Upcoming fitness challenges for 2013! Check it out and commit!!

This is the time of year where everyone gets geared up for better health and fitness for the new year!! I've started signing up for events/groups already and wanted to share them!! Maybe it will inspire you to start a new fitness or eating challenge-it will at least keep me accountable to what I'm committing to! :-)

First up...

The "Run 13 races in 2013" hosted by Jill Conyers

2013 Running Challenge
Details:

1. Run 13 registered virtual or real life races in 2013.
2. The number of participants will not be limited.
3. Prizes throughout the year. Hint: Some of my favorite running and fitness products!
4. We have set up a 13 In 2013 Facebook group to support and encourage each other and share the experience.
5. To support everyone reaching their goal Jen and I will host 4 virtual races throughout the year. The first virtual race will be in February. More information coming soon.
6. Share with Instagram and Twitter using the #13in2013 hashtag.

You might be wondering what distance we will be challenged to run? Unlike 2012, when everyone was running the same distance, in 2013 you pick and commit to one...

How to join:

1. Sign up [and commit] using the Google document. Sign ups close midnight (EST) on December 31.
2. Post the button with the distance of your choice on your blog on your sidebar (HTML will be provided if needed).
3. Update the Google document with your progress and completed races.

If you’re having reservations about committing be on the lookout for an upcoming post, Tips for Running 13 Races In One Year!

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Jill at jillconyers@gmail.com.
Are you ready to commit? Do you have a running goal for 2013? What do you think would be the toughest part of running 13 races in one year?

THE DIRECT LINK TO THIS POST IS HERE:
http://jillconyers.com/2012/11/fitness-friday-are-you-ready-to-run-13-in-2013/

Because of my work and personal schedule, I will mostly be doing virtual races. I already have 3 just for the month of January!! Leave a message below if you want to find out more about virtual races!! I just discovered them several months ago and its an awesome concept!!

Second....

"5 by the 5th Virtual Races" hosted by mommy run fast

 



I’d love for you to join me for “5 by the 5th” – a virtual race series in which we run a 5k or 5 mile run by the 5th of each month (for time or for fun), from January to June, 2013.

The 5 by the 5th series will run from January to June, with the option to run a 5k or 5 miler by the 5th of each month. You can run once, or every month, and it will begin with the Resolution Run on January 1, 2013.
The series of virtual runs provides an opportunity to win prizes every month, or to get competitive with yourself and track your speed or progress each month if you’d like to. New runners and walkers are also welcome!
Details:

• All of the races are free.
• Record your time each month as evidence that you ran, and each run recorded will count toward monthly prizes.
• If you only run one race, your name will stay in the drawing through all six months. If you run all six races, you’ll have six entries by June’s prize drawing.
• Tweets and shares will count toward additional entries.
• If you blog about your races, I’ll provide a link up each month to share your post.

We’ll kick everything off with the Resolution Run. If you are local to Houston or Miami, you can also opt to meet up for a local fun run that morning. I’ll email details about the Houston run, and the Miami fun run will take place at 9 AM at South Pointe Park, Miami Beach (neither one is timed!)
Prizes! Prizes will be pulled each month!!

THE DIRECT LINK TO THIS POST IS HERE:
http://www.mommyrunfast.com/5-by-the-5th-virtual-run-series-registration-is-open/

This is a great opportunity to get 6 of the 13 races done for this year and be in the drawing for prizes!!

and Third....

A New You Beyond the New Year hosted by Skinny Mom.com

 

... let’s stop trying to achieve a “New You” during the first few weeks of the new year and let’s take small steps each month that make positive changes lasting all year (and beyond!) long.

We want everyone to create sustainable change. Start small and build on top of practical goals. Stop being SO results driven. That’s exactly why we have set up our New Year, New You Challenge month by month, and better yet, day by day. Let’s face it, simply saying, “this is my new years’ resolution,” is not…well, a resolution.

Here are the guidelines for our challenge—yes, “our,” the Skinny Mom team is doing this with YOU!

• Each month Skinny Mom will pick a positive topic related to improving wellness (mental and physical).
• For Example: clean eating in January, heart healthy habits in February, balanced nutrition, family health, etc.
• Focus on incorporating positive habits based on our monthly topic each day during that month.
• At the end of each month, Skinny Mom will pick a New Year, New You Winner based on the results of the challenge
  • Each participant will have the opportunity to fill out a form sharing their change. We will send out the form on our social media links (sign up below!) and newsletter.
• We will provide tips, goals, and challenges each day through email, SkinnyMom.com, and Skinny Mom social media outlets.
• Keep yourself and the Skinny Mom team updated and accountable through social media.
  • Post pictures and status updates on Facebook
  • Tweet @skinnymomonline
  • Pin it on Pinterest
  • Follow/share on Instagram — We will have a Photo a Day Program going on each month as well. The more you follow the Instagram Photo a Day, the more chances you have to win!
  • The more you share, the more we motivate one another!

What’s in it for you? What, you mean you are not solely motivated by incorporating positive changes in your life all year long? Okay, well how about some PRIZES?!?! That’s right, each month we will pick a participant based on the changes you share to win AWESOME PRIZES from Skinny Mom and our partners.
Are you ready for changes that last all year long?! Make sure you are signed up for our newsletter to become an official member of the 2013 Skinny Mom New You Beyond the New You Challenge. Your participation is completely FREE so what do you have to lose? Except maybe a few negative habits? Join us now!.

THE DIRECT LINK TO THIS POST IS HERE:
http://skinnymom.com/2012/12/11/a-new-you-beyond-the-new-year-healthy-challenges-all-year-long/

I just saw this posting this morning, and this sounds so inspiring!! I think its a great concept to continue through the year to aspire towards healthy goals. I think alot of people are really focused in the month of Jan and maybe into February but then after that, not so much!!

LETS START AND END this upcoming year of 2013 right!! I hope you will also commit to some challenges like I have done-whatever will work for you and your goals. Just make sure to stay consistent and keep it up!!