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2/7/10 1:52 P

I got on the site and my # is 59839

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1/31/10 11:46 P

I'm 59766. I'm just starting! Thanks for all the info and inspiration.

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1/31/10 9:37 P

id my first 30 mins today...body went...what the heck???? Felt good, but tired...Got hubby to go with me...and signed up for the website..my id is 59765

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1/28/10 1:54 P

I just joined your group and I also joined that website. My id is 59711. Please add me if you like.

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1/27/10 9:00 P

hopefully I will remember to log my miles as I have been forgetting to for past 2 1/2 week.

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1/27/10 3:48 P

Hi everyone! I'm new here. I have been doing the TransAmerica trail for a few weeks now. I have gone 95 miles so far.

My number is 59217. I'm not sure how to add people, but you are welcome to add me.

Thanks!

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1/22/10 11:38 A

Hubby decided to join and do it with me! I didn't even ask him to.

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1/22/10 10:55 A

Glad you joined us.

Yes everyone starts in VA.
So if you want you can add a team-mate that has just started and you can encourage each other along.

Look forward to chatting with you.

Nancy

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1/22/10 10:50 A

Why is it starting me in VA when I live in NM? Is that where everyone starts?

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1/22/10 10:42 A

Just joined...

59618

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1/21/10 2:50 P

My ID# 59446

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1/15/10 4:24 A

My ID is 59528

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1/12/10 1:55 A

Mine is 59475 :)

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1/11/10 8:30 P

My ID is 59275

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1/10/10 12:57 A

I just joined your group and i also joined that website. My id is 59427. Add me if you like.

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1/9/10 6:02 P

I have been a member on the virtual walk/run site for awhile but have not been consistent with it. My goal is going to be 10-12 miles a week but sometimes I have a tendancy to put my goals to high. So I'm hoping I can keep with this goal.

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1/4/10 5:49 P

Thank you for the encouragment. Where do I find the walking records for the week?

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1/4/10 3:56 P

ANEWME42010,

I just love typing your spark name - so positive!!

Your goals are - Check out the challenge this week on walking/running records. Do what you can. Keep it simple - don't get overwhelmed.

Check with the members below, hook up with one as a partner on the walk site, so you can motivate and encourage each other along. Since everyone joins at different times, it was hard to do it as a group. However the first of the year and the Spark Book is bringing lots of new team-mates , so you can start fresh with someone.

Hoped this helped.

It sure is great having you aboard.

Nancy

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1/3/10 8:45 P

Thank you!

Ok, so I joined the site, my ID is 59294. Now is there a group on that site that I need to join. or are we logging in here? I am new to this so any help would be greatly appreciated. I set my goals to 5 miles of cycling and 5 miles of walking/ running a week. Not sure if this is a good goal. I just joined the gym about a week ago.

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1/3/10 1:52 P

I'm in too.

my id is 59287...hope to get some miles in later today!

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12/31/09 3:46 P

ANEWME42010,

I am glad you joined us. Here is the link people are using to chart their progress.

exercise.lbl.gov/index.html

You may also choose to use the tracker that is on your fitness page.

Decide what you would like your goal for the month to be. I don't know where you are at, if you let me know I would be more than happy to help you set up some goals.

Participate in the weekly challenges and it is suggested you keep a walk/run journal.

Please don't hesitate to ask any questions!!

We look forward to getting to know you.

Nancy

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12/30/09 9:25 P

Hi!
This sounds like a great challenge, Can someone help me get started with it. I am new.

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12/23/09 4:10 P

12/23/2009 is my start date. I accept the Virtual Walk/Run Challenge. I walked 6 miles today. My ID 59072 Walking from Virginia to Washington State.
January 4, 2010 = 2 miles,
January 5, 2010 = 3 miles

Edited by: ANTCOF at: 1/5/2010 (12:48)

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12/8/09 3:22 A

58968
i just joined my goal is 40 kms !!

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11/29/09 11:02 A

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10/21/09 10:55 A

Carol,

You hit choose a partner. GoofyGirl just posted her number below!!! Touch baase with her.

The team has been up and running for not even 2 months and a switch in team leaders on top of that. I am open to any ideas and suggestions to create in the future, should we get enough people interested. I should mention this did not hapen because we continually get new members everyday, so it would be hard to have a competition, BUT - I will sparkmail you on this!! Don't rule anything out!!! Keep that energetic excitement going!!!

So glad to have you here.

Nancy

Edited by: NANCYLEE46 at: 10/21/2009 (10:56)

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10/21/09 10:08 A

How do you add partners? Do I create a team or just click on Choose Partners.

When I try to open Choose Partners, nothing opens. I can't see a place to enter others IDs. Hope someone can direct me.

I also found another site to track......walker tracker. Faster in opening and there are competitions. We could create a spark competition.

walkertracker.com/

Okay.....walking in circles while I figure this out!!

Have a great walk!

Carol

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10/20/09 9:09 P

just joined
58546

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10/20/09 6:21 P

Hi all,

New to this team and just joined the walk America site. I would love to add you as partners there, but it wouldn't allow me. I assume it would be under the Choose Partner tab and that didn't open anything. My ID is 58543. I will try to find where to add partners in a little while, perhaps it will work.

Did someone create a team for us there already? Will try to learn more about the site and continue stepping!!!

later gator!

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10/15/09 9:54 A

Sounds great, I plan on signing up.

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10/13/09 10:15 A

A friend of mine started a team and has a team name. That's what I was looking for.

Thanks!

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10/13/09 9:59 A

Veggie,

Are you looking for a patner to hook up with? Is this what you mean?

If you scroll down the page, people have listed there ID's on the site. Check with them, if this doesn't work - let me know and I will get you hooked up with someone!!!

Nancylee

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10/13/09 9:48 A

Tha site doesn't have a FAQ that I can find. Does anyone know how to find a team that someone else has created?

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10/12/09 12:58 P

Sounds cool! Although, I may be half way across the country before it lets me join!

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9/24/09 3:29 P

FRETTA,

You have not failed anyone and don't be so hard on yourself. Remebr, this is a journey, every day is a new day that we learn and move on. It isn't al smooth h s sailng or we would nevrgow.

Take a look at your goalsset some small realealistc steps that you know you can accomplish and establish a heathy, lasting habit.

I found Ii stayed more mototivated when Ichecked in each day.

We are here for you and you can do this!!!

Nancylee

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9/24/09 3:14 P

SORRY MY SPARKS FRIENDS I HAVE FAIL YOU GUYS AND MY SELF SO I AM JUST GOING TO START ON POINT ON OUR NEXT CHALLEGE.

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9/21/09 6:12 P

I went ahead and signed up. maybe after I log some miles tonight, it will let me add people.

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9/21/09 5:51 P

Fat-B-Gone,

The official challenge started a few weeks ago, but because we have new members joining every day, feel free to jump in now. The challenge will remain if we have someone to take over the group next week.

Glad to have you on board!

HAPPY SPARK WALKING AND RUNNING!
Nancy

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9/21/09 5:04 P

I think it would be difficult at this point to start a new one. Eeveryone has just begun and are at varying stages of destinations.

Feel free to start and scroll down, people have given ID's so you can join them. Have fun!! People have been posting to let us know where they are.

Never know what the future holds.

Nancy

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9/21/09 4:52 P

So is this something that we can just pick up and start or will there be a new one next month?

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9/20/09 2:49 P

I've finally started my journey.

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9/18/09 4:59 A

Hi! I'm picking up with the 413 miles I had from last summer. I'm aiming for 2 miles a day for the rest of the month. 52171

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9/15/09 2:27 P

I just created an account! This is so exciting it sounds like fun! I wasn't able to pick a partner because it kicked me off, but will try again latter. My ID is 58155, please add me as a partner. I'm new to chalanges and don't post very often but would love to join in more!

Edited by: GOLDNF8 at: 9/15/2009 (14:28)

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9/15/09 10:43 A

I am on my way, got on this morning and logged my miles will post a blog with the trail map and distance I have walked.

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9/14/09 11:22 P

I got as far as logging my miles, then an error page came up, will try again tomorrow.

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9/13/09 10:15 P

I am trying to join this - If I don't get in tonight I will try again tomorrow.

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9/13/09 8:57 P

welcome back Liz and all the newcomers ...this is so motivating

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9/13/09 8:56 P

Welcome Cecelia, it is so much fun my id is 57897...I just completed 2 weeks and am lovng it...

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9/13/09 5:16 P

hello everyone I decided to join this challenge! I decided to try for 20 miles per week run/walking. My name is Cecilia and my ID is 58109

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9/13/09 4:37 P

Hello Everyone,
My name is Liz and I am new to the team. I did this walk alone several years ago. I walked over 500 miles in a year. Due to an accident, I had to quit. I forgot my Id. So I am starting over my new id is 58108. I set my goal low, but I always pass it. I lost over 50 pounds walking. Come on and join along for the journey.

Liz

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9/13/09 12:49 P

This sounds like a fun site. I will try to get on but sounds like it is slow and a challenge.

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9/13/09 12:17 P

I think the website is slow to load at "primetime", early morning and evening. In the middle of the day, it's faster.

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9/13/09 12:04 P

I had a problem too but got email saying i joined and got back from that. So here I am a new member too for this challenge. I have been walking daily already this month.

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9/13/09 11:20 A

I went to the web site and signed up. Took forever, even trying to "push" it through. Then I never could get the next page to load after setting my goals. I think this is a great idea, but in the time I spent trying to get just one page to load, I could have walked a mile.

Just went back to log in, but it just sits there.

Edited by: CAROLYN1949 at: 9/13/2009 (11:22)

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9/11/09 8:38 P

I am new to the team. I added a few of you as my partners. I did this several yeas ago and it was fun. I has a chance to travel the US with my husband as an former truck driver. And this id fun to revisit these places again. I look forward to seeing you on the trail.

Liz

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9/10/09 8:49 P

There are 3 maps. One of the county we started in. Then a mid state one and finally the whole state. And your progress will be shown as a black line. The maps are very slow to load so have a book to read while you wait! I'm up to 37 miles since 9/1.

Have fun on your trek across America!

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9/10/09 8:41 P

This is fun. I've been logging since 9-1-2009 and it is great seeing how far I get each day. I wish there was a map as well that actually tracked your progress across the country. Maybe there is a map on the site, I haven't looked real close.

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9/9/09 6:00 P

Sweet. Thanks for sharing.

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9/3/09 7:23 P

I'm on the site.. but sooooo slowwwwwww. I already log my miles on a calendar, but this is neat so I thought why not... turns out I had started doing it before!

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