Howdy fitness freaks. Today marks the 30 day countdown till my long awaited TT surgery. Damn I'm excited. To Celebrate, I'm going to spend the next 30 days doing something I've never done before.....I'm going to run 100 miles in the next 30 days. Certainly other people have done it...even people on this forum have done it. But it will be my biggest monthly total to date. I never ran a step voluntarily until last year. Since then, my life and body have changed so much.....I can't imagine not having this great gift I've found. To me running is like a newly found super power....one that I never thought I'd have.

So I'm going to run 100 miles total between now and my surgery date of 9/30. If anyone wants to join me...walk, run, hike, bike .........whatever you can do.

BTW Laura-Ven has agreed to do the 100 miles with me.....so I'd appreciate y'all's help in making sure she does it. She needs your "motivation".

Had a good day today! The weather was a bit cooler. Walked 7.5 miles, making my total 81 miles

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No way Jose. I'm a barefoot wild wilderness explorer. I cannot wear the big clunky shoes any more. I've tried....it hurts. Every step I feel my knees age six months.

Ok...LV....for your viewing pleasure.

Man oh man....that makes me hurt just looking at it! Sorry BTB....here's hoping for a speedy recovery!

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Just over 5 miles today, 62.5 total... Sorry about your toe bean! That looks Nasty!

Ok ok I got thrown of by butters toes and forgot to post my mile!!

I did 3.3 miles on the treadmill today!!!

Grand total;

44 miles

Ok ok I got thrown of by butters toes and forgot to post my mile!!

I did 3.3 miles on the treadmill today!!!

Grand total;

44 miles

Holy smokes I think you're gonna make it. Keep it up.

Holy smokes I think you're gonna make it. Keep it up.

I hope so... I'm going away for a few days with the husband on Sunday, a romantic get away to Big Sur.. Not sure about how much hiking we'll get in...

Imma going to have to bust my hump when we get home!

I hope so... I'm going away for a few days with the husband on Sunday, a romantic get away to Big Sur.. Not sure about how much hiking we'll get in...

Imma going to have to bust my hump when we get home!

I'm thinkin after a romantic getaway in Big Sur, there will have been plenty of busted humping.

Jeez I can't believe I posted a pic of my dirty foot.

How is your toe (foot) feeling today? The injury looks mighty painful and I can only imagine the psychological setback when you are having to put your running (and walking) to the wayside. How long did the doctor say before you can run safely again?

Yep...dat's broken!

How is your toe (foot) feeling today? The injury looks mighty painful and I can only imagine the psychological setback when you are having to put your running (and walking) to the wayside. How long did the doctor say before you can run safely again?

Thanks for asking fiddle. He basically told me to give it 6 weeks. I told him I would, starting September 30th.... the day I have my TT. It will get plenty of rest then. This isn't my first broken toe. My only problem right now is getting my shoes on. I'm going to give it till Monday or Tuesday and see how it feels. Hopefully by then it will be bearable enough to finish out the month.

I'm thinkin after a romantic getaway in Big Sur, there will have been plenty of busted humping.

Ba dump bump!

It's been a rough week for me (not as rough as BTB) but I haven't felt good since Wednesday. I think lack of sleep is partially to blame. 4 hours and I'm wide awake (this is new since surgery). Anyhoo, I didn't get out much Wed, Thurs or Fri. But since I was awake at 8:30am this morning I went ahead and went for a run. Just 1 mile today.

Total for the month so far 25 better then nothing I guess.

10 mile trail ride this morning with the hubs. Total now 57.6 so far. This is fun! Everybody is doing great!

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274; 4 month post-op 266.2; 5 month post-op 262.6; 6 month post-op 253.2

It's been a rough week for me (not as rough as BTB) but I haven't felt good since Wednesday. I think lack of sleep is partially to blame. 4 hours and I'm wide awake (this is new since surgery). Anyhoo' date=' I didn't get out much Wed, Thurs or Fri. But since I was awake at 8:30am this morning I went ahead and went for a run. Just 1 mile today.

Total for the month so far 25 better then nothing I guess.[/quote']

You're right.... Every little bit is a victory. Keep going as long as you can, but listen to your body. Lack of rest is worse than lack of exercise.

Hey butter! How's Barney (my new nickname for your toe) doing today??