Courtesy of Strava. Rules here:
http://blog.strava.com/back-half-challenge/
In theory it's valid for any pair on newbalance.com.
Courtesy of Strava. Rules here:
http://blog.strava.com/back-half-challenge/
In theory it's valid for any pair on newbalance.com.
Any negative split? So I can, e.g., slowly jog the first 13 and then run the second 13? If I can find a cheap certified marathon not too far away, that sounds like a great way to have a decent workout and get a free pair of shoes out of the deal...
really?????? wrote:
Any negative split? So I can, e.g., slowly jog the first 13 and then run the second 13? If I can find a cheap certified marathon not too far away, that sounds like a great way to have a decent workout and get a free pair of shoes out of the deal...
Most marathons cost more than the price of a pair of shoes to sign up for though, and usually a lot more if you consider travel / other expenses. It sounds really good but I bet a lot less people than you would think actually end up taking advantage.
The rules:
http://blog.strava.com/strava-back-half-challenge-official-rules/
Running a negative split marathon will gain you an entry in the lottery. No guarantee everyone who enters the lottery will win.
Where are you reading that it is a lottery? The rules are pretty simple and straightforward.
The link you posted also says nothing about a lottery.
So you have to upload your data to Strava?
As we have learned, GPS data can be manipulated (although it takes effort).
Why not just submit a link directly to NB with your splits from the marathon?
Could verify as long as the following:
1. USATF certified course
2. All timing mats met
3. Race MUST have a 13.1 split
4. Must be registered to New Balance site before the running of your marathon.
So if everyone walked the first half and ran the second....
Does that mean all marathon cheats have an excuse for huge negative splits?
RvaRunner wrote:
So you have to upload your data to Strava?
As we have learned, GPS data can be manipulated (although it takes effort).
Why not just submit a link directly to NB with your splits from the marathon?
Could verify as long as the following:
1. USATF certified course
2. All timing mats met
3. Race MUST have a 13.1 split
4. Must be registered to New Balance site before the running of your marathon.
The fine print does say they may ask for official race results.
habs wrote:
Most marathons cost more than the price of a pair of shoes to sign up for though, and usually a lot more if you consider travel / other expenses. It sounds really good but I bet a lot less people than you would think actually end up taking advantage.
However, the 2040v3 leather shoes are listed for $399 on NB's site:
http://www.newbalance.com/pd/new-balance-2040v3-leather/M2040-V3FG.html?dwvar_M2040-V3FG_color=Black#color=Blackand since most marathons are less than $399, and the official rules state "any pair"
http://blog.strava.com/back-half-challenge/this could be a real money maker!