I have been thinking about the challenge. I know lots of people just had amazing success with pile on the miles, so I want to make it suitable for all abilities. So any runners or walkers are welcome to join. Whether you want to do an ultramarathon (52.4+) or a marathon (26.2) miles by January 1st! It is totally doable for anyone, starting at less than a mile a day for marathoners and a minimum of 1.75 for ultramarathoners. Technically an ultramarathon is any distance over 26.2, but 52.4 is a good goal, but you don’t have to stop there.
Rules for entry:
- Commit to trying to run/walk 26.2 miles by Jan. 1st or 52.4 plus for ultramarathoners
- Join by Dec. 7th!
- Track distance anyway you like, with Nike+ Ipod Sport, Google Pedometer, Map My Run, etc.
- Log your miles on the google docs excel sheet. You can do this daily or weekly by Sunday please. Pick a name to use or email me with your desired name and I will add you to the sheet. You can also send me your weekly miles if you prefer, and I will enter them. EMAIL: thelittlerunnerthatcould at gmail dot com
Fun Stuff
- Fill out the runner profile if you want to on the second page of the Blogger Marathon Challenge Log
- Each Sunday, everyone who has entered their weekly mileage, gets entered to win a small prize.
- At the the top 3 ultramarathoners get a prize and 3 successful marathon challengers will be in the drawing for a prize.
- Daily running/fitness tips and/or inspiration and motivation!
Details to Work Out:
How to best communicate. I could just post everything to the blog. Or I could send daily emails. Or I could put everything on a google group, and you can decide how often you want to receive update notifications. Or we could do some combination of the above. Ideas, preferences please.
Questions? What am I missing?
30 responses so far ↓
RosedeBoheme // December 1, 2008 at 6:11 am
Hi Melissa…no preference…email or blog updates sounds good. I’m excited to see your hair!
sunshir // December 1, 2008 at 7:23 pm
Hi Melissa,
count me in too. I’m by no means a runner, so I’m sticking to the marathon goal (because of the cold, I’ll use the treadmill mostly).
As for the updates, blog updates sounds ok, but I think it can become confusing, so maybe the google group would be the best option, but I’m ok with whatever you choose to do!
Thanks for setting this up!
Betsy // December 2, 2008 at 2:52 am
i’m in for the ultra! woo hoo!!
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chandra // December 2, 2008 at 11:41 am
I’m good with whatever for updates, I’m always behind anyway!
haha
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SeaBreeze // December 2, 2008 at 10:43 pm
I think you should do blog updates. Just my opinion though. I’m in to do the marathon. When does the clock start?
Melissa // December 3, 2008 at 1:18 am
Okay, blog updates it is! Seabreeze. Dec. 1st was day one, join until Dec. 7th!
Lora // December 3, 2008 at 5:29 am
count me in! I want to try to do the 54 miles by January 1!
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claire // December 3, 2008 at 11:47 am
What a good idea! I’m totally in!
hareandtortoise // December 3, 2008 at 12:17 pm
I would like to join too!
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Melissa // December 3, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Great! Welcome Claire and Lora!
tami // December 3, 2008 at 2:54 pm
i emailed you, i would like to join. thanks. Tami
Tina // December 3, 2008 at 3:04 pm
I would LOVE to do this! Sign me up!!!!!!!!
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Aimee // December 3, 2008 at 4:08 pm
this sounds like fun! sign me up!
Meghann // December 3, 2008 at 6:59 pm
I’m in for the Ultra! This will inspired me to run after I finish my Half this weekend.
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sharon // December 4, 2008 at 2:46 am
Sign me up! This will motivate me to stay on top of my running during the holiday season!
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gina (fitnessista) // December 4, 2008 at 1:42 pm
ooooh count me in
Colleen // December 4, 2008 at 2:58 pm
I’m in – I’ve added my miles to the sheet – thanks!
Erin // December 4, 2008 at 10:53 pm
Hi! I just found this and I’m not a blogger but this sounds great! I just started writing down my miles because I was curious how many I get in during a week and am trying to challenge myself through the holidays. This is perfect for me!
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