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Hi Everyone!

I'm back and I'm in!!! Like Becky (hey girlfriend -- great to have you joining us :thumbup::smile::)), I'm recovering from surgery and my Dr. doesn't want me doing too much too soon, so I'm setting a very modest goal for myself this month, but look forward to rocking with the rest of you in the coming months!

I got a twenty minute walk in yesterday, today I'm shooting for 30 minutes. Have a great day everyone!!!

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July Exercise Challenge

1/15 Sessions

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Alright I am in... Late start but I will do 200 miles on my bike this month and 50 miles walking.

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Treadmill today:

interval incline and speed

4 min warm-up

jogging the entire 41 minutes!

You know I have to make myself get on and I sort of drag my feet most days, but it feels so good when you are done!!! :thumbup:

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I hope I'm not too late to join. I'm setting a pretty low goal for myself this month. Considering it's been, oh I dunno about 3 years since I've done any real exercise! So my goal is simply to work out 3x a week this month, but I am really shooting for more. I know that if I have to come and check in every day that I'll be accountable and get it done!

Today I swam 20 laps and walked for 30, so off to a good start for me! Already feeling a nice burst of energy from that too! I love this feeling!! :thumbup:

BTW you are all doing awesome! I can't believe some of the numbers you are putting up! VERY inspiring! keep up all the hard work!

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Frangi, glad I've got my exercise buddy back! We'll both be back in full swing in no time.

I walked for 35 minutes today and I'm continuing to pick up the pace. Gotta get started on potato salad now. We're having a big bash today. Happy 4th to everyone!

Banane43.gifJULY EXERCISE CHALLENGE - 22 DAYS OF WALKINGBanane43.gif

4/22 COMPLETED

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Checking in and modifying my goal for the month.

3 mornings a week: Couch to 5k (that remains unchanged)

4 mornings a week: 45 minutes of walking

Originally, I reported that I would do the 3 mornings a week and walk every evening with my mom. She has proven to be an unreliable walking buddy (I'd never tell her that, though). So, I'd rather get my exercise in every morning on my own, and then if my mom wants to walk in the evening, it will just be added bonus, but I don't expect it more than 1 - 3 days a week.

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Day three (and four, five, six) are swimming! Spending a long weekend in Phoenix by a friend's pool. With this heat, I am still trying to walk, but swimming is much more my style when I am melting!

=) So far, so good!

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Good work ladies....I love Fran and Texas Becky..and i like getting to know the rest of ya.

Ok here is my race report for today :

OK Fox FireCracker 5k report:

This is near Appleton WI:

First Annual. SUPER EVENT

Beautiful 67F to stat and about 73F by finish line.

They had pizza, Apple Pie for free afterwards. They even had a Donut stop at the halfway point lol!

Sky Divers came in for the start. Good turnout. Plenty of Patriotic Music.

My time was 29:10

I ACTUALLY overtook people on this one!

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congrats whosya~~ on the race & XL clothing:tongue:

played 18 holes in a golf tourney this AM & am expecting family back this afternoon for BBQ & fireworks. i love golf, but my putting game is for the birds. i have a psycho competitive family so i'm sure bocce' ball & Water volley ball is on tap the rest of the day,.....

happy holiday~

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I'm just starting back to my exercising.

I'm going to commit to 28 miles walked/jogged in the month. And to start doing weights at least 1 time per week.

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day 2 worked out again. I just can't get over how much energy I get after a workout! I love it! Did 30 mins on the bike, and then walked alot today.

Whosya-congrats! thats an awesome time and HOORAY for xl shirts!

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Walked yesterday for 45minutes. I'm actually starting to look forward it.

Today...on my way out to do day 3 of couch to 5k...not looking forward to this, AT ALL!

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Hey Whosya! Great job on the 5K. You've turned into a super athlete.

I did another 35 minute walk this morning. I'm up to 3 mph!

Banane43.gifJULY EXERCISE CHALLENGE - 22 DAYS OF WALKINGBanane43.gif

5/22 COMPLETED

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