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Well, it’s the last day of March and you’ve probably already been in some form of quarantine/social distancing/stay at home order for 2-3 weeks now. Let’s face it folks, the next time you go outside (with friends) …

Before you start piling pillows up to create a padded room in your home office, know that this challenging time has actually opened up some amazing opportunities for health and fitness challenges (for newbies and veterans alike)! Finding a new normal of wake-up, eat breakfast, work, eat lunch, work, eat dinner, go to bed, repeat has actually resulted in even more consistent workout sessions, a run streak, and more! Here’s how I’m keeping motivated through virtual challenges, training, races, and more…

FitnessBank Des Linden Spring Step Challenge

Fitness Bank (a cool online banking option where your steps gain you competitive savings account interest rates) has teamed up with Des Linden for an awesome step challenge during the months of April and May. Initially, the challenge was meant to be a an opportunity for folks to track their steps along with Des as she trained for the Boston Marathon. While Coronavirus has caused many of us, Des included, to switch training gears due to canceled races (Boston is postponed until Fall), running for our lives has taken on a whole new challenge and meaning. Des herself definitely said it best…

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So, grab your garmin/fitbit/phone app/pedometer and start tracking steps around your living room, backyard, around the block, on the treadmill…whatever steps are allowable and socially distant. There’s definitely cool prizes on the line too! P.S. You do not have to sign up for a Fitness Bank account to join in the fun. Here’s how to get started:

• Enter now through April 30th!⠀
• Download the Fitness Bank app. It is FREE and you don’t need to open a Fitness Savings Account to join.⠀

• Sync your tracker. Steps are pulled directly from Fitbit, Garmin, AppleHealth, etc.
• Join Des’ Running Group on the app, which can be found under FitnessBank Groups on your home screen!
• Join the Step Challenge on or after April 1st.⠀
• There will be AWESOME prizes for participants, including posters signed by @des_linden , @brooksrunning shoes and a grand prize of FREE RACING FOR A YEAR. See terms and conditions on the website.

There are 2 different ways to win prizes!

Compete To Win – THE KICK A$$ WAY.  Competitive Athletes who top the leaderboard can earn awards:

• 1st Place Male & Female
  • 1 pair of Brooks Running Shoes
  • 100,000 Bonus Steps
  • Medal
• 2nd Place Male & Female
  • 1 Pair of Brooks Running Shoes
  • 50,000 Bonus Steps
  • Medal
• 3rd Place Male & Female
  • 1 Pair of Brooks Running Shoes
  • 25,000 Bonus Steps
  • Medal
• Top 50 on the Leaderboard
  • Earn a signed poster from Des
  • 1,000 Bonus Steps

Participate To Win – THE KEEP SHOWING UP WAY.  All participants have a chance to win prizes:

• 5 Participants will win:
  • A signed poster from Des
  • 1 Pair of Brooks Running Shoes
  • 25,000 Bonus Steps
  • Fitness Bank Prize Pack
• 1 Grand Prize Winner (1 of the 5 participation winners) will win:
  • Free year of racing for 2 (one race a month of 2 people, of any distance, up to $150 max-entry fee) – reimbursed via deposits in your Fitness Savings Account)
  • An additional 50,000 Bonus Steps

Considering ALL the postponed and new races I’m gonna be itching to get done after we finally make it out of quarantine, that GRAND PRIZE is something else!!! if that’s not motivation, I don’t know what else is! In the leadup to this challenge I’ve been easily making my goal of over 10,000 steps per day so I’ve increased my goal to 12,500 steps per day! Let’s do this and Social Distance our way to some epic step goals. Download the Fitness Bank app and virtually join me! Remember, please follow any safety guidelines and/or restrictions for your state or community! No group activities, unless it is with your immediate family that you live with!

Check out some of my fellow BibRave Pros thoughts on the Fitness Bank Des Spring Step Challenge and how they are staying motivated below!

Amy | Samantha | Stephanie | Karen | Mike | Danielle | Sarah | Ken |

What goals are you setting for yourself during social distancing/quarantine/stay at home? What tools/tricks are you using to achieve those goals during this complicated time? Let me know in the comments below or on social! Stay safe out their and may you enjoy many happy, healthy miles ahead!

Much LOVE ~ Jessica ‘Fun Size’