We will incorporate a different challenge and/or virtual race each month for the first 6 months of 2026. You can either choose when to attempt this challenge yourself or ask me to schedule it for you. We will share results in the group chat. Rules of Engagement: You can complete each challenge on the treadmill, at a track, on the roads, trails...wherever you are most comfortable (and weather-permitting!) Pace is just a number. You can walk, jog, run, or sprint any/all of these events - there is no judgement, shame, or disappointment allowed! Remember, this isn't a competition....or is it? 🙂 January - your fastest mile/the mile test February - 5k "race" - aim for your fastest, make this your first, or somewhere in between March - weekly mileage PR April - single run distance PR May - 3x/day - pick a day to complete 3 separate runs (or walks), and I will help determine mileage for each leg June - choose your "race" distance (5k, 10k, 10 miles, half-marathon, or marathon) If we enjoy the
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for January 1.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Arlington, VA, VA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
