V Challenge is a 6 week fitness and personal enrichment challenge that runs January 26th-March 8th,
You are challenging yourself to complete all the requirements to win the award you sign up for. We have inexpensive entry options for those of you that just want to join in.
Then the nicer the award the pricier the entry fee.
CHALLENGES:
1. FITNESS WORKOUTS –Complete 6 classes or workouts in the 6 weeks of the challenge. Do a fitness class that Varsity organizes with a local community partner. Options updated WEEKLY on the Facebook page.
You must do 6 DIFFERENT Classes!! The GOAL is to get you to try new things!
Or take classes on your own.
2. PERSONAL ENRICHMENT: LEARN SOMETHING NEW – CLASS OR LESSON
We will be arranging and posting some interesting class options and putting them on V-CHALLENGE FACEBOOK PAGE with information on how to sign up.
OR choose one that is meaningful to you
3. KILLER COMBO (note** we will schedule several options for you to do these with the group OR you can do it on your own)
20 X 220 yards with a 1 minute assigned exercise between each 220.
Walkers may do a brisk walk for the 220
DESIGNATED EXERCISE TO BE DONE BETWEEN 220s WILL BE POSTED ON V CHALLENGE FACEBOOK GROUP PAGE
4.ENDURO MIX UP – Choose ONE of these options with the goal of a new physical challenge for YOU. CHOOSE ONE!
Option A – 15 Mile Bike Ride
Option B- ½ Mile Swim
Option C –Half Hour Off-Road/Trail/Nature Hike
Option D –Half Hour Rock Climb at a gym
5. DO IT DAILY – What do you need to work on in your fitness or life?
IT IS TOTALLY UP TO YOU. It just needs to be a daily commitment for at least 5 days a week for 6 weeks.
Examples:
• “I don’t drink enough water” – drink what Mayo Clinic suggests Men: 125 ounces or 15.5 cups and Women: 68 ounces or 11.5 cups
• “I have a weak core” – do a set of pushups and sit-ups daily- ideally you will increase over 6 weeks
OR do a daily Plank increasing time over challenge
• “I need to work on my hips to prevent injuries” – get a band and do work every day
6. CO-HOST A RUN/VOLUNTEER AT A RACE
To host a run get in touch with Jenni jenni@varsityrunning.com to get it on the calendar.