Well, we made it through our first year - it has been interesting - we had a lot of people participate, and 10 of those reached the 1200 mile mark! Congratulation to all who participated. I hope you found the challenge rewarding to you.
We are going to do it again in 2013. Starting on January 1st and ending on December 31 - the challenge is to complete 1200 miles running, jogging, and/or walking. Because I have been a little slow on getting started this year - I may actually go from Chinese New year to Chinese New Year - if you would like. If you have been keeping track of your miles in January and February - submit them - you are all the closer to reaching the 1200 mile goal!
This can be done in the snow, rain, sun, wind, or on the treadmill, eliptical, or if you are really lucky maybe you will get some miles in on a beach somewhere!?
To complete the challenge, you would need to log 3.86 miles per day x 6 days a week. You can do it!
If you complete the challenge, there will be a SUPER COOL shirt that you can purchase, designed by our very own Cardston Kids Marathon Designer - - - OHHH and bragging rights too!
To sign up, send me a note on the facebook page, leave a comment here on this blog, or just enter your miles in the log at the bottom of the blog.
At the end of each month, you will need to send me your completed miles and I will post them here on this blog. (Tip: you should be at 100 miles every month!) Let's get at it!! This is going to be FUN!
So, did you use your extra day this month (February 29th) to get in a few more miles? I can't believe February is really over! One month closer to Spring!!
Since February is the month of LOVE, I am hoping you will all tell me one thing you love about running or walking.
I am not sure what I am going to pick, because I had an amazing opportunity to go to Hong Kong and Taiwan this past month. . . . where there was no snow - I have too many things to pick from. . . here are a few photos of places I walked and ran while I was on vacation there.
The end of a very rainy day at Yangmingshan National Park in Taiwan with my sister.
The secret hotsprings - they were remarkable
the end of my run up in the mountains in Taiwan - Carrie's hill workout - it was tough, but so beautiful
I love this video - there are a some really good lines in it
I BELIEVE IT STARTS ONE STEP AT A TIME AND I HAVE NO IDEA WHERE MY DREAMS WILL TAKE ME.
I BELIEVE THE WORLD IS MY TREADMILL.
I BELIEVE MY BIGGEST INSPIRATION IS THE PERSON IN FRONT OF ME.
I BELIEVE IN SOLITUDE AND COMMUNITY.
I BELIEVE NO DECISION SHOULD EVER BE MADE WHILE RUNNING UP HILL.
I BELIEVE THAT WHEN I THINK ITS OVER, I CAN ALWAYS DIG A LITTLE DEEPER.
I BELIEVE IN REDEFINING MY IMPOSSIBLE
I BELIEVE IN MYSELF!
and here are a few comments that your fellow 1200 mile club members
wrote when they answered the question "How are you feeling about the 1200 mile club challenge?"
- they are inspiring too - thank you for sharing!
• good •
• I am a little more challenged because of my fractured hand. It will be better when it is off :) •
• It's been awesome! •
• I've had to walk more than run due to an injury, but I've accomplished so much more than I ever thought and that feeling is amazing! Already feeling stronger and healthier! :) •
• LOVING IT! :) •
• It has been hard but rewarding •
• This challenge has kept me motivated!! I feel happier, healthier and more disciplined :) •
• really good •
• 10 pounds lighter!!! •
• Very good •
• I LOVE IT!! •
• encouraged, I've got something to keep pushing me when I really need it! •
• I love having something to work towards! Especially something that doesn't focus on my body or weight...It's a nice change :) •
• It is AWESOME!! •
• I can't believe I caught up - phew! •
•Thanks so much for this challenge. It has truly brought bout a miracle at our house.
The regular 2 mile evening walks with my husband have been so invigorating
and has been a great thing to share together. What a bonus! •
• Good, I didn't know I could walk that far •
• frustrated by the wind and my baby but hanging in there!! •
• good. I can totally do this! Just have to make up for my lazy week!! •
• So far so good... Once half M is done, need to get next race signed up for to keep me going! •
• It is a push, but I am up for the challenge! •
• Woo Hoo!!!! •
• Motivated! Bring on the next 11 months! •
• The wind is testing my will that's for sure!! •
• WOW! The first few weeks were hard, but now that I have my groove back, running everday(except Sunday) is awesome again! It has become a habit and something I can't NOT do!! Love it!!! •
• Know the story about the tortoise & the hare? Guess which one I am! •
• Good •
• AWESOME!!! •
• those miles are easier when I can be outside!! •
• may take me a while, but I'll catch up :) •
• it is helping to motivate me to get going again! •
• starting slow- warming up to training season- this will be a good challenge!! •
• Glad I'm doing it!! •
• I fell behind because of illness but feel very determined in my effort to catch up again! •
• Love it! I've never been so motivated to just get out and run, and I've never felt better! •
• 1200 mile challenge is a great motivator. Good luck everyone! •
