A mile a day – May challenge #mileadayMay
I had this idea a week or two ago ago. I wanted to challenge myself with some sort of activity every day and not feel down on myself if it was “just” walking or “just” running a mile or two.
Enter my mile a day challenge. For the month of May, I challenged myself to complete a mile a day of some activity. Walking, running, swimming, biking. It all counts. Those are all calories burned! So the mile counts.
Starting is generally the biggest problem I have. It’s so easy to take a day off. It’s hard for me to start a habit (and it takes, I think, 21 days to create a habit?)
I have a half marathon coming up in a couple of weeks. And I do post on Tuesdays with my training updates. I tend to take a day (or two or three) off because I can be a bit lazy or busy. I don’t want to have any excuses, though. I can take 20 minutes out of my day to walk a mile if I’m not able to get a full 30 or 60-minute workout in.
Oh, and I’m planning on carrying this out in June. If you want to see me get lazy, just check in with me the day after a race. I eat ALL THE STUFF in the house, and basically take over the couch. Not this time. I want to remain active. And I know that rest days are important. I just don’t think half of my week needs to be devoted to rest when I’ve only done the elliptical for 30-minutes per day. I also don’t think a walk (of a mile) is going to interfere with my training.
So my miles for the beginning of May:
May 1 – A mile of walking on the Wii. (I almost backed out of doing day ONE!)
May 2 – Ran 3.3 miles.
May 3 – Walked a mile in our neighborhood at 9:00 at night. Whatever it took to get a mile in.
May 4 – Ran 8 miles. That’s a lot of miles and no, my miles do not carry over to the rest of the week (because my husband just asked me that question.)
Care to join me? I’m using the hashtag #mileadayMay on Twitter and Instagram. I’m going to call my blog updates Mile-a-Day-Monday since I’ll be posting them on Mondays. And I’m inviting you to join me. It’ll be fun!
I love this idea! You Go!!
This makes me want to get off my duff and do something!
You’re right, it does all count and by the end of the month that is 30 miles! I think this is a great idea!
My motto… any amount of exercise is better than none at all!
I would love to join you! I need to find just ONE extra hour in my day!
Now I really love this idea! I really wish I had the time or I would diffinitely be joining you!
You can totally do it! I’m trying out a gym membership this week.
You’re off to a great start! I’m not good at doing walks or runs. I’m more of a yoga/zumba girl.
I hope you persevere and stick to it!! I’m also terrible at getting habits in place. I tend to jump on the bandwagon of whatever the trend is for a couple weeks and then promptly fall right back off.
I love this! Great way to stay motivated and accountable
What a great thing to do. I like it a lot. I wish I could run a mile eventually, Although walking is more my speed
Awesome! Great way to stay on point and keep moving!
Mitch
Wow, 8 miles!!! I just walked a mile last night. I really need to participate in this.
This is such a good idea. I bet that all of those miles will add up. I would love to do this with my family and get my daughter involved.
When I track it like that it makes me feel guilty when I skip, so I stick with it. A mile of activity is reasonable per day, and you’ve been outdoing that!
I have seen this challenge on a blog called enJOY it. It’s great challenge! I actually run with my dog every day (M-F) before work. It’s fun! Keep it up!
This is wonderful! Good for you for sticking with it! I need to be more motivated and get back to exercising!!
I have been running. I downloaded an app I love. I never considered myself a runner. This is a GREAT idea. Keep on going.
I don’t run. It’s great you are so motivated. Good luck!
Love that you’ve set a goal and are tracking your progress. Keep up the good work!
I just bought a treadmill. I’m not expecting to lose a ton of weight right now (although I need to drop about 60-70 pounds). Right now, I’m just wanting to increase my endurance level. I’ve also made some healthier swaps in some recipes so I’m going the slow and steady wins the race approach. Always before, if I went full on and full steam ahead, I fell off the wagon each and every time. I can’t believe you ran 8 miles in ONE day though. SHEESH!!! That’s awesome!
You go! Get out there and move! I need to do the same.
That is a great idea! You can do ore if you want- but a minimum of a mile…. I LIKE IT!
thats a great goal. i wonder if I could remember to join you
I’m loving your motivation. It’s contagious. And good for you for proactivley planning not to veg out and eat everything in the house (after the race) this time. 🙂 your body will thank you (your heart might be mad for a minute or two, but it’ll adjust 😉 ).
LOVE this idea. I get in at least 5 miles at the gym, but I only go 3 days a week. I need to make sure to get a mile or 2 in each day… I might have to join you on this challenge!
This is a great idea! It’s doable and you will feel great completing your goal for May!
I’m not a runner, but I’d walk a mile a day….Now that the weather is nicer, I’m taking the pooch out for walks after the kids go to bed in our neighborhood.
Way to go, you’re doing great!
What a great idea. You may have inspired me to walk a mile a day!!
I walked 3.2 miles today. I try to do that about 3 days a week minimum.
I love the idea. Whatever it takes to keep you motivated, just do it! For me, it’s my fitbit. For my husband, it is variety.
This is great! A mile is a totally doable goal. You may have to work up to two miles by the end of your challenge! Keep it up!
What a great idea! I may join in June. I’m doing pretty well in May with my interval classes three days a week and running two-three days a week, I love the idea of not getting down on ourselves when we run “just” one mile.
YOu are doing such an amazing job. So inspiring!
Great challenge and easy to remember! Can’t wait to see how it goes
I LOVE this! I am up for the challenge! I always need a motivator for my miles!
I NEED to join you.. but the likelihood of that happening! LOL I wish you the best- you can do it!
Go you! Wow!8 miles is a lot.2 miles is my achievement so far!!