Beginners iPod challenge -- February

What's the criteria for "beginner"?  Also, is there an internediate/advanced?

Thanks... 

I might like to join this challenge for distance only, but I do not know anything about it, and do not know where to go to find out more info about how this works and what I need to do. I am (and have been for far too long) plaqued with plantar fasciitis that does not seem to be getting better, but want to give walk/jogging at least one more consitent try. I do have a nano, but don't know what that means in this challenge. Any help?

thanks

Nancy, do you have the Nike+ kit, and are you set up with Nikeplus.com?  If you are, I need your nike username or the email address you used to set up.   If you're not, the kits are available in running stores, and I think places like Target for about $30.  You do NOT need the specially-made Nike shoes, although they would like you to believe that.  Look around in this forum for options on how to secure the transmitter to your shoe. 

Let me know your username, and I'll include you in the challenge.  Good luck!  I'm nursing injuries myself, so I might have to just let Possum win this time.

We pretty much operate on the honor system.  If you think you're a beginner, you probably are.  I would guess most of us are running (well) less than 10-15 miles per week.  Autumn usually sets up intermediate/advanced challenges; look in the forum for the appropriate thread if you think you fit that category better. 

If you want to be included in the beginner's challenge, I need your nike+ username.

Good luck.

Sorry you can't join us, Mike.  We do these on a monthly basis, so keep it in mind if a long-lost wealthy uncle suddenly kicks the bucket and leaves you more than enough to cover your books and student loans! 

Good luck!

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hey you guys, there's this annoying little skeeter making noises, someone put it out of it's misery! 

"SOMEONE"?  So you admit you can't do it yourself????

Besides, you're from Wisconsin--what do you know about "little" skeeters?

Nevermind.  I'm so excited to get started, I forgot how to read.   LMAO

no comments from the Possum gallery.  

heh. No comment necessary, you do such a fine job by yourself

And yes, I frequently summon my minions to handle bothersome little tasks that aren;t worth my time...  

I've set up the beginner's distance and 5K challenges.  It said everything was OK, but I can't see them in my list.  I've been discussing with Nike what the problem is, and we tried starting over (so now there are 3 challenges out there), but they are just not showing up for me.  Not sure what the issue is; it's been referred to Nike's IT dept., and it will take at least 24 to 48 hours to get a response back from them. 

Did anyone receive invitations?

I have set up (1/29) distance (twice) and 5K challenges, but they have apparently been sucked into a blackhole.  I got confirmation that everything was set up successfully, but so far nothing shows on my challenge list, and apparently the challengers have not received their invitations.  The Nike geeks are supposedly looking into it, but they're letting me know what they are finding.

I JUST SET ALL NEW CHALLENGES, AND EVERYTHING SEEMS TO BE WORKING THIS TIME.  LET ME KNOW IF YOU DIDN'T GET INVITES.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE--BEAT POSSUM!

medic0020 - 2007-01-31 4:16 PM I'm in and consider her stomped

Eric, please re-confirm the 5K challenge.  I had to re-enter it.  Thanks!