Hi, everyone! Throughout the month of October, Off-Topic will host the Marathon in a Month event. This is completely voluntary, and you can choose to take it as seriously as you want. Do not feel obligated to post/participate every single day - it's just for fun. Also, do not feel like you have to run - walking/sprinting/jogging/etc. are totally cool.
Don't run/walk? HealthCode.org [see below] gives you the option to log various activities such as yoga, weight lifting, tennis, swimming, etc. and it converts the time spent to (approximate) miles.
What is a 'Marathon in a Month'?
Per HealthCode.org, the Marathon in a Month™ is your October personal challenge to complete 26.2, 50, or 100 miles. Whether you're looking for a weight loss challenge, interested in group fitness with your friends, or just want to get in shape, we support you! Off to the virtual races!
How do I participate?
There are several ways you can participate! Here are a few examples:
Click Profile, you can set your Goal [26.2 Miles, 50 miles, or 100 Miles], and also have the option to synchronize to the app MapMyFitness or your FitBit. See here.
After doing so, you have the option to log miles you run or walk, or any other activity such as yoga, tennis, swimming, etc. [It estimates the mileage based on the calories utilized]. For a list of activities that can be logged, click here.
For some (including myself), running/walking can be boring, or even tedious. We might wind up looking at our phone and inadvertently slowing ourselves down. Here are some tips:
Try an audiobook! If have a library card, or can get one - I highly recommend doing so. Most libraries these days offer online services where you can virtually 'check out' audiobooks for free. You can also try Audible, or any other audiobook provider.
Try a podcast! Podcasts are typically free, and are available through iTunes [Podcast App], Spotify, and several other places.
Listen to Music! Music can help keep you motivated when you run/walk, too.
Post here! Any time you log a workout, try posting in this thread. It might help keep you accountable.
Prizes
To Be Announced™
Participant/Goal List
Ursula, 103.92/100 miles
Patchisou Yutohru, 60.64/100 miles
Zemanahrad, 58.84/100 miles
Caite-chan, 76.51/100 miles
Nick Wilde, 100.1/100 miles
Sawsbuck, 8.7 miles
Bidoof FTW 64.1/50 miles
Feel free to join us at any time throughout the month of October, and post your progress daily/weekly.
Nick
September 30th, 2018 3:54 PM
I'll join in on this.
Janp
October 1st, 2018 7:49 AM
New semester started today, so this is great. Got 4,47 miles just for today, so I think I can do 100 miles in the month.
I was able to get 2.05 in today. I updated my first post with the link to my profile though I'm not sure if everyone can see it or just me. I know my Fitbit will update it every night.
Nick
October 1st, 2018 8:18 PM
So apparently I got 8.38 out of 100 mile based on a 67 minute weightlifting workout.
I'm pretty skeptical that this conversion is accurate, but none-the-less.
professor plum
October 2nd, 2018 8:07 PM
4 miles today!
Nick
October 2nd, 2018 8:13 PM
According to the website, my 54 minute weight lifting session today translated to 6.75 miles. So I am sitting at 15.13 out of 100 miles.
Janp
October 3rd, 2018 11:53 AM
I was at home yesterday, but today got 2.96 miles. I plan on spending most of my weekend outside, so that will make up for it.
Arcaneum
October 3rd, 2018 1:12 PM
Yeah I don't see why not, this sounds fun! I'll go for 150 miles, currently from Monday the 1st to today being the 3rd, I'm on 25! I have a super fun and long walk to and fro work each day haha.....
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ok but it's getting colder now help me :'(
professor plum
October 3rd, 2018 3:42 PM
4.23 miles today!
Nick
October 3rd, 2018 7:28 PM
According to the website, my 51 minute weight lifting session today translated to 6.38 miles. So I am sitting at 21.51 out of 100 miles.
Caite-chan
October 3rd, 2018 10:28 PM
Well after work today I'm up to 7.21 out of 100. :D
Nick
October 4th, 2018 8:00 PM
+5.75 miles for 27.26 mile total
Arcaneum
October 4th, 2018 10:12 PM
5.7 miles from yesterday for me, so sitting at 30.7 for the total :D
professor plum
October 4th, 2018 11:12 PM
I forgot to post but I did 4.5 yesterday
Janp
October 5th, 2018 9:42 AM
Report for another 2 days is here! I did 4,67 yesterday and 2,80 today. I'm really looking forward to my weekend trip.
Arcaneum
October 6th, 2018 2:13 PM
Only 2.2 miles yesterday DDDD: curse getting lifts home!
professor plum
October 6th, 2018 8:24 PM
Did 2 miles yesterday, 6.58 today!
Caite-chan
October 6th, 2018 11:05 PM
I'm finally up to 17.74. A lot of it comes from walking around at work when its hella busy.
Nick
October 7th, 2018 10:36 AM
Haven't had time since my workout to post, but I did 5.88 miles on Friday. Up to 33.14.
professor plum
October 7th, 2018 6:54 PM
I walked 5 miles today!
Caite-chan
October 9th, 2018 7:44 AM
Hey look I made it up to 28.81. Nothing like walking around work playing Pokemon Go...lol.
professor plum
October 9th, 2018 7:51 AM
I did 4 miles yesterday.
ALSO
BETWEEN ALL OF US - we've walked 143.66 miles so far.