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Physical Fitness Challenges
Posted on 8/25/26 at 10:01 am
Posted on 8/25/26 at 10:01 am
I am doing the American Cancer Society biking challenge for August (300 miles). On track to exceed the number by the end of the month.
Having a challenge has really kept me accountable, and it has made me far more consistent in my routine and dedicated to fitness. I think I need something like it to keep me going.
Are there other challenges (charitable or otherwise) that keep you going or might help someone like me to self-motivate? My ordinary motivation level can be some weak-arse shite, and these really help.
Any suggestions appreciated.
Having a challenge has really kept me accountable, and it has made me far more consistent in my routine and dedicated to fitness. I think I need something like it to keep me going.
Are there other challenges (charitable or otherwise) that keep you going or might help someone like me to self-motivate? My ordinary motivation level can be some weak-arse shite, and these really help.
Any suggestions appreciated.
Posted on 8/25/26 at 11:33 am to RanchoLaPuerto
Join us for Squatober if you want some fun.
Posted on 8/25/26 at 11:49 am to RanchoLaPuerto
As an old fart I joined a challenge for walkers. Teams were formed and we entered our info at the end of each day and were ranked within our team of 3 and within the challenge team’s group. To be fair we kept a photo of our Apple Watch screen on steps and mileage.
It was fun and within our group we challenged each other to exceed our daily and weekly target averages.
It was fun and within our group we challenged each other to exceed our daily and weekly target averages.
Posted on 8/25/26 at 10:24 pm to RanchoLaPuerto
So, the challenge I just finished was a 31 mile virtual ruck (GF did the 31 mile run/walk) for the Travis Manion Foundation in honor of Extortion 17, where 38 dudes died in one shootdown(pilots, crew, SEALs, a CCT, and a working dog, at a minimum.)
There are plenty of rucking challenges available on GoRuck, but the virtual challenges lay your integrity bare. You can cheat if you want, and only you'll know. But YOU will know. I get squatober, and other stuff, but it's easy to shave a rep here and there and not make it up like you intended to on the next set. But rucking, you did 3.11 or you did 3.12. Fake it all you want, or not. You know.
I used Fitocracy before they shut down, where you could gamify your achievements, but I never understood how they made any money, if they did.
Regardless of tech, I think one of the best ways is to sign up for something 4-5 months from now, pay the fee, now. Then, you get to decide whether you are going to prepare and be ready, or you are going to ride the struggle bus and drop out. They key is that you need to pay NOW. Otherwise there is always an excuse.
There are plenty of rucking challenges available on GoRuck, but the virtual challenges lay your integrity bare. You can cheat if you want, and only you'll know. But YOU will know. I get squatober, and other stuff, but it's easy to shave a rep here and there and not make it up like you intended to on the next set. But rucking, you did 3.11 or you did 3.12. Fake it all you want, or not. You know.
I used Fitocracy before they shut down, where you could gamify your achievements, but I never understood how they made any money, if they did.
Regardless of tech, I think one of the best ways is to sign up for something 4-5 months from now, pay the fee, now. Then, you get to decide whether you are going to prepare and be ready, or you are going to ride the struggle bus and drop out. They key is that you need to pay NOW. Otherwise there is always an excuse.
Posted on 8/26/26 at 6:55 am to LemmyLives
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You can cheat if you want, and only you'll know.
That would be enough to keep me from doing it. I'm not saying I am always a good guy. I ain't. But I won't ever cheat like that.
I use Map My Ride and keep a spreadsheet. I also post dailies on FB because some people contributed to my effort, and I want to be accountabIe. will probably go a few miles over just to be sure.
Did not mean to sound so preachy! Thanks for the tips.
Posted on 8/26/26 at 7:14 am to RanchoLaPuerto
squatober and deadcember are good ones
greyskull challenges are really hard but awesome too
greyskull challenges are really hard but awesome too
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