Hey everyone! Great job on your totals for September and a huge thank you to Butterthebean for starting that post and challenging us all to challenge ourselves. We all wish BTB great success and a speedy recovery from his surgery. We know you will be watching and cheering us on. October is among us and with that comes a new challenge. 100 miles in 31 days! Walk, run, bike, whatever you do, log those miles and drink that water! Anyone who has been lurking in the shadows and watching last months challenge, now is your time to join us! It doesn't matter if you do 1 mile a day or 20, just go at your pace and have fun! For those of us who participated in last months challenge, I want to issue a personal challenge to add another 15 miles to what you did last month. After all, there is 1 more day in this month.

On a side note, this group has become very motivational for me as well as others. If you don't mind, let's let everyone know your real first name. If you would rather not and just want to go with your username that is perfectly fine. I will kick it off...my name is Ted. Good luck everyone and log those miles!!

I am somewhat shocked to report that I walked 3 miles today, bringing my total to 20.6 miles. That doesn't even sound possible to me. I had hoped to hit 40 miles this month and while I still hope to hit 40, I also realize it's the 8th of October and I've hit 20.6 miles already. How is that even possible?!

Loving this. The challenge and my fitbit both urged me to walk back and forth to the client's office, and then back and forth to dinner.

Which by the way was TWO delicious lobster tails! I can not believe I was able to eat them both with no problems. I hit 101 gms of protein while a)on the road and b)without shakes. happy day!

You are doing so well! You will definitely make your 40 mile goal...you will more than likely make the 100 mile goal + at the rate you're going!

Nice!!! Enjoy that nice new MTB!!

so...my weekly goal was 31 miles/week this month. It didn't turn out that way this week! I took off on Sunday and Monday. I'm having such a hard time with motivation this week but it certainly has helped to read everyone's posts. So my week rounds out at 28 miles. I rode my bike 5.25 miles yesterday and walked 2.75 miles. This week my goal is 33 miles so that I can reach my 125 mile goal for the month!

Yesterday's totals:

13 miles, 805 squats

Stuck in an all day conference & dinner yesterday, and again today. I feel like a veal in a pen - can't even get in a workout, the day goes so long. ARRRGGGHHH! Why can't I be independently wealthy so I don't have to work and can just dedicate myself to getting in shape?!? At this rate I'll never make it to 100!

Edited October 9, 201312 yr by zenandnow

2 miles on the elliptical machine this morning. It took about 45 mins. That's the longest time I've ever used that machine.

Nice new bike Ted!!!

I did my double workout yesterday, weights for an hour, then spin for an hour...I am feeling quite sore today. I usually go a Wed. fitness class also but I have some freelance work to do (which I'm avoiding by being here...lol) and also I'm sore enough that I probably should "rest" today. I *might* do a light workout on the treadmill later but nothing strenuous.

Just added up my miles and I'm at 51.5 for the month. Looking like I'm going to be aiming for 150 for the month. I think I was 121 or something in Sept. so I think I need to up my goal.

Still doing my daily workouts this week:

Monday:

1600 m warmup run, mobility work, cross fit warmup exercises

A.

Six sets of:

Clean x 1 rep @ 90-95%

Rest 2 minutes

B.

Three sets of:

Clean Pull x 1.1.1 @ 100%

(rest 5-10 seconds between singles)

Rest as needed

C.

Back Squat

* Set 1 – 4 reps @ 70%

* Set 2 – 3 reps @ 80%

* Set 3 – 2 reps @ 90%

* Sets 4-8 – 2 reps @ 90-95%

Rest 3 minutes between sets.

D.

Three sets for times of:

Row 500 Meters

Rest exactly 2 minutes

I was able to do the 500 m row in 1:35, 1:45 and 1:55 (defn got tired during these)

Tuesday:

1600 m warmup run, mobility work, cross fit warmup exercises

As many reps in 17 mins as you can of:

40 Burpees

30 Snatches, 75/45 lbs

30 Burpees

30 Snatches,

135/75 lbs

20 Burpees

30 Snatches, 165/100 lbs

10 Burpees

Max ******, 210/120 lbs

I finished the set of 20 burpees and 30 ****** set.

Wednesday (today):

1600 m warmup run, mobility work, cross fit warmup exercises

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 4 minutes of:

10 Handstand Push-Ups

15 Box Jumps (24″/20″ – open hips on box)

20 Shoulder to Overhead (115/75lbs)

25 Pull-Ups

30 Double-Unders

Rest exactly 4 minutes, and then . . .

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 6 minutes of:

10 Handstand Push-Ups

15 Box Jumps (24″/20″ – open hips on box)

20 Shoulder to Overhead (115/75lbs)

25 Pull-Ups

30 Double-Unders

Rest exactly 4 minutes, and then . . .

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 8 minutes of:

10 Handstand Push-Ups

15 Box Jumps (24″/20″ – open hips on box)

20 Shoulder to Overhead (115/75 lbs)

25 Pull-Ups

30 Double-Unders

Shoulder to overhead, Pull-ups are still my "weak technique due to mobility" exercises. wish me luck!!

Everyday I am trying to get the mobility corrected in my thoracic region so these will get better. Lacross ball and roller are my BFF along with any stretch that loosens those tight front and upper back muscles. Learning more about mobility stretching every single day and also starting to really " hear" how my body needs and responds to mobility.

Good luck everyone!!

Ran for 4.5 miles today without stopping. I still can't believe I'm able to run that far. In July I was only able to run 3 minutes without stopping, today's run was 1 hour.

So far this month:

Run: 15.5 (goal 60)

Walk: 18.5 (goal 40)

Bike: 5 (goal 50)

Total: 39

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That is SOOO awesome! Be proud!

That is SOOO awesome! Be proud!

Thanks Georgia!

You are doing so well! You will definitely make your 40 mile goal...you will more than likely make the 100 mile goal + at the rate you're going!

Thank you! Unfortunately i have a bad flare up today. Not sure if it's the three 18+ hour days back to back, too much walking, too cold in Boston or what. but lots of pain today. Wrists, fingers, feet all whacked. Can't wait to get home and collapse tonight. No walking for me today. Oh well.

Edited October 9, 201312 yr by gamergirl

Yesterday's totals: 13 miles' date=' 805 squats Stuck in an all day conference & dinner yesterday, and again today. I feel like a veal in a pen - can't even get in a workout, the day goes so long. ARRRGGGHHH! Why can't I be independently wealthy so I don't have to work and can just dedicate myself to getting in shape?!? At this rate I'll never make it to 100![/quote']

Really? Not in shape? Who is doing 805 squats for you then??

Cut yourself some slack. You're just getting fit a different way this month rather than only walking.

2 miles on the elliptical machine this morning. It took about 45 mins. That's the longest time I've ever used that machine.

Love your new profile pic!

Thank you! Unfortunately i have a bad flare up today. Not sure if it's the three 18+ hour days back to back, too much walking, too cold in Boston or what. but lots of pain today. Wrists, fingers, feet all whacked. Can't wait to get home and collapse tonight. No walking for me today. Oh well.

Sounds like you are definitely in need of some much deserved rest! Take it easy and you can get back on track tomorrow. I'm not one to speak about getting on track...I took a break for absolutely no reason for two days! smh

Love your new profile pic!

Thank you! My first selfie!