Since this challenge starts today... we are flying from Washington DC to Ocracoke, NC.
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Originally Posted by Travel Channel
Ocracoke's remote beaches have lured visitors for centuries; in the 1500s it first appeared on maps, after Sir Walter Raleigh and his crew set foot upon the island's sands. To state the obvious, modern conveniences like phones and the Internet have infiltrated the island, but still a certain mystique lurks around every corner here, reminiscent of a time long past, evidenced by the seclusion and quietude found walking the dunes of a deserted beach, wandering the village's tranquil streets, or watching the sun glide into the Pamlico Sound at sunset.
The 16-mile-long island can only be reached by boat, private plane or ferry, and perhaps it is the slight difficulty in arriving that has kept away the throngs of tourists that so blithely infiltrate other Outer Banks towns. Ocracoke is thankfully left as a slow-paced fishing village, with some 800 residents. Ocracoke, NC
It's 268 miles from Washington, D.C. to Ocracoke, NC.
ETA: Since there's only 4 days this week to exercise, you have the option to exercise either to NC or you can exercise to Ocean City, NJ.
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Originally Posted by Travel Channel
Each summer, thousands of visitors flock to the New Jersey shore for summer fun. Young singles divide up beach houses for a summer's worth of partying. Couples come for a long weekend getaway. And families drive from the neighboring states to soak up the sun and family-friendly atmosphere.
Ocean City was founded as a beach resort in 1879 and quickly earned the nickname of "America's Greatest Family Resort." Since then, many things have changed down the shore, but Ocean City still lives up to its nickname. The town is still "dry," meaning there is no alcohol served or sold in town. The beach is still packed during the day, and the boardwalk is still the place to be at night. This could explain why thousands of families visit each summer, many returning to the same place they have stayed for many years.
The beach stretches for a sandy eight miles. Visitors must pay for beach access and keep their beach badge on hand to show the patrolling beach-badge guards. The price is reasonable at $4 for a daily pass, $8 for a weekly pass and $15 for the season. This includes access to the guarded beaches and use of the public restrooms and changing rooms. Serious beachgoers arrive early to claim a spot and lay out their mini-village of beach blankets, beach chairs and tents. Parents read magazines and stroll on the beach while the kids dart in and out of the water on boogie boards. Surfers convene between First and Third avenues to catch some waves. Not beach crazy? There are lots of shops in town peddling souvenirs, books and snacks and plenty of places to rent bikes. The whole family can pile into a surrey and cruise around the quiet streets. Just a short drive away are Atlantic City and Cape May, for a day trip with a big change of scenery.
When the sun goes down and the lifeguards pack up and leave, the beach gets quiet but the town is just picking up with family fun. With strict liquor laws (meaning, there is none in town), the nightlife here revolves around strolls on the boardwalk. Ocean City, NJ
It's 132 miles from Washington, D.C. to Ocean City, NJ.
Please post your exercise in this thread so we can total it during and at the end of the week and award badges accordingly.
Your deadline for this beach is Sunday May 4th, 2008 at 10 pm EST. Please make sure your exercise for the dates of April 30th to May 3rd are posted before this deadline because the thread will be locked.
All exercise for May 4th needs to be logged in Week 2's thread which will be posted on May 4th.
Please note you can only earn one badge for this week even though there are 2 cities offered.
April 30:57 mins [running, walking, and ab work] May 1: 84 mins [running & walking] and 34 mins [cycling] May 2:54 mins [walking] and 37 mins [cycling] May 3:103 mins [running & walking]
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Total: 369
Bought my ticket with 101 minutes to spare!
*starts packing: sunglasses, sunscreen, flip-flops, big ole beach towel...*
April 30: 32 minutes wogging
May 1: 61 minutes wogging
May 2: 35 minutes wogging, 5 minutes fit assessment, 20 more minutes wogging
May 3: 1 hour walking; 30 minutes upper body workout
May 1st 75 minute walk (5kms) add another 20 minutes walking and playing with the kids this afternoon ( my elliptical is dying ) add another 40minutes of walking
becuase my son decided he wanted to go to the park my daughter hasbeen bragging she went this morning lol . We walked straight there .. then had running races there lol.. so full 40 minute of exercise .. i could run further then i thought so im happy about that.. great park. And there is rain forcast all week so we wnet at like 5.30 pm lol it was dark when we got home..
135 minutes today my 3 year old has done all this walking to.. finger crossed for good night sleep vibes lol
40 to go now lol too easy ( except the elliptical is breaking and its gonna rain.. hmmm lol)
May 2nd
65 minutes today wooohoooo i made it to the light house and with 25 to spare.... hmm got work on that hot beach babe now lol
65 minute done today
Im waiting for you all on the island .... and ive got 25 extra points so far working on a cabana boy lol
268 miles done + 25 more miles .. 75 to go to get me a hunky cabana boy lol
GO BLUE TEAM
May 3rd
I know i finished yesterday but i want my beach benefits lol another
135 minutes of walking today my son had his first soccer game and was being a bit sooky son mum was running up and down cheering him on he has just gone into the under 9s and is 7 ( last year he was under 7's )the other kids were twice his size .. lol we walked to and from the soccer too.. im buggered lol
135 minutes done today
So i have 155 bonus points ... my total for exercise is 423 miles lol
"JB" Beach Hopping - Week One - The Short Week
Week 1 April 30 - May 4th
On the Road again...
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