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Anyone doing the virtual lands end to John o groats challenge?

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swampytiggaa · 30/07/2020 07:57

I started 13/7 and am expecting it to take me pretty much all year 🙂

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wejammin · 24/10/2020 10:12

I've just signed up for this through work, starting on Monday. I've never run a day in my life and hoping just walking will be enough - I have a full on job and 3 kids including one with additional needs so I really have no extra time to actively go out and run. I'm hoping it will encourage me to eg pace during calls, walk to the local shop, walk round the park instead of sitting whilst the kids play.

Do you think it's achievable over a year?

IRun4Me · 07/10/2020 11:38

Morning. I’m doing the September one which is map 6. So still in Cornwall but pleased with my progress so far.
I’m hoping to do mostly runs but if I will count my fast, purposeful walks - ones which get my heart rate up.

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swampytiggaa · 06/10/2020 19:06

I’ve done 260 miles 🙂 only logging runs. Am a couple of weeks ahead of schedule so I’m happy 🙂

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iVampire · 05/10/2020 18:53

I’ve got both runs and walks logged. Not every time I go out on foot, Rather when I deliberately go for a walk IYSWIM

I’m ‘in’ Gloucestershire at the moment, and have no idea why there was the little Welsh diversion. Is it traditional??

UnaOfStormhold · 05/10/2020 17:49

Hello lejoggers! I'm on map 5 (1 September start) and have just got my 100 mile postcard after a short drizzly walk yesterday to make up that crucial 1.6miles. (I'm still pretty new to running so am counting walks as well.)

AuntieStella · 05/10/2020 10:33

Why does the route go through a bit of Wales? Just to include another home nation?

Not that I'm there yet, but was looking ahead and what's coming up

iVampire · 19/09/2020 09:08

I’m nearly at Weston super Mare

How’s everyone else doing?

Filiboom · 02/09/2020 15:22

Totally influenced and I’ve just signed up to this today! Currently in quarantine, but going to get started next week. Will be good to have something to work towards. Looking forward to seeing how every one gets on - love the idea of seeing where you are!

iVampire · 02/09/2020 07:51

I’ve reached Dartmoor

DDog has accompanied me in parts, but she’s a terrier not a hound!

AuntieStella · 02/09/2020 07:50

I must have been thinking of The Beast Grin

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swampytiggaa · 02/09/2020 07:06

@AuntieStella

I've reached Bodmin Moor!!

Isn't that where the Hound of the Baskervilles would hang out?

No he’s on Dartmoor 😂😂

I’m at Tiverton. Woohoo!

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AuntieStella · 30/08/2020 21:07

I've reached Bodmin Moor!!

Isn't that where the Hound of the Baskervilles would hang out?

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swampytiggaa · 20/08/2020 21:18

Yes ignore the speedy delivery pants 😂😂 I’m averaging 20 miles a week which is giving me a few days in hand in case of illness or injury.

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AuntieStella · 20/08/2020 18:41

Yes I've started! vLEJOG-4

I've not logged many miles yet - hoping to do rather more over the weekend. But at least I know I've worked out how to do the uploading properly.

You need to do a minimum of 2.4 miles per day (which is 16.8 miles a week) to get it done over a whole year. I've seem that some racing snakes are over 60 miles already!

Alargeoneplease · 20/08/2020 13:16

I’m in my 6th week too. Just below 90 miles me, which is less than my target but been poorly and had a non-running injury!
Not stressing about it though as that takes away the fun... I’ve still got 46 week left 😉

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swampytiggaa · 19/08/2020 08:01

So have you started @AuntieStella? My friend has signed up for the next one starting 1st September 🙂

I’m in my 6th week and on 114 miles. Really motivating me to run!

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AuntieStella · 04/08/2020 08:10

I got an email this morning - I have probably mistyped something important so I need to email back confirming a couple of spellings and they'll find me in the system and set it straight.

They sound really friendly, which is always a good sign

MooseBeTimeForSummer · 04/08/2020 06:09

With his approval, I signed DH up for the Great Canadian Crossing. Started on 1 July Canada Day). He has 12 months to run 4,800km. He’s taking it way more seriously than I anticipated but there will be several months in the depth of winter where he can’t be outside for long.

Alargeoneplease · 04/08/2020 05:31

@AuntieStella I got a confirmation email that I’d signed up on the day I signed up but then no further info until the day before the challenge started. Maybe send an email to check your application was all ok...

AuntieStella · 03/08/2020 23:27

I'm really worried that I did stuff up the entry I made on Saturday - still no answer to email.

Might have to try to cancel if I don't hear something soon

Have people spotted that there's a Virtual GNR this year? It's promising a raceday soundtrack via its app.

BarelyMerry · 03/08/2020 23:00

There's a run / walk 100 miles in August challenge on FB - free t shirt and a medal if you make the distance and raise £150 for the charity (bone cancer research). Can't seem to post a link but the FB group is called 100 miles in August. I'm doing it, lovely supportive group.

ReviewingTheSituation · 03/08/2020 22:50

@AuntieStella - yes, if you sign up for one of their official challenges, there's a medal at the end. Likely to be one of only 2 I'll get this year!

Alargeoneplease · 03/08/2020 09:51

I’m doing this too and also started on the July wave...
I’m also only logging my runs and aiming for 20 miles a week!
A real incentive to get us out running 🏃🏻‍♀️

AuntieStella · 02/08/2020 19:12

Do you get bling with MyVirtualMission?

I did have a quick look at the site, but was on my phone and it wasn't terribly clear. I'll have to have another look

ReviewingTheSituation · 02/08/2020 17:02

I'm doing one with My Virtual Mission. Started on Jan 1st and am currently in the Scottish Borders. It's longer than the 'traditional' version at 1080 miles, but you can choose how long you want to take over it. I'm doing it in a year. It's got a pretty good app to track progress, which takes data straight from strava.