2012 Holiday Running Challenge! Who's game?

[kccougar]

I'm in. Unfortunately, the only way I can stay in for a month is to log a small number of miles to avoid shin splints. We'll see how it goes.

[The_Douger]

Ugh, those are the worst.

[wuapinmon]

Ugh, those are the worst.

Going on four years now.

[The_Douger]

Going on four years now.

Swimming it is!

[Moliere]

Going on four years now.

Ouch! Maybe if you can get SpaceGhost back you can set up a swimming challenge.

[Joe Public]

I was thinking about this during my morning run. It's a traditional giving time of year, and I assume we want some level of motivation for people like me who aren't logging the most miles*. To that end, I hereby commit to donate a penny for every mile that CUFfers log during the contest period to a charity. For example, if 20 people run 20 miles per week for the six weeks, then I will donate $24 ($0.01 x 20 x 20 x 6).

I know it's a small amount, but I think the feeling that we're running together for a good cause will be a good motivator for some and will add to the experience. Also, if anyone else wants to do the same thing, there will be a multiplier effect.



*I saw just now that Moliere came up with several categories for the competition, which also addresses this issue. Nice job.

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

I could get behind Joe's idea of donating to a cause of the winners choice, if he changes his avatar from the dice showing 7. 7's on dice are the worst.

Some suitable alternatives

[Joe Public]

I could get behind Joe's idea of donating to a cause of the winners choice, if he changes his avatar from the dice showing 7. 7's on dice are the worst.

Done (not that a guy with an Oregon football uni in his avatar has much room to talk).

[Moliere]

I was thinking about this during my morning run. It's a traditional giving time of year, and I assume we want some level of motivation for people like me who aren't logging the most miles*. To that end, I hereby commit to donate a penny for every mile that CUFfers log during the contest period to a charity. For example, if 20 people run 20 miles per week for the six weeks, then I will donate $24 ($0.01 x 20 x 20 x 6).

I know it's a small amount, but I think the feeling that we're running together for a good cause will be a good motivator for some and will add to the experience. Also, if anyone else wants to do the same thing, there will be a multiplier effect.



*I saw just now that Moliere came up with several categories for the competition, which also addresses this issue. Nice job.

I like this idea. I don't want people to feel they have to join in, but this is something I can get behind. I'll also pledge $0.01 for every mile ran. For those who can't (or choose not to) participate in donating to charity, their miles can still be factor in how much we donate.

Are you okay with the winner being the person that chooses the charity? I like that idea as long as it's not church affiliated and not the BSA.

[The_Douger]

I think that would be awesome. Let the winner choose.

[Joe Public]

I like this idea. I don't want people to feel they have to join in, but this is something I can get behind. I'll also pledge $0.01 for every mile ran. For those who can't (or choose not to) participate in donating to charity, their miles can still be factor in how much we donate.

Are you okay with the winner being the person that chooses the charity? I like that idea as long as it's not church affiliated and not the BSA.

It might be best that people choose their own. I've seen some strong feelings on this board regarding different charities (BSA, United Way, etc.), and I wouldn't want anyone to be in the position of choosing between reneging on a pledge or donating to an organization that triggers mixed (or even bad) feelings.

That being said, I'm fine with nikuman choosing the charity if that's how we want to do it.

[wuapinmon]

Swimming it is!

Are you sure you're medically qualified to make that prescription?

[ERCougar]

Great idea, Moliere.
No teams?
I'm on board for the donation thing, but only if I approve of the charity.

[The_Douger]

Are you sure you're medically qualified to make that prescription?

Nah, I am but a lowly midlevel monkey, unqualified to do more than read algorithms and certainly not make an correct diagnosis.

[The_Douger]

I just ran four miles.