[Nike+] June Beginners Challenge

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Kicked non-beginners

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kstew17 SailorSteve KlinkSTICK Lisa105 mmanuel09 TriKike Snowflake
SzAM mightyhirsch The.Griz SLVRSURFER Ralphico Mikescottt Bezwin
Serg22 MrShoe Tutchi nadia RunningSassy McBride02 HeltonTurtle
Killaphil reinman evieone Sue Cody Ronaldo.rsiq Malo81 oct24of4
NikTheGreek Paganig MVB gsavoir VIlla_Jase_U Sharonstep ClemsonTiger

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cheers,
-tmb

ps: It’d be nice if you could use your Nike+ nick here as well, so we know who’s talking ;)

pps: here is a quick and dirty tutorial on how to accept challenges.

  • zeroth: sign on to Nike+
  • first: select “My Runs” => “CHALLENGES”
  • second: select “Pending” challenges
  • third: “ACCEPT” the challenge
  • pending challenges

    120 Responses [REVERSE ORDER]

    1. #16722
      120

      Hey, my data is not refreshed!! What is happening?

      These days I have kids on safe and we can run more… Very nice to run around coast in seaside…

      Regards to all runners,

      Bosstjanz

    2. Daxoo
      #14646
      119

      I’m offering you my help for anything you might need, I’ve a lot of free time.

      Contact me via my email please.

      Dax.

    3. #14623
      118

      I’ve only invited those who who reapplied for it. last month I got to many “pending” users by reinviting everyone from may. But I sent you an invite, so you should be back on board! Looking forward to another great month.

    4. Daxoo
      #14617
      117

      I will do my best in the next one if there is one, I didn’t received any invitation yet.

      If I still improve like I did in the last month, I will probably be kiked out which is my goal to be promote as an intermediate runner.

      Dax.

    5. Daxoo
      #14616
      116

      Thank you, for your information I had a lot of fun, and I’m improving really fast, I’m almost adicted, it was only suggestion but I know they should be adress to the Nike+ programmer. I though maybe you have access to them as an organiser, and your challenge are really the most original I’ve run into, with your web page and merging so many small group challenge into a big one.

      Congratulation.

      I was simply desapointed because I was miss informe be the Nike+ web site, they write that the challenge end at 10pm and it was over before that time.

      Noting personal with you.

      Keep going your wonderful job.

      Dax.

    6. #14557
      115

      Hey Daxoo,
      everybody’s got the same amount of time to run the challenge. my being in what you president called “the old Europe”, the challenges started 00:00 June 1st and Ended 23:59 July 30th CET. I can’t modify those times as they are given by the Nike+ System. Time zone are tricky in global challenges, I’m sorry you had to find out in this challenge.
      hope you still had some fun,
      cheers,
      -tmb

    7. Daxoo
      #14510
      114

      It would be nice if we could have some extra time after the end of the challenge to sync our last run, like 24h. just a suggestion.

    8. Daxoo
      #14508
      113

      wow! I just notice that my last post was written on the 30 June at 22h20 EST and it’s stamp 1 july at 4h20 we have 6h deffirence what is you time zone? that is probably the reason, but it would be nice if we could see the time zone on the Nike+ web site, I know you do not have anyting to do with it but maybe you can talk with some guy at nike about it as a organiser.

      Dax.

      P.S. I’m not sure I should write those issue here but I did.

    9. Daxoo
      #14507
      112

      I don’t understand???? on my nike+ web page it was writting, that the challenge end up today a 10pm, and when I got home at 9h45pm the challenge was already completed, so my run of this morning could not be registred, whit that run I would be first insted of 2nd.

      Also I only sleep 5h last nigh to run this morning and it’s not regestred, I’m really desapointed. can you explain my how it work, if we do a challenge for the month it should be for the full month at less. Start on 1st of the month at 00h00am and finish on the last day of the month at 11h59pm.

      Thank and keep doing your fantastik work.

      Dax.

    10. Dssaab
      #14313
      111

      I don’t see my name anywhere on this list. I thought I was competing in this challenge. Could you help, please? Thanks!

    11. gsavoir
      #14012
      110

      Sorry to see that I got kicked off. Best luck to the rest of the guys, you realy kept me motivated to run every day.

      Just as a comment, I have been running only for 2 months and deffenetly consider myself a beginer. Maby it would be good to widen the accepted margin. If you decide to do so please send me an invite.

    12. #13672
      109

      Wanted to be added to a challenge. I am def. a beginner. Just did my 1st 5K this past weekend and I think the Pavement I was running on was moving faster than I was. Just let me know. Thank you.

    13. GAlexander
      #13359
      108

      TMB

      First, the challenge has really helped me. I have never done 20 miles/week on my own. Is there a cap for the last two days of the challenge. If the last check is June 28 I was just curious on what the overall cap for the challenge was since it ends on June 30? Once again, thanks for doing this.

    14. #13334
      107

      @Pat_UK: catching up is specifically encouraged. So give it your best. As to the definition of the week: the cap always count’s the the 7th, 14th, 21st and so on. So the next one would be the 28th with 128k being the current max till then.

    15. Pat_UK
      #13325
      106

      tmb – is the max distance for this challenge based on 30 days or 30 days +1?

    16. Pat_UK
      #13284
      105

      Hi tmb – as I joined this challenge after the beginning of June is it OK if I exceed 32km this/next week as long as I don’t exceed the current max? And is the weekly limit as per my local definition of a week (in my case starting on Mondays)?

    17. #13038
      104

      Yeeeaaahhh, Kicked, wow!

    18. #12784
      103

      chelsea1968; I’m so glad to hear, that you are recovering that well. you are save this week see keep running! don’t let this challenge hinder you! It was always supposed to be a motivator for ppl that would never be able to reach 20mi a week. as for the next step – just check the nike+ forum. I’m not organising any intermediate challenges, but there are plenty out there. have fun and happy running!

    19. chelsea1968
      #12712
      102

      hi tmb i think i am getting periously close to being booted, this is only my second month running after being injured for a year, however my average daily mileage has increased from next to nothing to where I am now. This will be my last beginner challenge if you know of any that are good that are the next step up I would be very grateful. Cheers for the motivation great site ! Hope I can stay in for June.

      Thanks…….Mark

    20. mick scaife
      #12374
      101

      please sign me up, my nike+ ID is mpscaife.

    21. #11951
      100

      @Steveinkc: just run mate! for one you are well within the bounds and for another, I haven’t kicked anyone that has asked politely for an extension.

    22. steveinkc
      #11898
      99

      My i-Pod locked up during a 4.5 mile run last week and I lost all of the data from that run. I would like to be able to make those miles up with out being booted. The training program that I am on has me running more than 20 this week and in subsequent weeks. I hope you will allow me to remain in the challenge at least for another week. I’m still well behind the leaders. I’ll understand if you have to boot me. Rules are rules but I’m not a ringer joining a beginners challenge to win the trophy. I only began running in March at the age of 41. I am a beginner by any standard but I’m very motivated and I enjoy the challenges. Thanks.

      Steve

    23. #11759
      98

      @Daxoo: I kicked mmanuel09 this time. I guess I wanted the last time, but something must have gotten in the way.

      ROE = rules of engagement

    24. Daxoo
      #11739
      97

      I just wandering what is the definition of “ROE:”

      Dax.

    25. Daxoo
      #11737
      96

      Hi! I think there is someting wrong with mmanuel09, he is still in first position even if he is in the Kicked non-beginners list

      Dax

    26. #11651
      95

      had a wonderful new years eve there! absolutely fantastic!!!
      cheers,
      -tmb

      ps; for anyone wondering, we are talking about this picture

    27. Koalalou
      #11638
      94

      Hey tmb,
      I love that banner of Sydney Harbour on your website. It’s my hometown so it always makes me homesick when I see how beautiful it looks.
      Thanks

    28. Tutchi
      #11593
      93

      Sorry to see I was kicked off but thanks tmb for your effort. All the best tot he rest of the guys; keep running!

    29. #11535
      92

      @Koalalou: sending two invites was my bad, as a result the script got a little confused and listed you as “withdrawn”. I fixed it now and you currently ranked 472nd!

    30. Koalalou
      #11529
      91

      Hi
      I joined the June Beginners Challenge but can’t seem to find my name here. I have done about 10miles so far. I did get two invites and deleted one so I hope that didn’t confuse things. My name is on the Nike + website in the June Beginners I group.
      Koalalou

    31. kelly
      #11487
      90

      Please sign me up for June if it’s not too late. I try to go approx 10+ miles a week but it’s tough sometimes.

    32. kevkinsbrtny
      #11464
      89

      Thanks for getting me in on June TMB. I have to play catch up now, which can be a great motivator.

    33. #11300
      88

      @Daxoo: greyed out name in the middle of the list mark anyone that has withdrawn from the challenge.

    34. Daxoo
      #11271
      87

      P.S. Daxoo is my Nike+ ID but my name is Dax, my future post will be under Daxoo name.

    35. Dax
      #11270
      86

      Hi congratulation for your good job, really cool that statistic site, also why there is some name in gray into the list, there is many name in gray everywhere in the list from top to bottom?

      Dax.

    36. HAFolgado
      #11141
      85

      I want to sign in as well! My nick is HAFolgado . Thanks!

    37. Petr
      #11110
      84

      Hello, could you sing me. Thanks P.

    38. Biggles158
      #11019
      83

      Just what I need to keep my good intentions going.. Please sign me up to this one.. ;o))

    39. domroch
      #10856
      82

      hey tmb i love the challenge, i’ve got a bit carried away trying to pound the miles but i know i will be down across june would it be ok to post another couple of runs before Friday on the assumption i’m going to be busy next week and won’t be able to post some?

      thanks

    40. Anthony Marbella
      #10847
      81

      Please sign me up, I could use the motivation! My Nike ID is A-train

    41. Nikos Antonakakis
      #10717
      80

      Could you please sign me up? My nick name is nikosanton

    42. Budlat
      #10636
      79

      Is it too late to join the June challenge? If there’s room for one more beginner please count me in. My Nike + ID is BUDLAT. Email ad:[consored]. I only run 15k a week as of the moment. This is my first time to join a challenge :)

    43. arenwick31
      #10555
      78

      sign me up! arenwick31 is my NIKE id

    44. Kimberly
      #10414
      77

      Please sign me up for the June challenge!! I am hoping to log in an average of 15-20km per week. Thanks :)_

    45. Ben Tyas, UK
      #10399
      76

      Hope its not too late, can you still sign me up. If so, please do! Thx
      My average km/week is 6km/week
      Thx again, Ben

    46. No5
      #10368
      75

      hi, yesterday was my first day with the nike+ kit. I tried to post here but it didnt work, so Im trying again. Please sin me up for June challenge. I hope its not too late. it will be my first one. Hopefully i’ll manage 10km a week. /thanks

    47. Drogue
      #10353
      74

      Please sign me up! I’m eager to try my first challenge. I expect to run 10+ miles per week. Thanks!

    48. #10325
      73

      @Qrtr Flash: my search found you ;) you are currently #15
      cheers,
      -tmb

    49. RALPHICO
      #10319
      72

      Please sign me up. I’ve just started (7 days already). Trying to train everyday at least for 4 weeks.
      I’m just about midlle-age-crisis and I need strong motivation ; )).

      Thanks!

    50. No5
      #10313
      71

      Hey, please sign me up!
      im a rookie no doubt, i’ll try to keep up
      just getting started with this nike+ thing.

    51. #10304
      70

      Hey tmb –

      Not sure what’s going on ’cause I’m not showing up on your list (above). I accepted your invite and can see your challenge @ Nike+ site but can’t find “Qrtr Flash” here :(

      Any help would be appreciated – tx!

    52. PLIMMER
      #10303
      69

      I’ve just started running and I’m expecting to cover around 20-25km a week. Please sign me up for June.
      Plimmer

    53. Dave
      #10277
      68

      Can you sign me up for the June challenge, I am trying to get 10 miles a week, but I just started, and this is the first public challenge for me.

    54. #10266
      67

      The challenge is on! Good & save running everyone!

    55. Asier
      #10230
      66

      Hello!

      Please count me in! is it too late?
      Add me to June competition
      Thanks!
      Asier

    56. Becki160
      #10200
      65

      Please add me as well ~ becki160

      I only run about 10 miles/week!! I will try for more though…this will motivate me!

    57. janushka
      #10181
      64

      Just got my nike+ kit, its ace! Wanna join u guys, sign me in plz!

    58. t.gladiator
      #10169
      63

      i wan tin, sign me up
      my nike id is t. gladiator
      avg. weekley id say about 20ml.
      i need to get into shap for wrestling season so this will hopfully help, good luck everybody

    59. Weebot
      #10073
      62

      Hey tmb, thanks for organizing all this. I really appreciate all of this!

    60. Larry
      #10054
      61

      Please please please sign me up. llboogie is my handle.

      thanks

    61. Andy_L1978
      #10052
      60

      Hey if it still open for newbies sign me up please

    62. Jon81
      #10025
      59

      Sign me up please.
      My nike+ name is Jon81 I think!!
      I normally only do 10-15K in a week, hopefully this will push me to do a bit more..

    63. NeishNosh
      #9995
      58

      Hey, please sign me up! Nike+id is NeishNosh. Ave. Weekly – 15 KM Thanks!

    64. MTBWOGF
      #9974
      57

      Please sign me up. Getting back in after several year hiatus. At 50+ need the motivation!

    65. #9963
      56

      @cgharms: that’s because you obviously posted the wrong email than. it’s been corrected.

    66. cgharms
      #9962
      55

      hey I am under pending currently but it is not as my nikeid. It should be cgharms as my nikeid not codyg.harms. If you could change that and sign me up for the June challenge that would be great!

      Thanks

    67. Steve78
      #9961
      54

      Please sign me up for the June challenge – hope to run 15km + per week. Cheers..!!

    68. hontalan
      #9958
      53

      please add me to the challenge….

    69. Osacrtgrouch
      #9949
      52

      Please add me to the June Chanllenge. Currently working on 10 miles a week.

    70. StatePenn
      #9871
      51

      Please add me to the June challenge. Will try to average at least 15 miles a week, more if possible. Thank you.

    71. #9857
      50

      please sign me up also….uber-beginner!!

      NickAtl

    72. #9848
      49

      hey kalu – sure thing ;)

    73. #9844
      48

      Hello again tmb :-) Count me in! :-)

    74. #9824
      47

      Count me in!

    75. ionaxxx
      #9814
      46

      hiya please add me to your june list, i will do 10 miles a week.

      ionaxxx

    76. MrChurchyard
      #9772
      45

      To make up for the laaaaate start in the May Beginner’s Challenge, please invite me, too :)

    77. jojolou73
      #9727
      44

      please can you add me to your list

    78. 3LJ_UK
      #9706
      43

      *gulp*

      On the plus side : Im first :-D
      On the down side: I’m gonna drop like a brick down the rankings :-(

    79. Jason
      #9697
      42

      Hi yes please sign me up – running about 15 – 20km a week at the moment

    80. Alisa
      #9686
      41

      Can you sign me up for June Challenge? Nike+ name is blushin_russian and I will average about 15 km a week

    81. #9668
      40

      Hello, Please sign me up for your June challenge. I think this is the motivation I need. Thanks

    82. mauiscion
      #9658
      39

      Can you sign me up for the June Challenge. I just started running in mid March. This looks like a great way to help push me forward. Aloha!

    83. Torsteins
      #9650
      38

      Hi tmb,

      I’m ready for another months challenge. Now hopefully finishing in top 10 on your May Challenge. Count me in for 15-20 km/week = 2-3 weekly runs.

      Best regards from Denmark

      Torsteins

    84. Deadbolt
      #9641
      37

      Please, make this a beginers ONLY challenge. 32K max per week is cool. No more.

    85. peda-deshi
      #9637
      36

      Hello from Germany!
      I´m a student and will get my exam on June 1st.
      Then ich want to train more than before. If I am good, i will get 5 Km a day.

      Please sign me in!

    86. ianmuir
      #9574
      35

      please sign me up really struggling for motivation at the mo

      Cheers

    87. digreg4
      #9545
      34

      I would like to join the June challenge

    88. Toni2
      #9503
      33

      Hi I am a novice training to run a marathon and need somthing to keep me motivated the six days I don’t run with a group. It looks like it’s going to fun – please sihn me up for June. (Nike+ login Toni2)

    89. Shannagin
      #9496
      32

      I’m JUST beginning, but I would love to try this!!!

    90. Philsh
      #9482
      31

      Please sign me up for June. I average about 20 miles/week. Nike+ is Philsh. Thanks!

    91. Duguid06
      #9438
      30

      Hey can you sign me up i didnt do so well in the may challanege i want to see if i can do better this time.
      Duguid06

    92. Martin P
      #9417
      29

      Count me in!!

    93. stikk
      #9371
      28

      just what i needed! invite me for june please :D
      nike+ nick is stikk

    94. paulskinn
      #9363
      27

      Please send me an invite, as would love to have a go. Am very new to all this so am looking forward to testing myself against everyone. Cheers

    95. tiberonkmr
      #9362
      26

      I would like to join.

      My nike+ name is tiberonkmr

      I average about 15 miles per week.

    96. crb380
      #9263
      25

      Please invite for june P.S Your all going down!

    97. matt
      #9225
      24

      sign me up for the june challenge please, sounds ideal for my first one. i think i will average 15km per week. cheers. (nike + login is followfollow )

    98. Lovegroove
      #9189
      23

      Hi please sign me up!

      Im completley new to this and need some motivation… think this could do it!!

      cheers

    99. Mani
      #9151
      22

      Hi I would love to join the june program, am a novice training now trying to get in shape for a marathon and could really use the motivation. NIKE+ ID = maniology.

      Thanks,
      Mani

    100. Kosana Troughton
      #9133
      21

      Hi I think I need to join this challenge I need something to keep me on track. Nike+ name is Kas74

    101. Catalin
      #9078
      20

      hello,sign me in please! :) I’m supafly ;)

    102. Logan
      #9051
      19

      Hey there,

      Can you send me an invite, I need some motivation to get me back out there.

      Nike + nick: Logan

      Cheers

    103. garnetpilchd
      #9033
      18

      This sounds ace! Sign me up mate!!!

    104. Amy JO
      #8989
      17

      Sign me up for the June challenge please. Need a little motivation!

    105. Sarah Stawicki
      #8988
      16

      sign me up please :)

    106. DC Ford
      #8958
      15

      I would Like to join
      [nike+ name: Defender8]
      thank you

    107. Pat McArthur
      #8919
      14

      Very new to running, love to sign up for my first challenge, Nike+ name is candowoman, weekly average may be 5 miles, love to do more, but we’ll see.

    108. #8906
      13

      yea….. i want to join
      [nike+ name: brandon2me23]
      thank you

    109. Mary O'Connell
      #8858
      12

      OK, I’m BRAND NEW to the whole running thing, and it’s quickly turning into an obsession. How do I sign up for this challenge? Thanks!
      Meowmary

    110. BenTaylor
      #8819
      11

      Please sign me up as well (Nike+ login bentaylor)

    111. pkcreader
      #8749
      10

      Sign me up please… pkcreader

    112. Austin Nevin
      #8748
      9

      I want in….

    113. Pam
      #8704
      8

      Hi, Sign me up I could do with some motivation.
      Thanks Pam

    114. bundi
      #8610
      7

      i think i need to join – need all the motivation i can get!

      cheers mate,
      bundi

    115. JB-JB
      #8602
      6

      This is nice ! Great job tmb.

      Greetz,

      JB-JB

    116. cfuk73
      #8543
      5

      This is my first challange so please be gentle!!

    117. #8451
      4

      Sign me up! flashjohnson is my nike login.

    118. DebGuieb
      #8426
      3

      Im ready!!!

    119. #8385
      2

      hello , please send me invited to this chellenger, sorry for my english but im from poland, and i dont speak english.

    120. #8383
      1

      Welcome to the June Beginners!

      This is a motivational challenge – if you want to win this, you might be wrong here. There is a weekly cap of 20mi/32km which I will enforce by promoting better runners to the intermediates level (=kicking from this challenge). Of course you won’t get kicked for running more in one week to make up for a late start or if you ask (politely) beforehand. I’ve increased the cap slightly to catch some of those poor “in between beginner and intermediates”

      cheers,
      -tmb