#walk1000miles in 2017

I've done well today-18000 steps.

Sorry to hear about your woes, jogging.

I managed 23 miles this week, so have caught up on the deficit from last [halo emoticon]. For me that's good! We're off now for a short break, and with any luck a bit of sun, so I hope Albufeira has a lot of walking opportunities. I'll need to keep moving, as we've booked all inclusive . My One You drinks tracker is already looking at me askance, so I'll have to be really good when I get back.

jogginggirl, I hope your ankle has fully recovered by now. If it is down to overuse, I have to say it's a so and so when you can't do your exercise without it causing problems. How unfair! I had some really sharp pains, like an electric shock, in my ankle one afternoon recently and I've no idea why. I think in my case I can rule out overuse, though .

Well done gettingon and Maggie - I'm hoping to be back to it this week sometime....

I don't really understand it - it hurt like h**ll yesterday when I was walking and, today, it's been no problem. To be fair I have spent a lot of time in the car and then 'sitting' with my mum. I will have another go tomorrow and see what a couple of days rest has achieved.....

Hope you find the sun Maggie ......

Happy walking everyone ....?‍♀️?‍♀️?‍♀️

Thank you, jogginggirl, I do hope I find the . I've had to make some harsh judgement calls on what to pack (we're going hand luggage only), and I really hope I don't have to buy woollies out there!

Ah, maggie so that's why you're not knitting! and yes, the bug has bitten me!

, Grannyknot. If only they'd let me take my deadly knitting needles on board the plane, I'd be working on my creation (or I could whip up a quick scarf out there if it's not as warm as I'm expecting!).

I've taken a crochet hook on the plane before without any problems! I'm not very good at crocheting though.

Sorry to digress, back to walking!

I'm way behind, it's been so rainy here and I just didn't feel like getting wet.

I did 7000 steps yesterday that didn't register because fitbit was out of charge. Spoiled my run of steps since New Year. .

I think I'm getting obsessed. .

Recharged my Fitbit but the time is wrong, can anyone advise how to reset the clock please?

If you google fitbit, there's a forum and an online help thingy.

Thanks!

Well done gettingon - but how frustrating that the fitbit was out of charge!! I have an apple watch which I'm using but I do have to remember to switch to an 'outdoor walk' each time I go out - I'm not much of a techie?so Mr jg has to remind me!

Maggie I once had my luggage searched 4 times by 4 different people because they had found a plastic tail comb in my handbag!! Long before 'plastic bags and shoes-off' times, I was mortified!!?So, probably best to leave the knitting needles behind??

I managed 4 miles today - on serious catch-up - the ankle was fine, I chose to use my very old running shoes to walk in and had no problem ?‍♀️?‍♀️

I have walked nearly 7 miles today, along a beautiful beach, in the sun, and am now recovering with a big glass of wine and a Portuguese custard tart. Sorry, I just couldn't resist

Maggiemaybe - . If there was a lovely beach and glorious sunshine here, I wouldn't be averse to a 7 mile walk!

Very envious Maggie but so glad that you are enjoying such a treat at this time of the year ?

Another 5 miles today ?‍♀️ Mr jg and I are enjoying our 'walk and talk' time - plenty of opportunities to chat through things and no interruptions....?

jogging one can certainly "put the world to rights" on a walk. I walk with a group every Monday and every single person has joined for a different reason (there are about 10+ regulars) and it's interesting how many people have walked their way to a better mood or frame of mind.

Maggie your holiday sounds lovely.

I'm not actually part of this challenge but I like to keep my 'steps' up to a reasonable level. My Fitbit informs me I average 7,500 a day (more in better weather)

Was horrified yesterday, late afternoon, to see only 2,400 registering so took myself for a walk into town and returned 5,000 steps later carrying a samovar ..... as one does.

PS Apparently I walked 1056 miles in 2016

Very odd that this info should come through just as I was posting on this thread. Big Brother is watching?

looks round and over her shoulder

How is everyone going with this challenge....? Mr jg and I are still stepping out - some weeks better than others... We are still enjoying 'putting the world to rights' and 'clearing the head fog' on our walks.... If we can keep going at this rate in the winter - then the spring and summer walking should help us to reach our target.

We have found some wonderful walks locally and a bit further afield - so many beautiful places to walk here in North Shropshire/Staffordshire borders....?‍♀️??

Well, mostly February turned out to be a huge fail on the 'boots on' miles....? A lingering virus, worries over my DM and DD and organising a 90th birthday for DM meant that the time flew by and before I knew it I had a row of zeros on my Excel sheet and no money in the Alzheimer's jar ?

We have nipped over to France for a few days respite and today we have resumed walking....a respectable 3.37 miles done.... now to get back on the bike keep it going ?‍♀️??

How are others doing ....? ?

A week ago I went into AF, so just walking is an exhausting exercise at the moment. You have no idea how frustrated I am. No idea if/when it's going to sort itself out - I don't think it's going to do it by itself this time. I may need help - I can see DH looking longingly at his defibrillator!

So sorry to read this Badenkate - I can only imagine how frustrated you must be feeling ?

Pease take time to recover from this and look after yourself.... everything else can wait. I hope these help? and ?never goes amiss......

Get well soon ?xxxx

Thanks jogginggirl xxx

Dare I ask how everyone's doing with the challenge now? And more importantly, are you all fit and well?

I'm still better at filling in the spreadsheet than walking the walk, but it is telling me that I'd covered 938 miles by the end of week 39 as opposed to my target of 780 miles, so I'm not too unhappy with that. I do when I see my less impressive daily totals (452, anyone?), and I haven't gone over 20,000 steps once (I find I need a sightseeing day in London for that).

Is everyone still on target?

I had set myself a target of 500 miles over the summer months. I started at the beginning of April and managed to finish at the beginning of September. I just use an old fashioned pedometer and keep a spreadsheet of steps and miles walked.

My problem is going to be how to keep walking through the winter as I react very badly to the cold and the wind. I have thought about going to a gym and using a treadmill but have never set foot in a gym in my life and wonder if I will feel the same benefit walking indoors as I do outside?