Jubilant July 2017 (Step) Goal Challenge

[almost_where]

How It Works:

The purpose of this challenge is to keep track of your daily step goals for July 2017. This is not a competition to see who can do the most amount of steps, instead it is a challenge to measure your consistency . So whether you do 100,1k, 5k, 10k or even 40k steps a day, this is measuring how many days out of 31 for the month can you hit your goal.

Some of you might have a constant goal of 10k steps every single day and some might have a variable goal throughout the week, for example.

Monday -> Friday = 10k steps a day

Sat & Sun = 6k steps a day

Regardless of how you structure your daily goals, the only thing that matters for this challenge is whether or not you reach what you set out to do.

Suggested Posting Format

1) Post either your constant or variable step goal.

2) Keep track of the # of daily goals achieved / 31.

Optional

3) Post either your constant or variable (anything you want) goal.

4) Keep track of the # of daily goals achieved / 31.

Oddly enough, the optional items keep growing, that's why I changed the title slightly.  In the end it's about setting goals and improving habits.  So the optional items can really be anything.  Running, biking, weight lifting, food goals, etc.  Some will add a goal that is not daily - ie. wanting to do so many strength training workouts in the month - so you would be aiming for a number not necessarily out of 31.  Really, it's just completely open.

Injury Notice

If you injure yourself during the month and decide scale back the number of steps due to the injury, then all you have to do is adjust your daily step goal for that period. If you normally do 10k steps a day but pull a hamstring and decide to do minimal walking (2k steps a day), then all you have to do is change your goal.

[Baltoscott]

July 2

Goals

10K steps/day + bonus steps      2/31 + 8K bonus steps

1 Pushup/day + bonus reps         2/31 + 39 bonus reps

14 lifting days                                0/14

[benvegi]

Count me in.

My July goals:  Steps 10k a day, 35 floors, 5 miles, 10+ pu

July 1: steps 10.8, 36 floors, 5.1 miles

2nd steps12.7k, 98 floors, 5.7 miles

12 pu each day

[Dave001]

Day Three

1. 10,000 steps/day. 3/31

2. Run 75 miles. 13.1/75

3. Body weight exercises:
a. Odd days: Plank. 2/16
b. Even days: Push up. 1/15

It's only 4pm, but I've hit my goals for today. 

Plank before breakfast, 35s today. 

Run after lunch, 10 miles in 1 hour 34 min. Obviously with it being long run day, 10,000 steps went by with ease. 

That run seemed hard work today, so I thought it worthwhile looking back at previous runs to put my effort in to perspective. 

Exactly three months ago, I ran 2.98 miles in 31 minutes. On that run I thought I might die! I didn't enjoy it, I felt self-conscious and took a few days to recover. 

By comparison, today then was okay! Yes it was hard, but seven of the ten miles were quicker than the fastest mile of 3 months ago. I've learned to live with (and even enjoy!) the discomfort that stretching the boundaries of my comfort zone necessitates. I've also learned that slowing down doesn't make the pain stop, so pushing on is the wisest course of action. That knowledge has made me stronger both physically and mentally.

I'm also 7kg (>15lbs) lighter than I was in early April!

So I'm right to think that today's run was hard. It was hard! But I'm getting fitter, faster, stronger, healthier and happier with every mile I run. If the rewards are worth having, the work towards them is going to be hard!

Good luck everyone with putting in the hard work to achieve your goals. 

[Bhuvana]

Day 3: Good day to go for a run. After almost a month, I went for 11k run this morning. Felt really good. That helped to finish my steps and active minutes. Completed with a set of Russian twists, push ups and 75 sec plank. It's just 5 PM. May be I will do anther set later. 🙂

1) 13k steps - 3/3
2) Run - 1/9
3) Plank (60 secs) - 3/3 ( I am happy to extend to 85 secs)
4) Push up - 3/3

Update: Yes, I did one more set late in the evening.

[lionsroar]

Day 3:

I started the week strong and had the gym almost to myself early this morning. I always feel like I start my week right when I knock out my Monday morning workout. Never miss a Monday. That's the best policy for me, at least for this stage in my life. 

1. 10,000 steps per day Monday-Saturday: 2/26
2. Weekly gym schedule:
    A. 30 minutes on the ARC followed by 15 minutes weight training (3 days): 1/13
    B. 30 minute Circuit Training followed by 15 minutes on elliptical (1 Day): 0/4
    C. 15 minutes on ARC followed by 45 minute weight training (1 Day): 0/4
3. Some kind of activity on Saturday: 1/5

[JenniferinFL]

@A_Lurker Very sorry to hear about your mother. I was wondering where you were that last half of June. Sorry to hear the update.  

3/31 10,000 steps +

3/31 Thirty+ daily minutes of activity

1/20 Veg/Fruit 5 servings per day+ 20 days

My back is still pretty screwed up, going on two weeks now of pain in my back and shoulders and numbness in extremities. My doctor finally ordered an MRI for next week. I'm still easily getting my activity and 10,000 steps as pain is much worse when I sit or lie down. Unfortunately, even chewing is uncomfortable, so cutting back my veggie goal a bit. Additionally, just don't feel like eating anyways, as evidenced by my ridiculous 7.5 lb weight loss over the last two weeks. I'm trying to be more mindful as I don't want to screw up my metabolism. I just couldn't summon up the urge to even eat pizza. Of course, calorie burns have been plenty high from the whole only sleeping three hours a night thing.. lol I could have had pizza everyday if only I felt like it.. 

I just really hope this is mostly resolved in time for my vacation next month. 

[Baltoscott]

July 3

Goals
10K steps/day + bonus steps 3/31 + 12K bonus steps
1 Pushup/day + bonus reps 3/31 + 103 bonus reps
14 lifting days 1/14

Day off for July 4 so Jane and I biked to breakfast.  

[Dave001]

Day Four

1. 10,000 steps/day. 4/31

2. Run 75 miles. 13.1/75

3. Body weight exercises:
a. Odd days: Plank. 2/16
b. Even days: Push up. 2/15

Couple of push ups before breakfast today. I've just been for a 10,000 step stroll along the seafront and now I'm sitting down with a coffee and a punnet of raspberries. 

No running today. The hardest part of my new found love for running is still the days when I don't!

I understand that you chaps in the American Colonies are having a little party today? I trust things are going well over there for you without the guiding hand of Britannia to keep you on the right path? 😉:united_states::united_kingdom:

:united_states:No taxation without representation!:united_states:

[benvegi]

Rain! After flooding in late April this is the first rain we've had. About 1.5" and it's cooled off some. Clearing now.

My July goals:  Steps 10k a day, 35 floors, 5 miles, 10+ pu

July 3rd, steps 16.1k, 60 floors, 7.3 miles, 15 pu

3 for 3 on all my goals, except miles on 7/1, only had 4.96 miles. Think I'll round this up to 5, lol

[lionsroar]

Day 4:

I took advantage of the storms this morning and knocked out the gym early. Then, when the weather cleared and the unusually cool temperatures stuck around, I decided to go for a nice walk in the park to get my steps in before our family's holiday festivities. Great way to start my day. :united_states:🎇🍉👟

1. 10,000 steps per day Monday-Saturday: 3/26
2. Weekly gym schedule:
    A. 30 minutes on the ARC followed by 15 minutes weight training (3 days): 2/13
    B. 30 minute Circuit Training followed by 15 minutes on elliptical (1 Day): 0/4
    C. 15 minutes on ARC followed by 45 minute weight training (1 Day): 0/4
3. Some kind of activity on Saturday: 1/5

[SweetEpiphany]

Happy to join in. My July goals:

10k steps  daily + bonus steps:    4/31

150+ (15 pound) kettlebell swings x 15: 0/15

[A_Lurker]

1) 10,000 steps a day

2) 26 days strength training (6 days on, 1 day off)

3) 31 days - single push-up

4) 15 days of laps in the pool

1) 4/31

2) 3/26 (that's on track - Sunday is the down day)

3) 4/31

4) 2/15

[Bhuvana]

Day 4: After 18 continuous days of rain, finally Sun is out. I heard on radio it was a record. Of course rain is returning back late tomorrow for next few days.  Anyway, it was a good day for a long walk which helped me to get the steps done with solid 65 active minutes. 🙂 Happy in that way. Finished the day with squats and few crunches.

1) 13k steps - 4/4
2) Run - 1/9
3) Plank (60 secs +) - 4/4
4) Push up - 4/4

[Baltoscott]

July 4

Goals
10K steps/day + bonus steps 4/31 + 8K bonus steps
1 Pushup/day + bonus reps 4/31 + 62 bonus reps
14 lifting days 1/14

Celebrated the 4th with friends and some traditional cookout food: burger, a couple of hotdogs, corn and tomatoes and some not traditional-- Jane made a humus like spread for veggies and crackers with peas and avocado as the base instead of garbanzo beans. Plus plenty of wine.  It was a day of food and drink in a single meal but I compensated a bit with about 30 miles on the bike earlier in the day.

[Dave001]

Day Five

1. 10,000 steps/day. 5/31

2. Run 75 miles. 18.5/75

3. Body weight exercises:
a. Odd days: Plank. 3/16
b. Even days: Push up. 2/15

The summer is back!

I spent the afternoon on the beach and swimming in the sea and when it cooled down (slightly!) this evening managed a 5.4 mile run. 

Plank for 40s this morning. 

[GettingfitinSC]

I would like to join the July Challenge. Before today, I hadn't met my step goal of 10,000 steps in a month. I'm a teacher and the summer schedule (lack of schedule) has made it very difficult to be motivated to meet my goals. I'm hoping this will help me to get back on track. I'm making my goal out of 25 to give me a few days to miss and to give me a jump start since I'm just getting back on track today. 

Goal= 10,000 steps/ day. 1/25

[lionsroar]

Day 5:

It's been a full day, but I got it all in. 😊

1. 10,000 steps per day Monday-Saturday: 4/26
2. Weekly gym schedule:
    A. 30 minutes on the ARC followed by 15 minutes weight training (3 days): 3/13
    B. 30 minute Circuit Training followed by 15 minutes on elliptical (1 Day): 0/4
    C. 15 minutes on ARC followed by 45 minute weight training (1 Day): 0/4
3. Some kind of activity on Saturday: 1/5

[Baltoscott]

Welcome to to challenge @GettingfitinSC !  One day down and you are back on track.

[Bhuvana]

Day 5: Happy to complete all for the day! Also got in two sets of Russian twist, plank and push ups. Slowly increasing my reps. 🙂

1) 13k steps - 5/5
2) Run - 1/9 
3) Plank (60 secs +) - 5/5
4) Push up - 5/5

@GettingfitinSC: Welcome! . I guarantee you that this accountability of posting your steps or your set of goals on daily basis, will definitely make you to do it. That itself is a good motivation. Good luck!

[Baltoscott]

July 5
Goals
10K steps/day 5/31 + 10K bonus steps
1 Pushup/day  5/31 + 49 bonus reps
14 lifting days 1/14

Still on track.  Lots of storms coming through today (July 6) so steps may be harder to get.  Hoping for a break so I can walk/run an episode of Zombies Run.