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professor plum September 30th, 2018 3:49 PM

Off-Topic's Marathon in a Month Challenge!
 

Welcome to OT's Marathon in a Month (2018)!


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:
  • Register [for free] on HealthCode.org:
    Spoiler:
    1. Visit this link.
    2. (Unless you want to pay) Choose Bronze, select $0. See here.
    3. Enter your e-mail and your password on the right. See here.
    4. After that, click submit order. See here.
    5. 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.

    This website is also super mobile friendly if you don't want to sync it with an app - Example of Logging Entry, Example 2 of Logging Entry.
    It also tracks your progress pretty well, too!
  • Use an sort of fitness app - MapMyRun/RunKeeper/Strava, etc. You can just post a screenshot in the thread of your daily walk/run.
  • Pokemon Go! While it might not be the best pedometer, you could at least rack up some Buddy Candy [Here's a quick Buddy Candy chart], and even hatch some eggs [here's a handy list of what Pokemon can hatch from each egg].
    You could also use one of the former apps [e.g. MapMyRun] in the background tracking your steps, and have Pokemon Go open as your primary app.
  • Track the miles manually.

How do I stay motivated?


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.

Caite-chan October 1st, 2018 9:18 AM

Caite-chan: Going for 100 miles! :D

I love that I can connect it with my Fit Bit.

professor plum October 1st, 2018 7:40 PM

Did my first 4.3 miles today!

Caite-chan October 1st, 2018 7:47 PM

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.

Awesome job everyone!!


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