Hello! How are you doing? Have you stuck with your Pile on the Miles goal?? Week 1 ends tomorrow! Get on it.
Today I hit up Costco for some life essentials and was very tempted to buy this ridiculous friend (technically not an essential). I was considering it, but I wouldn’t even have been able to get it in my car. Ha! (Note: This bear costs $200 and I’m a little over 5”6 and it’s that big!)
I didn’t end up working on my capsule wardrobe this weekend – partially because I was messing around, partially because it was still so hot in SoCal. But it’s finally cooling down a bit and I need to put away the maxi dresses and get out some jeans.
The last time I did a capsule wardrobe was also the first time. I didn’t really know what I was doing in terms of coordinating outfits that would work for 3 months. I also didn’t have a good grasp of my personal style. I don’t think I did a good job of putting together my first closet, but I learned a lot.
I also didn’t plan the last time. Which was kind of okay since I had soooooo many clothes = I had more than enough stuff and didn’t really need to buy anything. This time I will need to buy clothes so I want to plan it out and make smart choices.
Fall / Winter Capsule Wardrobe Planning
1. Plan how many items I will have in my closest.
Off the top of my head I’m guessing I’ll need…
6 pairs of jeans
14 tops/sweaters
6 dresses
2. Put together a Pinterest board with my picks. This includes things I own now and things I want to buy so I have a good idea that they will work.
3. Pack away the items in my Summer Capsule Wardrobe that I love and send the rest to Thread Up. <- I haven’t tried this yet, but it comes highly recommended and I’m excited since I didn’t wear a lot of my items much or at all!
What I know I want for sure…
A pair of perfect length black jeans
Long Sleeve dress I feel like the v-neck on this one would be flattering
Sweater dress (I have no idea what color though)
Dress for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas!
I also realized with my last capsule that I need shoes. I need a pair of casual shoes to wear with jeans. And I need a pair of neutral heels & black heels. <- I realized I gave away my going out shoes because they were uncomfortable, but I still need some.
Maybes…
Cropped jeans. I love how they look on other people, but am afraid they’d make me look stocky.
Capsule Wardrobe Must Haves…
Nos…
Anything uncomfortable or that is going to leave me cold. I hate being cold.
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Pile on the Miles Check in Day 6
You have one more day to get in your miles before week 1 is over! How is it going? Check in below. Get it done!
Did a 4 mile interval workout before resting tomorrow before my 15k 🙂 Felt great! Now off to make the trip from St. Louis to Chicago for the race!
11/7 did 7 miles
Lucky #13 miles.
5 miles Friday!!!
I finally was able to run post cold!! Didn’t track mileage but was out there for 30mins!
40min strength training and a 12k run before work. Nailed it!
Getting ready for my last 5 miles of the week. It will only be my 4th workout. Wanted to get 5 in this week. Next week will be better!
POTM: Rest day for me today.
First run of the week was in the dark in my new neighborhood without street lights. Set a training pace pr…probably because it was kind of scary, lol. I got 10 miles in during the week and now up early for a 5 miler Turkey Trot today.
Already at my 30 for the week and about to run a half marathon ..do we get rollover miles? 😉
Nothing today but I will be back at it on Saturday!
friday was day 4 of 5 workouts!
did 10 km today
achieved my weekly goal of 20 km
6 k run!
Day 6 was my rest day. I will run/walk tomorrow to hit my 30 miles.
7 miles today! 3 more tomorrow 🙂 Have a great weekend!
YAY! I did it. I accomplished my goal of working out six days in a row this week. I went to boot camp this morning.
4 miles of running + a few miles walking today.
Got in my 5 workouts this week. Run on Sunday. Spin on Monday and Zumba on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Very proud of my week 1
Didn’t hit 4 days – only 3, but solid 3
10,670 steps already today!
I did an hour long walk today. I have completed my goal this week! There’s just been more walking than running, but I’m still recovering from an injury so I guess that’s ok!
I think I want one of those big bears so bad. I would never stop blogging with it.
I love that big bear! So far I’ve managed to run every day this month…I got in a 4 mile race paced run this morning on the treadmill. Piling them on!
5 treadmill miles today (20ish this week so far?) should get to 30+ by the end of the weekend
Ran 1 mile at gym and upper body weights
Did strength today. I promised to do 4 workouts minimum per week, and that was 3. My long run tomorrow should finish the first week nicely.
Walked 3 miles.
I hugged the giant bear at Costco, too!
I ran 7.5 miles today which necessitated waking up at 5:30. Now I’ve just got some planks left!
Rest day today! Running both days this weekend which is unusual for me.
3 mile, it was strangely hot for November!
I did a 2 mile.walk.and a.total body weight workout today!
Another sesh of bodypump. Yay week 1!
I’ve walked 12,767 steps today and have passed my goal.
3 miles on Thursday and 5 miles today
Did a few bi/tri exercises with the cable machine and 2 mile HIIT workout on the treadmill today!
Day 6 – 30 min. walk with my dog.
3.2 miles today and a 20 minute HIIT workout. Done!
Cycle class!
I have a rest day today. I am currently on target to meet my goal for the week though.
I skipped this morning’s run, but plan for a long extended one tonight after the kidlets are in bed.
so I’m at 14.5miles so far this week and hope to hit 4-5 more tonight or tomorrow morning.
Maybe I should go for 20, that would be a first for me. 20 in a single week?
Got in a 3 mile run today. I’m hoping I can get a couple more in tomorrow. We’ll see
Got 3 miles in this morning and am doing abs this afternoon! over halfway to my goal of doing 15 (total for 8 this week) but I will have to do a 7 mile run tomorrow, since I thought that I had Sat and Sun as part of week 1!
3.5 mile walk with my daughters class for a field trip. Race tomorrow.
Added five miles to my weekly total (4 yesterday and one today).
i think im going to go shopping today. It’s my day off, and i find myself with not a whole lot of work-wear type clothing. especially for winter. I have a couple of huge fun sweaters that I can wrap myself up in, but i need to update my business attire…. dangit.
It’s been such a busy week, I have struggled with it being dark when I get off work so I am behind but have plans to get there between tonight and tomorrow’s run!
Taught spinning this morning – 19 miles on the bike!
I taught my spin class at 5:45am this morning. Always hard to wake up but I don’t have a choice and by the end I’m glad I’m done with my workout for the day!
I’m thinking of doing a capsule wardrobe for winter/fall as well! Such a good idea 🙂
Today I spent an hour aqua jogging.
I piled on a 25 minute body weight workout. So I’ve kept my goal of moving every day but only ran once. I’m hoping to run tomorrow so I’ll be a run short. Hard to believe I just ran a marathon in April yet I’m having trouble getting out the door right now.
Rest day for me today! But walked 2+ miles to work today and might walk home too!
Today is my scheduled rest day. I am all over that! Totally on track with my mileage goal for week 1 so I will happily be lazy today!
I met my goal this week! I struggled getting up today, but I did it! I worked out four times, three days this week. I hope to keep it up next week.
My last run for this week is scheduled for tomorrow morning. 5 miles on the schedule.
I’m hitting my goal! Did morning yoga!
I’m at 14.4 miles for the month so far! 7 mile run this morning is my last longish run before my first half a week from Sunday I’m hoping the ten miler I did two weeks ago will carry me through! No running this weekend since I’ll be visiting my parents ☺️
I have a 5 mile loop next to the river scheduled for after work. Love starting my weekend off with a good sweat!
By the way, I would love to create a capsule wardrobe, however, that would require picking up and organizing the mound of clothes that are currently in a pile beside my dresser and closet rather than in them. Laundry is the worst!!!!!
Today was Ripped in 30 Week 2, followed by 15 minutes of Skinnygirl Yoga to stretch out my tight hamstrings.
spin class, boom!
Finished off the week with 45 minutes of a full body strength workout and ended with many many weighted squats..all variations.
Monday: 10 mile run
Tuesday: weights day
Wednesday: 9.5 mile run
Thursday: 5 mile run plus 30 min elliptical
Friday: 40 min elliptical
So excited to keep piling on the miles!
Today was a rest day! Going to stretch out the hammies after work, but that’s about it
Went for a 2-1/2 mile walk this morning – wahoo!! Piling on the miles! Yes, I can do this!
I’m torn about what to do today…bike ride or run, bike ride or run…
Day 6 check-in: 2 miles of 400s this morning.
Leg day and elliptical for me
This is such a good idea! This will definitely help to motivate me, especially now that it is dark when I wake up and when I go to sleep. It also couldn’t come at a better time, since I just finished training for a half marathon and need a little extra motivation to keep putting on those running shoes. 14 miles for me this week, on my way to hitting my goal of 50 miles for November!
i like cropped jeans but your right some of the washes can make me look like i have the most gigantic hips ever. I dont think i could handle a capsule wardrobe, its so cold in my office i wear sweaters in the summer even though its like 100 degrees outside…and maybe i want to wear a tank top in the winter, you dont own me i do what i want!!! 😀
5 miles in the driving English rain. Fortunately I’ve recovered with lunch at the pub and there’s a roaring fire and lots of red wine back home 🙂
14 miles this week….goal is 100 for PotM. Yikes!
5 miles and plank work today!
Calmer day today with Yoga and walking my dog.
Yes to the bear!!
Pile on the Miles Day 6: 40 laps in the pool this morning!
Today’s workout will be deep cleaning the house after work – that kind of counts, right? 🙂 For whatever reason I’m in a cleaning mood today so I’m going to take advantage of it while I can!
Went on a 5 mile run this morning, and tonight I’m going rock climbing!
Rest day!
After a rocky start, I met my goal 2 days in a row and am hopeful for today.
2.35mi this cold morning!
5 mile run on the treadmill, followed by one mile walk with weights, I’m at 32 miles this week…should hit my goal of 50 with the 20 miler planned tomorrow morning.
I checked in on the previous post, but just in case I should do this one… PR for a 5k. So far, on track for the week, but glad for an off weekend coming up.
I won the t-shirt!! Woohoo! I’ve never won anything before 🙂
Today was 3 easy miles. The hubs is training for a 10k so today was all about him, which was nice after my xc runners kicked my behind yesterday!
Pile on the Miles day 6-3.5 miles run.
Aah I can’t do pile on the miles since I’m in active recovery from an injury. I am still working out most days though which is great. I’ve totalled 9 miles so far this week (which is a huge deal considering my injury) so that’s good 🙂
I plan to hit my week goal today – with a 3 mile run.
You own more than 6 pairs of jeans anyway?!?!?
Today is my rest day…I have worked out 5 days in a row and my body is a little achy. I have one more mile to hit my 10 mile goal for the week. I plan on getting in a few tomorrow morning. Thanks for the encouragement!