Run/jog/walk a mile a day in 2020. Join the bandwagon early

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I have completed couch to 5k in the past
I have given up on running in the past
I have tried and failed in the past

But I have a plan for 2020

I am going to run/jog a mile a day for the year.

I know some days I will be knackered and fail but if I do I will do more the next day to make up for it.

Anyone like to join me ?

Managed nearly 3 km walking but recovering from chest infection so got a bit puffed out towards the end and had to slow down .. hmmm maybe I need to build up to a faster pace ....

Had a headache so did a 2 mile walk instead of a 1 mile run!

Please can I join you?

I walked 2.5 miles on NYD.
Didn't manage a walk on 2nd but hope the 2 miles on NYD can be carried over.
Yesterday - walked up the hill with DS and DH - about 1.5-2 miles.
Today - did a loop walk around teh village with DH - about 1.5 miles.

I have plantar fasciitis at the moment which is really painful so can't run or jog. Shouldn't really walk much either, but it's so sunny and I want to make the most of it.

Went for a 1.7 family walk in the country, lots of hilly patches. Really starting to enjoy getting out each day.

Love how achievable this challenge is! Well done everyone so far too!

Out walking for an hour this afternoon with dog and DH. Cheeks a-glowing nicely.

@milliefiori and others I’ve just remembered that when I started walking after getting our dog, I did suffer with my feet , in particular one heel pad . It was a hot summer and I was wearing flat sandals stupidly. Anyway, come the autumn I treated myself to a pair of walking boots and haven’t looked back as they’re so cushioned, warm and waterproof that I really can walk anywhere without feeling it.

Jogged 3km @ 9.2kph, hillwalked 2km @ 6kph and walked another 3 miles round town.

I'd love to join you all. I desperately need to start getting exercise, and just as importantly exposure to light to try help with mood and sleep.

Day 4 done and dusted! 2.05km in 21.53 mins, I'm really not a runner but tried to jog for a count of 30 every so often.

7000 steps done since midnight, I think I'm justfied in taking a rest day today!

Days 1-4 done but feeling weak today. I woke up at 10, feeling very lazy and a bit creaky. I'm going to do some stretching first and see if I can manage a run.

2.5 miles done
This is really helping to get me put every day , I always thought there was no point unless I was going to cover at least 5k so that meant I rarely bothered as it all felt too much.
A mile is so achievable and 9 times out of 10 once I am out I do a little bit more.

Back at work tomorrow and I know things will be trickier but I feel determined to keep going.

2 miles of jog/walking in the woods today. I can definitely see a difference in my mood/stress levels since starting this challenge.

The benefit to your mood and mental health is equal I think to the benefit physically. The times I’ve gone out and pounded the streets with my furry friend having had a bad day, argument, stress with kids etc and I always come home feeling better.

I'm mixed on the mental health thing. If I'm just in a normal mood it definitely lifts me up, but if I'm having a bit of an anxious phase it can make it worse as I'm prone to overthinking while I walk/run/swim, I need to find tasks that really need concentrating on to distract me. Or brush up on mindfulness.

I know what you mean but sometimes just exhausting myself and my mind seems to calm me at times.

2 miles on the bleak but brisk cliffs cleared my hormonal headache a bit thankfully today.

3.4km today, 37 mins
Feels good to get it done early!

Just the 1 mile today as pushed for time! Trying to keep momentum going!

Ran 3km, hill walked 1km.

Another cycling day for me today, not sure of distance (few miles) but it got my heartrate up.

did a mile on the treadmill and then out on the bike later. Unfortunately I went over the handlebars of the bike (ouch!) and am now stiffening up - time for a long hot bath!

I did my first c25k run tonight. Go me!

Oh no @Eastofedna. I wish you a speedy recovery.

Just over a mile today, bit shorter as we didn't want our little one worn out before karate starts back tonight.