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I love seeing everyone's totals! They are very inspirational and will definately motivate you to get going! Great job everyone...keep it up!

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Great advice everyone and thanks for the help. I will definately get more Water in everyday. I know water is very important so it all makes sense.

Now, I didn't mean to highjack the 100 mile post so let's all get back to work! My goal is to break 50 miles by Sunday night, that's about 13 miles if I remember correctly. I hope everyone else stays on track with the routines. This is a great challlange and I would love to see it continue even after this month. It has been motivating for me.

Time to go walk some and drink some water. Have a great day everyone!!

So one last hijack...I think I'm allowed right? You and I have very similar starting numbers...age...size...very similar. For me, even 64oz was no where near enough. I was having cramps and dizziness at 64oz. At 80-90 I started feeling much better. That was about 6 weeks out. Nowadays I shoot for 128oz and I usually get more. I work in the heat plus all of my exercise is outside so I sweat alot. But even if I wasn't, I just could not operate on 64oz. So...agree with everyone else...shoot for more if possible. What helped me was adding propel to my water...helped with the taste and gave me more sodium and potassium to prevent cramps and dizziness.

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Alright...so the good news is....as of day 15 for me....72.1 miles total.

The bad news....looks like I broke a toe today. Stubbed it on a small stump while trail running. It's not pretty. I can barely walk right now. Not sure how this is going to play out but I'll give it the weekend at least to rest and let the swelling go down. Then see how it is by monday. I'm not giving up...gonna make my goal no matter what. I've got crutches somewhere. But damn....I was on a good roll.

Hang in there everyone. I'm thrilled with how many of you have jumped on board this crazy challenge. I thought it was just going to be me and LV. Thanks to all of y'all.

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Alright...so the good news is....as of day 15 for me....72.1 miles total.

The bad news....looks like I broke a toe today. Stubbed it on a small stump while trail running. It's not pretty. I can barely walk right now. Not sure how this is going to play out but I'll give it the weekend at least to rest and let the swelling go down. Then see how it is by monday. I'm not giving up...gonna make my goal no matter what. I've got crutches somewhere. But damn....I was on a good roll.

Hang in there everyone. I'm thrilled with how many of you have jumped on board this crazy challenge. I thought it was just going to be me and LV. Thanks to all of y'all.

OUCH! That is no good. I hope it's not broken, just bruised. Yep, take a break this weekend and let some of us catch up...lol Seriously, rest it up and come back strong next week. Get better soon buddy.

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So one last hijack...I think I'm allowed right? You and I have very similar starting numbers...age...size...very similar. For me, even 64oz was no where near enough. I was having cramps and dizziness at 64oz. At 80-90 I started feeling much better. That was about 6 weeks out. Nowadays I shoot for 128oz and I usually get more. I work in the heat plus all of my exercise is outside so I sweat alot. But even if I wasn't, I just could not operate on 64oz. So...agree with everyone else...shoot for more if possible. What helped me was adding propel to my water...helped with the taste and gave me more sodium and potassium to prevent cramps and dizziness.

I agree I need more Water and actually do get closer to 64oz. Sometimes it is still difficult to get more liquids down as well as my meals to keep my Proteins and calories where they need to be. I am just now coming up on 4 weeks post op so I guess it gets a little easier with time.

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Nope...went to the urgent care clinic....broken.

Where is the dislike button?

Oh well, time to go jump on the bike.

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Nope...went to the urgent care clinic....broken.

OUCH! That sucks! Hope you are a fast healer.

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274; 4 month post-op 266.2; 5 month post-op 262.6; 6 month post-op 253.2

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Whew...pushed myself a little tonight and enjoyed it!

I walked 2.27 miles earlier today. I just rode 4 miles in just over 15 minutes averaging 15.7 mph which is up a little over 1 mph for me. That put me at 6.27 miles today and a grand total so far of 42.2 miles. My goal of breaking 50 miles by Sunday night is within reach!!

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+4 for 92 total. 2 miles running and 2 miles sprint rowing for time and max calories burned (if that means anything on the concept II rower).

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Hope it heals fast BTB. Is the toe like any other bone where it takes 6-8 weeks to heal?

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Um, BTB, perhaps the "natural" shoes should be relegated to the street running. :). Trail running might need a wee bit more support. Just a thought. LOL

LOGGED 5.7 miles today. 50.3 total. Halfway.

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BTB, that sucks about the toe!! Sorry! :(

I'm at about 55 miles right now. I also did a TRX class yesterday for the first time and may be lamed by that for a while. LOL. I love it when I work out all the time, then do some class that TOTALLY KICKS MY A$$ LIKE I'VE NEVER SEEN THE INSIDE OF A GYM BEFORE. :lol::D:lol:

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Um' date=' BTB, perhaps the "natural" shoes should be relegated to the street running. :). Trail running might need a wee bit more support. Just a thought. LOL

LOGGED 5.7 miles today. 50.3 total. Halfway.[/quote']

No way Jose. I'm a barefoot wild wilderness explorer. I cannot wear the big clunky shoes any more. I've tried....it hurts. Every step I feel my knees age six months.

Ok...LV....for your viewing pleasure.

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