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**beth** · 07-03-2006, 07:00 AM

Mardi Gras Challenge!

Mardi Gras is February 24th! This is another challenge where we all work together, logging miles, to reach our destination.

Here's the scoop. I figure that we can start at Times Square on New Years Day. If we leave 1 Times Square on January 1st, we need to travel 1306.44 miles to arrive at the Cat's Meow on Bourben Street in time for Fat Tuesday (and a little Karaoke

).

With the success of the Christmas Challenge, I know we can do this. We all have to work together. So get out your running shoes, walking shoes, bicycles, swimsuits, or whatever else gets you moving. We're going to the Mardi Gras!

The rules are that you need to walk, run, swim, cycle, or anything else.

Log your miles between 1/1/2004 and 2/24/2004 in the Fitness forum and we'll tally the cumulative miles. We have 55 days to get to Mardi Gras.

**SDorothy28** · 12-29-2005, 07:00 AM

I did 3 miles this morning on the elliptical.

Total = 5

**beenBinybelia** · 10-05-2006, 07:00 AM

Out of interest... what are the mardi gras about in the USA?

**prkddfokic** · 09-12-2006, 07:00 AM

Out of interest... what are the mardi gras about in the USA?

It was suggested that I make the route more international, but for this challenge, I went with what I could route on Mapquest. The next challenge will take us out of the states

A little history of Mardi Gras (or "Fat Tuesday") ...

"Mardi Gras came to New Orleans through its French heritage in 1699. Early explorers celebrated this French Holiday on the banks of the Mississippi River. Throughout the years, Orleanians have added to the celebration by establishing krewes (organizations) which host parades and balls. Carnival quickly became an exciting holiday for both children and adults.
Mardi Gras means "Fat Tuesday" and of course is celebrated on that day of the week. The date can fall between February 3 and March 9 depending on the Lunar calendar, used by the Catholic Church to determine the date of Easter. Mardi Gras is always 47 days before Easter Sunday.

The official colors for Mardi Gras are purple, green, and gold. These colors were chosen in 1872 by the King of Carnival, Rex. He chose these colors to stand for the following:

Purple represents justice
green stands for faith
gold stands for power

The Mardi Gras season begins on January 6 and continues until Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. On the Christian calendar, the twelfth day after Christmas is known as "Epiphany", "Twelfth Night", or "Kings Day." It is the day the gift-bearing Magi visited the baby Jesus, and is celebrated with its own unique rituals. "

**rhiniddibiarmr** · 06-16-2006, 07:00 AM

I did a Resolution Run 5k yesterday, which brings the tally to 8

This means, that we are now out of New York and heading South on the New Jersey Turnpike!

**texbrease** · 12-12-2005, 07:00 AM

Done 8 miles since New Years. Thanks for this posting challenges patty, great motivation!

**Cajlwdvx** · 08-10-2006, 07:00 AM

16 miles!

We're now on route 78 going towards Pennsylvania.

**janeseymore09092** · 12-23-2005, 07:00 AM

ahh thanks for the info patty

**bubbachew14** · 01-04-2006, 07:00 AM

Walked four miles this morning.

TOTAL = 20 Miles

**remstaling** · 07-05-2006, 07:00 AM

Walked 3 milies yesterday with the dog.

Total 23[/b]

**makemoneyonli** · 05-30-2006, 07:00 AM

8 mile run.

31 miles!

**BoBoMasterDesign** · 12-02-2005, 07:00 AM

Just 2 miles today, but i did them faster!

33 miles!!

**JackTimQSR** · 09-15-2006, 07:00 AM

Walked three miles this morning.

TOTAL MILES =36

**cajonnmu** · 10-11-2006, 07:00 AM

14 miles on the stat bike yesterday.

50

**Podosinovik** · 07-15-2006, 07:00 AM

I rode on my s-bike today 4m.

Total 54

**VUzgOhgv** · 09-16-2006, 07:00 AM

5 miles on the eliptical tonite

59

**Nabeqiv** · 09-08-2006, 07:00 AM

5 miles for me.

64

**squicscor** · 02-05-2006, 07:00 AM

Walked 3 miles this morning.

TOTAL MILES = 67

**Optosypoeds** · 05-15-2006, 07:00 AM

4 miles on the elliptical machine -

TOTAL: 71 !

**sisimelanyk** · 06-30-2006, 07:00 AM

We are doing great !!!

3 mile run.

74 miles!

07-03-2006, 07:00 AM	#1
beth Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 334 Senior Member	Mardi Gras Challenge (CLOSED) We made it! Mardi Gras Challenge! Mardi Gras is February 24th! This is another challenge where we all work together, logging miles, to reach our destination. Here's the scoop. I figure that we can start at Times Square on New Years Day. If we leave 1 Times Square on January 1st, we need to travel 1306.44 miles to arrive at the Cat's Meow on Bourben Street in time for Fat Tuesday (and a little Karaoke ). With the success of the Christmas Challenge, I know we can do this. We all have to work together. So get out your running shoes, walking shoes, bicycles, swimsuits, or whatever else gets you moving. We're going to the Mardi Gras! The rules are that you need to walk, run, swim, cycle, or anything else. Log your miles between 1/1/2004 and 2/24/2004 in the Fitness forum and we'll tally the cumulative miles. We have 55 days to get to Mardi Gras. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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SDorothy28 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 571 Senior Member	I did 3 miles this morning on the elliptical. Total = 5 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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beenBinybelia Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 430 Senior Member	Out of interest... what are the mardi gras about in the USA? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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prkddfokic Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 350 Senior Member	Out of interest... what are the mardi gras about in the USA? It was suggested that I make the route more international, but for this challenge, I went with what I could route on Mapquest. The next challenge will take us out of the states A little history of Mardi Gras (or "Fat Tuesday") ... "Mardi Gras came to New Orleans through its French heritage in 1699. Early explorers celebrated this French Holiday on the banks of the Mississippi River. Throughout the years, Orleanians have added to the celebration by establishing krewes (organizations) which host parades and balls. Carnival quickly became an exciting holiday for both children and adults. Mardi Gras means "Fat Tuesday" and of course is celebrated on that day of the week. The date can fall between February 3 and March 9 depending on the Lunar calendar, used by the Catholic Church to determine the date of Easter. Mardi Gras is always 47 days before Easter Sunday. The official colors for Mardi Gras are purple, green, and gold. These colors were chosen in 1872 by the King of Carnival, Rex. He chose these colors to stand for the following: Purple represents justice green stands for faith gold stands for power The Mardi Gras season begins on January 6 and continues until Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. On the Christian calendar, the twelfth day after Christmas is known as "Epiphany", "Twelfth Night", or "Kings Day." It is the day the gift-bearing Magi visited the baby Jesus, and is celebrated with its own unique rituals. " Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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rhiniddibiarmr Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 533 Senior Member	I did a Resolution Run 5k yesterday, which brings the tally to 8 This means, that we are now out of New York and heading South on the New Jersey Turnpike! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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texbrease Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 465 Senior Member	Done 8 miles since New Years. Thanks for this posting challenges patty, great motivation! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Cajlwdvx Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 654 Senior Member	16 miles! We're now on route 78 going towards Pennsylvania. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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janeseymore09092 Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 410 Senior Member	ahh thanks for the info patty Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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bubbachew14 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 400 Senior Member	Walked four miles this morning. TOTAL = 20 Miles Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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remstaling Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 442 Senior Member	Walked 3 milies yesterday with the dog. Total 23[/b] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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makemoneyonli Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 447 Senior Member	8 mile run. 31 miles! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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BoBoMasterDesign Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 501 Senior Member	Just 2 miles today, but i did them faster! 33 miles!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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JackTimQSR Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 582 Senior Member	Walked three miles this morning. TOTAL MILES =36 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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cajonnmu Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 507 Senior Member	14 miles on the stat bike yesterday. 50 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Podosinovik Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 413 Senior Member	I rode on my s-bike today 4m. Total 54 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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sisimelanyk Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 484 Senior Member	We are doing great !!! 3 mile run. 74 miles! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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