RUNNING CLUB
We WANT you in Our Strava Club
Looking for a fun challenge to put some pep into your running ? Then the Run Your City ( RYC ) Series has just the thing for you . Sign up for the new RYC Series Running Club on Strava , where you can be part of various events and challenges while being part of a vibrant , fun virtual community , and stand the chance to win amazing prizes .
It ’ s easier to get fit and stay fit when you ’ re having fun , and have great company for your training sessions , races or fitness challenges . That ’ s one of the reasons running clubs are so popular in South Africa . However , with the COVID pandemic still making it incredibly hard to put on road running events , many athletes are choosing to rather not join a running club until racing comes back . But this means a lack of camaraderie , training company , even fun in their fitness activities …
One way to get around this would be to join the new RYC Series Running Club on Strava . Better yet , invite your family and friends to join as well , because the Club will allow you to connect with like-minded individuals as you take on various challenges together , track each other ’ s training runs , view the weekly RYC Series leader board , access training tips and the discussion forum , keep up to date with RYC Series information , and be notified of upcoming events and challenges .
“ The launch of a RYC Series Running Club is long overdue ,” says Michael Meyer , Managing Director of Stillwater Sports . “ Not only will the club be the perfect platform for runners to challenge themselves while connecting with like-minded individuals , but it will also enable us to share event-related information and receive direct feedback , queries and / or suggestions from the RYC Series running community . And let ’ s not forget about the exciting competitions and giveaways that
we will be running both as motivation and reward .”
Easy to Join , Prizes to Win
If you ’ re new to Strava , it 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 . So , if you have not yet done so , you will need to create a Strava Account before you can join the RYC Series Running Club . Once joined , you can sign up for any RYC Series Running Club event or challenge that you wish to participate in , which you can then do at any location and pace of your choice .
When completing these events or challenge distances , runners must record their run using a smartphone ( Android or iPhone device ) or smart watch ( Garmin , TomTom , SUUNTO , Fitbit , Polar , etc .), then upload their results to Strava . The easiest is just to permanently link your device to Strava – that way the data will load automatically . A leader board for each event or challenge will then be displayed on the RYC Series Running Club homepage on Strava , where you can check how you did compared to other club members .
Also , members of the club will put themselves in line to some spectacular prizes , compliments of our RYC Series sponsors and partners . These prizes will include three R10,000 NITRO Shopping Experience in a PUMA Store , or 12 pairs of PUMA Nitro Deviate running shoes worth R4000 a pair !
All runners and walkers who complete a challenge and share their activity to the RYC Series Running Club on Strava within the stipulated time frame will stand the chance of winning one of these lucky draw prizes after each challenge , with winners chosen through a lucky draw after each challenge is completed . And be sure to share your photographs and routes to the RYC Series Running Club page on Strava , because that will increase your chances of winning one of our great prizes !
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