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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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