Battle of the Bulge Week 3 Challenge Submissions

When winter weather comes around many of us find excuses to put

off exercise and stay indoors. If you plan ahead for the weather and
dress appropriately youll be able to kick those excuses to the curb
and enjoy the outdoors no matter what the weather is like! This week take your physical activity
outside and submit a picture of your favorite winter scene e.g. pretty lights, children playing,
picturesque landscapes, icicles, etc.

Race for the Lights 5K ~Jane Boettcher, Neenah

-Im an avid Walker (12-15 miles per week in Winter & more in Summer).
-I live across the street from the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park
in central NJ.
-Its a very peaceful place to simply take a seat and relax. In addition,
the Towpath (across from canal in pic) is very popular for Runners, Walkers
& Bikers alike.
-The Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park is one of central New Jerseys most popular
recreational corridors for canoeing, jogging, hiking, bicycling, fishing and horseback riding. The
canal and towpath are part of the National Recreational Trail System. The 70-mile linear park is
a valuable wildlife corridor connecting fields and forests.
-I snapped this pic on a frigid December morn (today!).

~Patricia Gover, Edison

Every day this week I have been taking walks outside during my lunch. They have been chilly
walks but every bit helps!
I took a couple pictures of my backyard with the water frozen over. I love looking at my
backyard. Sometimes we even see deer on the ice (sorry, no deer this morning).
~Jennifer Mueller, Oconomowoc

I have planned a 30 min work out in my house (as long as I am not able to go out and walk). I
have work out tapes that I am doing. ~Tammy Reece, Osage

This was with my dog, Lucy.

~Christine Olsen, Home Office

Took advantage of temps in the 30s and got an outdoor run in.
Attached is a picture of the 2014 Canadian Pacific Holiday Train at its stop in the Sturtevant, WI
depot. Great outside fun for the family! ~Eric Matthias, Home Office

This was the activity I did outside this week and it's also my favorite scene we spent several
hours outside doing this. ~Jim Fuller, York

I spent several hours outside in the crisp winter air hanging up Christmas lights Sunday.
~David Austin, York

~Edwardsville

~Neenah

~Corporate
Outdoors exercise:
Ice skating - see attached picture of my son ice skating and I did take the picture. This is a great
exercise during the winter time. ~Paulo Gloria, Edison

We had a tree-mendous time cutting down our Christmas tree in 40 degree temperatures.They
offer free warm apple cider and popcorn after youre done. ~Steve Kamke, FCG

My outside activity for the week was taking walks with my daughter. Picture was taken in the
UP this year by my husband. ~ Melissa Walter, Coloma

This week was tough, since 4 days were rainy/snowy, BUT I was able to take a couple of walks
over the weekend. One of the walks was past the lake near my house on the way to the train
station and another trip was a stop at the library on our way to lunch. They werent the fiercest
of activities, but they got me outside and got the blood moving! ~Deanna Frederick, Edison

~Colleen Thompson, Hartford

~Dawn Hughes, PrePrint

~Steve VanLear, NCS

I saw this beautiful light display on my walk to the gym. ~Amy Kumaraperu, Corporate

Everything is more fun with dinosaurs roaming around....

Michelle Zimmer

~Neenah Printing

~Neenah
Foggy Saturday morning in WI - Better for hiking vs driving. Faith Zoellick, Oconomowoc

Week 3 challenge- Walking in a Winter Wonderland.

I visited Longwood Gardens this past weekend. The garden was beautiful and we walked about
3-4 miles. Exercising and having fun! ~Katie, Philly