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47 min, treadmill, ran most of it. 3.39 miles

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Off yesterday, so I did upper body and cardio back to back.

This morning, ran 2 miles on treadmill @ 1 % incline in 16:55. Tonight will be quick leg workout.

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No legs/cardio last night, lazy:frown:.

This morning, 3.1 miles @ 1% incline in 30 minutes. Followed with 10 minutes of walking and 15 minutes on elliptical.

Tonight, I will try again to get legs in. We'll see.:cursing:

As you can see in my auto sig, I am 1 wk ahead of my goal of 10 miles/wk. Knees are holding up GREAT!

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learning to multi task again; been a while, but law school is a bit more demanding that i expected.

still working out in the mornings tsdy/thurs w/trainer & adding an additional 3 days of cardio. was off yesterday & this morning did an hr walk w/dogs.

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Yesterday: 60 minute treadmill 4% incline for 3.40 miles jogging and running.:cursing:

Today: 60 minutes of slow walking 5% incline 2.68 miles. Really sore on my left hip.

Lulu: Get back into the swing of school is so hard, but once you find your rhythm, I have no doubt you will complete your program.

I just need to find my rhythm, so I can turn in my thesis and argue it in front of the oral board..so close...:)

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Sat: 2x Spin classes for a total of 90mins

5 mile run

Its 55F here today!!!!!!!! omg!!

If the roads werent so wet with melty snow id be SOO out on my bike right now.

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Today I did my first "New to the Sport" workout. It was a coached bike ride. I sucked. :cursing: But I had fun. We went for 16 miles and, unlike my typical rides, there were hills.

Afterwards I dropped my bike off at the bike shop because I'm sick of the front derailer not actually changing gears when I press it. Plus, it became very clear that my seat is too low.

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Great work by every one! Today I got busy for the first time in months. 20 minutes on the stationary bike and 20 minutes on the treadmill. I actually jogged for five of the 20 minutes in 2.5 minute intervals. First time I've jogged in over 25 years. Felt great!

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Great Emep! Doesn't it feel great to get back to jogging. I know your just starting out, me too for that matter, but every day we will get stronger.

Hey, guys, I just returned from our girl's day/night out and for the first time I played Wii. OMG, it was so much fum. I bowled a 180. I have never bowled. And I boxed, which worked up a sweat! I am addicted.

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This morning: 2 mile run @ 1% incline in 16:46. Followed with 10 minute cooldown and 15 minutes on elliptical.

Last night I finally got my leg workout in.

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Today: Treadmill 4% incline, 3.40 miles for 60 minutes. :thumbdown:

The weekends go by way to quick!

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I went to a swim clinic. We swam for about 1 hour 30 min and I got to see a video of myself swimming where I realized it looks like I never move my feet. Hmmm.

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Did HIT on the treadmill this morning. Switched speed every minute, .5% incline, low end speed was 6 mph, high end was 8 mph. Ran 2 miles in 17:20. Then, did 10 minute cooldown and 20 minutes on elliptical.

Tonight is upper body and some more cardio.

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Hey, guys, I just returned from our girl's day/night out and for the first time I played Wii. OMG, it was so much fum. I bowled a 180. I have never bowled. And I boxed, which worked up a sweat! I am addicted.

i'm a bit hooked on tennis & golf right now.

DH bought tiger woods 09' golf & i'm hoping it takes a few strokes of my "real" game...LOL

also if you like yoga - that is another decent activity on wii.

today - heading to the gym will do an hr of cardio: treadmill/stairmaster.....as soon as i can find my running shoes - have a dog that likes to hide them on me.:)

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