Round TWO | Final Call for Miles

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Congrats! You are at the end of round TWO! How did you do?

I’ll be honest – summer was hard for me. I don’t know why, but it was and I didn’t push enough once school started to reach my goal. I’m disappointed to report that I am a few miles short of my goal.

But! That’s okay. Because: Now I know that I need to push myself a little harder to make it to my goal. And, I will get my goal for round 3.

So, me let know how you did this week in the comments. Let me know what you think of the challenge over-all. And, be sure to take a badge to show off that you did it!

Just right-click to save to your computer.

Also, be sure to join us next Sunday when the first call for miles for Round 3 will be up.

Call for Miles | Week 12

I saw this picture online and I thought about how true it is. When I started working out regularly, I was so tired that this wasn’t true but after a couple of months?  Totally true. I found that I was happier and had more energy, and that is why I do this.

One week left of Round TWO! The last call for miles will go up next Sunday. (Round 3 will start on Monday. I’ll be putting up a call for participation this week. Please let me know on that post if you are interested in playing along again. Also, spread the word and invite your friends.)

How are you feeling as we near the end of this round? Are you getting close? Or are you like me, and will be scrambling to get to your goal this week?

Let me know…

Call for Miles | Week 11

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We have two weeks (and one day) left. So many of you are getting so close! A few of you have crossed the finish line (and are continuing on), and I am loving it.

How was your week? Let me know in the comments.

Also : Congrats to Timber! She is expecting another baby – due in the spring!

Call for Miles | Week 10

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Just a few weeks left of round TWO! Who’s up for round three?

It’s been exciting to see a couple of you meet your goal over the last few weeks! I’ll admit – the summer threw me for a bigger loop than I expected and I am going to have to push extra hard over the next three weeks to get my miles in.

Let me know your miles for this week – and (as always) don’t forget to check my math once in awhile.

Have a great week!

Call for Miles | Week 9

This week was a doozy for me… the kids are headed back to school Tuesday so we were busy preparing for that and then we went camping for the long weekend. Such a good time.

I will say, though, that I am ready for school to start and for me to be back in a regular routine for exercise. Hopefully, I’ll meet my 100 mile goal!

How was your week? Let me know in the comments and go get them this week!

Edited to Add: I finally posted about Portland to Coast. Click here.

Call for Miles | Week 8

Ah! I woke up this morning and realized that I didn’t do a call for miles on Saturday. I got home from the Portland to Coast Relay at about 5:00pm, had dinner and hung out the family for a few hours before I crashed for twelve hours of straight sleep.

I’m still tired but I don’t have muscle soreness. I did get some blisters on the bottoms of my feet from not being very prepared for the gravel walk I had, so my feet hurt, but other than that I’m good. The relay was great fun. Hopefully I’ll get the time to post about it in the next day or two. I’ll share the link next week.

Anyhow – week 8 ended on Saturday, so let me know how you did last week and good luck with the rest of this week!

Call for Miles | Week 7

How was your week? We’ve had record heat in my little part of Oregon and it made me very lazy. Not good.

Next week will be a big one for me though, and I hope I hear that whisper of ‘can’ as I’m tackling a seven mile leg of Portland to Coast – it’s my fourth year participating and I’m so excited!

Let me know your miles for week 7, and good luck next week!

Call for Miles | Week 6

Stacy told me this quote when I asked for mantras a couple of weeks ago and it’s a good one. I have a tendency to throw in the towel too often, but from now on I think I’ll try to wipe the sweat instead.

We’re about half way through round TWO. Can you believe it? I can’t! I think it’s been hard for most of us to get miles in this summer – kids home, family vacations, injuries, heat -- but I am inspired each week when I put out a call and you all reply with your miles. Whether it’s a lot of a little it inspires me to get out a little bit more. So thank you!

Let me know how many miles you got, and then go out there and use a towel!

Call For Miles | Week 5

Last week, I asked what some of your “mantras” are and I enjoyed reading them. I thought about this one this week because that is what I needed to tell myself: Keep going. Just keep going! If we do, we get to our goals eventually. Thanks for the inspiration, Timber. :)

How was your week? I hope it was great!

Let us know your miles in the comments, and good luck next week! Don’t let the heat get to you.

Call for Miles | Week 4

Today is the last day of week 4. How did your week go? Mine got off to a rocky start, but I finished okay. I have grand plans for next week so I’m remembering this quote too:

Yesterday you said tomorrow.

Any of you have a “mantra” that inspires you to keep going?

Let me know your miles in the comments.

Good luck this week!

Call for Miles | Week 3

Today marks the end of week 3. How is Round TWO going? I’m having a hard time getting going, to tell you the truth. We had family in town this week and it was busy and fun and I’m ready to get back at it come Monday morning.

Leave me a comment with your miles for this week!

It’s not too late to start this round, if you are interested! Just let me know you want in.

Call for Miles | Week 2

Today (Saturday) is the end of week 2. How did it go? Let me know in the comments.

Also, if you know anyone that wanted to participate but hasn’t reported, will you remind them? It seems like we didn’t get many comments last week.

And! If you know anyone that wants to start: it’s not too late! Feel free to join in!

Call for Miles | Week 1

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How did the first week of Round TWO go?
I have to admit – it was hard for me! We had some family in town, there was a holiday and I was lazy. This week WILL be better for me though!
Leave me a comment with your miles! Good luck this week!

Round TWO Starts Now!

This morning we start keeping track of our miles! Set a goal that gives you a challenge but at the same time is a goal you can do.

And, if you feel like, feel free to post this on your blog to let everyone know you are up to the challenge!

I don’t know how to do official buttons, so simply right click and save.

Leave a comment letting me know if you’re goal is something other than 100 miles. My goal this time is 100 miles – walking or jogging. I’ve got to get some miles in for training and I’m not planning on counting any other exercise this time.

Good luck this go round!

Round TWO!

With one week left in our March through June challenge, it’s time to start thinking about Round TWO! We’ll follow the same pattern as we did in round one. So! If you’ve done it before, you know what to expect. If you haven’t, it’s easy! Join us!

Round TWO of our 100 Mile Challenge will start on Sunday, July 1 and end on Sunday, September 30.

For Round TWO, I am hoping to do a weekly spotlight of a participant. If you are interested in being highlighted (or if you definitely don’t want to), let me know!

Now, the nitty-gritty:

Here’s how it works:

· Each challenge runs for three months and you decide what your goal is. I personally aim for 100 miles in the three months, but we had some aim higher (400!) and some that aim lower. Any number is okay! Just make sure to push yourself.

· Each mile you walk or run equals a mile in the challenge.

· Every 15 minutes you spend doing other exercise (biking, yoga, tennis, swimming, etc) counts as one mile in the challenge

· There are NO half miles - push yourself to go that extra half mile or another seven minutes and count it as a mile. You can do it!

Each week (on Saturday afternoon), I will put out a call for miles and you will report in the comments how many miles you did that week. (No, you don’t have to be a blogger to participate – you can comment anonymously, just make sure to leave your name!) I will add your name and miles to the sidebar. Be sure to check back to make sure that my math is correct!

Please try to leave your miles Saturday evening or Sunday morning. I understand that things come up but it’s easier for me if most of the comments are left with in a day or two.

Here are some FAQ’s.

As always, feel free to contact me (email on sidebar) if you have any questions.

Anyone is invited to participate so invite your friends! Share it on Facebook. Email your grandma. :)

Leave a comment and let me know if you are interested in joining in! It’s great motivation to get moving, I promise!