All this talk about RaceAdventure and running makes me miss my track days. I used to run all the time, but stopped for some reason...I've been getting into weight lifting to help my climbing, but I think I want to start incorporating more running so I can get back into that. I always felt so amazing after a good run!

@shauna30 Woo gorgeous snow covered mountains! And extra woo for rock climbing, ha. I've only been outside myself once, down in southern Utah, and it was awesome, but I still wasn't over my fear of heights enough to totally enjoy it. Once it's warm again, I definitely plan to get outside more to climb.

I am looking forward to trying new activities such as rock climbing as I get into shape and lose weight.

What is an activity you have never done before but would love to try?

Morning Team 3, it's really nice getting to know you all, also knowing a little more about the different countries/ districts we all come from. Wishing a speedy recovery to all those that are injured and has been unwell.
@bloveless 24 grand children and still looking young .@EternalTruth I would love to try rock/mountain climbing, zip wiring and other extreme sports hopefully once I get into shape.

Hope you all have a fantastic day! Remember to add in your miles/minutes still quite a few empty spaces.

I didn't get to the videos yesterday - I was so stressed from work that by the time I got home I really just needed to decompress and do nothing. So instead I got up and did 2 this morning! I've really been sleeping in lately and rushing to work, so maybe this challenge will help me get my mornings back on track! I loved the morning stretching routine - reminded me of the radio taiso we did last race and I have to admit, I still do the radio taiso every now and then when I need a good morning stretch!

I found a bag of oranges at the store yesterday for just $1! I couldn't believe it was that cheap. So I'm one orange in, and one in my lunch today. I've got some minutes I'll post later this week, but first I have a question. I've been lifting at the gym, which means going to different machines or stopping to change the weight or reposition the pullies...for those of you who lift, how do you keep track of your time? My gym is pretty full and it's not gym etiquette to be on your phone, so I can't use a timer or anything. Any ideas?

FYI- just noticed you can't put your points in for the oranges until thursday!

Nice to meet everyone who posted new introductions!!

@skinnyjeanzbound I visited Chicago once, to visit an ex's family, and I have to say that the city was aaawesome. So I agree, at least slightly, with your bias, ha. I wish I had the time to do even more there.

And everyone saying they are tempted to get into climbing, DO IIIIT. It's addicting. I was petrified of heights when I started--like actually have cried on a ladder--and it was so empowering to slowly conquer that fear (which I'm still working on). And it's a surprising workout. Seriously, you'll always be sore.

@EternalTruth "What is an activity you have never done before but would love to try?" Hmm...good question...I guess snowshoeing? I live in the perfect state for it but somehow never have!

@BJerzy I'll agree with @Run4theluvofit when I start any exercise if I stop to rest for a second or two it's all enclosed. So if I hit the gym at 8.00 and finish at 10.00 the whole two hours would be enclosed in my minutes because even when i rest I'm still moving and this is outside my normal everyday activities like going to the fridge, basic housework e.c.t. Plus if I'm doing prep for a workout this is also enclosed.

Awesome job @samra338!

Hope everyone is finding the challenge ok, I've now completed all 3 challenges I can now focus on getting these minutes in. Hope you all have a fab evening X

Hi,Team! MFP got my account unlocked so I can post in forums again. I'll admit without the ability to chat I didn't have the motivation to exercise so my numbers will be low this week. But I've done the videos and eaten pink navel oranges.

Once on my pc I'll do the official intro for the points.

Welcome aboard @stephaniebout any questions feel free to ask.
@TangledThread Glad that you've got your account sorted.

Quick update we are now halfway to our destination come on Team 3!!

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@change04 fantastic numbers this week! You're killin it!

I agree! Way to keep us in the race @change04!
We seem to be the only team with several missing players. I'm contacting them but If you know any of them and could help me reach out, that would be great.
If anyone has problems with the spreadsheets, I'm happy to enter minutes for people.
I didn't have oranges on hand on Monday so I started Tuesday and can't eat before my surgery tomorrow. Luckily, I hid the oranges so my kids don't eat them all so I'll have one for after tomorrow's surgery Great job on finding a deal @BJerzy!
@PompPanda I can't believe you haven't snowshoed! It makes me like winter.
@EternalTruth I love the question of the day, keep them coming!
1. I've always wanted to go cross country skiing. I kind of tried it in High School but would love to go to a resort and do it.
2. I'd love a hiking, zip line jungle vacation.

@change04 is kiiiillling it. It's inspiring! I think I might try and catch up to you with the remaining days I have...it's hard to workout more than an hour on school/work days, but the weekends are a different story

@shauna30 I hate winter, so maybe that's the secret ingredient I need!

@DawnBe1 --I try to do at least one or two lakefront races each year, and they are always my favorites!

@PompPanda --Thanks for loving my city!! Yes, there's so much to do--even after living here my entire life, there are sights and venues I've not yet visited.

@BJerzy --I agree with the others--your full minutes spent at the gym should count.

AFM--I promised more details about my illness/injury, so here goes. A week ago Saturday (the 14th), I awoke in the middle of the night with a fever and what appeared to be a nasty sinus infection. I headed to the kitchen to get some water, and suddenly got very dizzy and fainted. I managed to grab onto something, so I didn't go down too hard, but my legs kind of twisted in a funny way and I hurt both knees and my left ankle. The ankle and my right knee were only sore for a day or two, but the ankle stayed bruised and swollen for over a week (just finally back to normal yesterday. The left knee is still tender almost 2 weeks later. Basically, I stretched my MCL in a way it shouldn't stretch and it's taken some time to heal. Luckily, it's gotten a bit better everyday, so I don't think I did any permanent damage. Given that running and lifting weights are my 2 favorite exercises, I've been pretty low on minutes. Sorry about that. Today is the first day I've felt the knee could handle the gym, but I decided to abstain for 2 more days for fear that I will interrupt the healing process and set myself back.

Bought some oranges and will get the videos done in the next couple of days.

Here's a quick check in for me so far this week.
I'm trying out that walk-while-I-MFP thing again. *hops on treadmill while typing*. Mostly was aiming for when watching the videos and reading the challenge info for the week. Last time I tried to do it while logging too. It took a lot longer that way. Anyworkout, got in 63 min in that day just reading. Woot!

I just gotta say I Love and extremely appreciate all the work @hawkins410 puts in to... my very detailed digital bucket list for travel! Thank you so much! I just want to delve in to each one! Love it! I'm currently trying to suitcase jump on to a Machu Picchu vacation some friends are planning this year, thanks to the last race.
Loved the "Ice Vegas". Now I have to find someone brace enough to go with in that weather.
My Zodiac is a Tiger.
Who else has plans to ring in the Chines New Year? Along with 1/5 the population?! And I thought Vegas and Manhattan were big.

Challenge 1- Complete (not verified yet)

Challenge 2- Complete! I did all the videos. No matter how strange they appeared to be. I giggled a little. I could keep the tempo of everything, I think that's what made me laugh. I'm going to do a cpl more repeats just for funsies before the weeks end.

Challenge 3- Complete! I've been on an orange kick for almost 2 weeks now. I ran out the day we started but stocked right back up! Adding tangelos, orange bell pepper, and Blood oranges. Yum! Gonna have another of those after this walk.

I added my notes in to the spreadsheet. Forgot it's a total of all categories at first. Oops.
It was a Really light start the the week. I was in recovery for almost 3 days. No sympathies. It was self induced. Stopped at 5 bars on the way home one night. Returned to get my car almost 4 days later. FUN Times!!!

Did the third video - there were so many languages going on at once! - so just one more to go there. I'm 2/4 on oranges and will definitely get that done. Thank goodness we've made it to Friday! I still need to figure out one exercise I'd love to try and a holiday adventure to go to....I'll think about that today and post back!