Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 129, April 2020 | Page 7

Join the
Flatten The Curve Challenge
In partnership with
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uring the lockdown The Modern Athlete team has been inspired by how
people are coping, but we are also worried about those less fortunate than
ourselves, and the struggles they are facing. Closing down businesses and
staying at home will #FlattenTheCurve, but for many, this is an economic disaster,
so our team sat down to think of a way we could use our various platforms to do
something to help others while we all fight the COVID-19 threat. What Does This Mean?
From this, the Modern Athlete Flatten The Curve Challenge was born! You can go for a jog in the yard or on the treadmill, cycle on the indoor trainer, do
a few lengths of the pool, or you can play with the kids, throw the ball for the dog,
meditate if anxiety is high, do some yoga, or crank out some push-ups if that’s your
groove. Anything is accepted, even the time it takes you to do the vacuuming, it’s
entirely up to you!
This is a challenge that every person can be part of, and the main aim is to
help those severely affected by the lockdown, so 60% of each entry will go to
FoodForward SA, which is proactively helping those in dire situations due to these
uncertain times. FoodForward SA collects and distributes food to all our most
vulnerable groups across the country, including facilities and centres for the aged,
orphans and vulnerable children, people living with HIV/AIDs, disabled persons, the
homeless, as well as vulnerable women.
We know that the power of community is what is going to get us through this
challenging period, and so we are launching an online community where everyone
can get involved just by doing something. This challenge is not bound by sport
type, nor by distance, as we want everyone to be involved, so we are asking you to
do 30 minutes a day of any activity you like...
We want this to be as inclusive as possible and open to everyone, and we are
aware that for many there are limits to what you can do while locked down at
home, so this is your chance to do whatever you can while helping others!
How does it work? And you could Win!
To sign up for the Modern Athlete Flatten the Curve Challenge, go to
https://www.modernathlete.co.za/modern-athlete-flatten-the-curve-challenge/ Even better, share the competition with all your friends across all your social
media platforms and you will increase your chances of winning! Each share
earns you another draw in the competition. (Prizes are subject to availability and
will only be accessible once the lockdown period is over and suppliers can make
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deliveries again.)
To be part of the Modern Athlete Flatten The Curve Challenge, you just need
to follow three easy steps:
1. Register at
https://www.modernathlete.co.za/modern-athlete-flatten-the-curve-challenge/
2. Use the invite link that will be sent to you to join the Modern Athlete Flatten
The Curve Challenge Strava club. (If you are not yet on Strava, download the
free app to your phone or PC.)
3. Start logging activities.
By joining the club, you will be automatically be entered into the draw to stand a
chance of winning great prizes from our partners and sponsors, including:
• A pair of Marathon Racers from MRP Sport valued at R499
• Huawei Freelace earphones valued at R1499
• JointEze Hamper valued at R1000