January 2021 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • TheMrWobbly
    TheMrWobbly Posts: 2,541 Member
    edited December 2020
    For the Run the World challenge I have the following places to map. If you want another included please let me know today or tomorrow.

    Arkansas, Virginia, Texas, Poland, East Tennessee, Portugal, Ohio, New Plymouth NZ, Anaheim CA, London UK, Detroit, Auckland and Hawaii.

    I can't see who has joined and so set up spaces for up to 30 people so we have room for more than those that expressed an interest in October so anyone can join @shorkster @thisvickyruns and others

    @noblsheep @durhammfp @Camaramandy648 @Teresa502 @kgirlhart @T1DCarnivoreRunner @WandaVaughn @polskagirl01 @marisap2010 @quilteryoyo @hamsterwheel6 @eleanorhawkins @hanlonsk @katharmonic @Tramboman @RunsOnEspresso @AlphaHowls @skippygirlsmom @Avidkeo @martaindale @rheddmobile @shanaber @Faebert @kristinajeang @ContraryMaryMary @Scott6255 @annshandle @HonuNui
    You are invited to join the Run the World 2021 challenge. The code to join is MFPRunners2021


    Run the World 2021
    Jan 1, 2021 12:00 AM - Dec 31, 2021 11:59 PM
    Team Challenge
    Run, Virtual Run 24,901 Miles in 365 days

    == INSTRUCTIONS TO JOIN ==

    1. Visit https://www.challengehound.com/join/87084200-0550-11eb-9a36-31595d1e7f7e?code=MFPRunners2021

    2. Click the green "Sign In to Join Challenge" button

    3. Sign in to an existing Challenge Hound account, or sign up if you are new to Challenge Hound. You can sign up using your email address or Facebook

    4. Now that you are signed in, click the green "Join Challenge" button and confirm you are joining.

    5. That's it! You've joined the challenge. You'll receive an email confirmation with the challenge details.
    == HOW TO LOG ACTIVITIES ==

    1. You can log activities into Challenge Hound https://www.challengehound.com/activity/new/edit

    2. You can connect an App listed on the Apps page and activities will be automatically synced to Challenge Hound. Challenge Hound currently supports Under Armour (Map My Run, Map My Walk, Map My Hike, Map My Ride, etc) and Strava. https://www.challengehound.com/apps

    If you connect an app, Challenge Hound will automatically sync applicable activities, so there is no need to manually enter. Whether you manually enter or use an App, you'll receive an email notification with your challenge status after each activity you log. You can visit Challenge Hound to view your personal challenge dashboard, as well as full challenge leader boards and charts.

    == ADDITIONAL SUPPORT ==

    Support, FAQs, and How-tos can be found here: https://support.challengehound.com

    What is Challenge Hound? Challenge Hound is a platform used to create and track group challenges. Read more at https://www.challengehound.com

    Cheers!
  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    edited December 2020
    Regarding GOALS :)
    My ongoing monthly running distance goal is 100 miles (base goal) or 200 km (stretch goal).

    2020 Results:
    Ran 2151 km (Average = 179 km/mo)✅
    Cycled 1056 km (HUGE improvement)✅
    Swam 14,000 m (pool closure didn't help but I had no specific goal)✅

    Other 2020 Goals:
    1) Local "half marathon crown" challenge - canceled, but I did all 3 of the races that did happen - 3 weekends IN A ROW in September. Points for doing everything I possibly could. ☑

    2) Some type of speedwork 1x/week (track, hills, intervals, race, etc)✅

    3) At least 1 HM or longer run per month - since December 2018 (25 months)✅
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    I cropped out the map and the rest of the activity totals, but the other colors are activities other than running and cycling.

    2021 Goals:
    1) Stay healthy as far as it depends on me!
    2) Enjoy running!
    3) Keep the speed & HM streaks going (CONSISTENCY!)
    3) Run 40 km/week, for 40 weeks during my 40th year of life
    4) IF there are IRL races, consider doing a marathon or any distance triathlon.
  • eleanorhawkins
    eleanorhawkins Posts: 1,659 Member
    @TheMrWobbly I signed up, and I don't see Spain on the map yet ;-)
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,333 Member
    @TheMrWobbly I signed up!
    For app users, the link only worked correctly if I did it through the full website. In the app it takes you to the site but I got caught in a weird loop and could not get to the actual sign up. Just FYI.
  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    TheMrWobbly wrote: »
    For the Run the World challenge I have the following places to map. If you want another included please let me know today or tomorrow.

    Arkansas, Virginia, Texas, Poland, East Tennessee, Portugal, Ohio, New Plymouth NZ, Anaheim CA, London UK, Detroit, Auckland and Hawaii.

    I can't see who has joined and so set up spaces for up to 30 people so we have room for more than those that expressed an interest in October so anyone can join @shorkster @thisvickyruns and others

    @noblsheep @durhammfp @Camaramandy648 @Teresa502 @kgirlhart @T1DCarnivoreRunner @WandaVaughn @polskagirl01 @marisap2010 @quilteryoyo @hamsterwheel6 @eleanorhawkins @hanlonsk @katharmonic @Tramboman @RunsOnEspresso @AlphaHowls @skippygirlsmom @Avidkeo @martaindale @rheddmobile @shanaber @Faebert @kristinajeang @ContraryMaryMary @Scott6255 @annshandle @HonuNui
    You are invited to join the Run the World 2021 challenge. The code to join is MFPRunners2021


    Run the World 2021
    Jan 1, 2021 12:00 AM - Dec 31, 2021 11:59 PM
    Team Challenge
    Run, Virtual Run 24,901 Miles in 365 days

    == INSTRUCTIONS TO JOIN ==

    1. Visit https://www.challengehound.com/join/87084200-0550-11eb-9a36-31595d1e7f7e?code=MFPRunners2021

    2. Click the green "Sign In to Join Challenge" button

    3. Sign in to an existing Challenge Hound account, or sign up if you are new to Challenge Hound. You can sign up using your email address or Facebook

    4. Now that you are signed in, click the green "Join Challenge" button and confirm you are joining.

    5. That's it! You've joined the challenge. You'll receive an email confirmation with the challenge details.
    == HOW TO LOG ACTIVITIES ==

    1. You can log activities into Challenge Hound https://www.challengehound.com/activity/new/edit

    2. You can connect an App listed on the Apps page and activities will be automatically synced to Challenge Hound. Challenge Hound currently supports Under Armour (Map My Run, Map My Walk, Map My Hike, Map My Ride, etc) and Strava. https://www.challengehound.com/apps

    If you connect an app, Challenge Hound will automatically sync applicable activities, so there is no need to manually enter. Whether you manually enter or use an App, you'll receive an email notification with your challenge status after each activity you log. You can visit Challenge Hound to view your personal challenge dashboard, as well as full challenge leader boards and charts.

    == ADDITIONAL SUPPORT ==

    Support, FAQs, and How-tos can be found here: https://support.challengehound.com

    What is Challenge Hound? Challenge Hound is a platform used to create and track group challenges. Read more at https://www.challengehound.com

    Cheers!
    If we can pass through Memphis on the way from East Tennessee to Arkansas that would be great!
  • HonuNui
    HonuNui Posts: 1,464 Member
    @TheMrWobbly
    I have signed up and am on the Hamakua coast of Big Island of Hawaii
  • libbyralls
    libbyralls Posts: 23 Member
    Hello all! I am a newbie to this challenge, but am looking forward to it! I haven’t been running much lately and don’t have time to run every day, so my goal for the month is to run 15 miles
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    @themrwobbly I tried to sign up and it went through but it's giving me some grief, I'll try again in the morning.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,545 Member
    @TheMrWobbly Thanks. I'll try to join tomorrow. I just don't have the energy or drive to do something "new" tonight. :wink: If you want specific cities, I'm closest to Greeneville TN where President Andrew Johnson was born.

    @polskagirl01 You did great in 2020!

    Welcome @libbyralls ! This is a very friendly, supportive group. You'll love it.

  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,188 Member
    edited December 2020
    @TheMrWobbly I tried to sign up, but I am having some trouble. I'll try again in a bit.
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    @TheMrWobbly I joined the Run the World Challenge - I'm in Syracuse NY

    @polskagirl01 impressive achievements for 2020 - speedwork every week and a HM every month are amazing. I'm sure you'll keep up your great consistency in 2021.

    Welcome to our new members! Please join right in!

    I don't know why I've been counting down so intently but suddenly it surprises me that tomorrow is the last day of the year. I need to nail down some goals.
  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    Something to know about Challenge Hound challenges - it retroactively fills in any activity during the challenge period when you join. So there’s no reason to panic about getting signed up on time. Theoretically you could join in December of next year and it would add your miles from the whole year!
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,211 Member
    Signed up to the run the world challenge. 8. A bit bumed it won't take tomorrows ru, cause it starts 1pm my time!!

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  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    edited December 2020
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Signed up to the run the world challenge. 8. A bit bumed it won't take tomorrows ru, cause it starts 1pm my time!!

    You'll get your extra time at the end :) Maybe your 2022 New Year's run will take us over the finish line!
    Looks like it's set to GMT, which seems fair enough to me. The Americans can start before the ball drops, but won't have as much time a year from now.
  • TheMrWobbly
    TheMrWobbly Posts: 2,541 Member
    martaindale wrote: »
    @TheMrWobbly I signed up!
    For app users, the link only worked correctly if I did it through the full website. In the app it takes you to the site but I got caught in a weird loop and could not get to the actual sign up. Just FYI.

    Thanks @martaindale

    I cannot change the timezone to include am runs for my antipodean friends. I'm not sure why it doesn't allow for time zones, sorry!
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,333 Member
    TheMrWobbly wrote: »
    I cannot change the timezone to include am runs for my antipodean friends. I'm not sure why it doesn't allow for time zones, sorry!

    Now that's a fantastic word!
  • kirstymn
    kirstymn Posts: 90 Member
    @TheMrWobbly I have also just signed up for the Run the World challenge. I'm in Tauranga, New Zealand

    Thanks!
  • dreamer12151
    dreamer12151 Posts: 1,031 Member
    Oh dear, @kirstymn you certainly had been through it!! It sounds like you are over your running block, though so that it a positive. My 2 cents, for what it is worth, based on my own experience, if you don't like a program, then you won't do well with it. Stick with what you are comfortable with, yet challenge yourself within it.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,545 Member
    @kirstymn Glad you are able to get back out there and run again after those traumatic incidences. Sounds like you are one tough lady. I agree with @dreamer12151 If you don't like the program, try another. You aren't going to hurt anyone's feelings and this is all about you and what you like. On the other hand, trying a new way to train can be a good thing....until it isn't. You have to find what works the best for you.
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,333 Member
    @kirstymn Welcome back! I agree, it's hard to beat Hal.
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,211 Member
    edited January 2021
    kirstymn wrote: »
    @TheMrWobbly I have also just signed up for the Run the World challenge. I'm in Tauranga, New Zealand

    Thanks!

    Hi @kristymn nice to see another kiwi! I'm sorry to hear about the stuff you went through! Which marathon kept getting postponed? Was that the tauranga one? @ContraryMaryMary lives in Auckland, and I'm in New Plymouth. 2021 will be our year!
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,211 Member
    martaindale wrote: »
    TheMrWobbly wrote: »
    I cannot change the timezone to include am runs for my antipodean friends. I'm not sure why it doesn't allow for time zones, sorry!

    Now that's a fantastic word!

    I love it. If you were to tunnel through the middle of the earth, the country on the other side is the antipode. There are very few countries with a genuine antipode. I believe NZ and Spain are actually antipode.
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