The PAC-10 isn’t just for the football players; there’s a way for you to get in on the action. But don’t wait too long— this competition is already in motion.

From October 25^th to October 29^th, the ten universities of the conference are challenging one another for a week long Recreation Challenge.  The series of events hope to inspire individuals to practice a life of wellbeing, but also motivate the community to live healthier lifestyles through physical activity. But a little friendly competition between rivals never hurts either.

To participate in the weeklong Fitness Challenge, a student or associate with one of the universities creates an account at www. pac10challeng.org. No fees are required. After registering, a participant can record the time spent exercising yet, a participant is capped at 120 minutes per day. A person who did not start from the beginning of October 25^th can still get involved. One can retroactively input their exercise time. The direct and easily accessible website helps any gym-rat get rack up minutes for their alma mater.

An athlete’s daily regime won’t go unnoticed. After logging in five days worth of recreation, a participant has the potential to be the campus winner and have Cal lead the PAC-10 in the competition.

But there are also fun and community-building activities that can help one develop their athleticism. Such events are sample fitness classes, health and activity demonstrations, fitness analysis stations, sports contests, a rock climbing wall, and a class for nutritional information.

In 2009, there were 11,166 total participants accumulating 2,446,631 minutes of physical exercise. Stanford University not only had the most participants with 3,218 people, but also had the most minutes with 697,882 minutes. Obviously, a true Oski cannot have that happen for a second year in a row.

So far leading the pack is Arizona State with 250, 516 minutes, then Washington State with 184, 128 minutes. Following the top two schools is UCLA at 148,852, and Stanford with 142, 418 minutes.

The Trojans currently stand with 139,636 minutes; running up on their heels with 98, 728 minutes are the Washington Huskies. Below them come the two Oregon schools: the Beavers have 38, 939, while the Ducks have 36,588 minutes.

Just as of now, the University of California, Berkeley is ranked second to last with a total of 29,476 minutes. Below the Oskis is Arizona University with 26, 303 minutes. But the competition has only begun.

The 2010 Best of the West Fitness Challenge, PAC-10 Recreation Challenge has already got people sweating. With just two days in action, all of the universities have already attributed 1,096,584 minutes of exercise.

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