Winter Warriors: Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie's Winter '20-'21 Accountability Challenge

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13 weeks.  2 outdoor runs (or walks) per week of at least 20 minutes each.  Do YOU have what it takes to be a Winter Warrior?!  

Winter Warriors is a 13 week accountability challenge to keep everyone active throughout the cold winter months.  Not only will you have fun and hopefully meet some new friends (either virtually or in real life) but you will have the opportunity to earn some of the most amazing SWAG that we have ever given out!  

Participants will need to complete 2 running or walking OUTDOOR activities per week for 13 weeks.  Those who complete total of 20 activities, will earn a beautiful handmade custom snow globe medal (sample pictured below).  Those who complete all 26 runs (or walks) will be entered to win $100 Fleet Feet gift cards.  For every 100 registered participants, we will be raffling off five $100 Fleet Feet gift cards amongst those who complete all 26 runs/walks as outlined.  For example, if we get 200 participants, we will be raffling off 10 $100 Fleet Feet gift cards.  
2020 Winter Warriors Medal

This program will not include any formal training program, curriculum or formal group meet-ups, it is simply an accountability challenge to keep everyone moving during the cold and dark winter months!  All paces and levels including walkers are welcome!  

Program fees are as follows: 
- Intro Rate (10/4-10/11 only):  $39
- 10/12-10/31: $45 
- 11/1 and on:  $50

What's included? 
* All participants will receive a custom gender specific Winter Warriors long-sleeve t-shirt ($25 value) 
* The opportunity to earn a beautiful custom hand-made snow globe medal/ornament upon completion of 20 runs/walks (as outlined) 
* An opportunity to be entered to win one of at least 5 $100 Fleet Feet gift cards by completing all 26 activities (as outlined).  An additional five $100 gift cards will be added with each 100 registered participants.   
* The first 175 participants will receive a custom Winter Warriors hat 
* Participation in our private Winter Warriors Facebook and Strava groups where you can connect with other participants 
* Participation in our live virtual shopping event including a special Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie discount card for Winter Warriors participants 

Mark your calendars for our virtual shopping event which will take place on Wednesday 10/28 at 7pm via Facebook Live. This will be an opportunity to learn all about what gear is most appropriate based on specific temperatures/conditions and see the latest styles.  As mentioned above, all Winter Warriors participants will receive a special discount card for Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie.    

Challenge Specifics (PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING!)  
* Please make sure that you are registering with a valid email address, meaning one that you regularly check.  We communicate with participants through our Facebook group as well as email and you will miss a lot of important information if you don't see our emails!  
* All runs or walks must be completed between the challenge dates of 11/1-1/30, tasks completed outside of the challenge window will not count.  
* All runs or walks must be completed outdoors to count.  Treadmills are awesome but c'mon guys, the group is called Winter Warriors!  
* Weeks will 'run' Sunday to Saturday and participants must complete two 20 minute runs/walks each week for the activities to count.  Activities beyond 2 in a single week will NOT be counted, meaning that you can't skip one week and then do 4 activities the next.   
* Detailed instructions on how to mark activities as complete will be emailed prior to the start of the challenge.  Each week there will be 2 activities in Run Signup that will need to be marked as completed by end of day on Saturday for those runs/walks to be counted.  Runs/walks not marked in Run Signup by Saturday evening will NOT count.  Due to the large number of participants, we are unfortunately not able to make exceptions to this.  Set calendar alerts on your phone so that you don't forget to log your activities!   
* While this is an individual challenge, if you are comfortable, you can run in small groups, however we ask that you respect the current guidelines in place regarding masks, social distancing and very large group meet-ups etc.  
* This challenge is basically the honor system but participants are highly encouraged to share their runs or walks under the weekly posts in the Facebook group.  
* Gift card drawings for those who complete all 26 activities (as outlined) will take place the week of January 31st.    

SWAG (for those who are local to Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie):
* Register before 10/31 and your shirt will be available for pickup at Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie by Friday 11/13.  An email will be sent with specific pickup details in advance of this date.  
* Medals for those who complete at least 20 activities (as outlined) will be available for pickup at Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie by Friday 2/5.  

SWAG (for those who are NOT local to Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie: 
* Out of town residents will have the option of having their SWAG mailed ($5 per participants) however it will not be shipped until the END of the Challenge so that everything can be shipped at one time.  All items will be shipped no later than Friday 2/5.  We promise that it will be worth the wait!  

Once Registered:
* Please share the challenge on your Facebook page.  If 5 people register through your link, you will receive $15 of your registration fee back!  
* Don't forget to join our private Facebook group by clicking here
* Don't forget to join our private Strava group by clicking here.  


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