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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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feetheart · 23/08/2013 10:23

3.9 mile run this morning, 96.1 miles to go :)

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RunFatGirlRun · 23/08/2013 06:35

Thanks Nicholas :) - and thanks for being the first: I was feeling a right twonk on my own for a bit!

Amazing, everyone, and welcome new Centurions!

I'm going to be having a weekend of shameful indulgence as we're away for a friend's wedding, and I won't be able to run (we'll be walking as much as we can, but I'm determined to do this just counting my runs - until now at least, reckon I'll change my mind in about 3 weeks Grin

If anyone needs any inspiring: about 2 months ago I decided to really take my health in hand, without going on a diet (they don't work yo) or weighing myself (it makes me crazy). So all I've done is eat well, and swim or run every day. And in 2 months, almost without trying, I'm small enough (no idea how much weight I've lost) for clothes that have been hanging reproachfully on the hanger unworn for years to be fitting jolly nicely thankyou. So every little step and every length of the pool all adds up!

Happy running/swimming/walking/cycling everyone and I'll see you on Tuesday...

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NicholasTeakozy · 23/08/2013 05:55

Bloody hell OP! Look at all these people you've inspired! I'm willing to bet many more are lurking but inspired to get out there and run/walk/cycle/swim their way to 100 miles. Brilliant. Thanks

MrsYamada · 23/08/2013 00:18

Sounds good. Can I join? I'll be cycling, I'm a useless runner. I was doing quite a lot before the hols but not had much chance for a couple of weeks now. I'd like to step it back up again and have a sort of goal Smile

m0nkeynuts · 22/08/2013 23:43

Ooh I'd like to join please! Am desperately unfit but started the Zombies 5K training prog last week and have done 10 miles so far.

JamEyelid · 22/08/2013 23:25

6.2 miles today which means I have 83.3 to go.

NicholasTeakozy · 22/08/2013 21:55

3.1 miles today. So that's 14.1 miles so far this week. After the enforced layoff my poor legs feel it and probably will for a couple of weeks. Part of the pain is the Shape-Ups, they make walking more effort, so hopefully walking in my usual shoes will be easier. I hope. More importantly, I found 6 out of 7 caches today, and tomorrow should see me over the 300 found barrier. The walk I have planned for that is about 3.5 miles. Phew.

Emski76 · 22/08/2013 20:00

1.5 mile run done.
97 miles to go!!

PinkyCheesy · 22/08/2013 19:48

Big day out planned for today. Then it rained Hmm so it was cancelled and we sat indoors and drank tea.

0 miles to day
Still 96.5 to go Smile

Emski76 · 22/08/2013 17:37

Hi all. Its all the small walks etc that seem to add up dont they? Ive joined the gym this morning. As Ive been plagued with injury since i started running again i thought id see if going to the gym will help. Am having my induction tomorrow evening.
Am heading out for a 1.5 mile run when dh finally gets home from work. Will check in later.
P.s. There are some good miles going on here, fellow Centurions. Well done all!!

KD0706 · 22/08/2013 16:14

AND we have a doctors app tomorrow afternoon which is a mile away. I will walk there, and perhaps home, depending on how grumpy my girls are.

KD0706 · 22/08/2013 16:11

Hi run
I know it's not a competition but I did used to be quite fit so I think I've already got a bit of a complex!

Museum walks done. Included quite a few hills, and pushing a buggy with 18 month old, and 3.5 year old on buggy board. So I do feel like I've had a work out.

I already had 1 mile from yesterday. 1 mile this morning plus my two I've just done:

4 miles down. 96 to go!

JamEyelid · 22/08/2013 13:20

Don't be Oscar I am very unfit! I get my miles through walking and I'm only doing that as I have a Fitbit and I really hate to lose Grin

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RunFatGirlRun · 22/08/2013 13:06

Welcome again, one and all! All may join and all shall have prizes Grin

Good luck with GNR, Feet - I am to do a half-marathon next year, but I'm still at the 'baby steps' stage, so we shall see...

KD that's a great way to begin. Trust me I'm not doing much compared to most here, but it's about competing against ourselves, IYSWIM (I wouldn't be saying that if I was the fittest here Grin

Welcome elves

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elves · 22/08/2013 12:31

Hi.

Can I join? I'm trying to start running again by just getting out and doing it. I'm doing a combination of walking and running. At the moment I'm covering 6km per day (mostly walking) but aiming for more as my running distance increases.

THis is a great idea and hopefully will keep me focused!

KD0706 · 22/08/2013 12:22

We are going out to a museum this afternoon and inspired by this thread I'm going to walk there and back - a mile each way.

Not much in comparison to some (well, most) of you but better than nothing. Smile

feetheart · 22/08/2013 12:12

Can I join in?

I am a bit of a runner and am doing the Great North Run in just over 3 weeks time but training has been sporadic and I know I will need a challenge after the race (once I can feel my legs again :))

RFGR - I've no idea what happens re good run/bad run, I just know that there is another good run out there waiting for me :)

OscarSwoosh · 22/08/2013 11:38

I'm in awe of Jam and Whogives - can't imagine myself ever being fit or motivated enough to do that much. V. impressed!

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RunFatGirlRun · 22/08/2013 11:37

Hi Who

You'll all be at your targets WELL before Halloween.

Notice to anyone unfit and just beginning their fitness regime (ie LIKE ME) - do please feel free to join in!

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OnTheBottomWithAWomansWeekly · 22/08/2013 11:37

Ohh, ohh, can I join in?
(jumps up and down with excitement)
(stops when house shakes)

I use the Nike running app (it doesn't mind that I walk) - it's free and maps your route using GPS as well as using your phone as a pedometer.
Mind you, having Paula Radcliffe congratulating me on my great run, when I've strolled 2 miles, is a bit funny!

I've 126 miles on it (over about 4 months - not very intensive exercise) so I'll try to add another 100 by Halloween (my birthday is the 30th so hopefully I'll have lost a few lbs by then too)

Whogivesashit · 22/08/2013 11:30

Hi. I'm in. Running 2-3 miles, Mon, Weds, and Fri cycling 6 miles Tues,Weds, Thurs. Have been running for almost two years now. So aiming to run and cycle alternately each week day.

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RunFatGirlRun · 22/08/2013 11:21

Mighty well dones all round, Centurions! And welcome, Wallpaper1

Jam I am intimidated impressed.

I am hoping to do a 2 mile run this evening but for some reason am dropping with exhaustion today, so might have to see how it goes...

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EauRouge · 22/08/2013 10:08

5k this morning, bit slooooow but I did give blood the other day. So, 97 miles to go!

JamEyelid · 21/08/2013 23:22

10.5 miles today. My legs are sore so I'm off to bed to rest them, night!

harderthanitlooks · 21/08/2013 23:05

My fit bit says that I have done 4 miles today so 96 miles to go. Goodnight everyone