I'm often asked what keeps me motivated and doing what I do everyday. One answer is a challenge. I can't seem to resist! I recently joined 2 virtual races and 1 abs challenge, as part of my training plan for the Chicago Marathon in October. A virtual race. I just love the sound of that!
A 5-week ab challenge. From July 1 - August 5, 2011 try to complete 3000 abdominal exercises without a single crunch. Participants will average 100 ab exercises a day!
Ab Challenge Week One: Total Abdominal Exercises - 1475 (P90X Ab Ripper X)
Run a 5k between August 7 and August 13 and you must include at least one hill. I've already chosen a -never-run-before hill!
Run a half marathon (13.1 miles) from July 15th thru August 15th. You don't have to complete the 13.1 miles in one run. You have the whole month!
I'm not affiliated with any of the challenges. Just a little fun and a great way to connect to other runners. I'm running and doing the abdominal exercises anyway so adding the challenge is all the better. Anyone want to join me? Click on the button or the link for more information.
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I have never seen these virtual races before - what a great idea! I live in Norway and there aren't nearly as many runs to take part in - and those that do exist are pretty hard core and not much "fun". I may need to buy myself a Garmin after all :)
Posted by: Ren | July 08, 2011 at 06:56 AM
FUN challenges!! :)
Posted by: Jennifer | July 08, 2011 at 06:59 AM
They all sound great challenges,i would love to join the 3000 in 35 next time around,challenges keep me motivated.
Thanks for the link up :)
Posted by: claire | July 08, 2011 at 07:20 AM
Love the challenges, especially when that is my word for 2011! thanks for the constant source of inspiration
Posted by: Tina | July 08, 2011 at 08:11 AM
Hi Tina. Thanks for linking up! I just read Chelsea's latest post. What a great opportunity for her!
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it. ~Robert Brault
Posted by: jillconyers | July 08, 2011 at 09:16 AM
Great site you have! I'm liking the ab challenge, I'll look into that one, is it too late to join?
Posted by: Lisa {smart food and fit} | July 08, 2011 at 09:53 AM
LOVE all the challenges! They look like something even I can work in to my schedule! Thank for sharing!
Posted by: Amy | July 08, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Hi Lisa and thanks!
No. There is still time to join and plenty of time to get the 3000 done.
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it. ~Robert Brault
Posted by: jillconyers | July 08, 2011 at 11:15 AM
Never tried a virtual race. How do they work?
Posted by: Nikki @ The Worth Of My Sole | July 08, 2011 at 11:45 AM
I saw the running shoes in your header, and I knew I was somewhere great! I'm a runner too!
Posted by: Mom's Home Run | July 09, 2011 at 05:48 AM
It is great to read your journey with your running! I'm finding my inner athlete, she is just very hidden, but I'm looking!! Great to catch up with your blog via VoiceBoks! Have a great weekend!!
Posted by: Kathy | July 09, 2011 at 06:34 AM
Whew, 3,000 in 35? You go girl! I like that you keep yourself motivated with different challenges - that definitely helps me too.
Visiting from vB!
Smile and Mama With Me
Posted by: Mandi | July 09, 2011 at 07:09 PM
Hi and thanks. Just visited your blog and love it! As a running mom I'll definitely be visiting again.
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it. ~Robert Brault
Posted by: jillconyers | July 10, 2011 at 04:32 AM
Hi Amy. The abs challenge has been fun and the idea of a virtual race just sounds cool. Let me know if you decide to join any of them :)
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it. ~Robert Brault
Posted by: jillconyers | July 10, 2011 at 04:38 AM
Hi Lisa and thanks. No it's not too late to join. Let me know if you decide to :) Just visited your blog. Now I want a mango popsicle :)
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it. ~Robert Brault
Posted by: jillconyers | July 10, 2011 at 04:49 AM
Hi Claire. I'll let you know if the challenge is started again. just visited your blog and since my 3 in 30 comment didn't show up I'll let you know here. I'm joining and my goals are the ab challenge for 35 days and daily goals in my marathon training plan. Now I'll share the progress!
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it. ~Robert Brault
Posted by: jillconyers | July 10, 2011 at 05:07 AM
Hi Jennifer. You should join me :)
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it. ~Robert Brault
Posted by: jillconyers | July 10, 2011 at 05:09 AM
Hi Ren. Let me know if you give the virtual race a try. I love my Garmin! Thanks for linking up :)
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it. ~Robert Brault
Posted by: jillconyers | July 10, 2011 at 05:14 AM
Be great if it starts again thanks
All the best with your training i will be following your progress.
I want to do a marathon but I'm waiting till in my 40's( so about 2 years)i will have more time then to focus on my long long runs...
glad we have so much in common i love my shoes lol
have a great week :)
Posted by: claire | July 10, 2011 at 06:02 AM
Hi Nikki. The virtual race is just joining a group of runners virtually. Although you're not physically together you're running the same race and sharing on the host's blog. Does that make sense? Let me know if you decide to sign up :)
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it. ~Robert Brault
Posted by: jillconyers | July 10, 2011 at 06:48 AM