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  1. #1
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    Thank you Veronica! The December bike challenge is the only thing motivating me to do something other than lie in bed and surf the web. I hate the winter and tend to overeat and sit around leading to a 10 pound weight gain. When Spring rolls around, i have to work my butt off to lose it. Unfortunately, i have gained my winter 10 already, but i'd love to lose it before Spring, otherwise i will spiral out of control!

    If you decide to do a January challenge, I'm definitely in. Thanks again!

  2. #2
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    Limewave, I hope you feel better quickly!

    I had 60 minutes in spinning class this morning.

  3. #3
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    I stopped using the stationary bike because it's a wonderful winter here with snow and sunny weather. Now I ride outside and I feel wonderful. My work outs are not very intense on the heart because I have to be careful not t slip on ice or snow but keeping balance and struggling the snow is a whole body workout. I exercise my core, my legs, my upper body and my skills. I have lots of time ahead to do intervals.

  4. #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Anelia View Post
    I stopped using the stationary bike because it's a wonderful winter here with snow and sunny weather. Now I ride outside and I feel wonderful. My work outs are not very intense on the heart because I have to be careful not t slip on ice or snow but keeping balance and struggling the snow is a whole body workout. I exercise my core, my legs, my upper body and my skills. I have lots of time ahead to do intervals.
    I don't know about you, but I've noticed that simply riding outside in the cold air sends my heart rate much higher than in warmer temps. You may be doing more in that department than you realize. Physiologically speaking, exercising in the cold air requires more out of the body - and we get a better workout

  5. #5
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    I am 33 minutes and 2 workouts from meeting my goal. This is huge for me. This is the first hard fitness goal I have faithfully followed, and I feel like I have put down a good foundation to go into next year starting strong. I'm particularly proud because I managed to turn a bad thing (an ankle injury that derailed my running plan) into something good. Happy dance!!!

    Thank you, Veronica - for starting this challenge, and for being an inspiration
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  6. #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blueberry View Post
    I am 33 minutes and 2 workouts from meeting my goal. This is huge for me. This is the first hard fitness goal I have faithfully followed, and I feel like I have put down a good foundation to go into next year starting strong. I'm particularly proud because I managed to turn a bad thing (an ankle injury that derailed my running plan) into something good. Happy dance!!!

    Thank you, Veronica - for starting this challenge, and for being an inspiration
    Just yay.

    Sarah

    When it's easy, ride hard; when it's hard, ride easy.


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  7. #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blueberry View Post
    I am 33 minutes and 2 workouts from meeting my goal. This is huge for me. This is the first hard fitness goal I have faithfully followed, and I feel like I have put down a good foundation to go into next year starting strong. I'm particularly proud because I managed to turn a bad thing (an ankle injury that derailed my running plan) into something good. Happy dance!!!
    That's awesome. Although you really started this when you posted the Coach Troy link.

    Don't hurt your ankle doing your happy dance!

    Veronica
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  8. #8
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    Will there be another challenge in January? Maybe?

  9. #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blueberry View Post
    I am 33 minutes and 2 workouts from meeting my goal. This is huge for me. This is the first hard fitness goal I have faithfully followed, and I feel like I have put down a good foundation to go into next year starting strong. I'm particularly proud because I managed to turn a bad thing (an ankle injury that derailed my running plan) into something good. Happy dance!!!

    Thank you, Veronica - for starting this challenge, and for being an inspiration
    WOW! How cool is that? You must feel great!

  10. #10
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    45 minutes on the trainer yesterday morning. I should have stuck with my original 20 hour goal for December since I've exceeded that

    Then again, I include all that I do on anything that looks like a bike - trainer, spinning class, and my rare chance to ride outside this time of the year.

 

 

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