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Saturday 1 July 2017

Walking Group check in time. 1st July

Hello. Breakfast on a Saturday morning and I have just scoffed this. Munching my way through the fruit I bought on yellow stickers. Strawberries and blueberries. Bananas (not YS) but must be eaten. Underneath a few Bran Flakes, linseeds, pumpkin seeds, sultanas, walnuts, and porridge oats. A big bowl full, probably too much but what the heck, all good stuff. 
It's the first of July so time for the Walking Group to check in with their mileage. I have a confession to make, I have missed a few days, I know, excuses excuses, excuses. It was too hot, it was raining, and I had to work on the Summer House and garden. Will try to do better this month.

My total is 613 miles, I am ahead of the 500 miles for half a year, so I'm not too bothered. There is a thread on the MSE Forum, in the fitness section, where people have taken on the challenge of walking 2000 miles. I have declined to join them, as it is a step too far for me. Not that I couldn't do it, but my time is divided between several activities, and with only 24 hours in a day, I have the balance just right sticking to the 1000 miles. Anything more than that will be a bonus. So, lets have it from the Walkers, how many miles are you up to at the six months mark? You might not want to do the 1000 miles, but try your best to do as much as you can. Every step helps to keep you fit and healthy.

Just had to break off for an hour to take Bailey poodle a walk, back now. It's warm and dry outside thank goodness. Enjoy your Saturday, we'll catch up soon.
Toodle pip
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43 comments:

  1. Nick1 July 2017 at 11:26

    106 miles for June (total 706). Still keeping it up. Thanks for the motivation.

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  2. Anonymous1 July 2017 at 12:38

    108 miles for June. Total so far 486 miles. Odette

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  3. Living Alone in Your 60's1 July 2017 at 12:49

    I have a fitbit and it's a great motivator to keep my steps up. Walking is very good exercise for everyone.

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    1. Meanqueen2 July 2017 at 08:15

      Correct Tania. People underestimate the importance of getting on your feet and walking.

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  4. Unknown1 July 2017 at 13:32

    I walked 71.7 in June. Year to date total is 390.9. Falling short, but walking on! Today is my daughters wedding day!! I may not walk today, but will be on the go all day😀
    Margaret in Maryland

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    1. Meanqueen2 July 2017 at 08:13

      I hope you had a lovely time at the wedding. You can have a day off. xxx

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  5. sbjdncmls1 July 2017 at 13:57

    Sonja from North Carolina
    Total miles = 608.3
    Total for June = 109.3
    Love this challenge to keep moving!
    Thanks for the encouragement.

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  6. Anonymous1 July 2017 at 14:39

    Love that photo; so simple and yet mouthwatering !

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  7. tahoegirl.blog1 July 2017 at 15:11

    Gee, I looked back and saw I hadn't posted since March. Weird because I though I had... Any way the numbers areApril 110, May 115, June 115. So YTD is 578. I walk everyday. As a matter of fact I have walked 1,490 days which is 4 years and 1 month. If you're interested in reading this I post on my blog. Plus I go to the gym and walk on the treadmill as well. Cheers!

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    1. Meanqueen2 July 2017 at 08:12

      I've had a look thank you. Here is the link to Christina's walking posts if anyone wants to look. Copy and paste.

      https://christina1952.wordpress.com/tag/walking/

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  8. flis1 July 2017 at 15:14

    I have been away on the south coast and walked a bit more than my usual.It's been so hot that I've not done as much as I would have liked.The fresh sea air and crashing waves and the sound of the gulls were wonderful,just like your video a while ago Ilona.So a mainly hilly 69 miles for me x

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  9. VickiEY1 July 2017 at 16:41

    Unfortunately life has been a bit difficult over the last couple of months and I have only managed about 65.5 miles for the whole of May and June, making a total for the year so far of 519 miles. Good job I was well ahead earlier on! I'm hoping for a better total in July. Vicki in East Yorkshire

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    1. Meanqueen2 July 2017 at 08:05

      Still very good Vick. Sometimes other stuff gets in the way. xxx

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  10. Amanda1 July 2017 at 16:58

    Hi. I have done 156 this month bringing my total to 857 this year. Amanda in Atlanta.

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    1. Meanqueen2 July 2017 at 08:15

      Brilliant Amanda. You are really going for it.

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  11. Traveling Oltmans1 July 2017 at 19:43

    Hi Ilona, two excuses for me this month, first is a four day vacation, second is the high temperatures here in Arizona...so while my month was less than 60, it brings my year to date to 558. Like you, I am happy to be more than halfway, and a huge amount more than last year. Thanks again for organizing us ;)

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    1. Meanqueen2 July 2017 at 08:04

      High temperatures are a killer. I leave it until later on, maybe 7 - 8 o clock.

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  12. Kath K1 July 2017 at 19:50

    I have done 89 this month bringing me up to 523 amazed i am on track find its become a habit i like i miss it on days where i can't go well done everyone xxx

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    1. Meanqueen2 July 2017 at 08:03

      Know what you mean, Kath, it's a good habit to have. I did a two mile walk in the afternoon yesterday but I wasn't comfortable, too hot. I went out at 8.30pm and did three miles and it was fantastic.

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  13. alicesav1 July 2017 at 19:55

    I have done 111 miles this month bringing my total to 543. Good stuff everyone. I am walking every day now which is great

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    1. Meanqueen2 July 2017 at 08:01

      Amazing stuff Alice, you are on a roll now, there's no stopping you. xxx

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  14. Shelly W1 July 2017 at 21:03

    Hi all Serious knee problems have really curtailed my activity this month , but things are on the mend now and I am hopeful to complete the challenge .
    33 miles this month , grand total 504 miles .
    Well done everyone !

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    1. Meanqueen2 July 2017 at 08:00

      Hi. Don't try and do too much too soon. Give yourself time to heal. xxx

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  15. Anonymous1 July 2017 at 21:05

    My total is 563 to the end of June.
    I must admit I was aiming for 600 and getting rather obsessed so thanks Ilona for your common sense comments which put everything in it's proper place.
    I want to do several other activities including gardening and can't fit it all in if I'm not careful with my time. Well done everyone. Sue

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    1. Meanqueen2 July 2017 at 08:16

      It's a good obsession to have. Walking should be high on everyone's priority list.

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  16. Ray Nicholson1 July 2017 at 21:24

    Hi Ilona 90 miles in june bringing my total to 477, must try to catch up.

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  17. Hilde2 July 2017 at 04:51

    57 miles in June, so I am just ten miles over over 500. I think I need to be more consistent.

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  18. Anonymous2 July 2017 at 07:12

    My total at the 6 month mark is 542 miles,
    Hazel Dxb

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  19. SallyC2 July 2017 at 08:06

    Total to date is 458 miles. Must do better!

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  20. Meanqueen2 July 2017 at 08:18

    Everyone is doing so well. Six months and you are all still with it. Determination and motivation is what's important to see it through. It's a lifestyle change, and you choose to do it. Keep plodding on.

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  21. HelenD2 July 2017 at 09:01

    Only 73km this month. My excuse is too hot weather - temperature raising up to 45oC and staying there. They say it will go down to about 35oC from Monday. Anyway my total to the end of June is 533km. Well done to all.

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  22. Jools2 July 2017 at 15:52

    Hi Ilona. My total for the month is 80 miles, making 404 in total for th

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  23. Heleng2 July 2017 at 16:18

    Hi, Ilona. Sorry I'm late with my mileage, I've had lots of family celebrations and I was ill with a migraine. Consequently not so many miles walked this month but still managed 63 Miles. Everyone is doing so well. Love Helen xx

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    1. flis2 July 2017 at 21:10

      I do so sympathise with you Helen in having migraine.When I get one there is no way I can walk but I am so happy when I'm well again and can continue x

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  24. Anonymous2 July 2017 at 17:19

    June - 90. natalie

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  25. Anonymous2 July 2017 at 20:31

    Hello, 113 this month making a total of 698 so far. Sarah (Cornwall)

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  26. Unknown2 July 2017 at 21:53

    My total from June is 163 miles. Michele from Australia

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  27. kateonthecoast3 July 2017 at 07:20

    I've fallen behind in June and only managed around 35, most of this was done when I was on holiday in London. I had visitors and a few other complications. Will try to get back on track this month.

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  28. Anonymous3 July 2017 at 18:39

    73 miles this month and 414 in total. Not too bad as I am battling with knee pain, due I think to an old car crash injury and also marking GCSE papers. Tricia and Lucy.

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  29. yorkshire lass3 July 2017 at 21:41

    76 miles for june, yearly total so far 515.5 I am really pleased to have made the halfway mark of 500 miles in 6 months and hope to improve over the summer.

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  30. Amy4 July 2017 at 16:14

    Ugh...Amy in Florida checking in with 40 miles...not much to write home about!! Even my biking was diminished in June. Will try to pick up both in July!

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  31. Sheryl9 July 2017 at 12:34

    Greetings from Spain Ilona. Sorry about the late check-in for Wences due to us having just returned from a short holiday. Wences managed 259 miles during June bringing his total to 1.297. We visited his home town of Boñar where his walking branched into mountain climbing, his first love of many years.

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  32. Anonymous16 July 2017 at 12:20

    Just realised that I hadn't logged my miles for June. I had a total of 93-onwards and upwards!

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