Contest Rules

Earn Points!

Earn 5 points for each week that you exercise at least four times (30 minute minimum).

Earn 3 points for each week that you complete a Physical Challenge in its prescribed week.

Earn 1 point for each challenge you complete during a week other than the one prescribed. (You cannot earn points for the same challenge more than three times.)

Take the Physical Challenge!

Week One: October 1 - October 4
The IRON Challenge: Incorporate stretching or weight training into your workout.

Week Two: October 5 - October 11
The HEMINGWAY Challenge: Keep a fitness journal this week.

Week Three: October 12 - October 18
The SPECIAL REPORT Challenge: Research a Triathablog "Special Report."

Week Four: October 19 - October 25
The COPYCAT Challenge: Try one of the other participants' sports.

Week Five: October 26 - November 1 (Halloween is October 31)
The MASQUERADE Challenge: Perform your sport in costume.

Week Six: November 2 - November 8 AUDIENCE CHOICE!
The AUDIENCE CHOICE Challenge: Readers pick the challenge.

Week Seven: November 9 - November 15
The APARTMENT (PHYSICAL) THERAPY Challenge: Try a workout video.

Week Eight: November 16 - November 22
The BOOKWORM Challenge: Read a book that focuses on your sport.

Week Nine: November 23 - November 29 (Thanksgiving is November 27)
The TEAM Challenge: Organize an active group event.

Week Ten: November 30 - December 6
The PEACE, LOVE, BLOG Challenge: Detox or fast for one day, or meditate for thirty minutes.

Week Eleven: December 7 - December 13
The FLUX CAPACITOR Challenge: Break up your routine—exercise at a different time or different place all week.

Week Twelve: December 14 - December 20
The TOUCH YOUR TOES Challenge: Do yoga, Pilates, or stretching (at least 20 minutes) every day this week.

Week Thirteen: December 21 - December 27 (Hanukkah begins December 22, Christmas is December 25)
The SANTA Challenge: Try a new sport.

Week Fourteen: December 28 - December 31 (New Year's Eve is December 31)
The OMG Challenge: Try something you fear about your sport.

Win Prizes!
The winner is treated to new sports gear courtesy of the other participants. And lifetime bragging rights, obviously.