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February 2014 Fitness Challeng

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McButterpants    2,846

McButterpants
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I'm a little sore after the last couple of days exploring San Francisco ON FOOT! We come here every year and usually take cabs or public transportation. Not this time - I've only taken the cable car twice in 9 days and no cabs.

I've had two days of 16,000+ steps - back to back days. I'm a little sore today, but feel great. What a great sense of accomplishment when you get to the top of a 2-block climb and look back and say, "Yeah, I kicked that hill's a$$!"

My goal was to have every day over 10,000 steps, but missed on day, I was short 1100 steps. My two days over 16,000 make up for that though. That's my justification. :-) Next week starts the real work - need to start with the weights. I've been avoiding that for some reason....

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macman    603

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Hello All, I managed to exercise 5 times this week. That's also my total for the month, 17.5 miles

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Danni-doinit4me    140

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I only managed two days at the gym last week!! With snow and work!! But tomorrow starts a new week and I will meet my goal!!! I also got a new fitbit force today, hope to see my progress and them push myself further!!

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ribearty    544

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I only managed two days at the gym last week!! With snow and work!! But tomorrow starts a new week and I will meet my goal!!! I also got a new fitbit force today, hope to see my progress and them push myself further!!

I also have had snow and this past week a lot of work. I need to pick up the riding. This weekend if the forecast holds should be able to do some outside.

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HealthyNewMe    1,935

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Gym: 5 to 6 days/week

Miles per wel: 30-36

Weight Circuit: 2-3 days/week

Gym: 5 days this week (two days off with

Shingles)

Miles: 3.5 Walking

8.0 Bike

22.2. Elliptical

Weight Circuit: Legs. 1 day

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Froggy63    34

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:unsure: ... Ok I 've been slackin big time......... My goal for the month is Physical therapy routine 2x , 2 hour Wii , walking each day :(

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Globetrotter    1,340

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Good for you Butterpants!! That's an NSV for sure :) Today is the 10th, I will lift today, so I will have worked out 7 days already in February and 3 of those included cardio so I am well on my way to accomplishing my February fitness challenge - oh, and I did PULL UPS!! I had to have a buddy hoist my feet a little, but I still did them!

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naenaern777    345

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Last week I did 7 miles walking and 2 days of weight training

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deedadumble    1,033

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Getting a slow start this month. Going to have to pick it up. Next race is Disney Princess 5K and Half Marathon in two weeks.

Run: 20.5 (Goal: 60)

Walk:12 (Goal: 60)

Bike: 0 (Goal: 30)

Total: 32.5 (Goal: 150)

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xmarycontraryx    234

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Was so excited to use my new fitbit this morning at the gym.... To bad the darn thing didn't wake me up like I programmed it to!!! I have two alarms set for tomorrow. Fail.

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xmarycontraryx    234

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And.... Second fail!!! Got to the gym at 8:15 and my access card didn't work. The gym gods are against me this week but they won't keep me down!

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ribearty    544

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Gym: 5 to 6 days/week

Miles per wel: 30-36

Weight Circuit: 2-3 days/week

Gym: 5 days this week (two days off with

Shingles)

Miles: 3.5 Walking

8.0 Bike

22.2. Elliptical

Weight Circuit: Legs. 1 day

Shingles, ouch. Sorry. Hope you are feeling better.

I have gotten in another 7 miles. This weekend is supposed to be warmer so hoping to get out and ride my bike. I need bike miles and definitely prefer outdoor riding as to a stationary bike. Think warm and sun shine.

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takingaleap    71

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Hi everyone, I'm still pre op, but I would like to be a part of this. I go to the gym now 5 days a week and I'm working on the c25k program. My goal for February is Continue to go to the gym for 4-5 days a week. For a total of 18 days! I'm 4 days in so far :/

8 days so far

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naenaern777    345

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This week so far:

3 days weight training and 4 miles on the elliptical.

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ribearty    544

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How is everyone doing with their challenge? I am at 30 miles of walking and 32 with riding. My original goal was 50 walking and 75 riding. I have 20 miles to walk and 43 to ride. I plan on riding again today. We have had a couple days of great weather. It is supposed to rain tomorrow and then turn cold. The remainder of my riding miles will most likely be inside.

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