MedalMad Challenges | Murdy | Activity https://medalmad.com/members/murdy/activity/ Activity feed for Murdy. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:47:33 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 4069fe4718fc6325d27d156bf3b614b8 Murdy posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/89491/#acomment-89518 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:24:38 +0000 It’s been nice and sunny here in my part of the UK most of the weekend, just a bit chilly at nights though.

In reply to - Murdy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated

To everyone in our little group and the whole MedalMad community in general, have a great weekend folks whatever you are doing to clock up the miles.

]]> 09fec10d5cccf1fe195bd1c79a3ed798 Murdy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated: To everyone in our little group and the whole […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/89491/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:43:41 +0000 To everyone in our little group and the whole MedalMad community in general, have a great weekend folks whatever you are doing to clock up the miles.

]]> 2 b7ee3481db76db717695f9b274d7d2e5 Murdy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated: Hi folks, a quick question. On my phone I use Strava and […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/89469/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:06:49 +0000 Hi folks, a quick question. On my phone I use Strava and Map my walk apps, but if I start them at the same time there is always a bit of a difference in the distance recorded, does anyone know what one would be closest to being accurate.

]]> 2 a6deb0494b7a1218592c19a0fdd1c8e7 Murdy posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/89455/#acomment-89468 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:54:25 +0000 The only medal i have so far took a week to arrive, im in the UK too

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I have completed 2 challenges, working my way through my 3rd, how long dose it normally take to receive the medal?

I am in the UK if that matters?

]]> 74c7b0d1cc6ee834e062fe2ecb728d00 Murdy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated: Well its officially the start of summer time here in the […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/89061/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:06:19 +0000 Well its officially the start of summer time here in the UK with the clocks going forward, although you wouldn’t think it with it being a bit chilly and wet here this morning (Is that an excuse already) . So it’s about time I dusted myself down, shook off the cobwebs and stopped making excuses for me not to get out in the great outdoors and…

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]]> 1 59b5e3a9e8d327111a13a1bc947d43f9 Murdy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated: Don't you just love this time of year when spring is in […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/88626/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:43:54 +0000 Don’t you just love this time of year when spring is in the air, it makes walking far more enjoyable.

]]> 1 5ba6ce52de65c24ad2bf3c4451361f6a Murdy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated: I'm contemplating getting one of those walking […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/88424/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:12:34 +0000 I’m contemplating getting one of those walking board treadmills that doesn’t take up too much space, does anyone use one and what’s your opinion of them and would you recommend them ?

]]> 1 8f030f21bb3235687fc2f53bfe50df24 Murdy posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/88303/#acomment-88359 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:59:50 +0000 Hopefully you make a speedy recovery Cath.

In reply to - Murdy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated

Have a great weekend everyone whatever you are up to 👍

]]> 24327e35ebfb255fd65f7a58c2bd3135 Murdy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated: Have a great weekend everyone whatever you are up to 👍 https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/88303/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:04:07 +0000 Have a great weekend everyone whatever you are up to 👍

]]> 2 5d02cf80b5cd3be85989d83d2462e82c Murdy posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/88296/#acomment-88298 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 01:09:36 +0000 I’m sure it used to be here but I’ve had a sleep since the last time I checked so maybe I just imagined it 😂

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Not sure if I’m having a senior moment or not, is the community news feed not on the website but only on the medal mad app as I cant see it anywhere on […]

]]> bbd2717c3523ac84198efaeb40d910b0 Murdy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated: Not sure if I'm having a senior moment or not, is […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/88296/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:06:24 +0000 Not sure if I’m having a senior moment or not, is the community news feed not on the website but only on the medal mad app as I cant see it anywhere on the web page 😖

]]> 2 1476fabc2510e585db106a58485460f2 Murdy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated: What challenge are you on and was there a particular […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/88175/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 21:04:30 +0000 What challenge are you on and was there a particular reason why you picked it.

I’m currently on The Hades Challenge because I liked the look of the medal and the distance and time frame to complete it suits me, but just got the Witch Trials of Scotland to do next and the reason for that is me being Scottish.

]]> 4 a2afc86354f1d47bd618c4d8ece8fa78 Murdy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated: Hope everyone is doing well. I would just like to […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/88128/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 12:02:00 +0000 Hope everyone is doing well. I would just like to thank everyone that’s joined our group, After a hectic couple of months at work It’s about time I got my motivation back (As the name of the group suggests) and stop making excuses not to get out walking. Hopefully we can make this an active group and get to know and support each other along…

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]]> 0 7ef215c17ef6bbfa85e4828c6e560612 Murdy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated: Been laid low with the Flu for the last couple of weeks […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/87715/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:45:58 +0000 Been laid low with the Flu for the last couple of weeks so haven’t even been outside of my house this year yet but seem to be over the worst of it now so hopefully I can kick start the year now and get some decent amount of miles in.

Hope everyone in our little group and the whole Medal Mad community is doing well.

Have a great weekend folks 👍

]]> 1 7425c02aafd2ada91e48af7fcabc8efe Murdy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated: The last week or so has been a real struggle to get out […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86836/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:16:57 +0000 The last week or so has been a real struggle to get out and active, between long hours at work and heavy rain it’s really stopped my motivation in it’s tracks. Need to get my head back in the game. Hope everyone is well.

]]> 1 602d97c1a26402b168206f2ed8535580 Murdy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated: Had a nice walk around a local park today, was nice […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86683/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:57:42 +0000 Had a nice walk around a local park today, was nice and peaceful with not many people about.

]]> 1 d0bdde6aa2f81694fc603e5acc6bd88e Murdy posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86505/#acomment-86506 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:26:53 +0000 well done you 👍

In reply to - Kim Leonard posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated

Big 10%!

]]> 3ec911899e795dd8bd353222e44db81c Murdy posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86451/#acomment-86464 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:22:19 +0000 I don’t think I would have the confidence to go on a bike these days, it’s been way too many years since I’ve been on one,

In reply to - Grammy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated

Today the weather was gorgeous here. I was able to get out and ride my bike. I started riding again in mid-August and was only able to do a mile, mile and […]

]]> ee6ec9d780c1ea7963849b36a164d56c Murdy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated: Not got much walking done this week with long shifts at […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86444/ Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:21:21 +0000 Not got much walking done this week with long shifts at work and other real life things but managed to get out today. On early shifts at work next week so hopefully make up for the lost miles.

]]> 0 90a223ad10b1829adbcc0245824b8fa4 Murdy posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86435/#acomment-86443 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:18:29 +0000 The pumpkin is excellent looking

In reply to - Kim Leonard posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated

9%! And my unrelated Pluto pumpkin!

]]> d53c9b807ba9857983db17a13b863c1f Murdy posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86389/#acomment-86403 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:49:24 +0000 great effort Kim

In reply to - Kim Leonard posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated

8% and a solid week of getting back into running!

]]> f7ec99bfa3f7347f7747d68bfd9ea1a4 Murdy posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86330/#acomment-86339 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 20:06:42 +0000 Well done mate, super effort from you there fella 👍

In reply to - yrrabdraw posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated

First half marathon in 3 decades.

]]> bdc3c29739dad7c386a085cff9379f3a Murdy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated: A nice afternoon stroll for me. It was a lovely day […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86327/ Sun, 12 Oct 2025 17:30:53 +0000 A nice afternoon stroll for me. It was a lovely day here today weather-wise In my part of the UK.

]]> 0 30269e188039ed21af80680957612d41 Murdy posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86296/#acomment-86299 Sat, 11 Oct 2025 13:46:38 +0000 well done, what’s next

In reply to - Grammy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated Just finished the “We Will Remember” Challenge! ]]> 269a7e4cc1178ec1d88126abdb444474 Murdy posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86277/#acomment-86283 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:39:53 +0000 It’s nice and peaceful early morning. Not sure what the statue is about, will see if there’s something describing it next time I’m there.

In reply to - Murdy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated ]]> b9fd2cf35e8172002b93eba2e7e6fe93 Murdy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated: https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86277/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:22:43 +0000 3 3c73979b8799b09a2324e8a74c9a0826 Murdy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated: A nice start to the day for me. https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86275/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:25:16 +0000 A nice start to the day for me.

]]> 0 41425645187bfe2f2de07441f0cc8d9c Murdy posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86235/#acomment-86273 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:37:25 +0000 okay you have given us the cryptic clue, now the not so difficult one please.

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Can you guess what it is?

]]> 29ab3316e284b18687fe0215f299aff4 Murdy posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86252/#acomment-86257 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:45:46 +0000 I got an email the day I completed my challenge saying it was completed and that the reward was on its way, got the medal 7 days later through the post.

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Hi, i finished my challenge last week and was wondering how long after do u get ur medal. I have not had a email yet to say it is o its way. Thamks

]]> 10ea5d697387a01619785ffabf8eef5a Murdy posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86254/#acomment-86256 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:37:41 +0000 I’m sure you will make up for lost time Kim 👍

In reply to - Kim Leonard posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated

Had a lazy week for no reason at all and fell behind my goals. Up to 7% now! Need to hold myself accountable each day!

]]> 28c4174bd69d62908b0d1fa66f7bb59e Murdy posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86220/#acomment-86236 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:39:13 +0000 Well done Grammy. It must be over 30 years since I was last on a bike, I reckon I would end up in the accident and emergency ward if I even attempted a bike ride these days 😖

In reply to - Grammy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated

Got out riding my bike yesterday and today. I managed to do 14.16 miles yesterday and 9.56 miles today. I hope to get more in this week and maybe finish […]

]]> 8ae8eacf2ac5111952ae85fa3b10cd14 Murdy posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86166/#acomment-86201 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:18:45 +0000 All seems fine now, thanks for sorting that out for me 👍

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EDIT – Last chance to enter, closes today.


If you completed the Great Scottish 10KM virtual community race this weekend (now closed) share your completion certificate below and one […]

]]> 41c710ce8054c9cd9f926995c9d9f557 Murdy posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86166/#acomment-86200 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:17:14 +0000 I now see this page and if I click join race here it takes me to the Scottish Run race that has just ended. But when I was in the testtt race I didn’t have any other option other than tests race at the time.

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EDIT – Last chance to enter, closes today.


If you completed the Great Scottish 10KM virtual community race this weekend (now closed) share your completion certificate below and one […]

]]> eb76b9b07c714c225d81410ffdd0c9c1 Murdy posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86166/#acomment-86193 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:54:34 +0000 I seen that you removed that race, when I was in that race I never had the option to join the Great Scottish Run which is a pity seeing Glasgow is my original home town. Thanks for sorting it out now anyway 👍

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EDIT – Last chance to enter, closes today.


If you completed the Great Scottish 10KM virtual community race this weekend (now closed) share your completion certificate below and one […]

]]> 6e169fb4b75a258f9e67da7ae8092f0b Murdy posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86166/#acomment-86189 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 07:27:38 +0000 Would that have been in the My Races section, if so I don’t see anything in there now because I joined a race titled testtt and since then that’s all I see in that section there as before I could see all expired races. I did put a post on the other day asking how to leave the race as I seem to be stuck there.

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EDIT – Last chance to enter, closes today.


If you completed the Great Scottish 10KM virtual community race this weekend (now closed) share your completion certificate below and one […]

]]> 9213c79a0fceb23af99907f8e150d87d Murdy posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86154/#acomment-86157 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 19:58:55 +0000 well done fella

In reply to - keith-anderson posted an update

So I’ve only just started using this

About a year ago I was about 100kg

Drinking beers 🍺 🍺 🍺 🍺 🍺 🍺

Lazy

Mental health in a mess

I’ve lost near 20kg I sit just over 80 and I […]

]]> 57833123ba4ef6fab2dd37967cecc837 Murdy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated: I'm off work for a week now so there's no excuse for […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86143/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 11:40:56 +0000 I’m off work for a week now so there’s no excuse for me not to get out walking. That’s the first one of the week done.

]]> 1 03cd69a139a46c5a2ac65f41c051fcc9 Murdy posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86129/#acomment-86140 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 09:19:36 +0000 That will teach me not to mess about with things I know nothing about in future 😂

In reply to - Murdy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated

The other week I clicked on one of the races in My Races titled testt and joined it just to see what it was. Does anyone know how I can come back out of it […]

]]> 8f4dc55a03a4a792506bd57d597a98f8 Murdy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated: The other week I clicked on one of the races in My […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86129/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 17:11:09 +0000 The other week I clicked on one of the races in My Races titled testt and joined it just to see what it was. Does anyone know how I can come back out of it as I can see anywhere that says leave race. Thanks in advance.

]]> 2 6642c0a01f86c044e362948769697708 Murdy posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/86119/#acomment-86128 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 17:06:41 +0000 It’s been a horrible day here so far, strong winds and rain so I haven’t ventured outside yet.

In reply to - Grammy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated

I hope everyone is able to get some time in to work towards their goal.

]]> 8de4a7ab74ac9b72af8a3b9542fca8a8 Murdy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated: Well its a horrible Sunday morning here in my part of […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/85961/ Sun, 28 Sep 2025 05:49:07 +0000 Well its a horrible Sunday morning here in my part of the UK, been awake since just after 05:00 (the joys of getting old) waiting for it to get daylight so I can get out a walk and low and behold its battering down with rain now, although its still dark outside so hopefully it might clear up soon. Have a good Sunday anyway folks.

]]> 1 534a77183b509b2e823619dcdcb065ed Murdy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated: WooHoo it's the weekend again, have a good one folks. https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/85941/ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:09:53 +0000 WooHoo it’s the weekend again, have a good one folks.

]]> 1 266769172798fe5985469ace277a4c7c Murdy posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/85934/#acomment-85937 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:00:27 +0000 well done, you got this.

In reply to - Kim Leonard posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated

4% today! Looks like I will complete the challenge in one year if I stay accountable to 1% every 3-4 days.

]]> 90acf7d0666ae44235bb5929b0e7fa47 Murdy posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/85684/#acomment-85906 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 04:00:53 +0000 Hiya Grammy, pleased to meet you.

In reply to - Murdy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated

Hi folks a bit about myself, I’m Murdy and nearing 60 years old although in my head I’m in my 20s. Originally from Glasgow, Scotland and now live in […]

]]> 8624cc16c9ea4b9a012ff278caaa7c70 Murdy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated: I'm contemplating getting a walking pad, if anyone uses […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/85890/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:35:29 +0000 I’m contemplating getting a walking pad, if anyone uses one would you recommend them or are they small and compact and maybe not ideal for a clumsy old guy like me.

]]> 0 a7fc6b8400783c94fe1eea25a064d58d Murdy posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/85792/#acomment-85880 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:56:47 +0000 Received the medal yesterday and wow its far better in real life than the images on here show it to be, was surprised at how heavy it was and the detail in it, I’m well impressed. Need to build up a collection now,

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Its probably been asked a million times already so one more wont hurt. How long does it take on average for your medal to arrive after you receive the email saying its been shipped. Got […]

]]> 4bef6010da2ca72572991af50e51875f Murdy posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated: Have a great weekend everyone and enjoy clocking up those miles. https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/85825/ Sat, 20 Sep 2025 08:24:04 +0000 Have a great weekend everyone and enjoy clocking up those miles.

]]> 0 3ee0319f11fd9a2a2f62e2a75f156453 Murdy posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/85792/#acomment-85815 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:41:03 +0000 Okay, thanks for that.

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Its probably been asked a million times already so one more wont hurt. How long does it take on average for your medal to arrive after you receive the email saying its been shipped. Got […]

]]> 0ab270b5b62586569f12a6b3b77c5c16 Murdy posted a new activity comment https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/85809/#acomment-85810 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:02:28 +0000 Hiya Kim, good luck with that challenge. I’m looking forward to your updates on that.

In reply to - Kim Leonard posted an update in the group Keep Me Motivated

Hey! I’m Kim from the U.S. and I’m doing the Crossing Australia challenge. Love the idea of an accountability group as I have a long, long way to go! […]

]]> 1cf81312f905acabd6f697d09a306567 Murdy posted an update: Its probably been asked a million times already so one […] https://medalmad.com/news-feed/p/85792/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:42:44 +0000 Its probably been asked a million times already so one more wont hurt. How long does it take on average for your medal to arrive after you receive the email saying its been shipped. Got the email on Monday and still waiting for the medal to arrive. The wait is driving me nuts.

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