Holiday Mile-A-Day Challenge - Week 2

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Thor

Discussion Starter · Nov 29, 2011

Holiday Mile-A-Day Challenge - Week 2 of 6 
Challenge 
Run at minimum a mile per day from Thanksgiving through New Year's. Why? Because we can. As of this writing, we have 20 streakers, so know that you are not alone. Know that on those days you don't feel like doing anything, someone else is feeling the same way; and both of you will get up and do it. Why? Why not! 
Also, it's not too late for newcomers to join. I can add you to the list. 
Remember that this is for us. Which means that if your body says, "I cannot physically run a mile every day," you have grounds to redefine "Mile" to be anything that works with what you have. Just don't cheat. Mile-A-Day means doing something every day. And this challenge is meant to keep it light and provide fun ideas. Week 2 - Monday, Nov. 28 thru Sunday, Dec. 4 
First full week, so let's make it count! Monday & Tuesday 
Since I suck (re: late getting out this note), you were on your own for the first two days of the week. If you still have Tuesday to complete, why not pick your favorite 3 mile loop, only today you will do it in reverse direction of the way you normally do. I swear when I say that it'll be like doing a completely different loop. You will notice houses and things you don't normally. Changing up routes in this way keeps things more fresh. Which keeps you fresh. Wednesday 
This, if you're following a plan or the traditional training week, will be one of your more quality runs. Do that as-is. You need nothing more. If you're not following a plan, such as myself right now, you have Wednesday open for some good miles. Today do a route that you have never done before. Go for 3 to 4 or even 5 or more miles. Your call. But try a different route. I will do a new route tomorrow. Since I have run on nearly all roads in my area, I will have to be creative. But I'm game. Thursday & Friday 
If you ran quality yesterday, you'll likely go short on one of these days, presumably the day after, and it might be just a mile. Why not warm up a half a mile and then do some easy strides of 10 to 15 seconds on the return leg? If you didn't do quality or go longer yesterday, pick your own here. Maybe even treat yourself to a run with music -- bring your iPod! Or you can do what xflbk does and try to do a mile on the fast side! Saturday 
Saturday or Sunday is traditionally a long run day. I challenge you to do your long run -- or whatever will serve as your "main" weekend run, be it 3 miles, 5 or 15 -- with a friend. Yes, send an email to a friend or group and ask if they want to run. Running with company is the single best way to keep you motivated and running strong toward your goals. It's a fact. I am coming on 8 years of streak running, and I promise you that I could not have gone that long, nor committed this to lifestyle, without social runs. While you are running, you will also ask this person to run with you next week during the week. Because next week, you will run with them. Got it? Good. Sunday 
Assuming you ran yesterday, Sunday might be an easy, down day. If so, and if you want to only go for a walk, chose a walking route that is not the same as any of your running routes. Maybe cruise through the neighborhood across the street. Walk for 20 minutes or more. No stress. Just start walking. Don't even think about where you will go. Instead, slip into the cartoon in your head. 
*Next week will start a few really fresh ideas for keeping your runs fun. If you're up for playing along, these will be fun. And they really keep you highly motivated. Plus, there will be a slightly tougher challenge. But I promise it will be fun. But it may not sound fun at first!

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Thor

Discussion Starter · #4 · Nov 29, 2011

Streakers, live on!
 
I'm good, too. Had a social run this morning that, believe it or not, I've been doing for almost 10 years. What's really cool is that I have witnessed my running friends' kids grow. Pretty cool to share that kind of thing. Tomorrow I will follow Wednesday's advice by doing a loop I have never done before. I'll need to get creative, but it'll be fun. Report back about how YOUR new loop went, if you went on one. Who knows, maybe it'll turn into one of your standard loops. If nothing else, it'll be good for the mind and body to try something new.

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Discussion Starter · #5 · Nov 29, 2011

An update in case you haven't been to the Week 1 thread...
 
As of this writing, we have 20 streakers, 18 of whom in Week 1 earned the Adam Cohen Gold Star!
 
Sparty On!

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Discussion Starter · #9 · Nov 30, 2011

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Originally Posted by jenotter <a href="/t/75809/holiday-mile-a-day-challenge-week-2#post_2021178"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a>
 
Yesterday spent the day pushing the little otters around Disneyland. Between that and the 1/2 mile walk from the parking garage to the park, then back at the end of the day, I called it good. They are really too big for the stroller, but you know...had to keep with the streak!! <img alt="biggrin.gif" id="user_yui_3_4_1_7_1322628745079_160" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif">
 
Today - was planning on a 1m run/walk with the pooch...ran her for a mile, then dropped her off and ran 2 more. Just 'cuz. Tomorrow looking at maybe intervals or hills and P90X at night.
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Nice!
 
If you do hills, and if you are looking for something different to try, you could pick a longer hill, say one that takes roughly 2 to 3 minutes to climb, start the hill with an easy work rate and, when you hit half way, kick it up a notch. But be sure to pace easy on the first half. Or break the hill into thirds, where you go very, very easy the first third, increase effort slightly in the second third, and then increase again for the last third. But don't kill the hill. You want to be able to run over the top. And do just that. Run over the top.
 
Another workout is to pick a short hill for hill bounds. Short hill might be 15 seconds to a minute. Charge the sucker.

And when you do hill repeats, keep them "light" by only doing enough repeats where you're still running them strong. If you time yourself on each, when your time up gets out of range of the others, say by 8 or more seconds slower, stop... you're done for the workout. Go cool down.
<div class="quote-container"> <div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by TriAndStopMe <a href="/t/75809/holiday-mile-a-day-challenge-week-2#post_2021183"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a> Another two miles on the rower on the rower. Tomorrow should have room for more. Today was packed with work and aftermath from the B&E.
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So I have an idea. You've been given a bad hand. If you double up today or some other day this week, use that extra workout as yesterdays. It all counts. And keep the extra workout short and easy, if you do it. Don't want to burnout doing too much too soon.
 
So for me this morning, I followed my own suggestion above by carving out an entirely new route, one I have never run. It was fun. And I know in doing this, it keeps me fresh in the days and weeks, even months, to come.
 
Anybody else do a new route?

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Thor

Discussion Starter · #11 · Nov 30, 2011

<div class="quote-container"> <div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by Tri-Tammy <a href="/t/75809/holiday-mile-a-day-challenge-week-2#post_2021245"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a> I'm sore, but I'll take it because yesterday marked 7 straight days of running! <img alt="biggrin.gif" id="user_yui_3_4_1_7_1322670331681_151" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;">
 
My workouts prior to this challenge were: trainer 2-3x per week, swimming 2-3x per week, running 3x per week. Now with the added mile to the other 4 days that I wasn't running I'm noticing that I need to mindfully stretch everyday and roll every other day or so. But all is going really good and I feel great!!!!
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You will get stronger through this. But before I get there, let me say CONGRATULATIONS to you and many others, maybe as many as 18, for 7 consecutive days! Very impressed.
 
The more you run the stronger you will get. Take TransRockies for me, where I ran 120 miles over 6 days. You would think that it gets harder and harder and that your body gets less and less responsive. That is true to a point. It does get harder, at least for the first three days, but then you start to get stronger, and when your mind realizes this and stops fighting the fatigue, it gets yet easier, because you know you will do it. You learn to ignore the tired feeling in the legs as something that means, "stop running," and instead you know it is just fatigue -- and nothing more -- because, after all, you've been at it many days in a row. Even with a mile a day, you will get stronger.
 
But you bring up another point, that about stretching and, quite related, pace. During the first 2 to 3 weeks, as your body adapts to the daily pounding, you will probably need to stretch more often. Please do so. Even if just a for 5 minutes here or there. Lean into stretches gently, but make sure to hold them for 45 seconds to a minute or longer, all the while gradually leaning more and more into it. The muscle will elongate and you will be leaning further and further. However, if you feel tearing or something that might seem like it, even if it's just a thought, pull back until you no longer feel that. You can do damage on those micro tears, but you'd likely know already if that were the case.
 
On top of that know that when you run every day, you must vary your pace. You don't want to head out for every run at tempo pace; nor do you want to run fast. You'll have your quality workouts, where you are free to run hard and fast, but the other runs, just get out there and enjoy it. Pick a nature breathing pattern and hold it there, regardless of what the pace is. We're in off season. No need to crush yourself just yet. And when you run everyday, you must have easy days.
 
Sparty On! (my new phrase)

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Thor

Discussion Starter · #16 · Dec 1, 2011

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by runNYtrails <a href="/t/75809/holiday-mile-a-day-challenge-week-2#post_2021320"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a> 
Yeah , i did a new route . . . which for us OCD runners is a diffiult undertaking. As was yesterdays backwards route <img alt="razz.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/razz.gif"> <img alt="biggrin.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"> but i got em done and the werld didnt end !! 
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NICE!!! Nice job. And you know, I swear when I say that incorporating "freshness," such as a new route or running an old one in reverse direction, really keeps you motivated in the long run. But try to incorporate these during your normal training throughout the year. I can't explain it more than to say that it keeps you fresh and your mind plugged in by keeping you stimulated both in mind and body rather than pounding out the same old same old that really becomes the same old stale, same old stale after not too much time. And when you pound away at the old hat too long, your mind burns out. 

Great job!
<div class="quote-container"> <div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by Yo Sake <a href="/t/75809/holiday-mile-a-day-challenge-week-2#post_2021319"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a> 
I am planning to take Thor's suggestion on calling friends thing this weekend. Supposedly better weather. Planning to do the season ending cross race on Sunday! </div>
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Nice. You're definitely one who could benefit by doing social runs more regularly. Especially in off season, but specifically during the year. Nice job. It just keeps you fresh and always motivated. I consider group runs, even if just a group of two, almost as freebies, because it's like you're not even running.
 
<div class="quote-container"> <div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by Stitcher <a href="/t/75809/holiday-mile-a-day-challenge-week-2#post_2021323"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a> Not a new route, but a new drill in the pool.
 
A kick your a$$ sort of set that makes you realize that hard work can be fun, require concentration, and still hurt but leave you wanting to do it again, just to prove to the workout that you can be better than it is.
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And so, your second comment is EXACTLY why changing things up, be it a new route or swim workout, in the end keeps you fresh and motivated. nicely done!!!!
 
 

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by rottensquirrel <a href="/t/75809/holiday-mile-a-day-challenge-week-2#post_2021354"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a> TCOB 1 mile on Mon, Tues, and Weds. Probably won't get more miles/day until the weekend.
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If you can squeeze in Thurs or Fri, just one mile, then you can double up on the weekend to earn back the other day you missed. I'll count it. If you're motivated to get it all in.

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Thor

Discussion Starter · #20 · Dec 1, 2011

<div class="quote-container"> <div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by TriAndStopMe <a href="/t/75809/holiday-mile-a-day-challenge-week-2#post_2021386"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a> 
Last night was strength training (weights and squats). This morning I've checked off a mile on the rower. I haven't managed to find a new route for the rower, but I do change up the stroke speed and intensity. ;-)</div>
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Thanks for the laugh... and nicely done there, TASM!
<div class="quote-container"> <div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by Stitcher <a href="/t/75809/holiday-mile-a-day-challenge-week-2#post_2021385"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a> I confess.......
I'm a southern runner who is a bit of a cold-weather wuss.
I hear about "all y'all" folks who live up north and don't put on long sleeves or tights until it's like.............oh, I don't know 15 below 0 and I just shake my head at your fortitude (or, is it craziness?).
Then, I think about the days when we in the south have to figure out how to stay cool in the middle of summer when the LOW temps can sometimes be as high as 85 degrees without running completely naked, thus getting arrested....and I realize that we all have our issues with Mother Nature, whether it's summer or winter. We all have to conquer her at some point.
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Exactly. You have tougher summers, we have crueler winters. I am actually pretty lucky. I run well in both cold and heat. Heat hurts, but I can still perform. Cold is manageable by gear. I truly believe the saying that goes, "There is no bad weather... there is only bad gear." 

And the cold, you get used to it. You learn how to dress for it, and once you realize that your lungs won't freeze shut, and once you experience your first long run in the brutal cold, you're good to go. Last year I did a 20 miler in extreme cold -- extreme for New England. My car read -4F en route to the start. At the start it was -5F. By the time we got back to the car, sweating completely, it was a balmy 0F. To be honest, that was far better than running in a sleet/snow storm at 25F. You can dress for the cold.

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Discussion Starter · #23 · Dec 1, 2011

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by em73 <a href="/t/75809/holiday-mile-a-day-challenge-week-2#post_2021410"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a> I ran my Monday route backwards, just because.... Kind of nice, plus I had to think and focus since it was just different enough.
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NICE!!! And this is yet another reason why running different routes adds freshness.

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Discussion Starter · #24 · Dec 1, 2011

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by Swimmerbee <a href="/t/75809/holiday-mile-a-day-challenge-week-2#post_2021422"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a> So I have to kick myslef out, there's always the default hilly 2 mile walk. Just a little more work and I'll get out there!
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Awesome. Pick that free time and go! Don't think... just do! Love it.

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Discussion Starter · #25 · Dec 1, 2011

Just a reminder: If you have a day when all you do is a mile, try going out a half mile and then doing strides on the return leg. It'll keep your legs firing nicely.
 
Weekend reminder: Try to do your quality weekend run with another person or group. Keep it fun. Talk about holiday plans. Occupy This!

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Discussion Starter · #34 · Dec 2, 2011

<div class="quote-container"> <div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by rottensquirrel <a href="/t/75809/holiday-mile-a-day-challenge-week-2/25#post_2021440"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a> 
I didn't mean I would miss a day, I just thought that I would only get In 1 mile runs today and tomorrow. However I got home early Today .and did 2 plus outside so all is good.</div>
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EVEN BETTER!!! Way to get on the horse and stay there!
 
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by ksurp <a href="/t/75809/holiday-mile-a-day-challenge-week-2/25#post_2021446"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a> I haven't worked in a new route yet this week - still stuck to tm due to logistics - I'm looking forward to getting outside on Saturday and trying something new.
Mon: 1 mile
Tues: 1 mile
Wed: 45 min run/walk
Thurs: 1 mile
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BTW, if the 1 mile on the TM gets boring, or if you have a longer run on the TM and are looking for something different, if you aren't doing a workout, consider doing one. It'll make the time fly by. I swear. TM is similar to a bike trainer. It doesn't beat you up nearly as much as the road. So you can do some speed or pickups without it pounding you like if you did it on the road. So maybe warm up for 10 minutes. At 8 minutes into the WU, toss in two 30 second pickups of a little faster. Then launch into 4 x 3 minute pickups with 3 minutes rest. Or do more. Adjust pace so that it is aggressive but does not wreck you. You'll get in a good sweat, and the time will fly by! This is akin to doing "a new route." Just something different. That's all. BTW, nice work!
<div class="quote-container"> <div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by Silly Sally <a href="/t/75809/holiday-mile-a-day-challenge-week-2/25#post_2021458"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a> Since both my morale and fitness levels are down, can I just commit to at least walking a mile everyday and getting some air? I'll try to get to running some of these (or longer distances) but am so overwhelmed with life, if I can even get out the door, it would be a huge deal to me. I won't count cycling/swimming/other workouts in my pledge (in case I get around to adding some of them) ... let me know if I can join the pack. Baby steps, I need baby steps back to Ironman training ...
 
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You're in. Your week and Challenge starts now. Baby steps. The challenge is for you. So you decide what a "mile" is, be it a walk, a swim, or even a mile (or 1.6K, as AdCo pointed out). You're in. Start now!
 
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by runNYtrails <a href="/t/75809/holiday-mile-a-day-challenge-week-2/25#post_2021459"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a> <img alt="sad.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/sad.gif"> wasnt able to meet Thursday's 'speed' work goal ... i just did not havvit in me . 
but i was able to stick to my own personal challenge of keeping mileage low 
for the day <5K> and gettng in saturdays yoga & weight werkouts. <img alt="smile.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"> 
Friday : not much ... just goigk to Walk some 
Looking fwd to Saturday's inspirationally guided log run . Got a Fat A$$ event lined up 
so will hopefully meet both goals for the day as i can run with a group too ! Well . . . 
at least for the first few minits before their FA's leave my FA inthe dust ... and dirt and 
mud <img alt="biggrin.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"> 
Sundae - gonna be tough . . . 
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AWESOME. And hey, which Fat Ass are you doing? I love Fat Asses. I got into ultra running that way. Did a Fat Ass 50K several times. Love the lowkey flair to it.
 
Sunday, keep the streak alive by going for a walk to stretch those legs. If you feel inclined to run, just go a mile, and then walk before and after to stretch the legs. It'll hurt but will feel good once the muscles relax some.

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Discussion Starter · #36 · Dec 2, 2011

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by Silly Sally <a href="/t/75809/holiday-mile-a-day-challenge-week-2/25#post_2021535"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a> Okay, I'm in ... gonna try for a short run today, haven't run for over a week, and my last one wasn't more than 20 min. or so, sigh. Thanks for the support!
 
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 Welcome aboard. For "tips" and ideas, read the first post on this thread (back one page) AND the first post on the Week 1 thread. Tons of ideas there. And also clearly lists out that this is for you, so you define what a mile is (in Mile-A-Day), and it also suggests that you do not make it more than it is, so don't try to run for an hour every day, or don't try to go for 20 minutes. Do what works for you. But no cheating. Just get out there. You'll have some days where all you give is 10 to 20 minutes. That's okay. Just like today! Get in 20 minutes. But use some of the ideas here to help make it fun so that you're not eying the watch the whole way and then thankful when it's over. You get the idea.
 
You're among the strongest people I know. Decide to do this for yourself. And then don't waver. You deserve it.

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Discussion Starter · #48 · Dec 5, 2011

Holy crap... we are kicking ass here! Well done, very well done.
 
Let's check-in if you haven't already. I'll post a list on who gets the Adam Cohen Gold Star for Week 2.

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Discussion Starter · #52 · Dec 5, 2011

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<td>Week 1</td>
<td>Week 2</td>
</tr><tr><td>Tammy</td>
<td>*</td>
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</tr><tr><td>Sparty</td>
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<td>*</td>
</tr><tr><td>Bannon</td>
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</tr><tr><td>Yoshi</td>
<td>*</td>
<td>*</td>
</tr><tr><td>Otter</td>
<td>*</td>
<td>*</td>
</tr><tr><td>Julie</td>
<td>*</td>
<td>*</td>
</tr><tr><td>Cak</td>
<td> </td>
<td> </td>
</tr><tr><td>Ksurp</td>
<td>*</td>
<td>*</td>
</tr><tr><td>Don</td>
<td>*</td>
<td>*</td>
</tr><tr><td>Stitch</td>
<td>*</td>
<td>*</td>
</tr><tr><td>Rabbit</td>
<td>*</td>
<td>*</td>
</tr><tr><td>MoCo</td>
<td>*</td>
<td>*</td>
</tr><tr><td>AdCo</td>
<td>*</td>
<td>*</td>
</tr><tr><td>Rotten</td>
<td>*</td>
<td>*</td>
</tr><tr><td>zojmn</td>
<td>*</td>
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</tr><tr><td>runNYtrails</td>
<td>*</td>
<td>*</td>
</tr><tr><td>x</td>
<td>*</td>
<td>*</td>
</tr><tr><td>TASM</td>
<td>*</td>
<td>*</td>
</tr><tr><td>SwimmerBee</td>
<td>*</td>
<td>*</td>
</tr><tr><td>Silly Sally</td>
<td>=</td>
<td> </td>
</tr><tr><td>Thor</td>
<td>*</td>
<td>*</td>
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* Adam Cohen Gold Star!
= Not yet started in the Challenge
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Notes: zojmn: You can make up for Sunday by doing a double, be it an extra walk or run or something you feel good about, this week. You came so darn close!
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Send me updates for the list! I'll update this post here.
 
[Last Updated: Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011 @ 9:40 AM - Updated with SwimmerBee]

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I just got back into town from taking the little otters to Arizona... the good news is that I stuck with "do something every day" even while on vacation! I agreed to do p90x with some friends, so we were able to workout together over the weekend which was super fun. I'm not following it exactly, but it's actually more fun than I thought.
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YOU GO, GIRL! Love it that you kept the active bug alive. And you know, doing it with friends like you did -- that's the kind of workout that comes back to you with motivation long after those workouts are done and you're left to your own. Nicely done! 

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by TriAndStopMe <a href="/t/75809/holiday-mile-a-day-challenge-week-2/50#post_2021828"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a> I finished off Week 2 with 1 mile on the rower early this morning.
 
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You just made my day: Sparty On, TASM! 

 
Results updated!
 
Anybody else???

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Bannon: Come out, come out, where ever you are. What have you been up to, man? I know you're busy. Start now. It's all good.
 
Cake: Guessing you decided to stick with coach's plan? Fill me in, girl!
 
AdCo: Too much house work? Start again this week on the Challenge. If you missed a day, double up another day to make up. It's all good. You cannot not be a part of this. Why? Because we have the Adam Cohen Gold Star. Don't make me change the name of it!

Rotten: Post up when you get a chance. I know you've got a busy sched. If you by chance missed, start again this week. Or do a double to make up.
 
zojmn: You're still in. So if you cannot make up for last week, start again now. Love having you on board.
 
SwimmerBee: Give an update when you get a chance to get back here. I know you don't check in all that often. It's all good.
 
Silly Sally: Got my eye on you. Play along. It's fun and will be motivating through the holidays.

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Discussion Starter · #58 · Dec 6, 2011

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by AdCo <a href="/t/75809/holiday-mile-a-day-challenge-week-2/50#post_2021882"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a> I was good most of teh week
 
Friday: ladder repeats
Saturday: ladder repeats, lifting (crown molding/painting over head) and rolling
Sunday: more ladder repeats, painting, sanding, and electrical, and some rolling. 
rest of last week, I was very good

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I will assume that this in general was like a workout in that you feel stronger and healthier for it or that it pushed your forward toward it. Nicely done. Ladder repeats suck on the knees.

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Discussion Starter · #61 · Dec 6, 2011

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by rottensquirrel <a href="/t/75809/holiday-mile-a-day-challenge-week-2/50#post_2021918"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a> I am solid for this week and last with 1 mile plus runs Fri-Mon. Trying to find some time to up the mileage, maybe this wekkend.
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Awesome... updated the list. Nice job, Rotten!

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Discussion Starter · #63 · Dec 7, 2011

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by MBannon <a href="/t/75809/holiday-mile-a-day-challenge-week-2/50#post_2022037"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a> 
...maybe if we do a springtime streak challenge...
 
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GREAT idea! And hey, you take care of yourself. Nice Christmas Lights Run!

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Discussion Starter · #65 · Dec 8, 2011

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by Swimmerbee <a href="/t/75809/holiday-mile-a-day-challenge-week-2/50#post_2022070"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a> Today...I have issues with meetings and obligations all getting reshcuedled I ended up getting a longer swim yesterday, I did have a collegue drop my off at the lunch location and left my car at the meeting then walked back fairly briskly @ 1 mile. but that's week 3!
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Amazing job to you, SwimmerBee! Seriously impressive stuff. As always! And thanks for the update. Keep up the good work.

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