Final Call April-June

Today is the last day of June. {Eek! How did that happen already?!} How did you do this challenge? Did you make your goal? What did you struggle with? What did you do really well?

I started really strong, and then really fizzled. Not sure what happened exactly. I did not make my goal. I lost my motivation in the midst of stressful/busy times. I did find a walking buddy and we did well for several weeks. We are planning to be back on track this week and having someone waiting for me is very motivating. 

I think I'd like to do another challenge. Is anyone interested? Will you share this challenge with your friends? Let me know in the comments, and of course, leave your miles there too!

Here's a read you might be interested in:

Hey, Fat Girl.

Call for Miles | Week 12

Week 12 ended on Sunday. How was your week? 

We're in the final week of the challenge. I think there are only two of us still reporting. I had hoped that the warmer weather would get me out more, but it hasn't worked. Sigh. Our final call for miles will come up on Monday. Is anyone interested in another round? 

Leave a comment with your miles and good luck this week!

Call for Miles | Weeks 10 & 11

Eek! I didn't realize that it had been two weeks since I had posted. I knew I was a day late...but I didn't realize I was a week and a day late. Oops! Sorry!

So, how have the last two weeks gone? Leave a comment with your miles. 

We've got two weeks to get to our goals. We can do this. Let's go get 'em!

(Please check your miles...make sure I have them right...am I missing a week?)

Call for Miles | Weeks 8 & 9

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Sorry that I didn't post last week. We went camping for the long weekend, and I forgot about posting until the middle of the week. At that point, I figured I may as well wait and do two weeks in one. 

I've really struggled the last couple of weeks, so I've decided I need to start chanting this in my mind. It is not easy, but it is worth it. It's not easy, but it is worth it. 

Leave me a comment with you miles for the last two weeks. Four more weeks to reach our goals! Good luck everyone!

Call For Miles | Week 7

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How was your week? Mine was not so good. It was super busy and I did not plan in any time to exercise, so that meant, I didn't exercise. I have another busy week (something just about every night of the week), but I am planning to exercise in the morning instead of the evening which is how I normally do things. 

Leave a comment with your miles from last week, and go get 'em this week! Please check your miles on the sidebar, and make sure I'm keeping up with your reports. :)

Call for Miles | Week 6

Happy Mother's Day, friends! I hope everyone has a lovely day!

How was your week? I had a triumph - it was my town's annual 6.7-mile race yesterday and I had a million reasons to not participate, but one big reason to participate. I think I've mentioned before that in August for the Portland to Coast relay, I am doing a nearly 8-mile leg. I needed to participate in yesterday race to prove to myself that 8-miles isn't totally unrealistic. 

I expected it to take me just under two hours to walk the 6.7 miles, but I was able to finish in 1 hour, 44 minutes. I was exhausted all day, and was ready to be done at the end, but I did it. And I have a few months to prepare to walk 8-miles about fifteen hours after walking 5-miles. 

Leave me a comment with your miles, struggles and triumphs. Good luck this week!

Call for Miles | Week 5

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It's been a full month of this challenge. How's it going? Are you a third of the way to your goal? Do you need to change anything to reach your goal? 

I had a good week...nothing like the pressure of a impending race to get you moving. I'm participating in my town's annual 6.7 mile walk this week so I made sure to get out walking. A friend also convinced me to get to the gym for a tough water aerobics class. 

How was your week? Any frustrations? Any successes? Leave a comment with your miles, and go get 'em this week! Happy sweating!

Call for Miles | Week 4

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I struggled this week. We were busy and I let that get in the way of my exercise. I’m not giving up though! How about you? How was your week? Share with us and go get ‘em this week!

Call for Miles | Week 3

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It’s the end of week 3 (Happy Easter, everyone!). How was your week? What were your challenges? What were your triumphs? How many miles did you get? What are your goals for this week?

Good luck this week!

Call for Miles | Week 2

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It’s the end of week two. How was your week?

I started strong, but kind of fizzled. We had a super-busy week. Luckily, this week shouldn’t be as busy and my walking partner is back in town after a week in Florida. It’s amazing how motivating a friend is. :)

Leave me a comment with your miles for the week. Go get em this week!

Happy sweating!

New Challenge | April to June

It’s time for another round!

This quarter, our challenge will run from today (April 1) to Monday, June 30. 

Here’s how it works:

1) Make a goal. Your goal anything you want – Mine is the standard 100 miles, but others choose to go for more, and it’s okay to go for less. Make it something that is do-able for you!

2) Log your miles. Everyday for the next three months, log your miles. Keep track in your planner, on your phone, on dailymile or in your head. Just remember:

If you walk or run, count it mile for mile.

If you bike, swim, do yoga or lift weights (or whatever else), count 15 minutes for 1 mile. 

3) Check in. Every Sunday, I’ll post a call for miles. Leave a comment with how many you did. Also, share your goals for the coming week, and difficulties or successes that you have. We’re a community to support and cheer you on, but we can’t if we don’t know what is happening with you.

It’s fairly easy, and you’ll feel great when you’ve accomplished your goal. You can do it!

Feel free to comment or email me if you have any questions.

 (Right click to save + share on your blog or Facebook.)

Happy sweating!

Congrats!

A BIG congrats to those of you who finished the April to June challenge. You should be proud of yourself! I know I’m proud of you. (I’m proud of myself too.)

Here’s a little badge for you to right click and save and post to your own blog or to your facebook page or whatever. I wish I could do really medals for you, but this will have to do.

Congrats to the following who beat their goals:

Amy, Dulsanna, Heather H, Jack, Julie A., Kami, Melody, Monica, Ruth and Stacy!

Also congrats to the following who didn’t give up and kept on going:

Ali, Bryan, Cheryl, Heather S, Jamie, Julie P, Shauntae and Timber!

Call for Miles | Final Call: Week 13

This is the final call for miles for our April to June challenge.

Leave a comment and let me know your miles!

Also, share with us how it went! What were your challenges? What accomplishments are you most proud of? Are you going to do the challenge with us again?

Thank you for joining me on this challenge. I had so much fun! It is great motivation for me. Be proud of what you have done!

Don’t forget: Round TWO starts tomorrow (July 1)!

Call for Miles | Week 12

Many thanks to Julie P. for pointing me to this quote.

Wow! One week left!

Leave me a comment with your miles for this week and go and

F I N I S H   S T R O N G !!!

You can do it!

Call for Miles | Week 11

Sorry for the late call for miles!

My daughter was running in our state’s Junior Olympics yesterday. We thought she might have to run today as well so we got a hotel and relaxed. She ended up not having to run, so we spent last night and this morning playing in the hotel’s pool.

She did well in her events – and qualified for the regional championship for the 400 meter.

Since it’s Father’s Day, I have to wish a happy father’s day to my dad (Jack) who probably met his goal this week. Also, a happy father’s day to my husband (Bryan) – I am so glad to be on this parenting journey with you!

Leave a comment with your miles, and we’ll see you next week! Just two weeks left!

Call for Miles | Week 10

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I spent last night on a hard floor next to a shark tank for my daughter’s aquarium field trip. When I got home, it was time to get ready for the final pack meeting of the year for my Cub Scouts. The lack of sleep made me totally forget about doing a call for miles. Sorry for the delay!

First, everyone give a shout-out to Stacy. She completed a marathon today in 4:22.  Way to go!

Now, leave you number for the week and go get ‘em for this week!

Call for Miles | Week 9

I can’t believe that it is June already! Just four weeks left of this challenge! How are you feeling about your goal? I am right on track to get to 100 in the next couple of weeks, and I am feeling strong.

I went walking this morning with some girls from my Portland to Coast team, and we did just over five miles. When we were done, I felt like I could keep going and I’m not totally worn out today so I must be getting stronger. A friend on that route, was feeling tired and slow so I posted the above picture (found here) with hopes that it will make her realize that she is doing just fine. You are doing just fine. Just keep going, and you’ll get there too.

Good luck in this last few weeks! Let me know how many miles. Also, let me know if you are interested in doing another challenge (July-September). 

--Amanda

Call for Miles | Week 8

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Today (Saturday) is the last day of week 8. How was your week? How are you doing on your goal? We have five weeks left. Do you need to readjust your goal?

Leave a comment with your miles. As always, please check my math – it’s not my strong point!

Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend! Make sure you clip a pedometer on before you take that hike! See you next week!

Call for Miles | Week 7

Ah! I totally forgot about putting up a call for miles yesterday. Sorry! (I don’t even have an excuse – we had a nice relaxing day with little on the schedule!)

Go ahead and leave a comment telling me your miles for week 7 – which ended yesterday (Saturday).

This is for my running friends:

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Call for Miles | Week 6

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First of all, congrats to Melody who completed her first 5k last week!  That’s awesome!

And, congrats go to Ruth as well – she ran a 6.7 mile race last Saturday, and took first place in her age group. You rock!

How did this week go? Did you get the miles you hoped for?

I was WAY too busy this week (must learn to say NO), but with walking the kids to school I managed to get in some good mileage.

Leave a comment and let me know your miles.

And this week?  Don’t believe that voice!  Good luck!