Author Topic: January 2020 challenge: Winter Wildebeest (like Winter Warrior but free) (Read 7438 times)

oneday · « **Reply #50 on:** January 08, 2020, 12:25:27 PM »

Jan 7 - 1.2 miles, walking

HappyCheerE · « **Reply #51 on:** January 08, 2020, 04:31:47 PM »

Winter Wildebeest Week 1
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

horsepoor · « **Reply #52 on:** January 08, 2020, 08:12:42 PM »

Quote from: HappyCheerE on January 08, 2020, 04:31:47 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!

horsepoor · « **Reply #53 on:** January 08, 2020, 08:35:05 PM »

While I was out walking tonight, I remembered that MMM wrote a blog post on this topic: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2014/12/23/its-winter-get-out-and-enjoy-it/

LifeHappens · « **Reply #54 on:** January 09, 2020, 10:18:15 AM »

Checking in with Week 1 results, 1/1-1/7
4 days of running - 6 miles
2 days just walking
1 day swimming (just didn't have enough energy to run after)

Bumbles8 · « **Reply #55 on:** January 09, 2020, 04:23:56 PM »

Got to run this morning and leg felt pretty good!

Up to 17 miles for January. I’ll get out and run tomorrow too!

HappyCheerE · « **Reply #56 on:** January 10, 2020, 01:15:55 PM »

@horsepoor, no prizes except cheering - but we should feel free to give them to ourselves! And thanks a million for sharing that MMM post, which captures exactly how I feel. I thought I'd read most of the blog but I guess I haven't been systematic - a fun project. (I think I remember a thread about reading from post #1 but can't find it now)

@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!

oneday · « **Reply #57 on:** January 10, 2020, 03:00:31 PM »

Jan 8 - 2 miles walking
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.

horsepoor · « **Reply #58 on:** January 11, 2020, 11:11:04 AM »

Last night I walked the dog 2 miles in the dark in semi blustery weather.

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!

oldladystache · « **Reply #59 on:** January 11, 2020, 02:08:11 PM »

I'm forced to walk and jog a bit over a mile every morning because it would be so much trouble to notify all my neighbors that I won't be picking up their dogs. The neighbors have varying physical problems. I started by walking one neighbor's dog and it seems to have escalated. If only they paid me for it I'd be rich.

oneday · « **Reply #60 on:** January 11, 2020, 07:46:21 PM »

Jan 11 - 1.32 miles walking

LifeHappens · « **Reply #61 on:** January 13, 2020, 10:24:25 AM »

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.

Longwaytogo · « **Reply #62 on:** January 13, 2020, 03:04:10 PM »

Quote from: LifeHappens on January 13, 2020, 10:24:25 AM

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

oneday · « **Reply #63 on:** January 13, 2020, 08:03:50 PM »

@LifeHappens healing and self care are better than some silly old challenge!

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

Naomi · « **Reply #64 on:** January 14, 2020, 03:42:03 AM »

The weather has been colder this week which is not my favorite. I work night shift, sleep all day, and sometimes miss the sun completely. So, some of these shorter runs were done in the dark in 19/20ish degree weather.

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

oneday · « **Reply #65 on:** January 14, 2020, 07:03:18 PM »

Jan 14 - 1.2 miles walking

horsepoor · « **Reply #66 on:** January 14, 2020, 09:31:06 PM »

I almost broke my streak today - didn't go to the barn in the morning due to my work schedule. We got snow last night that was preceded by some frozen rain. Headed out for a run after work and realized that any sidewalks that had been shoveled and not sprinkled with de-icer were essentially skating rinks, so I turned around with my tail tucked between my legs. Then I remembered this challenge, and noticed the sad little number of steps on my watch, so I put on warmer clothes and took the dog for a 2.3 mile walk, managing not to slip and fall on my ass even once. When there's fresh snow on the ground, I just put on my screw shoes and go, but this mix of uncertain footing is super awkward for running. Hopefully it will melt off by the end of the week.

Can't wait to get to the barn tomorrow morning when it will be 18F or so!

shapingFIRE · « **Reply #67 on:** January 14, 2020, 09:45:56 PM »

Quote from: shapingFIRE on January 04, 2020, 01:36:09 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

HappyCheerE · « **Reply #68 on:** January 15, 2020, 11:42:19 AM »

@oldladystache What a great routine to have fallen into - I bet your dog-neighbors adore you! Love the photo.

@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.

Bumbles8 · « **Reply #69 on:** January 15, 2020, 04:47:32 PM »

Have jogged 2 miles everyday except for 3. One of the three days I walked a couple miles outside.

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.

oneday · « **Reply #70 on:** January 16, 2020, 12:25:31 AM »

Jan 15 - 2.0 miles walking

HappyCheerE · « **Reply #71 on:** January 16, 2020, 05:05:30 PM »

Winter Wildebeest Week 2

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

nvmama · « **Reply #72 on:** January 17, 2020, 05:06:20 PM »

My last week was mostly a no go as I had rotating sick kids and hubby. Starting again in the morning.
Great job everyone!

oneday · « **Reply #73 on:** January 17, 2020, 09:19:30 PM »

Jan 16 - 1.35 miles running!
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.

Naomi · « **Reply #74 on:** January 20, 2020, 02:15:02 AM »

15- 1.36 mile walk
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

Bumbles8 · « **Reply #75 on:** January 20, 2020, 07:22:19 AM »

I live in the southeast so I have felt like a cheat for most this challenge. But it was ~25* this morning during my run. On Saturday it was upper 30s and drizzling during run, so these two days have made it feel like a ‘winter’ challenge.

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.

horsepoor · « **Reply #76 on:** January 20, 2020, 10:15:56 AM »

Just got home from almost 3 hours at the barn. 20/20 so far this month. Wednesday might be a challenge because I won't be able to go to the barn and it's looking like we're in for a wet week.

oneday · « **Reply #77 on:** January 21, 2020, 04:11:16 PM »

@Bumbles8 I'm in CA and feel like I'm cheating too. It's been cold for our standards, but never below freezing, and I've managed to avoid any precipitation.

Jan 20 - 1.35 miles running
Jan 21 - 1.15 miles running

Bumbles8 · « **Reply #78 on:** January 22, 2020, 06:17:57 AM »

@oneday I’m not the rules expert, but no precipitation may be just a little cheating. Just kidding

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.

horsepoor · « **Reply #79 on:** January 22, 2020, 09:06:09 PM »

@Bumbles8 Hopefully it will be a warm imaginary shirt!

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.

HappyCheerE · « **Reply #80 on:** January 23, 2020, 06:45:35 PM »

Yikes, week 3 already and I've gotten busy and behind in posting - will do the leaderboard tomorrow, so get your numbers in if you haven't yet (mine are all over the place but never less than 1). One of the things I like about monthly challenges is getting in the groove but then it's over before I think "why am I doing this again?" Great job all, and more tomorrow!

HappyCheerE · « **Reply #81 on:** January 24, 2020, 06:43:23 PM »

@nvmama Sorry about the sick kids - hope they are doing better!
@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

HappyCheerE · « **Reply #82 on:** January 24, 2020, 06:47:55 PM »

Winter Wildebeest Week 3

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

oneday · « **Reply #83 on:** January 25, 2020, 02:55:36 PM »

@Bumbles8 I'm no longer cheating, as I spent time last Wed in snow weather!

@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 4 1 days to go! I'm really going to enjoy my rest day Saturday. I've also noticed how much stronger I feel...yesterday's run was in the 13 minute range; I started the month in the 15-17 minute range. I didn't go into this expecting to improve, only to start establishing a habit. So this is a nice bonus.

Naomi · « **Reply #84 on:** January 27, 2020, 01:01:12 AM »

22- 1.03 mile walk
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

horsepoor · « **Reply #85 on:** January 27, 2020, 10:52:44 AM »

Still no missed days this month.

Walked 2.3 miles last night, and was out at the barn first thing this morning.

oneday · « **Reply #86 on:** January 31, 2020, 06:21:53 PM »

Jan 31 - 5.53 miles walking - got on a 2 hour phone call with my sister and perambulated outdoors the whole time. It's not a run, but it took the time I had allotted for that (and more), so it'll have to count.

Naomi · « **Reply #87 on:** February 01, 2020, 09:13:09 AM »

29- 1.05 mile walk
30- 4.0 mile run
31- 1.02 mile walk

Longwaytogo · « **Reply #88 on:** February 01, 2020, 09:18:31 AM »

@HappyCheerE

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!!!

HappyCheerE · « **Reply #89 on:** February 02, 2020, 06:39:32 AM »

How is it 02/2/20 already? Congrats to all of us, no matter how much outside time we got - we made it through January! Pop in any last numbers and I'll do the final results tomorrow.

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

horsepoor · « **Reply #90 on:** February 03, 2020, 11:00:17 AM »

Checking back in a little late. I am pretty sure I didn't miss any days in January; I either worked the horses, or walked/ran outside all 31 days.

February is coming in like a lion, but I'm 3/3 so far.

HappyCheerE · « **Reply #91 on:** February 03, 2020, 03:39:28 PM »

Thank you all SO MUCH for making my first gauntlet-toss fun!

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!

LifeHappens · « **Reply #92 on:** February 03, 2020, 04:05:49 PM »

Quote from: HappyCheerE on February 03, 2020, 03:39:28 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.

Bumbles8 · « **Reply #93 on:** February 03, 2020, 04:54:06 PM »

I let y’all down. I ended up running 23 times in January for a combined 51 miles (Strava).

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.

oneday · « **Reply #94 on:** February 03, 2020, 11:39:46 PM »

Yay, @HappyCheerE it was fun! Are you planning on throwing down any more gauntlet?

Naomi · « **Reply #95 on:** February 04, 2020, 07:57:53 AM »

There were a few days I would not have willingly gone outside if not for this challenge, so thanks for starting it.

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.

oneday · « **Reply #96 on:** February 04, 2020, 05:26:42 PM »

Quote from: Naomi on February 04, 2020, 07:57:53 AM

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!

Naomi · « **Reply #97 on:** February 09, 2020, 08:05:07 AM »

@oneday, I did, thanks! I waited until it warmed up to 12 degrees and ran 2 miles.
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.

horsepoor · « **Reply #98 on:** February 09, 2020, 12:29:01 PM »

@Naomi I'm up for continuing this challenge! No days missed so far in February for me.

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Author Topic: January 2020 challenge: Winter Wildebeest (like Winter Warrior but free) (Read 7438 times)