Walk, run, cycle, swim or use the gym machines. How to pick a distance for your activity and log it.
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50 miles in a month: a simple plan
50 miles in a month is about 12.5 miles a week. Three simple ways to split it, plus tips to keep going.
Walking a marathon distance: in one day or over a month
How to walk 26.2 miles, either in one go or spread across a month, with a simple build-up plan and kit tips.
Medal of the month: the Santa Dash
A festive virtual challenge: any activity, distances from 1.5 to 100 miles, and a Christmas medal for the tree.
Medal of the month: Star Sign Series
Twelve zodiac designs, one for every sign. Pick yours and earn it over any distance.
100 miles in a month: how to make it happen
What 100 miles in a month looks like day by day, and simple ways to keep it going to the finish.
Walking a half marathon: a friendly guide
How long it takes to walk 13.1 miles, how to build up to it, and how to turn it into a medal.
Your first 5K: from the sofa to the finish line
How to run (or walk) your first 5K at your own pace, with the free NHS Couch to 5K plan and a real medal at the finish.
What Are Mad Points and Miles XP? Running Mad Rewards Explained
Mad Miles, Mad Points, Miles XP: what each one is, how you earn them, what they are worth (100 Mad Points = £1) and how to spend them at checkout.
Virtual challenge without an app: Strava, Garmin, Fitbit or just log it yourself
You do not need a special app for a Running Mad virtual challenge. How logging works, what counts, and where Strava, Garmin and Fitbit fit in.
