Becker "Move Your Butt!" Challenge - November 2014

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Originally Posted by Guyon
The idea is simple. Move your body. Get fitter.
It ain't a contest. It's about doing what you can do to get mobile.


Between the dates of November 1 and November 30, the challenge is to earn 50 Becker Points. Points can be earned in the following fashion:


1 mile (1.6 km) on foot = 1 Becker Point
4 miles (6.4 km) road cycling = 1 Becker Point
2 miles (3.2 km) mountain biking = 1 Becker Point
1 mile (1.6 km) swimming = 6 Becker Points


If you just do one thing, you'll need to hoof it 50 miles, or road bike 200 miles, or mountain bike 100 miles, or swim 8.3 miles. But you can combine items to build toward 50 Becker Points in any fashion you choose. Honor system in play.




The reward? You'll feel better, and you'll be participating with a group of supportive peers.
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It's late, but with Thanksgiving around the corner we need this more than ever.
 
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Is there a November thread yet? Anywho, rode my bike yesterday for the first time in almost 2 weeks. Nice fall day. 34 miles for 8.5 bp November.
I can start the new thread tonight when I have a computer to use....don't want to try from my phone.
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And....
2000m in the pool tonight. I am gawdawful outta shape.
7.5+8.5=16 BP to start off the month....in the second week.

I can see that I'm gonna hafta edit the first post. Sheesh....noobs.
 
9 NOV 2014: Ran 8 miles on Saturday, and 9 miles yesterday. 17BP so far!

EDIT: 11 NOV 2014. Climbed an erupting volcano with Mrs. Tradja outside of town on Veterans' Day. Easy 4 miles, 1200ft of elevation gain. 21BP


EDIT: 12 NOV 14. Nighttime group run through one of the safer areas of the city. 4 miles. 25BP

EDIT: 15 NOV 2014: 10 mile run in town. 35BP

EDIT: 22NOV14: 11 mile run. 46BP
 
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I schlepped along for 3 miles on an elliptical tonight, and I ran/walked 2 miles last Monday :O

Current BPs: 5
 
granitestateofmind said:
And....
2000m in the pool tonight. I am gawdawful outta shape.
7.5+8.5=16 BP to start off the month....in the second week.

I can see that I'm gonna hafta edit the first post. Sheesh....noobs.
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I feel your pain about being out of shape, Granite! I started a new job in August, am working split shifts, and my exercising has gone to pot for the last three months.

By the way, thank you for encouraging me at the end of the October MYB thread. My bike's out of commission, my shoulder's on the fritz so I can't swim, and I can get to focusing on what I can't do instead of what I can. Instead, I like your approach - you can't run, but you CAN bike and swim, so you do :thumbup:
 
granitestateofmind said:
And....
2000m in the pool tonight. I am gawdawful outta shape.
7.5+8.5=16 BP to start off the month....in the second week.

I can see that I'm gonna hafta edit the first post. Sheesh....noobs.
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1600m swimming tonight. 16+6=22 bp
Trout Tamer said:
I feel your pain about being out of shape, Granite! I started a new job in August, am working split shifts, and my exercising has gone to pot for the last three months.

By the way, thank you for encouraging me at the end of the October MYB thread. My bike's out of commission, my shoulder's on the fritz so I can't swim, and I can get to focusing on what I can't do instead of what I can. Instead, I like your approach - you can't run, but you CAN bike and swim, so you do :thumbup:
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You're welcome. Trust me, my fitness isn't the only thing that's gone to pot. I try, but fail quite frequently, to look on the bright side. Reminding others also reminds me. Sometimes it even works.
 
I still working out, got 13 miles on the bike yesterday... but my employer has changed our Internet rules and we can't access the Internet for personal use anymore and posting from my phone is just awkward... good luck all, I am trying to drop 15 lbs before Jan 1..
 
granitestateofmind said:
1600m swimming tonight. 16+6=22 bp

You're welcome. Trust me, my fitness isn't the only thing that's gone to pot. I try, but fail quite frequently, to look on the bright side. Reminding others also reminds me. Sometimes it even works.
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True that! Encouragement creates ripples that the initiator at least feels.
 
LeeBower said:
I still working out, got 13 miles on the bike yesterday... but my employer has changed our Internet rules and we can't access the Internet for personal use anymore and posting from my phone is just awkward... good luck all, I am trying to drop 15 lbs before Jan 1..
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With dedication, you can do it, Lee!
 
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