Who logged her first miles on our Walk Across America!
We are off to a good start this week, and are now 99.4 miles outside of Tennessee. With 165.4 miles to go before we reach our weekly goal of Forrest City, Arkansas. We'll get there, so keep up the good work everyone!
On to Tennessee!
Our Progress
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Welcome to the Magnolia State!
Well, I'm pleased to report that we did in fact make our goal and arrive in Mississippi yesterday, state number 8! With Dad and Ann's mileage from yesterday it put us over the top, and we are now 1.1 miles into our journey in Mississippi!
Great job everyone with the last minute push over the weekend to get us there!!! It didn't look like we were going to make it for a while, but it was a rough week, and we came through in the end! Great job everyone!
Now for our reward - another challenge! Let's see if we can go even further this week! We've never broken past that 200 mile barrier in a week, so I say let's go out and do it this week, because I know that we can. We've managed to make it into a new state in each of the past weeks, so for our new challenge this week I say let's try to reach not one, but two states. That's right, I think we can make it to both Tennessee, and Arkansas this week!
From the border of Mississippi to Forrest City, AR it is 202 miles. 136 miles to Germantown, TN. I think we can do it, who's with me?
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Closer and closer to Mississippi
We are getting closer and closer to Mississippi, with 15.9 miles remaining. I don't have any mileage from Dad and Ann today, so they should put us that much closer, or maybe even over the edge! We'll see!
Great work everyone on getting out there and getting us so close to Mississippi! I'm going to take a closer look at next week's route, and see what type of challenge we can do!
Saturday, September 25, 2010
41.9 Miles to Mississippi
We are getting closer and closer, with just 41.9 miles to go until we get to Mississippi! I don't think that we are going to get there tomorrow, but let's give it our all and see what we can do!
By the way, after today's miles were entered we sit at 999.5 miles. I can safely say that we'll get to 1000 tomorrow!!
By the way, after today's miles were entered we sit at 999.5 miles. I can safely say that we'll get to 1000 tomorrow!!
Let's get moving Saturday!
I've gotten in a couple smaller walks today, and ended up putting in 5 miles total so far! It's Saturday and beautiful out (although still a little bit warm).
This song came on while I was walking today, and it always gets me moving faster! Let's get as close to Mississippi as possible this week!
This song came on while I was walking today, and it always gets me moving faster! Let's get as close to Mississippi as possible this week!
Friday, September 24, 2010
107.3 Miles to Mississippi
Well I think our big plans to make it to Mississippi are going to be delayed, with 3 days left and over 100 miles to go. We need about about 38 miles per day (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). While not impossible (we did have one day where we did 39 miles in a day, so it can be done. Everyone will need to push really hard though if we have a chance!
If you have done some walking and haven't entered them in yet let's get them in there and get to Mississippi!
If you have done some walking and haven't entered them in yet let's get them in there and get to Mississippi!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Updates and Milestones
Just some quick updates, and some milestones for today. We are now about 32 miles outside of Birmingham, Alabama and making some good progress! We are about 132 miles away from our next state - Mississippi. With 5 days left in the week we'll need about 26 miles per day to make it. Not impossible, but it will definitely be tough, so let's give our all and see if we can make it!
I've been meaning to post this for a couple of days, but congratulations to Ann for becoming the third member of our team to cross 100 miles! Great job!
Also, Dad crossed the impressive 500 mile barrier, and he has been a walking, running, and biking machine! With over half of our mileage he is definitely our MVP so far!
And finally, I reached 150 miles today, and also when I weighed in this morning I reached my 10% weight loss goal. Now it is on to my second 10% goal!
I've been meaning to post this for a couple of days, but congratulations to Ann for becoming the third member of our team to cross 100 miles! Great job!
Also, Dad crossed the impressive 500 mile barrier, and he has been a walking, running, and biking machine! With over half of our mileage he is definitely our MVP so far!
And finally, I reached 150 miles today, and also when I weighed in this morning I reached my 10% weight loss goal. Now it is on to my second 10% goal!
Sunday, September 19, 2010
On to Mississippi! (Another mini challenge and question)
So what's next after Alabama? The state of Mississippi. Our first destination in Mississippi will be a place called Gattman, which is 190.4 miles away.
I think we can get there this week, so is everybody up for the challenge? Just as a point of reference, our previous high in mileage was 182.5 miles in our second week, but I know if everybody is committed we can blow past that and reach 190.4 miles this week, and arrive in Mississippi. With eight people logging time this week that works out to 23.8 miles per person for the week. I've got confidence that we can do it, so let's all push a little bit harder and get it done!
So, the next question for everyone - I noticed that we go pretty close to Tennessee on our way west. So close in fact that if we add 24 miles to our journey we can make a detour in Tennessee and add another state to our list. So what does everyone think? Are we up for adding 24 miles to our journey? I vote for yes!
And just for reference, if we maintain our current pace we are on target to finish April 21st, which is almost four months before our finish date.
I think we can get there this week, so is everybody up for the challenge? Just as a point of reference, our previous high in mileage was 182.5 miles in our second week, but I know if everybody is committed we can blow past that and reach 190.4 miles this week, and arrive in Mississippi. With eight people logging time this week that works out to 23.8 miles per person for the week. I've got confidence that we can do it, so let's all push a little bit harder and get it done!
So, the next question for everyone - I noticed that we go pretty close to Tennessee on our way west. So close in fact that if we add 24 miles to our journey we can make a detour in Tennessee and add another state to our list. So what does everyone think? Are we up for adding 24 miles to our journey? I vote for yes!
And just for reference, if we maintain our current pace we are on target to finish April 21st, which is almost four months before our finish date.
Sweet Home Alabama?
I hate to declare victory prematurely, but I think we've made it to Alabama. We are just five miles out, and Dad and Ann's miles for the day haven't been entered yet. I'm almost positive that they got at least 5 miles in today and arrived in our 7th state! Keep up the good work everyone!
21 miles to Alabama
We are getting there! After logging yesterday's miles, and Lynn and my miles for today we've got 21 miles to go to Alabama!
So if you haven't already make sure you log your miles, and if you haven't walked yet get out there and do it! Let's get to Alabama today!
So if you haven't already make sure you log your miles, and if you haven't walked yet get out there and do it! Let's get to Alabama today!
Sunday Morning
It's a beautiful Sunday morning, and I hope that everyone is having a great weekend, and getting lot's of walking in. I had a nice 4 mile walk this morning, to reach 12 for the weekend. We are almost to Alabama! Let's get our miles logged and make it there today!
And now I'll leave you with one of my favorite bands I've recently discovered -
And now I'll leave you with one of my favorite bands I've recently discovered -
Friday, September 17, 2010
A weekend challenge for everyone
Well, we've managed to get to Atlanta, and our seventh state will be Alabama, which we are 61.8 miles away. With two weekend days (along with any miles you haven't entered yet) I think we can get there!
Who is up for the challenge? I'm pretty confident I can get 12 of those miles, so we need another 50-ish. Let's do it!
Who is up for the challenge? I'm pretty confident I can get 12 of those miles, so we need another 50-ish. Let's do it!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
30 Miles to Atlanta
We are currently about 30 miles outside of Atlanta, Georgia, on our way west.
Georgia was the 13th, and last of the original colonies, and the fourth state to ratify the Constitution. Georgia is the ninth most populous state, with Atlanta both the largest city and the state capital. There are 9.4 million people in the Atlanta metropolitan area, making it the ninth largest in the country. Home to the Braves, Falcons, Hawks, along with Coke, Delta, and Turner Broadcasting.
Having been to Atlanta I can honestly say it was some of the worst traffic I have ever seen.
Georgia was the 13th, and last of the original colonies, and the fourth state to ratify the Constitution. Georgia is the ninth most populous state, with Atlanta both the largest city and the state capital. There are 9.4 million people in the Atlanta metropolitan area, making it the ninth largest in the country. Home to the Braves, Falcons, Hawks, along with Coke, Delta, and Turner Broadcasting.
Having been to Atlanta I can honestly say it was some of the worst traffic I have ever seen.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Saturday, September 11, 2010
6 at 6
I was up at 6 this morning, and got in a nice 6 mile walk. It was a nice walk, and very quite and it's funny some of the things you think about.
What drove me nuts today is the saying - "God forbid you get hit by a bus". You never really hear about anybody ever getting hit by a bus do you? I think there are probably many more common ways of dying than a bus. That expression just drives me nuts!
Anyway, it's 9/11 nine years later. I've been using the shuffle function for my music, so I never know what I'm going to. Today this song came on, which seems fitting.
Hope everyone has a good day, and to paraphrase Neil Young - Keep on Walking in the free world!
What drove me nuts today is the saying - "God forbid you get hit by a bus". You never really hear about anybody ever getting hit by a bus do you? I think there are probably many more common ways of dying than a bus. That expression just drives me nuts!
Anyway, it's 9/11 nine years later. I've been using the shuffle function for my music, so I never know what I'm going to. Today this song came on, which seems fitting.
Hope everyone has a good day, and to paraphrase Neil Young - Keep on Walking in the free world!
Friday, September 10, 2010
12.7 Miles to Lauren, South Carolina
Not exactly a big city, but it is right on our route, and looks like a nice place.
So what's next past Lauren? The Georgia line is about 97.7 miles away, with Atlanta about 175.4 miles away from our current location.
After Atlanta we'll be heading west, with the major stops along the route in Birmingham, Little Rock, Albuquerque, Phoenix, and then California! Then we'll be heading back east, but we've got a while before we'll be doing that.
Just a couple of milestones today, we are now past the 10% mark on our journey, so keep up the good work everyone!
Today I became our second member of the century club, reaching 100 total miles. Ann is getting closer and closer to becoming the third on our team to reach 100!
After that Lynn and Betty Ann have both reached double digits (actually both have gone more than 20 miles), but nobody else has more than 10.
But Mom promised me that she'll put in 6 miles over the next week, and Mike and Michelle will be back from their honeymoon soon, and I'm counting on both of them to get some miles logged!
Keep up the great work everyone, we are a lot further than I thought we'd be at this point! Remember, every bit counts. Rome wasn't built in a day, and like the old Chinese proverb says -
So what's next past Lauren? The Georgia line is about 97.7 miles away, with Atlanta about 175.4 miles away from our current location.
After Atlanta we'll be heading west, with the major stops along the route in Birmingham, Little Rock, Albuquerque, Phoenix, and then California! Then we'll be heading back east, but we've got a while before we'll be doing that.
Just a couple of milestones today, we are now past the 10% mark on our journey, so keep up the good work everyone!
Today I became our second member of the century club, reaching 100 total miles. Ann is getting closer and closer to becoming the third on our team to reach 100!
After that Lynn and Betty Ann have both reached double digits (actually both have gone more than 20 miles), but nobody else has more than 10.
But Mom promised me that she'll put in 6 miles over the next week, and Mike and Michelle will be back from their honeymoon soon, and I'm counting on both of them to get some miles logged!
Keep up the great work everyone, we are a lot further than I thought we'd be at this point! Remember, every bit counts. Rome wasn't built in a day, and like the old Chinese proverb says -
“It is better to take many small steps in the right direction than to make a great leap forward only to stumble backward.”
Welcome to the Palmetto State!
We've arrived in state number 5, South Carolina!
South Carolina was one of the original 13 colonies, named after King Charles the 1st. Carolus is Latin for Charles. With 4,561,242 residents, South Carolina is the 24th most populous state. The capital is Columbia and South Carolina was the 8th state admitted to the union.
By area it is the 40th largest state, but my memories of South Carolina were from driving to and from Florida, and it seemed like quite a large state because it took forever to get out of it!
I pick cities along the route to help map it out, and Union, South Carolina was directly on our route 64.3 miles into our route. We've gone a little bit further, but I still need to figure out exactly where on the map.
There were several professional football players from Union, a former professional basketball player, and a former NASCAR driver, but you probably one of the more infamous residents - Susan Smith, who was convicted of drowning her two sons.
On that note, let's keep walking!
South Carolina was one of the original 13 colonies, named after King Charles the 1st. Carolus is Latin for Charles. With 4,561,242 residents, South Carolina is the 24th most populous state. The capital is Columbia and South Carolina was the 8th state admitted to the union.
By area it is the 40th largest state, but my memories of South Carolina were from driving to and from Florida, and it seemed like quite a large state because it took forever to get out of it!
I pick cities along the route to help map it out, and Union, South Carolina was directly on our route 64.3 miles into our route. We've gone a little bit further, but I still need to figure out exactly where on the map.
There were several professional football players from Union, a former professional basketball player, and a former NASCAR driver, but you probably one of the more infamous residents - Susan Smith, who was convicted of drowning her two sons.
On that note, let's keep walking!
A little motivation
I was talking with Dad this afternoon, and we were discussing people who have lost weight successfully. I'm subscribed to a blog where they send out success stories, and thought I'd share. You can find their stories here.
I especially like this story detailed on the blog here. Check it out if you have some time, it is a pretty inspiring story!
I especially like this story detailed on the blog here. Check it out if you have some time, it is a pretty inspiring story!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
On Past Charlotte
We've now traveled 590 miles, and getting close to 10% of the total journey. We've now made it 63.6 miles past Charlotte, pictured above, and are now on our way to Atlanta, Georgia. I'll update us tomorrow with our current location, along with the distance left to go to Atlanta.
A little bit about Charlotte, the largest city in North Carolina. Charlotte has many nicknames, including the Queen City, Hornet's Nest, and the Gem of the South. Charlotte is home to the NFL Panthers and the NBA Bobcats.
And one final note, in 2007 Charlotte was named the fourth best "Walking City" in the country. Sounds like a good destination for us!
Day 25
Physical fitness is not only
one of the most important keys to a healthy body;
it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.
-John F. Kennedy
We've been at this for 25 days now, and I'm very pleased with our progress so far. I hope everyone keeps up the great work, and get busy if you aren't walking, or working out!
I've been settling right in the past couple of days after returning from the wedding. Tuesday night I broke out the Biggest Loser game on the Wii, and decided that I'll go through with the workout program. It looks like every other day workouts, at least from the first week's schedule. I must say that I was really happy when it said you are almost done with your first circuit, only to be worn out even more when they started a second circuit.
It was a pretty tough workout, but I got through it. Tonight was my second workout, this time upper body, and I definitely worked up a really good sweat. A really, really good sweat. Yesterday I did my normal three mile loop in the morning, then yesterday night we took the kids to "Paradise Park" and I did another three miles while they were playing. With no school this morning I got in an extra mile on top of my regular three mile loop, and walked to the library during lunch today to pick up a couple books I had on hold.
I'm feeling really good as I get closer and closer to my first goal of 10% weight loss.
I'll be updating our progress shortly, as it looks like Dad and Ann have caught up with entering their time. I'm pretty sure we'll get to Charlotte and beyond tonight!
one of the most important keys to a healthy body;
it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.
-John F. Kennedy
We've been at this for 25 days now, and I'm very pleased with our progress so far. I hope everyone keeps up the great work, and get busy if you aren't walking, or working out!
I've been settling right in the past couple of days after returning from the wedding. Tuesday night I broke out the Biggest Loser game on the Wii, and decided that I'll go through with the workout program. It looks like every other day workouts, at least from the first week's schedule. I must say that I was really happy when it said you are almost done with your first circuit, only to be worn out even more when they started a second circuit.
It was a pretty tough workout, but I got through it. Tonight was my second workout, this time upper body, and I definitely worked up a really good sweat. A really, really good sweat. Yesterday I did my normal three mile loop in the morning, then yesterday night we took the kids to "Paradise Park" and I did another three miles while they were playing. With no school this morning I got in an extra mile on top of my regular three mile loop, and walked to the library during lunch today to pick up a couple books I had on hold.
I'm feeling really good as I get closer and closer to my first goal of 10% weight loss.
I'll be updating our progress shortly, as it looks like Dad and Ann have caught up with entering their time. I'm pretty sure we'll get to Charlotte and beyond tonight!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
33.4 Miles to Charlotte
A vigorous five-mile walk will do more good for an unhappy but
otherwise healthy adult than all the medicine and psychology in the
world. - Paul Dudley
We are getting closer and closer to Charlotte, so get your miles in and help put us past that final leg and into and past Charlotte! I realized that I made a mistake calculating the number of states that we'll be going through, forgetting South Carolina, so we will be going through 25 states instead. We'll be going the same total distance though.
We've got 5517.4 miles left on our journey, and our new projected finish date is now 5/23/2011. So we've slipped a little bit in the projections, but I think that we'll get there! Then we'll have to figure out where to go next year! Any ideas?
otherwise healthy adult than all the medicine and psychology in the
world. - Paul Dudley
We are getting closer and closer to Charlotte, so get your miles in and help put us past that final leg and into and past Charlotte! I realized that I made a mistake calculating the number of states that we'll be going through, forgetting South Carolina, so we will be going through 25 states instead. We'll be going the same total distance though.
We've got 5517.4 miles left on our journey, and our new projected finish date is now 5/23/2011. So we've slipped a little bit in the projections, but I think that we'll get there! Then we'll have to figure out where to go next year! Any ideas?
Monday, September 6, 2010
Back to Normal
The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall.
Vince Lombardi
I don't know about everyone else, but this weekend has left me pretty tired. I know that I ate and drank much more than I should have, and didn't sleep as much as I should have either. But I had a good time, and it was definitely a special occasion so I'm not going to beat myself up over it.
I was pleased that I got a chance to work out each day at the very least, and didn't eat as bad as I could have. But I was much too tired to wake up this morning when I should have, so I skipped my normal morning walk. This afternoon I did take the kids for a walk to the park, which is a mile round trip, and did three loops around the .4 mile path. I was still dragging quite a bit more than normal, but I was happy that I got in at least a small walk, and now it is back to normal with healthy eating and my morning walks.
For me it's now been 37 straight days were I have walked, so I'm excited to keep up the streak. My goals for this week are to walk every day and become the second person to log 100 miles.
Dad is the first, and has been really carrying us with his running, biking, and walking! I know that I'm proud of all the hard work that he has been doing, and he's definitely helped to inspire me to keep going!
Vince Lombardi
I don't know about everyone else, but this weekend has left me pretty tired. I know that I ate and drank much more than I should have, and didn't sleep as much as I should have either. But I had a good time, and it was definitely a special occasion so I'm not going to beat myself up over it.
I was pleased that I got a chance to work out each day at the very least, and didn't eat as bad as I could have. But I was much too tired to wake up this morning when I should have, so I skipped my normal morning walk. This afternoon I did take the kids for a walk to the park, which is a mile round trip, and did three loops around the .4 mile path. I was still dragging quite a bit more than normal, but I was happy that I got in at least a small walk, and now it is back to normal with healthy eating and my morning walks.
For me it's now been 37 straight days were I have walked, so I'm excited to keep up the streak. My goals for this week are to walk every day and become the second person to log 100 miles.
Dad is the first, and has been really carrying us with his running, biking, and walking! I know that I'm proud of all the hard work that he has been doing, and he's definitely helped to inspire me to keep going!
Week 3 Update
Week 3 of our challenge has officially passed, and currently we have gone 129 miles for week 3, which was our lowest total yet. I know that it was a busy weekend with Michelle's wedding, but it was great to see everyone!
I also know that our numbers will go up for week 3 once we get all of our mileage entered! With all of the activities going on this weekend I was pleased that I got in walks Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, even if it meant going to bed at 2 and waking up at 6. I'm tired today though, and slept through my alarm. Hopefully we'll get at least a short walk in today, but back to my 6 AM walks tomorrow!
We've got 48.4 miles to go before we hit Charlotte, North Carolina. Keep on moving everyone!
I also know that our numbers will go up for week 3 once we get all of our mileage entered! With all of the activities going on this weekend I was pleased that I got in walks Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, even if it meant going to bed at 2 and waking up at 6. I'm tired today though, and slept through my alarm. Hopefully we'll get at least a short walk in today, but back to my 6 AM walks tomorrow!
We've got 48.4 miles to go before we hit Charlotte, North Carolina. Keep on moving everyone!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
15.5 Miles to Greensboro, North Carolina
Almost there, I think that we should make it to Greensboro tomorrow!
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