Post by: HappyCheerE on December 22, 2019, 02:29:28 PM
The original rules are here (https://secure-signup.com/WinterWarrior/?op=about) but I'm doing it more simply: commit to a number of miles (2 for me), outside, every single day from 1/1/2020 to 1/31/2020. Report your miles on this thread if you want in and I'll track the totals. "There is no bad weather, only bad clothing!"
Post by: rachellynn99 on December 23, 2019, 06:35:02 AM
Post by: Bumbles8 on December 27, 2019, 11:55:58 AM
Trying to show some discipline and hopefully this helps!
Post by: LifeHappens on December 27, 2019, 02:08:43 PM
Post by: Rosy on December 27, 2019, 02:49:02 PM
My goal is to work my way up to 2 miles of walking in the morning, starting with one mile and increasing a bit each day until I'm at two miles by Jan 15 and keeping it up until Jan 31, 2020.
Is there an app that will tell me how far I've walked?
Post by: LifeHappens on December 27, 2019, 02:54:08 PM
Is there an app that will tell me how far I've walked?Hello fellow Floridian! There are so many walking/running apps. MapMyRun, Strava, Run Keeper, Gaia are just a few. I don't like to carry my phone, so I map out routes and distances using the MapMyRun website.
Post by: oneday on December 28, 2019, 03:10:15 PM
Post by: nvmama on December 29, 2019, 01:29:35 PM
Post by: robincanada on December 29, 2019, 03:27:24 PM
am in Northern New Brunswick and I built a small rink, and have a river, pond and maintained outdoor rink within a short walk. And a bike when it is to warm or no good for skating.
So I will skate or bike every day of the January. Starting tomorrow. And I will do it all winter.
Post by: LifeHappens on December 29, 2019, 03:37:27 PM
I'm in to do a minimum of 1 mile. I plan to do two longer runs each week and work back up to 4 miles on my longest run. I've been dealing with back pain since before Thanksgiving and didn't run for about a month but have been able to run 2 miles a couple of times so I should be okay. Of course if I feel like I'm injuring myself again I'll stop, but I like the idea of doing many short runs to rebuild my stamina.Haha. I've already re-injured myself a bit :{ Overdid on the bicycle yesterday and my back is unhappy. I took today off (I was trying to start the streak already), so I guess I'll begin again on the 1st.
Post by: Longwaytogo on December 29, 2019, 07:56:24 PM
I don't mind the cold mostly, LOVE snow, wind/rain certainly won't be ideal...but I'm most wondering about it being Dark when I leave for work AND dark again when I return from work. I'll also be traveling/skiing at least 4-5 days but maybe can squeeze something in then too.
Let me think/strategize on that and I'll report back.
Just off the cuff I'm thinking commit to a minimum of one mile a day with a goal of 50 total for the month.
Post by: oneday on December 29, 2019, 08:09:01 PM
I'm in to do a minimum of 1 mile. I plan to do two longer runs each week and work back up to 4 miles on my longest run. I've been dealing with back pain since before Thanksgiving and didn't run for about a month but have been able to run 2 miles a couple of times so I should be okay. Of course if I feel like I'm injuring myself again I'll stop, but I like the idea of doing many short runs to rebuild my stamina.Haha. I've already re-injured myself a bit :{ Overdid on the bicycle yesterday and my back is unhappy. I took today off (I was trying to start the streak already), so I guess I'll begin again on the 1st.
Eek! Take care of yourself! Hope a few days of rest clears it up.
Post by: HappyCheerE on December 30, 2019, 07:28:46 AM
- @LifeHappens hope you heal quickly! My back complains sometimes as well, but for me it's always because I've been neglecting my core. Take it easy and don't overdo!
- @LWTG skiing should totally count, and @robincanada skating too!
- @nvmama and @oneday hurray for new habits - an auspicious start to the decade.
- @Rosy and LifeHappens enjoy your lovely weather - for Florida we could do a Summer Stalwarts challenge :*)
- @Bumbles8 that's a great goal!
- @rachellynn99 good luck on your 1/2 marathon!
I also use MapMyRun to plan out routes if I don't want to bring my phone, but otherwise I use the free version of RunKeeper. I like the goofy voices (currently on the French accent, "oo la la you vere fast!") Frugal tip #1 - you all probably know this, but you don't need data or wireless to use RunKeeper at least and presumably the others as well, because location is tracked independently. I turn data on temporarily if I get lost or turned around, but otherwise I leave it off and just upload my runs when I get home to the wireless, My other favorite app/website, which I do pay for because I've met the guy who does it mostly as a labor of love, is CityStrides (https://citystrides.com/). It keeps track of what % of your town's streets you've run or walked. I find it super-motivating and it's led me to explore my area in new ways.
The dark is the biggest challenge for me too - I don't mind it too much once I'm out and my eyes adjust, but it's hard to drag myself out when I enjoy running in the light so much. %$&! work! Next January I hope to be FIREd and I won't need the challenge so much...
For those of us who get winter weather, frugal tip #2: instead of Stabilicers etc., you can take an older pair of shoes and screw 6-10 1/4" hex-head pointy screws into each sole (helps to drill or punch a little pilot hole). Voila, for about 50 cents you can run on icy roads like it ain't no thing. (Not good for indoors so YMMV, but I find it much easier than putting the other kind on and it's so delightfully cheap!)
Post by: Rosy on December 30, 2019, 04:00:53 PM
I'm in to do a minimum of 1 mile. I plan to do two longer runs each week and work back up to 4 miles on my longest run. I've been dealing with back pain since before Thanksgiving and didn't run for about a month but have been able to run 2 miles a couple of times so I should be okay. Of course if I feel like I'm injuring myself again I'll stop, but I like the idea of doing many short runs to rebuild my stamina.Haha. I've already re-injured myself a bit :{ Overdid on the bicycle yesterday and my back is unhappy. I took today off (I was trying to start the streak already), so I guess I'll begin again on the 1st.
I wish I lived in a more bicycle friendly area - they do try, but I wonder if those planners have ever been on a bike in their life?:)
Anyway - I may drag it out anyway, since the weather is perfect for it.
Sorry about your back - I didn't realize you could hurt your back on a bike. I am only a leisure rider so other than my calves feeling a bit of burn ...
Bikes to me are either for (nearby only:)) transportation or a leisure ride - preferably out in the country.
For sport?:) No way:)! Too strenuous.
Walked on the beach a bit today since Mr. R. is off - mainly to walk off a lovely dinner out.
Post by: LifeHappens on December 30, 2019, 04:59:29 PM
Sorry about your back - I didn't realize you could hurt your back on a bike.I'm a creative person :) Actually, the problem with my back is being caused by some very tight muscles in my left hip and glutes. Biking too long tightened those up again. It's getting better with stretching, walking and not being an idiot.
Post by: Longwaytogo on December 30, 2019, 05:33:45 PM
Welcome, all!Thanks!
- @LWTG skiing should totally count,
Meh, it's downhill skiing with my wife and young kids...not particularly taxing! But maybe I'll give a pass for the walk/run those days. I don't know' still thinking through it. I also work outside (construction) so the cold doesn't really bother me too much though heavy exertion/breathing from like running can be tough sometimes in the really cold temps.
That being said the high was 58 today (Maryland) so at least the start of January won't be too wintery :D
Post by: shapingFIRE on December 31, 2019, 02:20:53 AM
Post by: HappyCheerE on December 31, 2019, 06:20:13 AM
I'm excited to have so many people join in! Looking forward to a First Day Hike tomorrow - I didn't realize that was an official thing (https://www.stateparks.org/initiatives-special-programs/first-day-hikes/) now. Look at that map! I'll just be out with a friend, probably 3+ miles.
Here's to a great 2020 for all of us - happy new year!
Post by: nvmama on January 01, 2020, 11:30:20 AM
Post by: HappyCheerE on January 01, 2020, 03:40:35 PM
I went for a great First Day hike along a mountain ridge with a friend - every single twig was coated in ice. When the wind blew, the tinkling was like rain. We kept hoping the sun would come out and make everything sparkle, but it was beautiful anyway. We both tracked the distance on our phones and her app said 4.9 miles while mine had 4.3. Hmm... I did .7 miles in the morning so I'll call it 5 for the day. I'd rather do more than less.
Tomorrow is a long work day so that will be a more typical challenge. But the sun will keep rising earlier each day, thank goodness.
I started a spreadsheet for us - will probably pop in totals once a week or so for whoever I've got. 10 of us so far!
Post by: Longwaytogo on January 01, 2020, 04:31:28 PM
I've been known in the past to ramp up running mileage too quickly and irritate my knee; so I'll mostly likely try to run once or twice a week and the rest do walks.
Just off the cuff I'm thinking commit to a minimum of one mile a day with a goal of 50 total for the month.
Guess I'll go ahead and stick with this.
Post by: oneday on January 01, 2020, 06:03:42 PM
Post by: HappyCheerE on January 01, 2020, 06:37:22 PM
Post by: oneday on January 01, 2020, 06:56:32 PM
Post by: Naomi on January 01, 2020, 11:29:05 PM
I just went outside and walked 1.29 miles though so I could join this challenge.
Post by: nvmama on January 02, 2020, 06:33:47 PM
@Naomi - like the name. That's my first name too. I don't run across too many people with my same name.
Post by: shapingFIRE on January 02, 2020, 06:41:56 PM
1.0 mile run on Jan 1.
1.0 mile run + 1.2 mile walk on Jan 2.
Post by: horsepoor on January 02, 2020, 09:06:43 PM
Post by: Naomi on January 03, 2020, 04:05:12 AM
2 jan:
7 mile run
2.4 mile walk. I walked to work, but am slightly regretting it since its 21 degrees out
right now and feels like 12, but the sun should be out when I leave.
Post by: Rosy on January 03, 2020, 10:01:52 AM
Got the bike set up for today.
Post by: HappyCheerE on January 03, 2020, 03:01:55 PM
I got in 1.3 round trip run to the post office and .7 round trip walk to the library where I work yesterday, 1.1 run and 1.5 round trip walk to the campus library near home today - love combining exercise and errands, it's so mustachian!
Post by: oneday on January 03, 2020, 07:21:42 PM
Have not run yet today but will likely report tomorrow or Sunday with Fri-Sat or Fri-Sun totals.
Post by: nvmama on January 03, 2020, 08:13:11 PM
Post by: HappyCheerE on January 04, 2020, 09:04:05 AM
Post by: shapingFIRE on January 04, 2020, 01:36:09 PM
Jan 4 - 1.0 mile run + 1.2 mile walk
Post by: oneday on January 05, 2020, 12:27:14 PM
Jan 4 - 1.35 miles
Jan 5 - 1.12 miles
Experienced runners, do I need to be concerned about this: I have had some very slight pain in my right knee. This showed up on Jan 2 mid-run, when I first ran on sidewalks. I got a compression sleeve and ran on sidewalks again on the 3rd, where I had no pain for maybe 80% of the run, but it showed up a bit at the end of that run (less pain than the day before). Saturday I ran on a dirt trail with the compression sleeve: no pain (can't be sure if this was because of the trail or the sleeve). Also hiked/walked on some rather steep trails, and on the way down...pain. Slowing down helped ease the pain; I didn't have the compression sleeve with me. Today I ran 1+ miles on sidewalk concrete/street asphalt in ~.25 mile increments, with aerobics in between. I didn't have pain until the last lap, and again, very slight. No compression sleeve, as this was billed as a boot camp class which I should have foreseen as including running, but didn't.
Wondering if I should simply insist on running only on dirt, or is this indicative of a larger problem. What is your advice? TIA
Post by: Naomi on January 06, 2020, 12:26:36 AM
4 jan- 5 mile run
5 jan- 1.09 mile walk
Post by: HappyCheerE on January 06, 2020, 04:54:46 AM
What I know to look for is: does the pain start earlier and earlier in the run? does it linger after the run? do you have symptoms when not running? Yes to those would all be bad and it sounds like those would be No for you? Severity of pain is important too: I'll happily ignore little twinges/complaints, bad pain means STOP, medium means figure out what's triggering it. What I've done each time I've had issues is lots of research, being as specific as possible (in your case where on the knee, what type of pain (stabbing? burning? aching?), when) hoping to find a technical description and other people who've experienced something similar. I found out I was running too much on the left shoulder of the road (always tilting the same way) and my legs were imbalanced; a couple of times I had extensor tendinitis from not touching my heels down far enough.
Until you're doing a lot of miles, I would suspect form/technique is much more likely to be the culprit than running surface (and IME asphalt's not too bad). Check in on your body - are your arm and leg swings symmetrical? Is your upper body relaxed? Try varying your stride - generally shorter is supposedly better, but figure out what works for you. Good luck!
About to head out for a quick mile. Yesterday 1 mile run and 1 hour biking so 5 units. Happy Monday everyone!
Post by: HappyCheerE on January 06, 2020, 03:27:03 PM
Post by: nvmama on January 06, 2020, 06:21:24 PM
1/5- 1 mile walk
1/6- 1.8 mile walk according to my fit bit.
Post by: oneday on January 06, 2020, 06:41:04 PM
@oneday, I'm an experienced runner, not super-confident about giving advice on not getting injured (!),
I will keep the quoted in mind :) but thanks for the input. I'm keeping a close eye on it; you've given me some really good things to think about. I'll take anything larger to a read doctor (no someone who plays one on the internet ;)
Post by: shapingFIRE on January 06, 2020, 07:52:36 PM
Jan 3 - 1.0 mile run + 1.0 mile walk
Jan 4 - 1.0 mile run + 1.2 mile walk
Jan 5 - 1.0 mile run + 1.5 mile walk
Jan 6 - 1.0 mile walk (couldn't fall asleep until 3am, then too tired to get up early for run and the gym)
Post by: oneday on January 06, 2020, 09:31:45 PM
Post by: Bumbles8 on January 07, 2020, 10:29:01 AM
Hoping to take a few days off and see how it heals.
Post by: LifeHappens on January 07, 2020, 10:45:18 AM
I already have to quit. Jacked up my hamstring.Oh, sorry to hear that! Give it some rest and try again.
Post by: horsepoor on January 07, 2020, 11:07:08 AM
Those of you who are skiing, riding horses, biking etc... how about 15 minutes segments as the unit (= 1 mile run/walk)? As I said above the key part of the challenge to me is moving outside.
Well, pretty much any day at the barn is 90+ minutes (often longer, 3.5 hours on Sunday working horses, grooming, trimming hooves), so unless it's a day I just run out to drop off feed or something, I'm calling it good without accounting for minutes. Last night was only about half an hour in the cold wind after dark, but I got my 1.3 mile walk in at lunch as well, so >1 hour outside time.
Almost 2 hours at the barn this morning. Planning to walk at lunch and jog a 5 K after work, but it's going to hit almost 50 today, so easy peasy.
Post by: HappyCheerE on January 07, 2020, 06:36:22 PM
I already have to quit. Jacked up my hamstring.
Man, that sucks - sorry, Bumbles8! Hope it heals quickly.
I'll do a weekly update with totals tomorrow - pop in your numbers if you haven't already and want in. We're already a week in, wow.
2 mile run this morning, seeing the sunrise turn the clouds red!
Post by: Naomi on January 07, 2020, 10:23:34 PM
2- 7.0 mile run + 2.4 mile walk
3- 2.31 mile walk
4- 5.0 mile run
5- 1.09 mile walk
6- 3.0 mile run
7- 4.3 mile walk
26.39 miles total
The weather is not looking good here after tomorrow, so next week may be harder/a little more uncomfortable.
Post by: Longwaytogo on January 08, 2020, 05:55:28 AM
Those of you who are skiing, riding horses, biking etc... how about 15 minutes segments as the unit (= 1 mile run/walk)? As I said above the key part of the challenge to me is moving outside. Fresh air, different perspective, any kind of exercise!
I work construction outside many days so I'm always out there! But I'm just more counting walking; with hopefully soon some running. I did bike one day so I don't know how you want to count those miles; but you don't necessarily have to track me at all if you don't want and I'll just keep a running tally...whatever's easier!
I like the challenge though, I would not have gotten these walks in without this in mind. Still not sure when I'll introduce some running. I'm trying to lose some weight and I just really don't want to jack up my knees. I much prefer to run on dirt trails but it's been muddy and dark so I've just been on the paved path. Might go to our high school this weekend and do a timed mile run as a starting point gauge for the year.
Jan 1- 1.75 mile walk
Jan 2- 1 mile walk
Jan 3- Missed- 0 *
Jan 4- 1.75 mile walk in the rain
Jan 5 - 1.85 mile walk**
Jan 6 - 10 mile mountain bike ride
Jan 7 - 1.25 mile snowy hike :)
So total = 7.6 miles walked and 10 miles biked for 17.6 total
* the day I missed we had a date night and babysitter was already here when I got home from work so I didn't have time to squeeze a walk in before we left. I did work about 7 hours in the rain and mud that day though so I was outside!
**I did this one on sunday when I went down to our jobsite for a bit and carried all the lumber around from the front where it was delivered to the back where we were building a screen porch - so the 1.85 miles consisted of 45 laps carrying ~3000 pounds of lumber.
Post by: Bumbles8 on January 08, 2020, 09:43:17 AM
I didn’t run yesterday and don’t think I’ll run today. My leg has been feeling a lot better but I think it might be a trick. Continued to wake up at my normal time and stretch in the morning. Didn’t run, but hoping this helps.
My numbers: 2.1 miles from January 1 - January 6. No miles on 7th. Probably no miles on the 8th. We will see this afternoon.
Post by: oneday on January 08, 2020, 12:25:27 PM
Post by: HappyCheerE on January 08, 2020, 04:31:47 PM
Hmm, trying to embed the attached graphic by DH, by editing after the fact, but no go - scroll down to see it...
If I missed anyone or got your numbers wrong, PM me and I'll fix!
All Beests who have reported in (any number of days during January):
- Bumbles8
- HappyCheerE
- horsepoor
- LifeHappens
- LWTG
- naomi
- nvmama
- oneday
- Rosy
- shapingFIRE
Weather-Resistant Wildebeests (no more than 1 day missed so far)
- HappyCheerE
- horsepoor
- LifeHappens
- LWTG
- naomi
- nvmama
- oneday
- shapingFIRE
Winning Wildebeests (ranked by "units," 1/1-1/7)
@horsepoor, not sure how to record yours - let me know if you want on the list!
- 27.9 - HappyCheerE (I feel a little weird coming first in my own challenge!?! but it may not last)
- 26.4 - naomi
- 11.6 - LWTG
- 10.9 - shapingFIRE
- 9.7 - oneday
- 7.8 - nvmama
- 2.1 - Bumbles8
- 1 - Rosy
Post by: horsepoor on January 08, 2020, 08:12:42 PM
Winning Wildebeests (ranked by "units," 1/1-1/7)
@horsepoor, not sure how to record yours - let me know if you want on the list!
Are there prizes?
Thanks for tracking us; I'm not worried about "competing" against anyone other than myself. Barn this morning, walked the dog 2 miles tonight. 8/8 winter wildebeest days complete!
Post by: horsepoor on January 08, 2020, 08:35:05 PM
Post by: LifeHappens on January 09, 2020, 10:18:15 AM
4 days of running - 6 miles
2 days just walking
1 day swimming (just didn't have enough energy to run after)
Post by: Bumbles8 on January 09, 2020, 04:23:56 PM
Up to 17 miles for January. I’ll get out and run tomorrow too!
Post by: HappyCheerE on January 10, 2020, 01:15:55 PM
@LifeHappens, I added you to the "Weather Resistant" list, but if you want to be in the totals too, let me know
@Bumbles8 Hurray! So glad your leg is doing better!
As for me, 2.8 total walking so far today and more to do. Looking forward to running and/or hiking this weekend!
Post by: oneday on January 10, 2020, 03:00:31 PM
Jan 9 - 1.35 miles jogging
Jan 10 - 1.35 miles jogging
If @HappyCheerE can run on 1/1 with icicles in the trees tinkling like wind chimes, I have no excuses in CA, even a bit of rain! I hope to have more running days after next Wednesday.
Post by: horsepoor on January 11, 2020, 11:11:04 AM
Snowy Saturday morning could be an excuse to sleep in, but I peeled myself out of bed and got to the barn by 7. Spent 3 hours with the horses before my fingers turned to icicles. It sure makes me feel like I earned my luxurious weekend brunch of bacon, eggs and waffles! This afternoon it looks like the sun will peek out and it will hit 40, so I'm waiting a bit to get my weekend run done.
11/11 winter wildebeest days done!
Post by: oldladystache on January 11, 2020, 02:08:11 PM
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/e66fce816e673c0efa59ffe6f5c1ccf7/957b2fb6b315c635-8d/s1280x1920/b8e6380c80cb6ac39b7c3d3cdaf5a1e5f015bc5b.jpg)
Post by: oneday on January 11, 2020, 07:46:21 PM
Post by: LifeHappens on January 13, 2020, 10:24:25 AM
Post by: Longwaytogo on January 13, 2020, 03:04:10 PM
Sadly, I'm going to have to tap out of this challenge. My back just can't take daily running. Swimming, walking and a couple short runs per week are the best I can do right now.
Good luck with your back. I can never do daily running, mostly my knees/ankles but lately shins/calves etc....maybe I'm just getting old :P
Post by: oneday on January 13, 2020, 08:03:50 PM
I'm concerned I might be in the same boat after the 15th, when I attempt to run every day...
Jan 12 - 1.35 miles
Jan 13 - 1.2 miles walking
Post by: Naomi on January 14, 2020, 03:42:03 AM
8- 12 mile run
9- 1.72 mile run
10- 1.76 mile run
11- 4.52 mile run
12- 1.53 mile walk
13- 1.57 mile walk
14- 5.0 mile run
Post by: oneday on January 14, 2020, 07:03:18 PM
Post by: horsepoor on January 14, 2020, 09:31:06 PM
Can't wait to get to the barn tomorrow morning when it will be 18F or so!
Post by: shapingFIRE on January 14, 2020, 09:45:56 PM
Jan 3 - 1.0 mile run + 1.0 mile walk
Jan 4 - 1.0 mile run + 1.2 mile walk
A lot of just walking days lately.
Jan 5 - 7.0 mile run/walk
Jan 6 - 1.2 mile walk
Jan 7 - 1.2 mile walk
Jan 8 - 1.2 mile walk
Jan 9 - 1.2 mile walk
Jan 10 - 1.2 mile walk
Jan 11 - 6 mile run/walk
Jan 12 - 7 mile run/walk
Jan 13 - 1.2 mile walk
Jan 14 - 1.2 mile walk
Post by: HappyCheerE on January 15, 2020, 11:42:19 AM
@LifeHappens Not running every day is really smart. Walking some totally fits this challenge so you're still in if you want to be! Sorry your back is acting up.
@Naomi Good for you getting out in the dark. I enjoy it once I'm out, but crossing that threshold is so much easier once it gets light...
@horsepoor Be careful out there! When the footing is mixed I wear my screw shoes anyway. I figure sidewalks and pavement see worse. :*)
For me:
10th - 4 miles mostly walking
11th - 4 running and 2.5 walking
12th - 5.5 running and 3 walking (great weekend!)
13th - 1 mile walking and 7 15mn increments on the bike. I commuted to work for the first time in several months! Drizzly rain on the way home but it was so great to be on the bike path
14th - just a mile walking - first time below 2 :*(
Today so far: 2 miles walking.
Post by: Bumbles8 on January 15, 2020, 04:47:32 PM
Also threw a 5+ mile hike in there. Pretty happy so far but I’ve dealt with amazing weather. So not nearly as persistent as the rest of y’all.
Post by: oneday on January 16, 2020, 12:25:31 AM
Post by: HappyCheerE on January 16, 2020, 05:05:30 PM
If I missed anyone or got your numbers wrong, PM me and I'll fix!
All Beests who have reported in (any number of days during January):
- Bumbles8
- HappyCheerE
- horsepoor
- LifeHappens
- LWTG
- naomi
- nvmama
- oldladystache
- oneday
- Rosy
- shapingFIRE
Weather-Resistant Wildebeests (no more than 1 day per week missed so far)
- Bumbles8
- HappyCheerE
- horsepoor
- LifeHappens
- naomi
- oldladystache
- oneday
- shapingFIRE
Winning Wildebeests (ranked by "units," 1/1-1/14)
Only including people still active in week 2 for whom I have specific numbers, but happy to fix and add!
- 64.8 - HappyCheerE
- 54.49 - naomi
- 35.8 - shapingFIRE
- 21.49 - oneday
Post by: nvmama on January 17, 2020, 05:06:20 PM
Great job everyone!
Post by: oneday on January 17, 2020, 09:19:30 PM
Jan 17 - 1.35 miles running!
Jan 18 - 1.35 miles running!
Jan 19 - 1.38 miles running!
Happy to be running again rather than walking. Keeping an eye on my knee. Maybe I ran too many days in a row. Will find out in a few more days.
Post by: Naomi on January 20, 2020, 02:15:02 AM
16- 4.0 mile run
17- 10.0 mile run
18-1.17 mile walk
19- 8.0 mile run
20- 1.42 mile walk
21- 4.0 mile run
Post by: Bumbles8 on January 20, 2020, 07:22:19 AM
So far, I have jogged 2 miles everyday except for three days in January. Two of the three days I didn’t jog I was outside most the day and walking around.
I would say I’m around 45 miles so far this month - this includes a 5 mile hike.
Post by: horsepoor on January 20, 2020, 10:15:56 AM
Post by: oneday on January 21, 2020, 04:11:16 PM
Jan 20 - 1.35 miles running
Jan 21 - 1.15 miles running
Post by: Bumbles8 on January 22, 2020, 06:17:57 AM
I feel like a winter wildebeest now because this morning was my third consecutive run in sub-30 degree temperatures. I will be expecting my imaginary shirt in the mail soon.
Oh, and this morning was way faster than usual. PR for two miles.
Post by: horsepoor on January 22, 2020, 09:06:09 PM
No rain today after all, so I'm cheating too. 3.5 miles today between walking at lunch and just now with the dog. 10 day forecast has us above freezing, if not a little soggy, for the remainder of the month.
Post by: HappyCheerE on January 23, 2020, 06:45:35 PM
Post by: HappyCheerE on January 24, 2020, 06:43:23 PM
@oneday Sounds like your knee is holding up? But taking at least one day (haha!) off a week is probably a good idea.
@Bumbles8 Imaginary shirt on its way! Or maybe it's already there - how would we know? :*)
My catchup:
15th - 2.5 walking
16th - 2 walking
17th - 1 walking
18th - 3.75 running, 2 walking (actually tromping through snow - visiting MIL in western NY where it snows literally every day)
19th - 1 walking
20th - 5.5 proper long run, 1.5 walking
21st - 2 walking
22nd - 2.5 walking, 2 "units" biking
23rd - .75 running, 1.25 walking
today - 1.5 walking, 2 units biking
Post by: HappyCheerE on January 24, 2020, 06:47:55 PM
If I missed anyone or got your numbers wrong, PM me and I'll fix!
All Beests who have reported in (any number of days during January):
- Bumbles8
- HappyCheerE
- horsepoor
- LifeHappens
- LWTG
- naomi
- nvmama
- oldladystache
- oneday
- Rosy
- shapingFIRE
Weather-Resistant Wildebeests (no more than 1 day per week missed so far and has been checking in)
- Bumbles8
- HappyCheerE
- horsepoor
- LifeHappens
- naomi
- oneday
Winning Wildebeests (ranked by "units," 1/1-1/21)
Only including people still active in week 3 for whom I have specific numbers, but happy to fix and add!
- 84.44 - naomi
- 83.55 - HappyCheerE
- 45 - Bumbles8
- 29.42 - oneday
Post by: oneday on January 25, 2020, 02:55:36 PM
@HappyCheerE the knee is doing OK, thanks for checking in. I've been wearing the brace, but tried today without it and felt fine. I am planning rest days for February...I want to be a Beest!
Jan 22 - 4.5 hours downhill skiing, likely about 1/3 of the time skiing, the other 2/3 of the time in chair lifts.
Jan 23 - 1.35 miles running
Jan 24 - 1.35 miles running
Jan 25 - 1.35 miles running
Jan 26 - 1.35 miles running
Jan 27 - 1.35 miles running
Jan 28 - 1.35 miles running
Jan 29 - 1.35 miles running
Jan 30 - 1.35 miles running
ETA: only
Post by: Naomi on January 27, 2020, 01:01:12 AM
23- 1.01 mile walk
24- 4.0 mile run
25- 8.5 mile run
26- 5.0 mile run
27- 6.0 mile run
28- 1.65 mile walk
Post by: horsepoor on January 27, 2020, 10:52:44 AM
Walked 2.3 miles last night, and was out at the barn first thing this morning.
Post by: oneday on January 31, 2020, 06:21:53 PM
Post by: Naomi on February 01, 2020, 09:13:09 AM
30- 4.0 mile run
31- 1.02 mile walk
Post by: Longwaytogo on February 01, 2020, 09:18:31 AM
I totally flaked on this challenge, my bad! But it was a fun start to the year and encouraged me to get a few runs/walks in so thanks.
All told I think I got outside for exercise (run/walk/bike/ski) somewhere around 15-20 days. And I work outside a lot for my construction job also.
Great job to those who completed!!!
Post by: HappyCheerE on February 02, 2020, 06:39:32 AM
My last set is:
Jan 25 - 1 mile walking
Jan 26 - 2 walking, 4 running
Jan 27 - 2 walking, 2 units biking
Jan 28 - 1.25 walking
Jan 29 - 2.75 walking
Jan 30 - 1 walking
Jan 31 - 1.5 walking, 2 units biking
Post by: horsepoor on February 03, 2020, 11:00:17 AM
February is coming in like a lion, but I'm 3/3 so far.
Post by: HappyCheerE on February 03, 2020, 03:39:28 PM
Winter Wildebeest FINAL
If you got busy or I missed you, PM me and I'll fix!
All Beests who reported in (any number of days during January):
- Bumbles8
- HappyCheerE
- horsepoor
- LifeHappens
- LWTG
- naomi
- nvmama
- oldladystache
- oneday
- Rosy
- shapingFIRE
Weather-Resistant Wildebeests (no more than 1 day per week missed)
- HappyCheerE
- horsepoor
- naomi
- oneday
Winning Wildebeests (reported daily numbers, ranked by "units")
- WINNER with 117.7 for the month - whoo-hoo to @Naomi !!!
- 113.05 - HappyCheerE
- 51.35 - oneday
Hope it got 2020 off to a good start for all of us! Take care!
Post by: LifeHappens on February 03, 2020, 04:05:49 PM
Hope it got 2020 off to a good start for all of us! Take care!Even though I wasn't able to finish, I really appreciate you starting this thread. I hope everyone has a healthy, active 2020.
Post by: Bumbles8 on February 03, 2020, 04:54:06 PM
Two of my ‘off days’ I walked easily 2+ miles outside. I also had two separate hikes for 5+ miles each (I jogged on one of those days too).
I would put my final January mileage at 65 miles on 26 days.
I took a couple days off for injury and then some near the end because I realized running everyday was probably not the best thing. This challenge did push me to run in freezing weather and rain quite a few times - so that’s a plus.
Hoping to continue a very active 2020 and start mixing in some additional biking and longer runs.
Post by: oneday on February 03, 2020, 11:39:46 PM
Post by: Naomi on February 04, 2020, 07:57:53 AM
I'm trying to convince myself to get for a few minutes today, but it's 7 degrees right now (feels like -4) and the high is only going to be 14.
Post by: oneday on February 04, 2020, 05:26:42 PM
There were a few days I would not have willingly gone outside if not for this challenge, so thanks for starting it.
Same! Without a challenge to report in to, I have far less motivation. Double thanks, HappyCheerE
I'm trying to convince myself to get for a few minutes today, but it's 7 degrees right now (feels like -4) and the high is only going to be 14.
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Hope you found your motivation, Naomi!
Post by: Naomi on February 09, 2020, 08:05:07 AM
I should have challenged myself to continue this in Feb bc I've already missed a couple of days bc it's been colder and snowing more.
Post by: horsepoor on February 09, 2020, 12:29:01 PM