TAKE OUR STRAVA CHALLENGE
Take your training for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series to the next level by signing up for the RUN YOUR CITY Series Running Club on Strava and participating in the fun challenges throughout the year , and stand the chance of winning superb prizes from PUMA .
It ’ s easier to get fit and chase your running goals when you ’ re having fun , and even more so when you have great company for your training sessions , races or fitness challenges . That ’ s why it makes sense to join the RUN YOUR CITY Series Running Club on Strava , where you can connect with fellow runners as you take on various challenges together , track each other ’ s training runs , view the weekly leader board , access training tips and the discussion forum , keep up to date with Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series information , and be notified of upcoming events and challenges .
“ We ’ re excited to welcome runners from across the country to take on the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Strava Challenges of 2023 ,” says Michael Meyer , Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder . “ The goal of these Strava Challenges is to help runners get active in the build up to the 2023 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series events .”
“ The Strava Running Club is not only the perfect platform for runners to challenge themselves while connecting with like-minded individuals , but it also enables us to share event-related information and receive direct feedback , queries and / or suggestions from the running community . And let ’ s not forget about the exciting competitions and giveaways that we offer both as motivation and reward .”
It ’ s So Easy to Join
Strava is the social network for athletes . By creating an account with Strava , you can record and upload your runs , rides and other activities , connect your GPS devices , and create a home for your active life . Here ’ s how to join the RUN YOUR CITY Series Running Club – if you have not yet joined Strava , start with step 1 , but if you are already active on the platform , skip to step 2 .
1 . Download the Strava App , or log into the Strava website , and create your Strava Account .
2 . “ Join ” the RUN YOUR CITY Series Running Club on Strava : https :// www . strava . com / clubs / rycs
3 . Sign up for the next challenge on the RUN YOUR CITY Series Running Club page by clicking on the orange “ I ’ m in ” button displayed next to the event listing .
4 . You can complete the challenge at any location and pace of your choice . Make sure to record your run or session using a smartphone ( Android or iPhone device ) or smart watch ( Garmin , TomTom , Suunto , Fitbit , Polar etc .)
5 . All activities logged during the event period must be uploaded to the RUN YOUR CITY Series Running Club ’ s Strava page before the closing date and time of that challenge .
6 . Runners are requested to share their activities , distance , elevation gain , pictures and routes , etc .
A leader board for each event or challenge will then be displayed on the RUN YOUR CITY Series Running Club homepage on Strava , where you can check how you did compared to other club members !
Up for the Challenges ?
We ’ ve already completed some of the Absa RUN OUR CITY Series Strava Challenges and engagements for 2023 , but look out for the exciting challenges we have lined up for the rest of the year – and remember , you could win great prizes by signing up and participating in these challenge !
Date Event Date Event
Sunday 22 January Challenge # 1 : RUN . CLIMB . RUN Sunday 9 July Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K Tuesday 14 February Challenge # 2 : The Love Run Sunday 16 July Challenge # 6 : Emoji Day Sunday 12 March Challenge # 3 : Run For A Cause Wednesday 9 August Challenge # 7 : Women ’ s Day Celebration Sunday 2 April Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K Sunday 27 August Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K Friday 7 – Monday 10 April Challenge # 4 : Easter Challenge Saturday 16 September Challenge # 8 : World Clean Up Day Sunday 14 May Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K Sunday 24 September Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K Wednesday 7 June Challenge # 5 : Global Running Day Saturday 21 October Challenge # 9 : It ’ s a Surprise !
WIN WIN WIN
All runners and walkers who complete a RUN YOUR CITY Series Running Club Challenge and share their activity to the Club ’ s page on Strava within the stipulated time frame , will stand the chance of winning a pair of PUMA NITRO running shoes . The winner will be selected by random draw and announced on the RUN YOUR CITY Series Running Club page within a few
40 Run Your City Series days of each Challenge .
Images : Chris Hitchcock & Josh Reid