September Mileage

we love looking for natural steps from tree roots as we hike

My mileage is continuing to {slowly} go back up, though it’s still a struggle to find the time to squeeze in good workouts. This is unfortunate, as I can really tell the difference in how out of shape I feel.

Recognizing that my health is suffering and my weight is going up because of the lack of exercise has motivated me to be more mindful about my exercise, and finally having a good run on the treadmill has taken a lot of the dread out of my treadmill workouts, which makes it easier to actually spend some time on it. 

Bringing in my bike sets me up for some good cross-training opportunities this winter, which I have been neglecting for far too long. 

Cooler weather is finally back, hopefully to stay, and I’m trying to figure out how to schedule at least one outdoor run a week. I’d love to do more, but I just don’t have the time (treadmill workouts are quicker since I don’t have to drive anywhere) and our schedule is crowded enough that it’s just not an option.

September's mileage:

7 treadmill workouts + 4 hikes + 2 outside walk/run + 1 race = 40.42 miles

52 hike challenge: 38 hikes

365 mile challenge: 442.18 miles

August's mileage:

5 treadmill workouts + 6 hikes +1 outside walk + 1 race = 36.66 miles

52 hike challenge: 34 hikes

365 mile challenge: 401.76 miles

July's mileage: 

3 treadmill workouts + 1 hike + 0 outside runs + 1 race = 13.65 miles
52 hike challenge: 28 hikes
365 mile challenge: 365.1 miles

June's mileage:

0 treadmill workouts + 10 hikes + 3 outside runs + 3 races (1, 2, half) + 2 walks = 81.25 miles

52 hike challenge: 27 hikes

365 mile challenge: 351.45 miles

40 by 40 goal: 50 races

May's mileage:

11 treadmill workouts + 3 hikes + 1 outside run + 2 races (1, 2) + 1 field trip = 94.37 miles

52 hike challenge: 17 hikes

365 mile challenge: 270.2 miles

40 by 40 goal: 47 races

April's mileage:

15 treadmill workouts + 4 hikes + 0 outside runs + 1 race = 73.58 miles

52 hike challenge: 14 hikes

365 mile challenge: 175.83 miles

40 by 40 goal: 45 races

March's mileage:

3 treadmill workouts + 3 hikes + 2 outside runs + 1 race = 25.45 miles

52 hike challenge: 10 hikes

365 mile challenge: 102.25 miles

40 by 40 goal: 44 races

February's mileage:

12 treadmill workouts + 3 hikes + 3 outside runs + 0 races = 54.70 miles

52 hike challenge: 7 hikes

365 mile challenge: 76.80 miles

January's mileage:

4 treadmill workouts + 6 hikes + 1 outside run + 0 races = 22.10 miles total
52 hike challenge: 4 hikes
365 mile challenge: 22.10 miles