Hello. I would like to start exercising and my preferred method would be walking. I have a treadmill that currently is not being used. I would like to change that and the only way I can get motivated, is to have a partner or two or three.....

I would like to start a 50 Mile Challenge from July 1st to August 1st. If you are interested let me know. We will start Wednesday, July 1st and end Saturday, August 1st then maybe start over again. We can have weekly check in every Wednesday to log our miles walked and, or exercised.

I know there are many of you that can easily walk 50

miles or more. I am not one of them yet. Hopefully I will be soon.

Edited June 29, 200917 yr by 2911plans

Hi everyone, sounds like everyone is doing great.

I am at 29.62 miles so far.

But on top of that I hit a major milestone, I had hid my scale for 3 weeks because I wanted to be out of the 300's so I finally got it out of the closet and my new weight is 293, so I lost 12 lbs in 3 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is a big deal to me.

Keep on logging those miles group!

Hi everyone, sounds like everyone is doing great.

I am at 29.62 miles so far.

But on top of that I hit a major milestone, I had hid my scale for 3 weeks because I wanted to be out of the 300's so I finally got it out of the closet and my new weight is 293, so I lost 12 lbs in 3 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is a big deal to me.

Keep on logging those miles group!

Congratulations Jujuvee! I know you are on cloud 9 because of your weight loss. You must be proud of your miles logged for the week as well. Were you exercising before? What exercise are you doing for the challenge?

6 miles-Week 1

24 miles to go

Haven't done cardio last few days due to shin splints. I just went to the grocery store yesterday and my right leg was killing me!!! Any tips on dealing with shin splints?

Hi Neon. I'm sorry to hear about your injury. Shin splints are so painful. The only thing I know to tell you is to rest for a while. You can use ice and anti-flammatory meds. Good luck!

I know we are already well into the month of July, but I just found this tread today and would really like to join the challenge. I am 9 days post-op and was cleared by my dr. yesterday to begin exercise. I think I think I remember where my treadmill is...and I have got a huge dust cloth ready to wipe it down, LOL! Can I still join?

I know we are already well into the month of July, but I just found this tread today and would really like to join the challenge. I am 9 days post-op and was cleared by my dr. yesterday to begin exercise. I think I think I remember where my treadmill is...and I have got a huge dust cloth ready to wipe it down, LOL! Can I still join?

Welcome to our group MrsNeener. Good luck on your journey. Hope you are doing well.

Congratulations Jujuvee! I know you are on cloud 9 because of your weight loss. You must be proud of your miles logged for the week as well. Were you exercising before? What exercise are you doing for the challenge?

Thanks, yes I have been walking since surgery but I also have been taking that into a slow 1.5 mile jog.

Never thought in a million years I would jog!

Wed. July 15

85.7 miles rode!

94.3 left to go

Week 2

22.1 miles walked

27.9 to go

Week 2 - 15.5 miles

12 miles to go

2911, Just wanted to say "Thanks!" for starting this thread/challenge! Some days it's been the only thing that pushed me to ride my 6 miles! I'm glad to say that I haven't missed a day yet. Thanks--we can do it! :scared2: Willow

2911, Just wanted to say "Thanks!" for starting this thread/challenge! Some days it's been the only thing that pushed me to ride my 6 miles! I'm glad to say that I haven't missed a day yet. Thanks--we can do it! :cursing: Willow

Wow! Thanks Willow. You are right about this post helping us to stay focused. There are days I too do not feel like exercising but then I know that I must be accountable to this challenge. Your comment also will keep me motivated to complete the rest of the month. You are doing a wonderful thing for yourself. Keep up the great work!

FINISHED!!!!!! Last night I completed the 50th mile walked!!

I don't plan on stopping, this is just the beginning.

This challenge has opened up new doors for me and made me focus on the big picture so I want to say Thanks so much for coming up with this idea!!!!!!!!

Julie

FINISHED!!!!!! Last night I completed the 50th mile walked!!

I don't plan on stopping, this is just the beginning.

This challenge has opened up new doors for me and made me focus on the big picture so I want to say Thanks so much for coming up with this idea!!!!!!!!

Julie

Way to go JuJuVee! What an awesome way to finish. I was trying to pace myself to get to 50 miles. I never thought for once to exceed the goal. You have given me something to work toward.

Let's put our heads together for our next challenge.

Oops! Forgot to post yesterday.

Week 3:

Rode: 135.6 miles

Still to go: 44.4 miles

Edited July 24, 200917 yr by willowcat

Saturday I hit 42 miles...only eight more to go! This challenge has been so good for me...I am going to stick to it next month too!