It’s the end of WEEK 2 of Pile on the Miles Challenge! How did you do? Are you still squeezing in a few miles or a workout today?
I took a 3 mile walk yesterday while listening to podcasts. I think I want that to be one of my goals for the rest of the year – to take a 3 mile walk each day. I just feel like it’s so stress relieving. I come back feeling like I accomplished something and I think it’s mainly because I’m more calm and grounded.
Okay. Now let’s talk how you did this week. Are you ready?
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Pile on the Miles Fitness Challenge Week 2
Did you hit your goals? What helped you? Planning? Motivation? Cupcakes? This Challenge??
Share your week in the comments – Did you hit your goal? how many miles did you do? how many workouts?
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Question: What’s your Pile on the Miles Week 2 Report?
Disclaimer: All opinions are my own. Open to all POTM participants. Closes Sunday at 12pm PST. Winner announced Monday.
I’m enjoying the POTM encouragement. I ride my bike to work (about 3 miles) but I’m thinking of walking a few days a week instead. Now, I think you have me convinced that a walk is sometimes needed 🙂 Thanks!
I did OK last week — ran 3 miles and did a kettlebell workout on Monday, ran 10K on Wednesday, four miles on the elliptical on Thursday, and a 5K run on Sunday. So, I didn’t work out five days (which was the goal), but I did work out five times. And I logged 16 miles, which is good for me!
Super busy week at work so I only got in 3 workouts, but I’m ready to get back on track now!
I fell one run short on my running goal this week but hit my strength goal.
Just hit the gym at lunch
Finished the week with 30mi! My goal was 25 I believe…I am still on track to meeting my 100 mile monthly goal 🙂 This challenge has surely helped me stay active! My plan for this week is 20 miles – I am coming off a 1/2 marathon weekend and need to start making my next running schedule.
Finished the week with 8 miles total and a lot of strength training 🙂
3mi walks at the Dog Park are the norm for the Mrs and I too.
I took a walk by the river yesterday with my hubby and dog! I plan on getting some kind of workout in this afternoon.
I didn’t cover the 30 miles I wanted to run, but I did 19 and went on a few hikes which I didn’t count towards my runs so I am still happy! 🙂
I got in 5 workouts this week – 2 really great runs, 1 pretty sucky run that I cut short, and 2 cross training days.
I’m a bit late to this party, as I was away at the weekend. End of week two and my total mileage is 47 miles. My goal is 100 for the challenges, so I am pretty much on track. It would be great if I could slip in an “extra” six mile run this week, on top of my weekly 25 miles, to get me a bit ahead; just in case.
Totally did not hit my goal. Only 2 (not 3) days of solid non-walking workouts. However, still glad for the added accountability. It’s helping me figure out how to do better for the rest of the month (and beyond!).
I finished just under 20 miles this week since I was tapering a bit for my half marathon which was today!
Hit my goal this week, loving the added accountability! Thanks! 🙂
Totally made my goal officially 20.5 miles this week. Took a rest day yesterday and I feel good. Maybe I’ll do the same next week.
POTM- my goal was met!! I ran 3x, cross trained 1x and body pumped it up. 🙂 hoping to add one more short run next week. I have a 10k race on Saturday!! Woot!
Not my absolute best week, but I did stay active, so I guess that counts for something.
So far I have hit my goal of working out daily. My mileage goal, however, has been hurting since I injured my quad. Hoping to get back on the horse tomorrow!
worked out 6 days alst week! cardio and strength training, need to get back into yoga tho 🙂
Ran a 5k race this week! My running app told me I had actually run 5.5 k (makes sense as I had to dodge other people a lot), so I was delighted with my time of 32 minutes! Great week 🙂
11 mile run meant 4/4 days of cardio and 3/3 days of strength – goal achieved!
Met my goal with a total of 34 miles! 6 miles on monday, 8 miles on Thursday and 20 miles yesterday!
Planning ahead has helped me meet my goal of moving a mile a day!
20 miles this week between walking my son to and from school everyday , and neighborhood walks after dinner !!
I completed 4 workouts and 4 runs..totaling close to 12 miles!!
Sorry, a little tardy. Hit my weekly goal of 26 miles! And actually did yoga this week.
I ran 3 times this week and did a long run of 7.5 miles. Total miles 18!
POTM- I only made it to the gym 4 times but I did a 5k OCR today instead.
Ran 3 miles yesterday. Didn’t meet my running goals, but consistent with my workouts this week. Went to barre classes 3 times this week plus the 2 times of running. Love that this challenge is keeping me motivated!
I did 10 miles today, bringing me to 25 for the week! Not training for anything right now, so I’m pretty satisfied with this as a base week!
Exceeded my goal of 30 minutes at least 5 times a week. Coming off a running injury and getting close to being able to run again, so I’m mixing it up with stretching, strength, biking, hiking and walking.
I was actually able to get in 5 workouts in 4 days this week was hoping to make at least 3. Also pr’d at my 5k yesterday by 1 minute.
Hit my goal of 47 miles.
I made it to 26 miles (6 workouts) and made it to a yoga class this week!! Two weeks until the half! 🙂
Had a really great week with miles and cross training! Right over 28 miles, 3 strength sessions and skiing! Next week I just want to stay healthy while I travel to Chicago!
Not going to lie – I was just shy of my goal. I can and will do better week 3!
Ran/walked 10 miles total this week!
I’m happy with how this week went. Was able to get at least 10,000 steps in each day despite some stress and scheduling difficulties with work. Excited to try to improve more next week!
Headed out to run for the fourth time this week and make my goal! Only 46 degrees outside – not too bad. Happy Pile on the Miles!
I took it easy this week, recovering from my marathon. Going to start running again today!
Physio exercises done every day and plenty of walking done too! Much better than last week – it helps to be at home rather than visiting family!
Long walk today:)
Today, I did 7+ miles with a friend, which brought me to 33 miles for the week. So I met my goal (of 25 miles)! Yay for runs with friends!
Ran twice this week. Need to get in 46 miles by the end if month to reach my goal!
I did a lot better with my workouts this week: Less procrastination and less cramming in workouts towards the end of the week – yay!
Two runs – check.
Two strength training classes – check.
One more run this evening!
good week! 3 gym sessions, Pilates, 2 long walks, 1 killer spin class. Plus a week of amazing food and times with my bestie!
i missed one run this week because of a night of not enough sleep. I needed to skip my run and take an unexpected rest day. But I did get in one extra walking session for coffee with a friend to try and make up for it.
I ran a speedy (for me!) 10K on Tuesday, and then did a 5K on Thursday. Hoping to get some more miles in tomorrow!
3 miles every day this month! It’s the only way to keep our husky sane.
I did better than my goal, getting 6 work outs in! This was especially a triumph as I was on the road for work this week.
I did not achieve my objectives for this week. 3 runs instead of 4.
Hit my 10 miles for the week 🙂
Got 30miles in this week! Yay me! Thanks for doing this, its fun!
This challenge is keeping me motivated. I only skipped one day of my planned workouts this week. I hope I end strong with a long ride tomorrow.
Still piling them on! I hit my 35 mile goal by running every day this week! I’m not sure what my motivation was, I just said I would do it, so I did.
Got a workout in Monday through Friday and a walk with the kids in today. Verdict for the week: success!
Rode my bike three times this week and I’m planning to get back to running this week!!
I achieved my goal of being active each week AND I overcame my fear of going to a gym to start strength training. I went to the gym for the first time and I learned how to do lots of things. My favourite is dumbell squats!
5 workouts, 2 bootcamps, 2 runs and 1 walk. My goal was 5 miles a day, I hit it 4 times over the week.
5 workouts in this week! Loving this challenge!
I met mine! 4 runs 3 barre classes, half marathon today!
Long run for week 3 of my half marathon training plan tomorrow! Yoga in the park today was amazing. It was canceled for the past month because of rain (which we needed) but happy the rain stayed away today!
Got in more miles than I expected this week because I was coming back from Monterey and running the Big Sur Half. Didn’t get any runs in the first half of the week but still managed 26 for the week so I was happy over all. Have to get back on schedule next week though!
Had an ok week. Much better than last week that’s for sure. Ended with an hour hike helping the family rabbit hunting.
I hit my goal of working out 5 days!
Mostly rested this week Sine I ran RnR Sav last weekend, but I did get a good 3 mile recovery run in to add to my total!
Rest day today!
I got in a solid 41 miles so far and plan for 4 more tomorrow.
I finished the week with 19.7 miles! Writing the training plan on my calendar helped me to get it all done. Cake actually did fuel my motivation for the race today. I ran Beat the Blerch in Sacramento today and there was cake at the end.
Not enough running, but pretty good with workouts. Things are pretty crazy right now, so I am pretty happy with just getting to the gym most days!
I knew it was going to be a busy week, but I still met my goal of squeezing in 4 workouts!
Didn’t run today. I did walk 3+ miles with a dear family friend who changed my diapers when I was a baby, though. In my defense, I’m also having a healthy bit of paranoia about my (formerly) broken hip, because there was a feeling I hadn’t felt in a while in the area that was injured earlier this year. So maybe it’ll be a few more days of rest to make sure nothing bad happens.
Hit my goal of 19 miles this week! 7 mile run this morning 🙂 I participate in a group run once a week and it’s great for keeping me accountable as well as challenging me! Some of the runners go a faster pace, so I work hard to keep up!
Got 2.5 runs rather than my goal of 3 in due to hammy issues, but today was a 4.25 with minimal pain. Hoping dry needling helps this week. Thanks for the motivation .
Got back into it today with a 3 mile PR and yoga. Walked for 40 minutes this week on Wednesday and Thursday. Have some miles to make up next week!
I got in 5 workouts this week, met both my mileage goal (15 miles), plus exceeded my step goal.
This week my workouts have mostly involved moving boxes and flights of stairs because I moved to a new place! Funny how those tasks use different muscles than running…I can feel it!
So, I ran 4 times this week for a total of 11 miles, plus a few Nike Training Club workouts. Still working out more than I usually do!
Missed my goal this week, but finished strong with a 30 min. run today. Ready for week 3!
I Am doing great with potm15. Looking forward to piling on the turkey at thanksgiving!!
Not killing the challenge but picking it up! 3 straight days of exercise! Accountability to my co-workers who I told about the challenge and of course #POTM15! Thank you!
I hit my goal of working out 4 times this week.
I hit my goal again! Ran 5 days and followed my half marathon training plan. One week until race day!!
Definitely did not hit my goals this week as far as staying on top of my training plan; however I’ll be running the Silver Strand half tomorrow so I’ll more than make up for the missed mileage. Excuses and plantar fasciitis pain won this week, but I’m not letting it get me down. Onward! 🙂
15 so far!!!
hit my goal of working out every day! lots of variety this week, and today was a 2 miles to/from gym walk, spinning class, kettle bell conditioning class (and cleaned my apt). taking it easy for the rest of the evening 🙂
Running every day., in every type of weather
My week was healthy & really happy but also quite busy. Lots of extra time with Handsome meant a little less time to run. Not complaining! xoxo
My miles goal was 35, I only hit 16. I may be able to add some tomorrow. But not enough to meet my goal, haha!
My big healthy success this week was managing food and energy without going crazy about calorie counting. Much more relaxing, and my jeans stil fit,LOL
And I got tons of other important stuff accomplished this week. Looking forward to week 3!
So far 9 miles this week, more to come tomorrow.
I wasn’t as on point this week as last week- I completed 14 km this week. I am feeling a nasty cold today, but hoping for a quick recovery as I fly Dublin to Vancouver on Wednesday.
I finished my week off on a high note, getting in 2.5 miles walking the dogs around the neighbourhood. I feel more motivated than I have in a long time and I have POTM to thank. Let’s keep the progress coming!
Miscalculated my miles and ended up 1 mile short, but did a 9 mile bike ride in addition
And last week did an extra half marathon…so all in all did ok.
I hit my goal of 10 miles this week. I got a few work outs in even though one got cut short.
This week was good. I went to boot camp this morning and it included alot of running.
I signed up for Bobbi’s Hokiday Shred so I am excited to get my eating habits back in line especially with the holidays coming up!
11/13 spin 60 min 11/14 ran on treadmill 7 miles
I met my running goal of 20 miles this week!
I’m continuing right along with my 10k turkey trot training schedule! I ran 5.5 miles all under ten minute miles which is fantastic! I’m stoked!!
My goal was to hit my 10,000 step goal. I did it every day this week! TODAY I ran a half in 2:11:55…..PR!!! Definitely hit my goal today.
I am definitely on a roll! I walked Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for a total of 8.5 miles! Wahoo! The most I have walked in YEARS. it is all thanks to you, Monica, for this challenge!
I skipped one workout this week, but it wasn’t because I was feeling lazy or unmotivated. I felt really beat up after my half marathon last weekend and felt like I really could use an extra day of rest. I took the dog for a long walk that day though, so it wasn’t like I did nothing.
I’ve been Slacking on My miles this week! I think it’s due to a lack of planning. I did get in one workout this week, though, and am planning for success next week!
16.8 miles this week, so I’m on track to hit 50 miles in November!
4 miles sunday, a 2 mile run Tuesday while traveling and 5 miles today. I’m having trouble with my it band, so the focus this week is yoga and rest!
Hit all 5 workouts this week!
Today was a big mile-piling day, I ran my first 50k and since I’ve only run 24 miles before that would include my first marathon too! Nearly doubled my November miles which are up to 67 now
I love walks, they are so good for clearing the head.. Even after a run, I normally take my dog Sheldon for a 3 mile walk every day. It does feel like an accomplishment, even though it’s just a bit of walking 🙂
Getting in my miles and meeting my racing goals…..so many great races this time of year and lots of good charities….I have been inspired by cancer survivors, recovering addicts, veterans and so many more.
Woo hoo! Met my goal this week!
I hit my goal of six workouts this week. For mileage, I went over, which I am excited about, with a total of 36 miles for the week.
Finished strong! Ended my week with a 13.1 training run, rest today and will be back at 40 min + tomorrow
Finished up the week with a 16 miler this morning…bringing my total to 49, crushing my goal of 45 miles this week. POTM gave me that extra push to get things done!
I ran 10 miles this morning! I didn’t hit my mileage goal for the week, but the great run made it better.
I did a 25 minute walk today. I’m feeling pretty good- I hit my goal of walks but not strength workouts. I’m happy though since my energy is super low as I’m in my 33td week of pregnancy.
32(.1!) miles this week and 3 days of kickboxing… only 9 miles to go to accomplish my 60 mile goal for the month so I’m thinking I may have to set my goal a bit higher 😀
You are so funny! How do you live in two states? Jobs?
=( Didn’t meet any of my goals this week — I was sick on the couch for 3 days and now am in the midst of my stretch of 12-hour night shifts. Determined to meet my goals for the next two weeks!
One more workout today and goals met!
I hit my 10 mile goal for the week and then some! I managed to get an extra workout in today (3 more miles) so ended up with 13.5 miles for the week!
I continued to get closer to my goal of 100 miles in November with 24 total miles so far! Today I took a 3 mile walk to take it easy before my half marathon tomorrow!
I ran 7 miles today, for a total of 19 miles for the week. its one less than my goal but last week was one over so I’ll just take the average 🙂
I had grand plans to go on a long bike ride today but it was soooo windy that I would have been blown over! Alas, I worked out most days this week and didn’t dial them in (even though it was tempting)!
I squeezed in a short run before brunch today to finish out the week. I plan on starting strong for next week with a long run tomorrow!
This week I didn’t meet my miles. But one day is better than no day. And my workouts were more intense!
hit all goals this week and started my Saturday with a spin class followed by yoga. 17 miles total for the week!
Today was a rest day for me! Hit my goal this week. Looking forward to going at it again tomorrow!
Met my goal of 20 miles this week and 2 strength training sessions! Also had a few miles on the treadmill (walking on an incline) for a little extra 🙂 On my way to my November goal of 80 miles!
Did not hit my goal, eeked out 5 miles, then broke down and went to a doc for my hip. Cortisone shot & im feeling much better! Goal for next week is to stretch stretch and stretch! Yoga all the days!
I did it! Got my 5 days of running in this week and it wasn’t easy..but it’s done!!
Thanks!
Lauren
I hit the gym 3 times to run and do some weights. I wasn’t as consistent on non-gym days and could definitely benefit from more consistency this week. My goal this week is to do some more of exercise daily and be more active at work during the day.
I logged 95 miles this week- jogging, walking and using the elliptical. I just went on a 2.5 mile walk because I was sitting in class all morning. I am trying to have a rest day today- but that never seems to happen. I vow not to step inside the gym today- so I guess that counts as “rest.” Thanks for the extra motivation this challenge is giving me.
Worked out 5 days this week! Three lift and cardio classes and two days running – one of them in snow! Yay!
Finished my week with 5 workouts, 10k steps every day except Tuesday and Wednesday, so check week two!!
Totally failed this week although I still have this evening to do something. My goal is to walk/run 2 times a week. I actually ran close approximately 2 miles on Wednesday but that is it. It has been a tough couple of weeks and I can’t seem to get a free moment to recharge let alone do my goals. Life is just so busy. :/
10 miles in for the week! So proud that I made it out the door with this cold, but I think staying active really helped my recovery time. Aiming for 4 5ks this week! Fingers crossed:)
25 miles and two days of cross training! I’m happy with that!
Closer to the goal this week and plan to nail it for next week starting on Monday!
I got my miles in for the week and went to a new to me class this morning, Barre! Ahhh.. challenging but in a good way. Today I’m piling on more miles by taking our pup Roxy on multiple walks, we’ve already gotten in almost 2 miles and we’ve still got half a day to go!
Woot, woot! Goals met this week! I completed a total of 13 miles and did 3 workouts on top of that. 🙂 This challenge has been very encouraging and having my running buddy helps a lot too. I have learned to enjoy getting my runs in alone too which I never did until this week.
I walked along the lake of my house every day after dinner this week! Hope I can keep it up next week too
Taking a rest day to gear up for tomorrow’s long run! Week went well, had to cut out some runs. Looking forward to those double digits again next week!
Did some quality workouts this week. Had to skip the group run at the local running store on Thursday due to the weather, we take the kids every week during the winter months to keep them active. It wasn’t the rain that stopped us nor the cold but those two combined with 50+ mile per hour winds did! I probably would’ve had to put lead in both of their shoes just to keep them from blowing away!
Had to move my long run to tomorrow because of work, but I’ve gotten in a ton of miles walking this week – plus weights and circuits and yoga. It’s been a great week!!
Ran 29.5 miles this week and completed three 21 day fix workouts! Ran a little over six miles today, which was the longest I’ve run in awhile. 🙂
Interval training 4x this week. Each day I increased the time of my sprints until I was at 2 min by day 4. Did three miles each day
Got in two ultimate frisbee games and two solid weight training workouts. #NailingIt
Didn’t really do exactly what I wanted to accomplish this week – I’ve had a nagging strain in my right calf, so I have to take it easy for a bit. But I got some miles in, and that’s all that counts right now!
So far so good – continued to meet my goal of being active every day this week! I work a 24-hour shift tomorrow, so there are going to be a lot of stairs climbed at work to fit it in!
Life added a few unexpected obstacles this week, but I’m happy to say I met my goal of 3 x (at least) 3 miles, and 2 walk days. My total running distance for the week is 9.6 miles, and I’m getting a little better each time I head out!
I hit my goal of working out 4 days and running 15+ total miles (19!) for the week. Next week will be 20+!
I got a 3 mile walk in today! I hit my goal every day this week except 1. 🙂
after my run tomorrow, i will have 45 miles for the week! and i hit a 195 lb deadlift this week! legs are toast now!
Got in 15 miles so far this week and planning to do a few more today. Today will be day 5 of my goal to run five days a week. Thanks for the motivation in this cold weather!
My workout today was walking all over NYC carrying a baby! I.am.tired. I had a great week 2 of Pile on the Miles!
did my 5/5 days of workouts! plus an extra day today 🙂
Finished out good this morning. Ran 10.5 for my long run and it felt good!
My goal was 40; did 38. Still proud of myself!
4.5 miles run. Pretty good week. I’ve could have done better with more runs. I’ll make it a goal for next week 4 runs.
I exceeded my goal this week! I completed 9.5 miles! Beautiful weather and cranky children helped motivate me – everyone felt better after a nice afternoon walk 🙂
Just under with 15 miles this week. But got a pair of new shoes last night and feeling good. Long walk in the woods to see the leaves tomorrow with my son. Life is good!
I got plenty of upper body work in, courtesy of hauling myself around on one leg with my walker after foot surgery 😉
Hit my goal of 32 miles for the week. My legs are killing me! But I feel strong and grateful! Today is a much-needed rest day.
I ran 5 miles today!
POTM week 2: I have 34 running miles and 4 cross training miles. I also had 3 strength training days. My motivation is to kill it in the half marathon next Sat!! I haven’t trained specifically for a half in while – I usually just run one as part of marathin training – so I don’t really know if I am supposed to taper or what. So, I’ll probably just cut my mileage this week and pray for the best! Have a great weekend
This challenge has helped me so much. I met my goal of running three times a week, and taking one spin and one yoga class. I’ve been more active and will keep it up!
This week wasn’t my best because I took an unexpected rest day on Wednesday for mental health, but was thrown off kilter on Thursday. On Friday I picked it up with some at home strength moves and walked 3+ miles, as well as wandered around a cool outdoor museum! Lots of stairs (11 flights!) and climbing. Today I’m flying home and will just see what there’s time for… Maybe something this evening
Got in 18 miles of running this week plus a lot of walking. Got my best 10K time ever, can’t wait to crush the Thanksgiving 10K!
9 miles yesterday meant today was an easy 5 miles and 45 minutes of deadlifts/push-ups/rows and split squats: and planks of course!
just went to the gym this week
will run more next week (hopefully :-))
I hit my goal of working out 3x this week. I usually use Monday as my start day so since I plan on going to the gym tomorrow morning, I’ll have worked out 4x this week. Feels good to get those workouts in.
Crushed my goal! Five workouts thus week and I mostly ate clean!
This challenge definitely has gotten me out the door more than I planned on! I had a nice run last night. Taking a rest day today, long run tomorrow!
I beat my goal and ran 1 more day and got in my second strength training today after having to move it back a few times
Easy 5 miler yesterday and 15 this morning! Two miles away from my goal of 40 for the week, therefore, I’ll either walk 2 miles today (while shopping) or go on an easy shakeout run tomorrow morning!
Got 5 workouts in this week!
I missed my goal by 1 mile! Only 19 miles! But we had rain and I am on vacation so I missed another day. But I still tried!
3 Mile walk and today is a rest day for me. Feeling good about this week.
I am from Paris (live on the East Coast though) and this morning after everything that happened I just ran and ran and ran (and stopped to cry) and thought of the people being strong at home. Want to keep going and trying like they all are.
I made up a few miles that I missed last week and got all of my miles in for this week. I’m still a little behind where I wanted to be right now, but I’m happy with my activity level. It’s not all about the miles right now since I don’t have any races coming up.
13 miles so far this week and 7 to go today! Working my way up to my 8 mile “long run” goal!
3 miles this morning in nice weather! My total for the week: 20 miles. Slowly, but surely, I’m getting back into it.
61 miles in the bank, 59 to go! Doing great so far!
I’ve accomplished all my goal workouts for this week and still will get in a short run and some yoga today. This is just the motivation I need to feel great fot the holidays.
Doing good so far! 12 miles in and 15 to go between today and tomorrow.
I was hoping to get in some more miles today but I have visitors (a nice surprise though). I got in 10 miles plus 3 strength training sessions. Ready to start a new week with a bang tomorrow; planning to run 4 miles. I’m ready! Love this challenge!
Got in 5 workouts this week! Go me!
Is it too late to join? I’m just slowly starting back in to the twitter and guess I missed week’s one and two.
44 miles this week. It was my boyfriends birthday this week so I ran for him and so I could enjoy some birthday cake. Mmm cake… lol
Nailed all my workouts this week! 10 miles on the docket for today 🙂
I’m on track to meet my goal this week. I got in all my workout runs and have an 8 miler today and yoga tomorrow. I think this #potm is what is motivating me. I feel like I have to check in or I’ll let you down. So, thanks!
Finished the week on a good note with 7.5 miles….crushed my goal of 15 for the week. Did just shy of 20 and a couple of strength workouts 🙂 This challenge is keeping me motivated! That and the cooler weather makes running MUCH easier