With two months of the year already gone, it's time to report in with our walking progress, or even not very good progress. For many of us this is our fourth year of the Walk 1000 Miles in One Year Challenge. In the beginning I wondered how long we might go on for, but judging by past reports it seems some of you are just as keen now as when you started. This is a good thing, because it means you are taking your health very seriously, and I'm proud of you.
The target for two months is 166 miles. I had to make an extra effort due to the shorter month, but I got there. Taking a regular three day break has two advantages, I can walk in different places, and a change of routine re charges my batteries. I did 28 miles around Harrogate area, bringing my total to 180 yesterday.
So how have you all been doing. Many of you have set your own targets, that's fine, I think it's better to have a target, not just wander aimlessly. Everyone is responsible for checking their own distances by whatever means they find works for them. I use an Ordnance Survey paper map and check my miles on bikehike.co.uk. Some people count steps and convert to miles. Do what suits you best, the aim is to walk. It should be enjoyable, but to push yourself that little bit further will enhance your sense of achievement.
So over to you. This is the place where we all get together. ilona
So pleased you had a nice few days away. The weather has been great for the last few days and I am enjoying my garden for last I had only just moved and had 3 weeks in hospital so had lost seeing most of the spring flowers so I have enjoy being out side and seeing the gardens in the village. Well done to the walkers and you Olona.
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Thank you for your regular comments. The gardens will soon be blooming so enjoy.
DeleteI had a slow start to the month but have managed 72.75 miles, making a total of 153.5 approx to date so should be able to catch up now the days are getting longer. Can't remember the last time I went to Spofforth Castle, probably over 50 years ago! Thanks for the photos - would have been very different if you had gone this time last year when we were all struggling through the Beast from the East on our walks! Vicki
ReplyDeleteYou will catch up easily, knowing your love of walking.
Delete167 miles so far!
ReplyDeleteYou're on your way to the 1000. Well done.
DeleteJanuary was my first time walking as part of a group. My goal was a mile a day. This month I decided to go a bit more, so my February total is 37 miles. Thank you for the encouragement to keep on and the sense of community you give!
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Welcome to the gang. You're off to a good start. I look forward to hearing more about your progress over the coming months.
Deletehi Ilona, this months total is 69.5 miles. yearly total 166.5 so well on target. The incredible weather has helped, I'm usually snowed in this time of year but it's more like summer.
ReplyDeleteYes, we have been lucky with the weather. It's scary though that all that snow was one year ago. Time is flying by.
DeleteSo glad you were able to enjoy the sunny weather walking round Harrogate Ilona.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing that some people are still walking for the 4th year isn't it. I find I get really fidgety if I can't go out for a walk now.
Well done everyone, especially Susie for going beyond your target!
We have walked 97 miles this month. We were on holiday last week which boosted the figures a bit. Sue
Yes, I am so pleased that people are on their fourth year and are sticking with it.
DeleteWell done with your progress Ilona. February I did 95.58 miles making a total of 199.81 so far this year. I can hardly believe we are in March already! :)
ReplyDeleteYes, time flies, soon be Easter. Well done on your miles.
DeleteStill in with 8 miles for Feb for total of 11 miles. Improving at least. Cheers and applause to all members of the group. Y'all inspire me!
ReplyDeleteGo, Mary, go. I started with Illona doing a few miles a month and loved doing this together. xx
DeleteMary, glad to see you keeping on. Three or four years ago, I started trying for a walk a day, of hopefully 20 minutes. Didn’t always happen at the start but it gets easier! Congratulations on your walking and checking in! This is my third year with Ilona and this group and knowing that i am part of the group helps me.
DeleteWell done ladies, I'm proud of you.
Delete151,6 so far this year, a bit under target so have to catch up up up! I use routeyou.
ReplyDeleteGood miles, still ten months left to go. Divide what you have left to do by 10, and there's your monthly target.
DeleteI walked only 26 kilometers this month, making a total of 144 so far.
ReplyDeleteBiking went better... 108 kilometers in February.
Cheers,
Jeanneke.
As long as you keep moving. I was going to do more biking, but it hasn't happened yet.
DeleteFebruary in S. W. Ontario, Canada was awful, snow, freezing rain, bitter cold temps, needless to say the miles this month are pathetic to say the least. Walking in -32*C weather on ice and snow is almost an impossibility, so only 36 miles. Roll on Spring so I can catch up. Well done for those that did a lot better than me.
ReplyDeleteMust be very difficult for you in those conditions. You can only do your best.
DeleteHi Ilona and the walking group,81 miles in feb bringing my total to 159,well done to everyone.
ReplyDeleteWell done to you as well. Put your best foot forward.
DeleteHi Ilona , 81 miles for Feb , started running again and good weather for longer walks pushed my mileage up in a short month .
ReplyDelete153 running total .
Very good total. That's great.
DeleteHello Ilona,
ReplyDeleteI’m not sure if my miles total post has come through to you. I sent it twice but the verification things didn’t appear - it’s done it before and then I don’t see my post. But I wanted to add my miles which are 92 for February just incase you don’t see my posts.
Kind regards,
Jenette
Thank you for your email.
DeleteHi Ilona,
ReplyDeleteI’ve been a bit slack walking and riding this month, the excuses? The main one was the heat, I’ve never experienced heat like it, I must be getting soft😩 anyway I still did what I could and the total for the month was 51.67 making it 139.20 for the year so far. I’m going to try and do some catch up over the weekends this month. Have a lovely day, Fi
Make sure you drink plenty of water.
DeleteHello Ilona and all the group. I managed 88 miles in total for February. I'm happy with that for such a short month. We have very mild weather and if anything I was too hot on some walks. Not often that happens at this time of year.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to seeing lots of Daffodils during my walks this coming month.
Happy walking everybody
Jacquie x
Happy walking, Jacquie.
DeleteHello Ilona,
ReplyDeleteThis month, with fantastic weather here in the Arizona desert, I did 65 miles, bringing the year to date total to 148. A bit behind but am getting more inspired as it warms up :)
Congratulation to all the walkers checking in! It is fun to see people all over the world here. Ilona, your photos were beautiful too, thank you for posting them.
Trying to picture you walking in a desert, ha ha. Take plenty of water with you.
DeleteHi Ilona - I am loving the accountability of checking in each month (first time participant this year). Miles for Feb were 132.2, so total to date 283.7. We definitely had a much colder Feb than normal, but having a dog who needs walking every day forces me out there whatever the weather! Looking forward to warmer days and more walking.
ReplyDeleteAllison, Victoria, Canada
Keep checking in month by month, we want to know how you are getting on.
DeleteHello, it's Katie from Australia!
ReplyDeleteI walked 30.7kms this month. It's been very hot here and it's made getting out of the house hard. I also started a new job and I've been very tired.
But I'll get there!
Happy walking everyone!
Heat saps my strength, get plenty of rest.
DeleteHi Ilona and walkers. Great to see you all doing well. I have done well this month. My total is 295 miles to date. I am walking twice a day - 25 minutes and 30 minutes each time. So hardly anything out of the time during the day and yet so good for me. I am really enjoying it. I can walk around my village easily and safely. I can see more people doing this too. Good luck everyone.
ReplyDeleteYou have done fantastically well. My village is well lit so I can walk at night.
DeleteThank you Illona. xxx
DeleteHi Ilona and walkers I've only managed 32 miles this month as am recovering from concussion! However I am hopeful of a better month in March so fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteThat doesn't sound very good. Take your time and ease yourself gently back into it when you are ready.
DeleteMy total is 21 miles for this last month. Total to date is 44.4miles.
ReplyDeleteThx.
Well done Gillian.
DeleteHi Ilona, my total to the end of February is 169 miles.
ReplyDeleteGo girl, that's a good mileage
DeleteTerrible month again, to hot to walk alot, hopefully will make it up as it gets cooler. Only 32 miles
ReplyDeleteMust be a struggle with the heat. Can you choose your times, when it's not so hot, early morning or late evening?
DeleteIt has been a brutal winter here in NH, so I'm afraid my results for the first two months of 2019 have been negligible. We've had blizzards, gale winds, blowing sleet, dangerously cold weather that had authorities warning people to stay indoors, and a memorable stomach virus that put me out of commission for ten days. I'm glad to see the beginning of March! Spring is coming, but I'll have to work hard to make up for lost time.
ReplyDeleteSounds horrendous. Still ten months left, things will get better.
Delete300 km this month
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff, Judith.
DeleteHi Ilona, my total for February is 55.3 miles, and total so far is 161.6 miles. Many thanks Sam from Sheffield
ReplyDeleteHi Ilona, my total for February is 35 miles for a total of 60 miles
ReplyDeleteLove from Canada, Renee
Hi Ilona, Feb was a hot one for us in Queensland....my total was 84.63 km
ReplyDeleteHi Ilona and group 36 to 40 deg each day this week roll on Autumn 62 miles
ReplyDeleteHello Ilona, this is Sonja from NC, USA, part of the international walking group. Thank you again for continuing to host this group!
ReplyDeleteReporting in with 98 miles for February. Thank you again!
Sonja
Hi Ilona and fellow walkers mileage for Febuary is 226.33 total 484.30 for year keep up the good work everyone 😁
ReplyDeleteTotal miles for Feb was 27 miles. As Patricia in Canada mentioned, the entire month was not welcoming to walking outdoors in Ont. Cold, snow, ice, wind all contributed to indoor walking. Most of those 27 miles were accomplished via a treadmill. But, as you say, the aim is to move. Thx for your encouragement. :)
ReplyDeleteDid comment on the 1st must be lost in the ether 111 this month totalling 209 xx
ReplyDeleteIve done 75 miles now. But got a gammy knee so finding it difficult x
ReplyDeleteHi Ilona and other walkers, I've done 40 miles in February making it just over 77. Fibro not good at the moment but this challenge is encouraging me to try and get out most days so all is good :o) Heather in York
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