Hello! How are you doing? What is your goal for this week? This is week 2 of Pile on the Miles. With a new week comes a fresh start – set a goal. Go for it! Check in below and share your workout (or rest day) for today.
Yesterday I did a long run of 13 miles. That doesn’t seem super long to me – marathon training really messes with what is ‘normal’ running.
As I was running along I smelled BACON. It wasn’t just a little whiff of it – the smell was pretty strong. That’s kind of weird because I wasn’t on a sidewalk directly in front of houses. So, wherever it was coming from must have been cooking a lot of bacon.
I can’t decide if I LOVE smelling food when I’m running or not. Sometimes I run by a few donut shops and it smells so good, but it also makes me think about donuts… hmmm. Do you love or hate it when you smell good food while running?
I asked on Instagram and got a mix of votes…
It was a good run, but I felt kinda tight on the first half.
Since we’re talking about running…
Good luck to everyone running the New York City Marathon today! If you are only going to run one marathon in your life I suggest this one.
In fail news…
I accidently put my Sparkle Skirt in the dryer! WHAT.The.HECK. Well, I didn’t do it, but I did ask someone to throw my stuff in the dryer after the wash finished and came home to find this. BOO. I’m super bummed. It’s kind of stuck together and a lot of the sequins came off. I had it in a net wash bag ( for bras and stuff) so it wasn’t the wash part that messed it up (even though you should probably just hand wash).
Dinner was sushi – I have been craving it so hard!
And I got my hands on the new Quest Bars!
I tried the Rocky Road and Blueberry Muffin. My thoughts on both coming soon.
Pile on the Miles Week 1 is over! How did you do? Winners will be announced later today as there is still a little bit of time to check in for last week.
Pile on the Miles Week 2
It’s week 2 of Pile on the Miles! What is your goal for this week? Get yourself on track to hit your goal for the entire challenge by making sure you are chipping away at it every day.
This week’s running challenge is sponsored by Nathan. They are giving away a Speedraw Plus Waterbottle and Neutron Fire Runner’s Headlamp everyday this week! Check in each day with your POTM update to be entered to win.
It’s perfect timing for the headlamp because November is Runner Safety Month. The days are darker and it’s hard to see and be seen on early morning or late evening runs. Even if you aren’t running in complete darkness visibility is very important. Bikers and drivers may be distracted or unable to see you – BE SEEN and BE SAFE.
Follow them on twitter at @nathansportsinc for more information on Runner Safety Month and their line of running products.
Leave a comment on this post and you’ll be entered to WIN a Nathan Headlamp and Handheld Waterbottle! Closes tomorrow at 9pm PST.
*Use #RERMiles on social media to share your progress!!
Question: What is your goal for this week? What are you doing today for Pile on the Miles??
Me: Today is a rest day from running but I’m going to take a walk and do a strength workout. My goal for the week is to get in a 3 mile walk each day.
Disclaimer: Nathan is providing the prizes for this week’s POTM challenge. All opinions are my own.
Rest day today
Today I did a 5 mile run followed by a 20 min walk & some stretching.
Today i went for a walk, did a total body circuit & some stretching
Yesterday I walked for any hour.
Today I did a 30 min hydrospin class, 30 min deep water swimming class, ran 4.5 miles & did some stretching to finish up.
Today was a 5 mile run plus a yoga inspired strength workout!
4 miles today!!
Today I ran 3 miles, did a total body circuit class & the elliptical
I ran a half marathon over the weekend! So now I have 20 out of my 50 miles for the month
I ran 6.5 with one dog and then another 6.6 with my other dog. So I pretty much ran a half marathon today, just with a mini break there in the middle.
3.55 mile run
Today I hit the gym because it was too hot outside…daylight savings is messing with my body clock! Lol. So anyway, I still logged a decent workout, and managed a series of squats, lunges and ab work just for fun. =]. Happy Monday! #RERMiles
In ran 5 miles this am before work!
Finished SEVEN miles (a lot for me) yesterday. Definitely making a dent towards my goal of 50 miles in November. Today was yoga in the morning, then strength workout on the outdoor equipment this afternoon. Looking to get back to running on Election Day!
I did the Wine and Dine half marathon on Sunday! Fun times 🙂
3 mile walk tonight
Rest day for me!
Since I still cannot run I am keeping the same goal as last week. So far so good as I managed 100 minutes on the elliptical yesterday (Sunday) and 95 today (Monday).
Today I did 21dfx Plyo and abs before work!!
Super sore from the gym Saturday (killed it on legs though), so yesterday was a rest day. I did sort of help with adult dodge ball, and walked a bunch, so I was still active.
Yesterday (Sunday) I played ultimate frisbee for a bit over an hour. It’s like cardio on crack.
3mi on the treadmill today!
2 miles today and a Pi-Yo class!
Got some yoga in this morning before work and it felt great!
6.2 mile run before a day of shopping, plus a 40 minute evening walk with the dog!
I am doing Insanity tonight for my workout.
5 Mile run this morning Got to see the sunrise.
Rest day today. Did a 10mile tempo run yesterday
Hotel workout this morning (traveling for work) – 30 min ladder workout: burpees, lunges, jacks, planks, mtn climbers, push ups, wall sit.
Did 3.5 miles with the double jogger this morning. That’s actually a really good run for me these days so I’m super happy about it. Love the prize this week!
10 easy miles
Today was a rest day after my first day running yesterday. I was also busy taking care of my younger son who had eye surgery on Friday.
A little behind on my movement miles but I’m excited to tack on more later today. Nothing like digging yourself in a hole and then there’s self-imposed, adrenalin-rush-y oomph to get yourself out.
Sunday is a rest day for me. I hope to run 3 times this week and cross train 2 times.
Goal for Week 2 is at least 3 days of running/walking. Today’s workout will be running/walking for 30 minutes at a local track while my daughter is at dance class tonight. Can’t believe I won last week!! A definitive sign that I need to keep going! Thanks RER!
Today is a rest day with some Pilates thrown in tonight
I ran my first half marathon post 50K this past Sunday and it felt great!! I even made some new running pals!! My goal this week is to beat the alarm clock…I want and need to get out and run!!
I ran 3.40 miles this morning!
Did a 3.5 mile run on the lake, it was awesome! This week I’m going to try a new to me workout to switch things up a bit.
Sunday was an active rest day for me
I ran 3.9 miles on Sunday — I ran 13.1 on Saturday so I needed to get back to a whole number cuz I’m type A like that!
3 stroller miles!
Today is abs class, step class, and volleyball. Busy busy!
One mile down, twenty-four to go.
26.2 at the TSC NYC marathon + a lot of walking to get out of the park.
I ran the NYC Marathon and I’m running the remix challenge for RnR Vegas this weekend. My plan for the entire week is too recover!
I’m teaching 2 spin classes tonight after running a really technical trail 25K yesterday. I’m going to be sore!
Sunday was a lot of yard work preparing for winter! Counts as cross training, right?
Still recovering from the marathon and traveling today, so hopefully some yoga later!
3 miles after work planned for today. My goal is to stay consistant with at least 10 mi/ week and week one was a great start!
Goal for the week is to run 5 days. Today I ran an 8K and placed 4th in my age group!
I ran a mile. Mostly a rest day. I hit my goal for the week, so I’m happy.
Rest day 🙂
My goal this week is to take it somewhat easy running and pr in my half marathon on Saturday! Fingers crossed!
My goal for this week is 40 miles which could be hard because running while traveling can get tough. But today I got 7 miles in on the treadmill to get a good base started.
Made it to the gym for some biking and running!
goal: keep on track with half marathon training despite daylight savings = darkness by 5pm
today-cross training with a bike ride down the lake shore path
My goal is to run 30 miles this week. I got a jump on it today with 6.5 mi!
3 miles before my 7:00am work shift
4 miles walk/run – pretty much on schedule 🙂
7 beautiful trail miles!
I woke up to pain in my foot still. Luckily, a lot less pain than yesterday, but walking still sucks. So another forced rest day for me.
I have my alarm set at 5 AM, hoping to wake up pain-free tomorrow, ready to hit the gym!
active rest day! 2 mile walk on the beach with the pup and hubs 🙂
Today I did a 4 mile walk & some stretching.
Rest day today, but still wanted to make sure I got my 10,000 steps in. Went for a super long walk after dinner. The weather has been perfect fall weather recently. 13,300 steps and counting!
Planks and leg lifts today!
I’ve slacked this week- I worked out once. My goal this week is to actually hit my goal of 4 times per week and also hit 10,000 steps each day. Today I did a ton of errands and hit my 10,000 steps.
Daylight savings really messed with my day. Kids up too early AND refused to nap. No run for me Back at it this week.
Did my walk this morning! Ringing in week two like a boss:)!
Ran 8 miles this morning.
Ran 8 miles.
I swam for 45 minutes today!
The plan is to run Monday/Wednesday/Saturday and go to yoga Sunday/Tuesday/Thursday. This week is going to be super busy, so hopefully I’ll be able to fit everything in. I went to yoga this morning, so I’m on track at least for now.
16k this morning
Today I ran 4 miles and lifted today.
This week my goals are similar to last:
Run 2x
Swim 1x
Bike 1x
Lift 1x
The only challenge will be to get that swim in because I will be standing in line to vote during my normal swim time on Tuesday! Have a great week and thanks again for hosting!
Ran 10k this morning and got home just in time to watch the elites finish at the NYCM – they’re so amazing!
Shooting for 20 miles next week
I want to get in 4 days of 30+ minutes cardio including at least 1 run this week. I did 30 minutes on the elliptical today.
Rest day!
Today I managed to hit the gym, do cardio and get a leg workout in. Also did Pilates and abs at home :). Hoping that countered the French fries??
Today was 6.2 miles and some rock climbing – less than I was hoping for, but trying to listen to my body and its aches and pains
Rest day for me. I’m super happy I reached my goal last week and am looking forward to a new week.
5 miles today to get ready for a 10k next weekend. So happy to have cooler weather to run at the beach, and also a nap. I dont know how anyone can run more than 4 miles without needing a nap after…maybe its just me 🙂
5 miles done! Goal for the week is 3 run days – also successfully completing a Whole30!
6 miles today at an easy pace after a long run yesterday! Also took the pooch for a walk 🙂
18,300 steps! 5,300 over my daily goal!
Worked out every day since Tuesday. 🙂
And today I officially joined the gym and did an hour on the elliptical. It breaks my heart not to be running but Doctor’s orders…:(
Rest day for me today. Looking to get about 30 miles this week.
3 mile easy run ad 20 minutes strength workout…..all negated by the wine I just drank with my brownie 🙂
Went to a super sweaty yoga class at Core Power Yoga!
My goal for week 2 is to get in 3 runs instead of 4 and fit in as many yoga classes as my schedule will allow.
My goal is to run or walk each day this week.
Today, I took a long walk.
Today was an easy long run for 9.5 miles.
One hour Bodypump class this morning. My goal this week is 3 run days and 2 strength days. Optional yoga day.
I did 3 miles of intervals along with some circuit training. My goal for this week is to begin to increase mileage for thanksgiving half-marathon–had to nurse a sore hip.
Stretch & foam roll today. My goal for this week is to do a spin class to make up some miles, and get 3 runs in.
Today was a rest day for me, so I only got to 11,000 steps, not my goal of 15,000 steps.
My goal this week is the same as last week- get 15,000 steps in each day. I run on Tuesdays, Thursday’s and Saturdays.
The other days I do cross training.
Oh and the new blueberry muffin quest bars are my new favorite!!!!!
I ran 4 miles while getting progressively faster with each mile. My how this week is to continue to run but be smart… I’ve got my first half marathon in three years on Sunday! So excited!
Rest day! 15 mile goal for the week.
Today my activity was clearing the leaves from the yard. This week my goal is to get up and get my run in every morning before work. I am NOT a morning person so this will definitely be a challenge for me.
5k today with my running club!
2 mile run with my husband, 4x 100m strides and foam rolling!
Next weeks goal is 23miles!
I ran 4 miles today! Finally after a week of back pain. I was so happy to get out there.
Rest day/hangover day today. My big weekly goal is to get in good speedwork
My goal this week is 25 miles. About to go out on a five mile walk to kick off the week!
10k walk today! I did the Chesapeake bay 10k with some friends and it was awesome to walk across the bridge!!
Ran 2.5 easy miles. Beautiful weather too!
Rest day for me! Also, clean the house day..boo. My goal this next week is 13. It’ll be a bit tough, as I have a very full schedule for work this week. All the more reason to get those runs in!!
My goal for this week is to exercise at least 5 times. Started the week off right with a 12 mile hike this morning!
Went on a 30 mile ride with lots of climbing today. I plan to do 15 miles of runs during my lunch hours this upcoming week.
Rainy day in Dallas, but managed to run 4.5 wet miles!
Rest day!
I think I like running by food smells, but yeah, running by a donut shop might be bad news for me.
Goals for this week:
A long run (done, 10 miles today!)
Three group fitness classes (weights, circuit, boxing)
A speed workout
A hills workout
I did 31 minutes of core strengthening exercises!
I ran my long run today! 7.5 miles in 1:15:00! Yay! Longest run ever!
Today was a half marathon. This week I plan to do some cross training for recovery.
My goal this week is 6500 steps a day, and I’ve already got them in for today!
10 miles this morning, my longest run since the Baltimore marathon 3 weeks ago. Still waiting for the pep to return to my legs…
Got in a 5 mile walk then did a lot of leaf taking (it took us over 2 hours ugh). Loving the warm weather in Michigan
This week’s goal – get nutrition back on track and keeping up on miles.
My nikerun app paused unbeknownst to me when I had just started today. WTF? I’m guestimating I did about 3.25 miles. It was kinda nice. My first solo, unplugged, no headphones, afternoon run in a super long time. I’m usually with a group, in the early hours, listening to music and having the pace lady in my phone yelling at me.
My goal is to do something active every day, but I’m a one trick pony and only like to run. My legs disagreed with me after 8 days of running since they aren’t used to daily running. So I went for a walk In the sunshine today instead. It was very boring.
5 mile trail run today, beautiful weather in the Wisconsin northwoods!
This weeks goal is 15 miles and 1 day of yoga and daily dog walks with the pup.
Today was a rest day for me after my long run yesterday.
Today’s run was an easy 6.5 miles.
I did a Jillian Michaels video this morning (Ripped in 30).
My goal for this week is to work out 5 days a week and hopefully a yoga class!
Today I ran 3.5 miles at sunrise…my absolute favorite time to run since it’s so peaceful. I’m feeling a little sore, first time in a year that I’ve run 2 days in a row!
Going for 50 miles this week.
Did a nice 40minute walk with the dog today! My goal for week two is the same – at least a 30 minute exercise six days a week!
I did a tabata class. My goal is to continue to cross-train even though I’d rather be running!
Half Marathon this morning.
Ran 7 miles today
Today I ran a half marathon and pr’d by about half a minute. This weeks goal is to recover and do a few easy runs to prepare for my next half in 2 weeks. I’ll stretch and do some strength this week too.
I’m at 14 miles for the week, lower than I planned because I had a little too much fun Friday night.
Sunday is our walk day, and I told myself I’d only count run miles towards my goal. Yikes! That means I’m behind track! I need to get in 15 solid miles this week to get back on target, I think.
I generally like the smell of cooking food during my runs, but I tend to run in the early morning before breakfast and I’m usually hungry towards the end of the run. I’m always tempted to knock on a door and ask for a bite of whatever they’re cooking, but I doubt that anyone would give me anything.:(
I did 6.2 miles today. I don’t really have a goal for the week. I have been doing about 50 miles per week lately, so I’ll go with that. I need 117.1 miles to complete my RTY goal of 2016 by the 26th.
I plan on going on a 5 miler later today, and that puts me ahead of my goal for last week. My goal for this coming week is to hit 26 miles. Just a few more weeks until my first race of the season – 15k Turkey Trot!!!!!
Rest day today, tomorrow going back strong!
At work today, did a lot of stretching and strength training. Also rode the stationary bike for an hour while I watched the NYC Marathon!
5k race today & a PR!
It’s a gorgeous day outside, so I’ll probably download a few podcasts and head out for a nice 3 mile walk through the neighbourhood. It’s either that or catching up on This is Us on the treadmill.
My goal is to get insanity in tWice this week and run at least twice!
I did a 2 mile walk and 30 minutes on the elliptical today. My goal for this week is to get some strength workouts in while still upping my mileage!
Taking some must needed rest today. Back at it tomorrow.
12 miles DONE! Last long run before the half I have coming up 🙂
Have a great week!
Rest day today…will walk the dog with hubby!
Today is a rest day!
My goal for the upcoming week is to get in 2 strength training sessions and at least 3 rounds of cardio.
Today is my first rest day of November. With 45 miles for last week, I feel just fine about a day off!
4 easy miles in the books today! Btw I have totally smelled bacon cooking while running before, it kind of annoys me because it makes me hungry lol
10 miles this morning, 1 minute plank, and stretching!
A short and easy 4 km double stroller run for today – whoop!
My goal is to do the same workouts as last week, and to run a faster 5k this week!
Today, I’ll be riding my horse for an hour.
Rest day after yesterdays long run … will be getting Las Vegas RNR ready this week!!
I hate smelling any type of food while I am running.. it makes me nauseaus (?) I know, it’s weird. Week 1 of POTM was not as great as I’d hoped, but I have high hopes for week 2! Just need my legs to cooperate more! Today I REALLY want to run, but I think a rest day would be a good idea for my legs. Gym workout for sure though!
60 minutes today!
Ooohh!! I definitely could use a new handheld water bottle!! I’m in Las Vegas for vacation so no running this weekend but LOTS of walking!!
7.5 miles done this morning…I was going to do 5-6 after yesterday’s 12, but when I got to the place where I needed to turn right to do the shorter route, I went straight instead so I could finish listening to “This American Life” before my run ended!
Went out earlyish for 7miles. Home now watching the Marathon. All my friends are jealous!
7 miles today! I set out to do 5 but thanks to a road closure sign the extra 2 made their way into my life. Regardless it felt great!
hot yoga class this morning
What is your goal for this week? 22 miles (halfway there)
What are you doing today for Pile on the Miles?? Easy 10 miles with my training buddies today – always more fun with a group of folks! Talking helps pass the time quickly!
POTM: rest day today, but tackling 5 of hills tomorrow, my first speed workout since the Chicago Marathon on Weds, and my long run on Friday.
Accidentally-on-purpose-and-feeling-super-arrogant-about-it did double miles yesterday. So I am being responsible and using those miles towards today. Seriously, ego is sky high right now. Probably not in a good way. But I’m arrogant right now so that’s really only a courtesy nod to humility and responsibility.
Did I mention I mention I did double miles yesterday? B/c I did. I did double miles.
Will run this afternoon after kid’s soccer game! Goal this week is to run 3x and do yoga 3x.
Have the beginnings of what may be a migraine today, so it may not be a running day. A walk later, however, isn’t out of the question.
Rest Day!
I couldn’t run because it was raining, but I did a 30 minutes HIIT at home. My goal for next week is to burn at least 200 calories everyday:-)
Ran 3.5 miles today before football!
30 minute run/walk today. My goal for the week is to increase the running portion of my run/walks and listen to my body to make sure I am not overdoing it. Coming back from an injury is so hard since I just want to jump back into my old routine!
Rest day today and hanging out with family.
Goal for this week is to continue following my coach’s plan. Today I ran a 5k race and cool down for 5 miles pushing my son
Last night I walked 3 miles for Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles. I’m not counting it toward my overall goal, but it was still nice to convince my friends to walk somewhere for food instead of driving.
Today is technically a rest day, but I might do yard work, and I have curling club tonight, which is always a solid shoulder workout.
My workouts for the week should look like this: Monday/Thursday/Saturday strength, Tuesday/Friday run, Sunday/Wednesday rest/walk. Today’s a walking day!
Heck ya…started the day off with long doggie walks and some at home training
This week’s goals are all about the taper. I will finish with about 35 miles for the week 🙂
Today’s run was 8 miles with friends, which is always the best!
6 mile run today!
Rest day today after yesterday’s long run! Goal for week 2 is to run 4 days out of the week.
3 miles before work! Goal for this week is 30 miles and to stretch after every run
Rest day but spectated a half marathon.
5 miles this morning. Felt heavy and sluggish almost the whole time. But my goal for this week is to run five days and to get at least 20 miles in
Planning to go on a run today, hoping to get done 6 but I haven’t been running much since my first marathon 3 weeks ago, so need to ease back into it!
I ran 16 yesterday so today is a rest day! I’ll get some foam rolling and walking in today.
I’m a little off on my goal mileage for the week because I thought this first week would be a full seven days and I was also sick… But I’m not letting it get me down. I’m going to catch up this week and then be on track again. With that in mind I went out for a 3.5 mile run this morning. Beautiful fall weather!!!
7k ez early this morning – thanks to the time change, I saw the most beautiful sunrise!
goal for week #2 – follow my training plan (running, xtraining, strength training and yoga!).