One Mile Per Day WALKING Challenge

Who's ready for a challenge? New year, new you! 

Start 2023 with the biggest challenge of your life. Walk every day (see the rules below). That's it. Are you up for the challenge?

Walking a mile a day is an excellent fitness goal for beginners. It's not too much of a commitment in terms of time and energy, yet it can still provide many wonderful physical and mental health benefits.

Rules:

Walk a minimum of 1 mile every day.
Walking, hiking, running, etc.
Sync smartwatch or running app to website/app every day.
By registering you are acknowledging that you have read through the FAQs and will abide by the "rules." Please ask your questions before signing up.
Optional: Post on your social media and TAG us #pnwladies #run2befit #365dayrunningchallenge #onemileperday #walkingstreak
Cost:$50 per walker (plus Eventbrite fees, $10 towards challenge pot, the remaining goes towards administering the year-long).

How you win: Whoever can last the longest (streak) wins the pot and follows the rules outlined. If there's a tie, winners split the proceeds.

FAQs (I'll keep updating as questions are posed):

Q.  How much $$$ money can I win?

A.  That depends.  The $$$ will be distributed amongst those that last the longest in 2023.

Q.  I don't use social media, can I still participate?

A.  Yes

Questions about posting.

Q. Can I edit my posts/synced workouts?

A. Yes, only if done before the end of the day - not another day.

Q. What time do I need to post/sync by?

A. 11:59 pm PST.

Q. Can I remove my previous posts?

A. If you do, you are no longer eligible for the cash prize at the end.

Q. What if I forget to sync? Can I sync the next day and still be in the running to win?

A. Yes and no. Please try to sync daily - you will get a notification indicating you are out of the challenge and will now need to submit additional proof to be an eligible finisher.

Q. I won’t have wi-fi/service, can I post when I get back into range?

A. Yes and no. Again, please try to sync daily - you will get a notification indicating you are out of the challenge and will now need to submit additional proof to be an eligible finisher.

Q. I forgot to post/sync, am I kicked out of the challenge?

A. You’re no longer eligible for the prize. We encourage you to continue working on running every day.

Q. I don't have a smartwatch (Garmin, AppleWatch, etc.), can I still participate?

A. Maybe. See next question.

Q. Can I post on Strava, Runkeeper or another app?

A. Yes, as long it is an automatic sync (gps, treadmill calibration). No manual entries.

Q. Can I manually enter a walk?

A. Sorry, but no - it must be a synced run from a smartwatch, app, etc.

Q. What is the website you are syncing from the smartwatch and/or running app?

A. Final Surge.

Q. Will you verify that I walk a minimum of ONE MILE per day?

A. Yes, you will be notified that you are out of the challenge if you do not sync your mileage.

Questions about walking.

Q. Do I need to show my pace anywhere?

A. No, but your stats will need to show the time it took you to complete the one mile requirement.  Ok to include more miles with the one mile requirement.

Q.  What counts as "proof" that I walked?

A.  Any upload that can sync to a website/app Final Surge.

Q. Can I run/walk?

A. Yes.

Q. I’m not “fast” is that ok?

A. Yes, no particular pace is required.

Q. Does treadmill walking count?

A. Yes, please calibrate your smartwatch or running app. Again, no manual entries.

Q. Do I need to post WHERE I walk?

A. No

Q.  What happens if there's bad weather, snow, etc.?

A.  Walk on a treadmill.  Be safe and use your best judgment.

Questions about the challenge.

Q. How will I know if I’m out of the challenge?

A. I will send you an email indicating this. Please don’t argue with me that you “forgot” to sync, couldn’t run, etc.

Q. I changed my mind, can I get a refund?

A. Sorry, but no. No refunds under any circumstances. Consider your $$$ a donation towards the pot.

Q. Why are you no longer doing the #hashtags or screenshots to social media?

A. Change is good! We'd like to offer the opportunity to those who do not use social media on a regular basis.

Q. Why are the rules so hard?

A. They’re not. But yes, you do need to make an effort if you want to win.

 

P.S.  The address shown is only a placeholder.  There are no in-person meetings.  This is an ONLINE Challenge.