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Thursday, February 28, 2013

March Challenge - 30 Miles in 30 Days

I am so excited to tell you guys about this 30 Miles in 30 Day Challenge I am starting on March 1! I found the idea on Pinterest the other day and have modified it a little bit and invited some close friends to join me for support.
 
You can find the original idea here from Shape Magazine. They actually have a suggested training schedule with how you could accomplish this goal too, if it just seems too overwhelming for you. IT'S TOTALLY DOABLE!
 
I have successfully talked my girl Manda into doing this with me so we can hold each other accountable. She is such a sweet friend and even though we don't live in the same city, she is one of those people who can really lift you up when you need support. And I knew she had some specific fitness goals for the summer so she immediately popped in my head when I was trying to think of a buddy.
 
Here are the details:
30 Miles in 30 Days
 
Start Tomorrow, Friday March 1 goes through Sunday March 31 (technically you get an extra day for makeup miles haha)
 
Keep a log somehow of how many miles you did on what days. I will be keeping mine on my Notes app on my iPhone, but do what works for you.
 
Find a buddy to hold you accountable - and it can be either me or Manda if you need it to be - we want other ladies to join the challenge and reach their goals!
 
We decided the miles can be logged by any of the following: walking, jogging, running, elliptical or biking (stationary or real bicycle). Running is not for everyone, so we want to make it someone that anyone can easily get involved in! Walking is still great exercise.
 
The purpose of the challenge is to get your actively motivated towards reaching your higher fitness goals! Make sure you sit down before you start and physically write out goals for yourself. I'm a big believer that writing things down helps to make them more "real" for us. I have struggled very much in my life the past couple months with self control. March is going to be the time that I regain the self control that I have lost. I will be posting at least weekly updates here and on Instagram {nikkib918} & Twitter on my personal challenge results to keep everyone updated. We can do this!
 
Pinterest is always a good source of motivational pictures, quotes or fitness ideas. You can follow me here on Pinterest. If you need personal motivation, you can contact us too! I know two specific blog friends: Taylor & Nikki who are PERFECT at giving you REAL TALK and a swift kick in the ass if you need it! They are both very knowledgeable about healthy workouts & goals and they have helped me very much.I am excited about this for myself and if it can help motivate even one other person then mission accomplished.
 
 
So starting tomorrow - it's ON!
30 miles in 30 days HERE WE COME!
 
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39 comments:

Kelly said...

Fun!! I'm taking the challenge and will be joining you lovely ladies :-) Best of luck!!

Amanda aka Manda said...

It's on! Let's do this!

Helene said...

love this idea. i am so down for this. i love that its not so far reaching that I just couldn't possibly do it. thanks for sharing!!

Faith said...

Done and done! :)

Whitney Leigh said...

yeah! I'm so excited. annnd yeah, you're going to be my buddy that holds me accountable.
because I'll probably need a kick in the ass around next week. :)

Erin P said...

Perfect timing...I so need this! Count me in! ;)

Jordan said...

I AM SO IN! Thank God it's not just running because my left ankle is kind of out of commission as far as running goes... I can handle the elliptical right now though. SO YAY! This is a great idea, thanks for sharing it with us! You fucking rock, per the usual.

Rachel said...

I do not know if I could do this challange but I am gonna start Zumba again..I know I keep saying this but I am starting it this weekend..no I really am!!

Wine and Summer said...

Love this! I am definitely in for the challenge!

Erin @ Happily Obsessed said...

Why the idea of running makes me shutter, I can do a jog/walk! Count me in sister!!

Lindsey said...

This is just what I needed!!! I'm in! Thanks girl, I'm excited!

Kim Luke said...

I'm joining you ladies!!!
I might need a daily reminder!!! :)

Amy said...

This is AWESOME! I absolutely want to do this! I've got a 15K that I'm training for in March, so I could use some motivation! Is there an Insta or Twitter hashtag that we can all use for this?

Georgia Glam said...

I love this idea!!! I'm down to do it and be your supported from afar! :)

Ashley Barnhill said...

What a great idea!!! I'm going to try to do this too! :)

Stephanie said...

Woo!! Go you!!

Lauran {The Real Young Housewife of Southern VA} said...

This is a great challenge!!!! Wishing you all the best!!! I know you can totally do it!!! Maybe something I add to goal list in April!!!

Because Shanna Said So said...

This is something I could possibly do....I mean I get super nervous about any exercise...it's so bad...I just suck at running...like I can't even run a mile without stopping!! LOL!

Holly said...

This sounds fun!! I might have to join you :) I need a good way to get back to running regularly. Thanks for the inspiration!!

CALLIE said...

Go girl!! You will rock this.

Kait said...

Oh I love this!

Unknown said...

This is awesome! Good luck and I can't wait to read about your challenge.

xoxo
Mags
http://magsmind22.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

This is awesome! Good luck and I can't wait to read about your challenge.

xoxo
Mags
http://magsmind22.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

This is awesome! Good luck and I can't wait to read about your challenge.

xoxo
Mags
http://magsmind22.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

This is awesome! Good luck and I can't wait to read about your challenge.

xoxo
Mags
http://magsmind22.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

This is awesome! Good luck and I can't wait to read about your challenge.

xoxo
Mags
http://magsmind22.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

I am in but will definitely need a buddy to motivate me and push me. I think this is a great goal!

Fash Boulevard said...

Love this idea. Adore this post, love. So fabulous! If you get a second, I'd love to hear your thoughts on my latest outfit post. xo

www.fashboulevard.blogspot.com

Lindsay Erin said...

I love this idea! You should link it up with my Fitness Friday link up. I think lots of women would find this accomplish-able.

Kelly said...

This sounds like a great idea! Following you now and I'm on board for 30 in 30! :)

-kelly
Honor Courage Commitment

Pamela said...

I meant to comment yesterday but I am joining you! This will be fun and motivating!! we can do it!! woo hoo!

Cassie said...

awesome!! get it girl!! i will try my best to help keep you motivated!!

Alisa Marie said...

Seriously considering doing this! Even if it's not running, I'm atleast going to make an effort to make it to the gym atleast 3 times a week... There I said it out loud, let's see if I can make it happen!

Lindsay Erin said...

Thanks for linking this up gf! I'm so excited we met on Instagram and can encourage/motivate each other now.

Nicole said...

Good luck girl! 30 miles in 30 days does seem overwhelming to me. Mostly because I am not a runner.
Stopping by from Fitness Friday linkup.

A Muse in Purple said...

Alright sweets Im in like Flynn but you have to be my buddy!

ty said...

I'm in it with you, even if I have a few days to make up :)

Nikki said...

LOVE this! If I can do anything lemme know!

Janna Renee said...

That's a great idea! I have been running about 36 miles/month, but I fell off last week. Jillian Michaels is great, but I don't see the results like I do with running!