I know its hot and humid outside but...time for another 100 mile walk! Other distances are welcome.
Just so you know...
100 miles = 3.2 miles per day
50 miles = 1.6 miles per day
I keep track of my walking through http://www.mapmyrun.com/ , but you can also use a pedometer as well.
Anyone can join, and I'll try to get your goals posted as soon as possible. I am personally aiming for 100 again this month (I fell woefully short last month, but this one should be better!).
We've also had a request for pedometer users to have step goals instead of mile goals. If you want to do this just let me know your personal goal and I'll add it to our list. If you are trying to hit 10,000 steps a day, then I'll put your goal at 310,000 steps for August.
Post your mileage/steps whenever you like, and we'll support and motivate each other to keep it up! Good luck everyone!
50 miles
75 miles
100 miles
120 miles
250,000 steps
500,000 steps
I'm in for 100!
lets do this!
Excellent! Welcome to the August walk, and here's to 100 miles!
I'm in for 120.
With the heat and humidity of August, there's just no way to walk during the day at work so I'll have to set my sights a little lower than last month.
Oh, Thanks!!!!!! I needed a New pedometer Challenge! 
Put me in for 500,000 steps this month-- I'll Hope to do more! 
It would be the 'step-equivalent' of 250 miles, if my stride was steady... which will be a Great Challenge level to Achieve and Beat if I can.
I really want to average 20,000 a day, but canning might take some time this month, so I'll aim for 500,000 instead of 620,000... 
* Hopes she gets 620,000 instead-- with the expensive new shoes to walk in now! * 
Edited to add Walking Ticker if possible...
Hi, Oarsman! We posted together, lol!
If I were outside, I'd NEVER walk much!!! South Mississippi in August ain't Funny!!! 
Original Post by 2beittybitty:
Hi, Oarsman! We posted together, lol!
If I were outside, I'd NEVER walk much!!! South Mississippi in August ain't Funny!!!
Hi 2be. It's probably not as bad here (NYC) than in Mississippi, and if I didn't have to go back into the office after my lunch-time walks, then I'd keep at the high mileage. Walking into a meeting looking like I had just showered with my clothes on is not a good thing, for anyone.
Welcome back. Good luck with your half million steps. That sounds horribly daunting. I think I prefer 250 miles, though now that I write it, that sounds pretty bad too
Newbie here! I watched you all achieve your goals through the last half of July and told myself I would join if/when there was an August Challenge. Don't think I am ready for 100 so mark me down for 75 and I'll aim to beat it. Not much "walking" time left here in MN so I got to get it in while I can. Just had a baby three weeks ago so looking to walk off that extra baby weight. Do I get extra points for pushing the stroller?
2be - you're on the record for 500,000 steps - good luck!
oarsman - I agree with you about the outside walking thing - here in Atlanta the heat in August can easily make you look like you showered with your clothes on just be leaving the air conditioning
brendenj - welcome! congratulations on the new addition to your family and we welcome you to our walking group!
August Walking Swimming Challenge, lol!!!
Brendenj-- According to CC, strollers DO count! Not much weight with the Tiny One, but the added Necessities...!!!! They can weigh a few tons, lol!!! 
This looks like a good challenge for me! I'm afraid 100 woud really be pushing it (maybe next month) so put me down for a goal of 75 miles.
(already did 3.25)
Hi, put me down for another 100!
Welcome back everyone, and good luck to you!
brendenj - Welcome aboard and congratulations on the new baby!
2be - What kind of walking shoes did you get?
8/1 - 5 miles in Manhattan. 
8/2 - 5 miles in the rain. 
10 miles total / 90 miles to goal
Hi, this sounds like a fresh new challenge! I'm in! I need some new motivations!! :) I'll work my way in a little slower though. Please sign me up for the 75 mile group! If I can get my work done here, I'll start by getting in a mile today!! But, I'll post back if I get to it! Thanks!!
Okay, three more added!
Miss bea - welcome back!
rufus_k and findingmeagain2009 - welcome to the group!
8/2 morning - 5 miles in 90 minutes - 3.3 mph
8/2 afternoon - 3 miles in 45 minutes - 4 mph
8 miles total || 112 miles to go
I'm in for 100 miles again. Let's see if I can make it this time. I'm also going to try to get through 15 sets of 10 clap-push-ups against the kitchen counter.
Yesterday, I walked two and a half miles. This morning, I did a set of 10 push-ups.
Running Total: 2.5 miles and 10 push-ups
Miss Bea-- Nike Zoom Vomero+4's... they really felt awesome for my Planter Fasciitis.
Finished 28,517 steps so far!
Just 471,483 to go!
Original Post by 2beittybitty:
Just 471,483 to go!
That just looks like an awful number
Perfect! This is exactly what I have been looking for... 100 miles in the month of August! In the Texas humidity and heat that will be a huge challenge for me -
sign me up please!
Ok, put me down for my 1st mile! ;) I'll get a few more in tomorrow when I get to the gym.
8/2 evening - 3.3 miles in 60 minutes - 3.3 mph
11.3 miles total || 108.7 miles to go
Out of curiosity, 2be, how does the half a million steps work for you? Do you have a pedometer? I was thinking about getting one, but prefer to track miles not steps. There are also GPS types of watches, but those seem like overkill.
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