Butterthebean 8,146 Posted September 19, 2013 I just finished a 10 minute 2.56 mile ride on the recumbent bike. My goal today is to do something I haven't done yet. Break the 10 mile mark in 1 day. My best so far was 9.39 miles this past Monday. Time for a little push! My overall total now stands at 71.7 miles. I want to challenge everyone to try and push yourself a little further than you usually go today. I hope everyone feels as good as I do! Have a great day everyone! Let's do this. 1 Fiddleman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelenka 827 Posted September 19, 2013 Amazing, beautiful day here in the Philly area. Took a 13.8 mile trail ride bringing my total to 78.4 so far. My challenge today was riding a small section of trail that I've never ridden before. It runs next to an old canal and is what is left of the tow path. It's flat but very narrow, only 4-6" in some spots, thus making balance important so as not to take an unintentional swim in the canal. Also I startled a flock of mallards, don't know who was more startled, the ducks or me. That was almost a fall into the murky canal water! Yuck! pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274; 4 month post-op 266.2; 5 month post-op 262.6; 6 month post-op 253.2 2 tparkerc59 and No game reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No game 14,437 Posted September 19, 2013 Let's do this. I'm trying!!! I just put in 10 miles on the bike. I've got to work off this vacation fog I've gotten into Total 56 miles I will try for another 10 tomorrow. 3 Butterthebean, Georgia and lsu2868 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterthebean 8,146 Posted September 19, 2013 I'm trying!!! I just put in 10 miles on the bike. I've got to work off this vacation fog I've gotten into Total 56 miles I will try for another 10 tomorrow. Awesome. Two 10 mile days in a row? Be careful. You're in danger of becoming one of those fitness freaks. 1 lsu2868 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterthebean 8,146 Posted September 19, 2013 Amazing' date=' beautiful day here in the Philly area. Took a 13.8 mile trail ride bringing my total to 78.4 so far. My challenge today was riding a small section of trail that I've never ridden before. It runs next to an old canal and is what is left of the tow path. It's flat but very narrow, only 4-6" in some spots, thus making balance important so as not to take an unintentional swim in the canal. Also I startled a flock of mallards, don't know who was more startled, the ducks or me. That was almost a fall into the murky canal water! Yuck! pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274; 4 month post-op 266.2; 5 month post-op 262.6; 6 month post-op 253.2[/quote'] That's cool. It's always exciting covering a new trail. Pretty soon you'll know that stretch like the back of your hand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No game 14,437 Posted September 19, 2013 Awesome. Two 10 mile days in a row? Be careful. You're in danger of becoming one of those fitness freaks. Lol no worries about that! I should admit it was an easy ten miles... I just got dumped for tomorrow though, my husband got invited to go "real" mountain biking so I'm on my own The treadmill and I have a date now 1 Butterthebean reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AbsoluteEnvy 18 Posted September 19, 2013 Hey I'm new but I'm up to 7.5 miles toward my goal of 50 by sept 30th MY surgery date! 6 vinniej3, Butterthebean, Chelenka and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smm 26 Posted September 19, 2013 Alright everyone. Y'all are all doing great. It's getting to be home stretch time for me it seems. Day 20.....ran 6 glorious miles on the trail this morning....putting me up to 82.1. I'm going to be a little sad when this month ends' date=' but I have a major surgery to look forward too. As soon as I'm able, I'm going to start back up again. Already looking forward to that. I certainly hope all of y'all keep going an keep pushing the limits of what you thought was possible. I'm already over my typical monthly miles with 10 days to go and I feel terrific about it....my one toe not withstanding.[/quote'] Bean I don't know if you already said, but if I may ask what are you having surgery for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Georgia 2,908 Posted September 20, 2013 Fast Day on 5:2 ended a little over 600. But with my 3.17 miles I netted a little over 400. Makes total miles 74. Updated. Another 1.13 total 4.3 today. 75.17. . Every little bit helps!!! 3 lsu2868, Butterthebean and tparkerc59 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vinniej3 139 Posted September 20, 2013 I'm a little over 70 miles today. If I can keep up my average of 3.5 miles a day, I've got this thing nailed. Y'all are keeping me motivated (note the y'all... yes, I'm from the south)! 2 Butterthebean and lsu2868 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterthebean 8,146 Posted September 20, 2013 Hey everyone. Had to break my run into 2 parts today. But ran a total of 8.2 miles today. Total after day 21.... 90.3 miles. Good job everybody. Proud of all of you. 2 lsu2868 and tparkerc59 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterthebean 8,146 Posted September 20, 2013 Bean I don't know if you already said' date=' but if I may ask what are you having surgery for?[/quote'] I'm having my TT on 9/30. That's kinda why I'm doing this...I know I'm going to miss running for a good 8 weeks or so....trying to get my fill. Plus I needed a goal going into my surgery date so I wouldn't just get lazy. 2 lsu2868 and No game reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiddleman 4,376 Posted September 20, 2013 +4 for 110.5 total. 3 miles were timed at 5:15, 5:59 and 6:20. 4 Cmt7831, smm, lsu2868 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AbsoluteEnvy 18 Posted September 20, 2013 Awesomd job everyone! I'm at the gym as we speak and ill log my miles later! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smm 26 Posted September 20, 2013 I'm having my TT on 9/30. That's kinda why I'm doing this...I know I'm going to miss running for a good 8 weeks or so....trying to get my fill. Plus I needed a goal going into my surgery date so I wouldn't just get lazy. Good for you! keep us up to date and how your recovering. I know I'll have to probably have one too. How long did you wait from VS to TT? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites