#walk1000miles in 2017

Not likely- I can manage 100 yards and then a rest.

I have walked a minimum of 5 miles a day for the last couple of years, which makes at least 1625 per year so, health permitting, I shall continue in 2017. It is amazing how many miles can be clocked up! Good luck to all who take part, you will feel the benefit.

Apparently some people just count 'boots on'walks but I'm counting all my steps!

I've joined. shysal that's brilliant. How do you do 5 miles a day? I walk everywhere every day but I doubt I do even 2 miles.

5 miles a day is the equivalent of around 10,000 steps. That's the recommended daily number, so easily attainable.

grannyknot get yourself a fitbit-you'll be surprised at how those steps mount up!

This is my new year's resolution. I am determined to have a walk every day, maybe not 5 miles, but I intend to raise my heart rate and get fitter and slimmer (I hope). I'll keep you all informed about how I get on.

Grannyknot, I walk for an hour first thing every morning then the rest of the day usually tops up my steps to 10,000 which, as gettingonabit says, amount to about 5 miles. It is surprising how many older people I see doing the same.

Thanks shysal. I'll try that.

getting on my daughter has a FitBit but it seems like a faff to me. I'm not sure I'm the FitBit type.

granny the fitbit is fab for counting steps, even if you don't use it for anything else. It's not a faff! Really!

What a good idea - there is a step counter app on my mobile I use it - a round of golf is 1200 so I should reach 1000.

If you just want to count steps, you can buy a decent pedometer for a fiver. The simple Daffodil ones are good. I should know, I've had four (just remember to check your pockets before setting the washing machine off ).

My iphone health app measures the distance I walk daily outdoors and, as we walk everywhere 90% of the time, I usually do at least 5 miles, not counting the to-ing and fro-ing in a 3-storey house. If I haven't walked at least 10,000 steps, I become restless. Yesterday( not unsually), we walked almost 10 miles.

Thank you, however,Lottie for the info on the FB page. I will look into it.

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I love my Fitbit.

I'll definitely join this challenge. Brilliant idea.

Can you post the link because there are so many facebook pages about it? Is there a UK page or is it the USA one?

Thanks

A great challenge for 2017! Im recovering from left hip replacement 2 months ago & very keen to walk as much as possible every day. Its amazing how addictive the iphone step tracker is! My DD introduced me to it & it's now part of my daily routine, averaging 4-5000 steps per day. Like others, i feel restless if i havent achieved at least that number & push myself to do more. Try it!

I know I've mentioned these DVDs before on other posts and at the risk of being a bit evangelical about them I'm going to mention them again. Have you tried Leslie Sansone's Walk At Home discs - also Jessica Smith? Great focused exercise which you can do at home - never mind the weather. They can be tailored to all sorts of abilities. L.Sansone particularly measures the walks in miles. You can buy them on Amazon.
Having got a bit porky last year I'm going to get back into them. I find I do best if I start the day with one.

I try to walk 3 1/2 miles 4 days a week in the Winter as I live in a village with no proper lighting and 3 days a week I gave to work and don't have time because it's too dark, when I get home and have to leave at 8am.
I do have a mini rebounder, perhaps I'll start that again

I used Leslie Sansone youtube to walk before we invested in a treadmill. They're very good and let you gradually increase the exercise as you get fitter.

Just took a look....think I might give it a try, might get me walking further with the dogs lol....

Fantastic to have some fellow walkers!
( No takers yet on Mumsnet)
It's a UK based group I think
Started by magazine Country Walking
Apparently there's a chart to fill in available in the edition due out on January 5th
I think they must be surprised how many new walkers have just signed up!

Apologies to those on Mumsnet!
There's now a flurry of people on there too
Welcome all
Aiming to head out after New Year's Day concert

I had a 'Fitbit' last year - it went wrong and I returned it - but on a fairly busy but not frantic day I clocked up 13,000 steps. It's amazing to discover just how much ground we do cover on an average day - rarely less than the 10,000 steps suggested as a good idea.

Grannyknot, this is the up-to-date version of the 3 axes pedometer I use. It is very accurate and can be carried in a pocket or bag, or around your neck. The cheaper ones that clip onto a belt or waistband are usually rubbish! I don't think I am a Fitbit person either, too much of a faff!
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tanita-Digital-Step-Counter-Calorie-Distance-Tracker-3-Axes-Activity-Walking-/131982199930?hash=item1ebac08c7a:g:hvYAAOSwnbZYD2j-