2019 Run the Year Group

Elise4270
Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
@amymoreorless is team captain #1 :wink:

So, I am guessing at how to do this. If you have any input, suggestions or burning desires please share them.

We shall start with:
Who wants to join?
What is your anticipated yearly milage?
Team A, B,C.... And culmulative team miles


Teams:
Each person piggy backs on the previous mileage until we reach 2000. Thats one team, "A". Next 2000 miles is "B", and so forth.

An example:
Mary pledges 500 miles
Then Kim pledges 350=850
Then Dan pledges 700= 1550
And Frank pledges *450= 2000
So that's team A.
Team A then can pick a real team name.

*If Frank wants to do 1200 miles, i suggest he can start team B or join team A. We may have to work around a bit. Or hope for some better ideas.

Of course, if you have friends you are already teaming up with the just designate that team, X,Y, Z.

Will that work? Least as a jumping off point?
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  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    I want to join
    I anticipate my yearly mileage to be 400
    Team A
    Cumulative Team A miles. 400/2000
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    I want to join
    I anticipate my yearly mileage to be 900 miles
    Team A
    Cumulative Team A miles 1300/2000
  • Butterchop
    Butterchop Posts: 203 Member
    I want to join
    I anticipate my yearly mileage to be 700 miles
    Team A
    Cumulative Team A miles 2000/2000
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    Yay! Team A!!!!!

    Team B, where are you?
  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
    Thanks for making this thread @Elise4270! Team B here!

    1500/2000 miles
  • eleanorhawkins
    eleanorhawkins Posts: 1,659 Member
    I want to join but have to see whether money I'm owed comes in first, so I won't actually put myself down for a team yeat just in case.
    When I do I hope to be able to reach 500 miles, but again not going to commit until I'm sure I'm able to.
  • greyparks206
    greyparks206 Posts: 165 Member
    edited December 2018
    I'd love to do this! I *hope* to make 500 miles, but I'm going to pledge 450.

    So...Team B
    450 + 1500 = 1950
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    Yay! Welcome @greyparks206 !

    Is that team B? Or yall want one more with modest mileage?


    Where's team C?
  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
    I'd love to do this! I *hope* to make 500 miles, but I'm going to pledge 450.

    So...Team B
    450 + 1500 = 1950

    Go team B! I can up my mileage to 1550. What’s another 50 miles? ;)

    Team A
    @Elise4270 400 miles
    @shanaber 900 miles
    @Butterchop 700 miles

    Team B
    @amymoreorless 1550 miles
    @greyparks206 450 miles

    Team C
    @eleanorhawkins ? (tentative 500 miles)
    TBD
  • greyparks206
    greyparks206 Posts: 165 Member
    Go team B! I can up my mileage to 1550. What’s another 50 miles? ;)

    Woo hoo! I've already joined Run the Year as an individual. Any idea what the process is to officially declare our team? Now I'll have someone to keep me accountable all year!

  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    Go team B! I can up my mileage to 1550. What’s another 50 miles? ;)

    Woo hoo! I've already joined Run the Year as an individual. Any idea what the process is to officially declare our team? Now I'll have someone to keep me accountable all year!

    I think there will be an email later. Once the year starts we can join groups.

    Meantime, think of an awesome name!
    Team A, any ideas yet? Weta women? Haha!
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,204 Member
    I'm on team c with 600 miles, woo hoo

    Team c
    @eleanorhawkins 500??
    @avidkeo 600
  • eleanorhawkins
    eleanorhawkins Posts: 1,659 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    I'm on team c with 600 miles, woo hoo

    Team c
    @eleanorhawkins 500??
    @avidkeo 600

    As the husband is currently in proud spouse mode over this morning's events I reckon I should be able to get away with signing myself up for this tomorrow as long as I stick to a cheaper option lol. Will report tomorrow!
  • Butterchop
    Butterchop Posts: 203 Member
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    Go team B! I can up my mileage to 1550. What’s another 50 miles? ;)

    Woo hoo! I've already joined Run the Year as an individual. Any idea what the process is to officially declare our team? Now I'll have someone to keep me accountable all year!

    I think there will be an email later. Once the year starts we can join groups.

    Meantime, think of an awesome name!
    Team A, any ideas yet? Weta women? Haha!

    Honestly after the giant Weta. That name is quite intimidating lol
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,260 Member
    Hi, I’d like to join in too. This year has been a running disaster for me but the previous 2 years I ran 490 & 494 miles. This might give me the extra push to get out there & do it for the team if not myself. I will go for 400 to be on safe side but will hope for the 500. I’ve just paid the Run the year subscription. Will I be on Team C for 400 miles
  • kathie_blunt
    kathie_blunt Posts: 3 Member
    I am training to do a half marathon in May an would really like to join the group
  • workaholic_nurse
    workaholic_nurse Posts: 727 Member
    edited December 2018
    So team C is currently
    Team c
    @eleanorhawkins 500??
    @avidkeo 600
    @Marissaxzxzxz 400

    and I can round out team C with 500 miles. Time to start Team D

    ETA: https://runtheedge.com/run-the-year-2019/ this is the right link, correct?
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited December 2018
    Team C
    @Marissaxzxzxz 400
    @eleanorhawkins 500
    @Avidkeo 600
    =1500

    ETA. Gotch Jeremiah! Team C!

    @kathie_blunt We love new runners! You want the remaining 500+? Wanna start team D!!! This is an extension of the monthly running challenge thread, you are welcome to come join additional running madness there!

    MRC thread
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10709529/december-2018-monthly-running-challenge

    Alright! WHERES (the rest of) TEAM D?
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    edited December 2018
    So team C is currently
    Team c
    @eleanorhawkins 500??
    @avidkeo 600
    @Marissaxzxzxz 400

    and I can round out team C with 500 miles. Time to start Team D

    ETA: https://runtheedge.com/run-the-year-2019/ this is the right link, correct?

    Yes. That's the link.
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,204 Member
    So team c, what's out ream name! "running the antipodes" given that @eleanorhawkins and I are literally on the other side of the world from eachother. Does that kinda ignore @Marissaxzxzxz?
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,204 Member
    Wow a the cost of delivery is expensive! Not getting any swag, can't afford it sadly. But signing up anyway
  • eleanorhawkins
    eleanorhawkins Posts: 1,659 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Wow a the cost of delivery is expensive! Not getting any swag, can't afford it sadly. But signing up anyway

    Exactly what I said yesterday when I looked! Just the basic here too, can't get away with anything more. That's ok, we can draw our own medals etc ;-)

    Name.... well as we're all over the world how about 'running the world'?
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,260 Member
    edited December 2018
    Hi Team C. I opted for the basic membership too. I’m happy with any name the team decides . I’m on north coast of Ireland so swimming in the sea just of the south coast of New Zealand is my exact antipode.
  • eleanorhawkins
    eleanorhawkins Posts: 1,659 Member
    So team C is currently
    Team c
    @eleanorhawkins 500??
    @avidkeo 600
    @Marissaxzxzxz 400

    and I can round out team C with 500 miles. Time to start Team D

    Ok ladies I'm all signed up now! So exciting! (Yeah, maybe I need a run lol)
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,311 Member
    I guess I'll start team D. I'll pledge 400 miles. Thought this looked like a cool challenge but there was no way I could pull it off on my own!! Team challenge looks like fun!

    Team D
    @martaindale 400
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,311 Member
    I am training to do a half marathon in May an would really like to join the group

    I just started team D and looking for some team mates if you are still interested.
  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Wow a the cost of delivery is expensive! Not getting any swag, can't afford it sadly. But signing up anyway

    I opted not to get any swag as well. $25 is all I want to spend. I am signed up but they don't have the 2019 tracker page up yet.
  • Fitatelo
    Fitatelo Posts: 180 Member
    I would love to join!! Anything to keep me accountable. I'll pledge 400 miles as well for 2019.

    Team D
    @martaindale 400
    @Fitatelo 400

    Total 800/2000
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,311 Member
    @fitatelo Thanks for joining!