkyCheesy · 27/09/2013 19:40

Woo! I'm up to 107mi!! I think I will have done 100 in the month by the end of Sept. Has made a huge difference to cycle to school and back every day, and DS2 has really enjoyed it as well. I am a lot fitter now than I was 6 weeks ago - can get over the railway bridge in 4th gear now (instead of 1st ). Thanks for the incentive RunGirl!! Think I might go for another 100 in October.

kelda · 27/09/2013 19:25

Just three days to go to cover four miles!

colafrosties · 26/09/2013 20:24

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kelda · 25/09/2013 22:02

Well done colafrosties, you will get there.

I managed 5.4 miles today which I am happy with. I just want to get to 100 so I can stop counting!

ScottishInSwitzerland · 25/09/2013 21:08

Hope things improve kelda it must be scary as well as tiring.

I had a lazy day but still did 2.5 miles so am officially over target!

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RunFatGirlRun · 25/09/2013 12:44

Your poor DS, Kelda - hope it clears up really soon. Croup's quite frightening isn't it? (my sister's youngest had it earlier this year and it sounded terrifying)

2 miles run this morning, so that's me with 77.5 to go Get running woman!

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kelda · 25/09/2013 12:36

Well done scottish and Pinky!

Ds is still sick with croup but fortunately dh and I have been able to arrange looking after him, but I haven't gotton much walking done.

PinkyCheesy · 24/09/2013 22:40

Working away at the weekend and no opportunity for exercise (I was too busy stuffing my face with free food!!) Managed a walk today in the country - lovely and sunny with the trees looking very autumnal and pretty. So glad to live here and not in a concrete city
93mi done.... only 7 to go woohooo!!

ScottishInSwitzerland · 24/09/2013 19:35

Hope your Ds is feeling better kelda

Well done on the muscles run

We have had lovely weather which has encouraged me to walk lots. But I am coming down with a cold which I will no doubt use as an excuse to be lazy.

I did 4 miles yesterday and 6.5 today. So I think that's me pretty much reached target. 99.5 miles. I am conscious that none of it is anything other than walking. I really should take some of the motivation I have had to walk and make the effort to start running again.

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RunFatGirlRun · 24/09/2013 16:33

'Ey up Centurions! 6 more miles down (not in one run, sadly ) which takes me to 79.5 to go.
I better get a move on too, by the looks of things!

I have an announcement to make: MY LEGS HAVE
MUSCLES IN THEM. I saw them move! I swear! Sadly I think I need to lose about 2 stone before they're properly visible through my thigh fat, but hey, it's all progress.

Good luck everyone and sympathies to those whose lives are getting in the way of things.

Oh and CONGRATS to feetheart - utter inspiration. I might ask your advice early next year about training for the GNR. I'd like to run it in memory of my Granny to raise funds for Macmillan, because they helped our family so much towards the end. But it's a long way before I can contemplate doing that - baby steps, quite literally!

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