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Event: Off-Topic's Marathon in a Month Challenge!

professor plum

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    • 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:
    • 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.
     
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    Caite-chan

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    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

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    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.
     
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    Nick

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    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.
     
    Arcaneum

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    • 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.....
    ha....
    ha....

    ok but it's getting colder now help me :'(
     

    Nick

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    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.
     
    Janp

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    • 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.
     
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