![]() ![]() If you're from a part of the world where miles aren't your thing, log your distances in KMs. We help motivate each other, so what do you say? If you're new to running, set a low goal. ![]() Some do 25 miles, others do 50, some go higher than that, some do lower it's entirely your goal and therefore completely up to you. Don't let the high (or low) goals of others intimidate you. You can run, walk, or do treadmill - just be consistent. OPTIONAL: You can post your progress by creating a ticker at (if creating one seems difficult, or you're like me and can't be bothered, then just type in your daily miles in this thread). Here are the details from last month that apply again:Īnybody want to join in for a running challenge? Set a goal here and update us every day. If you are making the effort, you will find only support here. You never need to be ashamed of your miles. We have members ranging from total beginners all the way to Boston Qualifiers and beyond. This is a continuation from the November 2022 Monthly Running Challenge which can be found at: Īnyone can join in, new and old, and if you found this thread late, you can join in at any time. This is your virtual running group to help keep you accountable, to enjoy a virtual post-run coffee with your fellow runners, and to make new friends and learn a few things. You set your own pace and distance for the month. If you found us in the middle (or end) of the month, you're still very welcome to join in - no requirements or special invite needed. This is the most popular challenge on MFP. Don’t forget to print the Thanksgiving to New Year’s Running Challenge tracker, so you can track your progress.WARNING: Following this thread may be addictive it gets very talkative.miss a day and you can be 50 posts behind.Follow Run for Good on Facebook so you can get tips and motivation throughout the challenge period.Totally doable! Thanksgiving to New Year’s Running Challenge Resources: If you’d like to try a different challenge, check out the Marathon in a Month Running Challenge and aim to run a total of 26.2 miles in the month of December. Keep going! It’ll still be quite an accomplishment to say you ran most days between Thanksgiving and New Year’s! Yes, of course run/walking counts! ‘Nuf said. Yes, you can do every run on the treadmill if you want! But, to prevent boredom, you may want to mix things up and do some runs on the roads or trails, too. (And don’t forget your turkey trot running apparel or Santa run accessories!) If you’re not sure if you’re ready for a Thanksgiving race, check out Can I Run a 5K Without Training? Can I run on the treadmill? Do races count?Ībsolutely! And highly encouraged! Doing a turkey trot or a jingle bell race is a fun way to get in your 1+ mile. Those “easy days” are essentially rest days. ![]() But you only need to run one mile every day to keep this streak alive, and that mile can be as slow and easy as you want. You could get injured and you’ll most likely get burned-out. ![]() Running hard and long every single day is definitely not recommended. But isn’t running every single day bad for you? Don’t I need rest days? But you may be surprised that on most days, you end up doing more than that. You have to run at least one mile every day. FAQs about the Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day Running Challenge How much do I have to run? Send this article to your friends, post it on social media and get friends to join you! Even if you can’t run with friends or family members, you can hold each other accountable and keep each other posted on your progress. I would definitely recommend tracking it in some way, since it keeps you more accountable and will help you stay motivated. You can also track your progress on a websites or apps like Strava or RunKeeper. The tracking sheet even includes a quote or encouraging note for each day. To mark your progress as you go along, use this: Printable Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day Running Challenge tracking sheet Just run a minimum of one mile every day between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. How to Do the Thanksgiving to New Year’s Running Challenge And I had maintained my pre-Thanksgiving weight, rather than gaining the customary three, um, maybe five, holiday pounds. The best part was that when the new year rolled around, I already had a nice training base and well-established winter running habit in place, so it wasn’t a struggle to start up a new routine in the new year. And I didn’t hate them!Īnd guess what? I felt a whole lot healthier, less stressed and, in general, much happier, than I had felt during previous holiday seasons. Running in the cold of December felt invigorating. ![]()
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