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I do mine on the track so it's a little different. right now I'm just getting back into it so my base is 4x400 @ 90s ea, with 1x400 walk (~3:00) That gives me 3 miles including 800 warmup and 800 cool down. Once my base is a little more solid, I will move to 10x100 with 100 walk back (~60s) Looking for other ideas too.

Hey Tina, 9:40 is a great time if you are new to running! I don't think you can find an "average" time unless you have other parameters, such as age, performance and conditioning level, gender, ect. to add to the equation. Professional times are like Scott listed, but that may not be useful if you are working on your 1st…

I'm in.

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Today was tough, got attacked by a 3 yr old during the last set W3D3: 22-30-20-20-25 = 117

Push-ups W3D2: 20-25-15-15-25 = 100 Squats W3D2: 19-25-19-19-35 = 117 Sit-ups W1D2: 15-18-15-15-30 = 93 Totals for the week so far: Push-ups = 180 Squats = 219 Sit-ups = 171

Grew up in western NC, moved to FL for 10 years and now in Charleston, SC

Dave, thanks for the reply. You make some good points. I know the stress sprinting puts on a middle aged body, so I'm definitely taking it slow. I've got a plan that includes at least 2 days of lifting and a lot of interval work. I wish there was a track team nearby, but I don't have that option since I moved from FL. When…

Here is the site I use. It has several methods you can try based on your own preferences, and pretty good video instructions on how to take each measurement. I've used it for years and it as proven accurate for me. http://www.linear-software.com/online.html

Push-ups W3D1: 14-18-14-14-20 = 80 Squats W3D1: 16-22-17-17-30 = 102 Sit-ups W1D1: 15-18-10-10-25 = 78 Feeling better than I thought I would

Initial test : 30 - Rank 4 Starting at W3D1...let's see how it goes.

Sarah, I'm glad you brought up steps, since I forgot to mention it...for me, it works pretty well, and after today, I'm actually impressed. It has altimeter to track steps, so it works on inclines as well as stairs. It shouldn't be counting your sit-ups/crunches since you are not gaining altitude, so this may be another…

I bought my fitbit a couple weeks ago and have been using it religiously. I love it because I like to challenge myself with the step and floor counts. There is a whole FitBit users group on here so you can do more research, but I highly recommend it. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/1307-fitbit-users Note: I only…

Initial Tests Push-ups: 30 - Rank 4 Squats: 38 - Rank Excellent Sit-ups: 28 - Rank Average (My weak spot!)

I'm in for all 3...will post initial Test results tonight

While body building is technically not my goal, some of my training goals are similar. I'm looking to get faster, which means getting stronger and slimming down.

Even though it's a lil depressing to call myself "middle-aged" :/ , feel free to add me

Feel free to add me. When I backpack I'm usually carrying about 35-40lbs now that we have a 3yr old and we only go a couple miles at a time. Before that (or if the grandparents babysit!) I'm carrying 25-30lbs and we go about 8-12 miles/day depending on terrain, for a 3-day weekend.

I'm starting my 2nd week of actually being active here...so far so good. Feel free to add

I'm in Weekly Goal: 3500 Mon: 528 calories burned (30 mins Sprint intervals) Tues: Wed: Thur: Fri: Sat: Sun: Total: 528 Left to go: 2972

I'm 41, so my non-scale goal is to run as fast as I did when I was 31...turn back the clock a decade!

First, congrats on the good start. I just bought a fitbit as well and am still figuring things out. From what I've read, the calories reported by fitbit is total calories expended, including at rest. So you need to determine the calorie deficit you want to target. For me my baseline calorie intake w/ exercise (what it…

I'm in the same boat. I signed up a while back but didn't do anything with it...now I'm committed. I bought a fitbit, so now I feel like I'm wasting money if I don't stick to it! Feel free to add me. Good luck!

Android without a doubt. We've had both in our company and only a few tech-challenged execs still have the iPhone. Anything that won't let me change batteries without an electronics repair kit or upgrade/interchange SD cards or use flash is useless to me. I still have a work-issued iPad that I let me son use to play angry…

1- Finished finals for my PM classes so now I have more time to workout! 2 - On target for calories consumed & burned

I've just started recently and still figuring everything out. Add me as well.

I'm in for 20 but my ultimate goal is 30-ish. I'll tune it in once I get closer. I am trying to get back in shape to run track in the masters division (40+). Nothing record breaking, but it's one of my favorite sports. I competed in the 30-34 division before tearing a hamstring, then put on about 25 lbs. So 20 lbs would…

Don't know if I'll make this week...fighting strep throat Weekly Goal: 3500 Mon: 380 (running 25 mins) Tues: 235 (aerobics) Wed: 0 (off day) Thur: 327 (running 20 mins) Fri: 327 (running 20 mins) Sat: calories burned () Sun: calories burned () Total: 1269 Left to go: 2231

Weekly Goal: 3500 Mon: calories burned 379 (25:00 running @11min/mi) Tues: calories burned () Wed: calories burned () Thur: calories burned () Fri: calories burned () Sat: calories burned () Sun: calories burned () Total: 0 Left to go:3121

This it's the first time I've seen this challenge, and I love it. I'm in! Weekly Goal: 3500 Mon: calories burned () Tues: calories burned () Wed: calories burned () Thur: calories burned () Fri: calories burned () Sat: calories burned () Sun: calories burned () Total: 0 Left to go:3500