Run with Jess: Winter Miles Challenge

[boston340]

Run with Jess is hosting a Winter Miles Challenge that looks interesting.  Here is the link for anyone interested in signing up (it's free!).  I registered under the intermediate category.  I'm nursing a very minor knee injury right but think I should be okay to get back to running in a couple of days.  The challenge starts January 6.

www.runwithjess.com/2013/12/winter-miles-challenge-2014.html#.UscFDPRDv1E

[labbie]

Thanks for posting- I signed up for the beginner level. I recently completed c25K, so it will be nice to have a weekly goal now while I wait for my next race in March to come around. I can use all the motivation I can get to get out there in the single digit cold mornings!!

[Deleted]

What a cool blog! I'm averaging 26 miles a week, so I'm between categories... Hmmm

[clseale]

Jan 4, 2014 13:08:28 GMT -5 @cheshire said:

What a cool blog! I'm averaging 26 miles a week, so I'm between categories... Hmmm

With marathon training, you should be well up over 30 in no time. I'd go with the higher mileage. 

[softspot]

Thanks for posting. This may be just what I need to get back on track.

[babinski]

I just signed up as well, the Beginner category. Too bad my three time trial miles in the pouring rain today don't count!

[Deleted]

Jan 5, 2014 7:28:08 GMT -5 clseale said:

Jan 4, 2014 13:08:28 GMT -5 @cheshire said:

What a cool blog! I'm averaging 26 miles a week, so I'm between categories... Hmmm

With marathon training, you should be well up over 30 in no time. I'd go with the higher mileage. 

I might start a new thread about marathon training plans, I'm curious to know what other people run and how they structure it. I need to work out whether I am doing enough.

[Deleted]

Thanks for posting. I also signed up as a beginner!

[AAM2012]

Just signed up. I am between trainer and advanced so I went with the lower number..just in case.

[libbygrl109]

I just signed up to make sure I don't slack during this round of half training, especially when the temps are droppng again this week.

[badgergirl66]

I just signed up for beginner. My long run this week was 10, but I'm tapering then sticking to 5-10ks for a bit after my half.

[Deleted]

OK, so how does it work? I signed up, but not sure what to do next!

[boston340]

Jan 6, 2014 8:42:00 GMT -5 @cheshire said:

OK, so how does it work? I signed up, but not sure what to do next!

You should receive an email soon with more information. Ping me if you don't get it and I can forward you the email I received.

[Deleted]

Jan 6, 2014 9:21:47 GMT -5 boston340 said:

Jan 6, 2014 8:42:00 GMT -5 @cheshire said:

OK, so how does it work? I signed up, but not sure what to do next!

You should receive an email soon with more information. Ping me if you don't get it and I can forward you the email I received.

OK, cool, thanks!

[badgergirl66]

Hmmm. I didn't get an email yet.

[chitownbelle]

Jan 6, 2014 22:25:15 GMT -5 badgergirl66 said:

Hmmm. I didn't get an email yet.

I just checked mine too and me neither.

Anyone have a good app to track daily miles on a calendar? I took a running hiatus the past few months due to TTC and now I feel like a whale. I'm not training for anything but a baby, so, would like to shoot for 20mi a week just for fun, on top of strength training. I've always just followed a printed out training plan and never logged anything via phone.

[boston340]

I'm going to copy/paste the message below for everyone. I'm on the app so hope this works!


ETA: sorry for the crappy formatting, I'll fix it tomorrow when I'm not on the app.

[boston340]

All the details you need to WIN the Winter Miles Challenge!

The Challenge begins!
Week One: January 6 - 12, 2014
Congratulations on making the decision to push yourself through the winter season and stay dedicated to your miles. Winter offers a host of obstacles to overcome, but if you are persistent, success will be yours! One of my favorite saying is WINTER MILES BRING SPRING SMILES. The work you do over these difficult months will reward you big at the finish line in spring.

How the #WinterMiles Challenge works:
• Set your weekly mileage goal. This is YOUR goal - don't compare yourself to others. Print this weekly tracker to plan your week of workouts.
• Keep track of your miles from Monday-Sunday.
• The weekly reporting of miles will begin every Sunday at 12:00am. This will remain open for 24 hours until midnight on Monday CST. Report back your miles HERE to be entered into that week's prize drawing.
• On Tuesday morning, I will announce the weekly prize winner.
• Repeat for 8 weeks!


Great weekly prizes that you can win from these sponsors...
Week 1 (Jan.6-12) - YakTrax
Week 2 (Jan.13-19) - ProCompression Socks
Week 3 (Jan.20-26) - Milestones Jewelry & Apparel
Week 4 (Jan.27-Feb.2) - Heart Rate Monitor Watch
Week 5 (Feb.3-9) - Fitsok Socks
Week 6 (Feb.10-16) - FlapJacked Protein Pancakes
Week 7 (Feb.17-23) - 110% Compression Socks
Week 8 (Feb.24-Mar.2) - Hydrapak & GU Energy


** Mid-Challenge Virtual Race **

During the week of Jan. 27-Feb. 2, there is an opportunity to earn a bonus entry into the prize drawing (for the heart rate monitor watch) if you participate in the Snowball Shuffle 8K. At any time during the week of Jan. 27-Feb. 2, you can run/walk a timed 8K (4.97 miles) and report back your time (link will be available that week at runwithjess.com). There is still BLING (Finisher's Medals) available here.

Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my mileage goal? Yes, your goal can change from week to week. This challenge isn't about strict rules; it's about staying true to your plan - pushing past the excuses. So if one week your goal is 10 miles and the next 20 miles, that's perfectly fine. No need to change anything in the challenge. Just hold yourself to your weekly goal and report back accurately at the end of the week. Only YOU know if you cheated yourself.
Can anyone still sign-up for the #WinterMiles Challenge? Yes, invite your friends to join in the fun. There's room for anyone who wants to log winter miles.
How do I report back my weekly miles? Click here to report your weekly miles. There is a 48-hr window each week to report back your weekly miles, beginning 12:00am Sunday and closing at midnight each Monday CST. Prize winner will be announced on Tues morning.
I ordered a shirt; when will it arrive? The shirt order has been sent to the printer. I expect to have them at my door mid-January (pending any unforeseen manufacturer delays). As soon as I do, you'll see a photo go up on my Facebook page. It will take me a couple days to package orders, but I'll work hard to ship as quickly as possible!
Can I still order a shirt? I padded the order with extras, but they are going fast! Limited sizes are now available here. I may do a reorder if there is enough interest, but that second batch most likely won't arrive until first of February.
Who is going to achieve great things this winter?? YOU ARE!! Good luck!

~ Jess
RunWithJess


Kick off the New Year with RUN after RUN! Watch the blog this week for a feature on how to dress for winter runs. www.RUNwithJESS.com

Debating my options for 2014 Goal here. It's gotta be BIG as this year, the big 40th birthday approaches.
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You signed up for the #WinterMiles Challenge on RUNwithJESS.com

[AAM2012]

Oh man I didn't get an email either. How are we suppose to report if we don't have the email? hmmm...

[Deleted]

I didn't get an e-mail either, and I signed up on Sunday. I find the link where to enter miles, but it says the link doesn't work/is closed.

[shauni27]

Jan 6, 2014 9:21:47 GMT -5 boston340 said:

Jan 6, 2014 8:42:00 GMT -5 @cheshire said:

OK, so how does it work? I signed up, but not sure what to do next!

You should receive an email soon with more information. Ping me if you don't get it and I can forward you the email I received.

I never got an email at all...did anyone else not get it?

[boston340]

I just tried the reporting links to see if they work and they don't. I'm guessing the links won't open up until Sunday (the first reporting day).