Description
Every November 11th we celebrate Veterans Day. On this day we pay tribute to all Americans who proudly and selflessly served our country. November is also dedicated to Military Families around the world. We recognize the bravery, commitment and sacrifices made by these families and as well as our veterans.
To honor all the hard work and commitment from our veterans, our November Challenge is a Military Physical Fitness Test (PFT). In this challenge you will be able to select your favorite branch and complete their PFT. Here is a quick breakdown for each PFT. Click on the individual event for more details of each.
US Army: 2-minutes of Push Ups, 2-minutes of Sit Ups, Timed 2 mile run
US Navy: 2-minutes of Push Ups, 2-minutes of Sit Ups, Timed 1.5 mile run
US Marine Corps: Max Pull Ups, 2-minutes of Crunches, Timed 3 mile run
US Air Force: 1-minute of Push Ups, 1-minute of Sit Ups, Timed 1.5 mile run
US Coast Guard: 1-minute of Push Ups, 1-minute of Sit Ups, Timed 1.5 mile run
5K Run: Timed 5K Run
Since November is Military Families Month, we are donating a portion of each registration to The Fisher House Foundation. They provide comfortable and safe housing for families while their loved ones are hospitalized. These homes are located at military and VA Medical Centers around the world. Please check out their website for more information about the amazing work they do and to make a donation. You can also make an additional donation at registration.
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TO JOIN THE CHALLENGE:
* Select your favorite branch
* Challenge your friends, family or co-workers to join you
* You can create a team and really support your branch
* Complete you PFT anytime during the month of November
* Post your results using the tab at the top of the event page
* Earn your Challenge Coin!
* Share your progress and/or finish photos on Facebook and Instagram and tag @RunBikeNation
Challenge coins will be shipped the first week of the start of the Challenge and then within 7-10 days of registration.
You can also join us on Strava and Garmin.
Place
Anywhere You Want! Choose your location. It could be the treadmill, trail, road, park, etc. Just have fun!
SWAG
You will receive this Challenge Coin with your registration as well as swag from our sponsors.
Challenge coins will be shipped the first week of the start of the Challenge and then within 7-10 days of registration.
RESOURCES
Fisher House Foundation builds comfort homes where military & veteran families can stay free of charge, while a loved one is in the hospital.
These homes are located at military and VA medical centers around the world.
Fisher Houses have up to 21 suites, with private bedrooms and baths. Families share a common kitchen, laundry facilities, a warm dining room, and an inviting living room. If you would like to get involved with their mission, check out their website and see how you can help.
A portion of each registration will go to support Fisher House's mission.
Event Contact Info
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Event Website
Additional Event information can be found at http://www.runbikenation.com/events/veteransdayptchallenge.
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