Pile On The Miles 2012 sign-ups start today!
Pile On The Miles is an annual event in blogland where we challenge ourselves to walk or run more during the month of November. The goal is to pile on extra miles not pounds during this food filled time of year!
This is the Fourth Annual Pile on the Miles Challenge! The first one was in 2009 and I won 2nd place for the most miles. I took it over in 2010 and would LOVE for you to participate. 
Who: Everyone is invited to join
What: Online challenge to walk or run more during turkey month.
When: November 1 – December 1. Winners announced Dec 2nd.
Where: Sign up and Update your weekly mileage on the spreadsheet below
Why: To challenge yourself and encourage others to move more. This isn’t about weight loss or distance – it’s about doing a little extra this month.
The Rules:
1. Sign up on the Google Spreadsheet by October 31st.
There will be a place for your name, blog address and twitter handle. You must put in a name, but the other entries are optional. If you have a blog please add it so we can create the most epic blogroll ever!
2. Set a goal at the beginning of the challenge to WALK or RUN x amount of miles. These could be miles on the treadmill OR outside/inside walking OR running. No biking or elliptical miles don’t count.
3. We will be using calendar weeks Sun-Sat, but the first week is Thur-Sat. It’s clearly marked on the spreadsheet. Please update your miles for the previous week by Monday.
4. Optional: Leave a comment on RER Nov 1 and 5, 12, 19, 26 with your Mileage Goal for that week. All comments on those posts will be entered into a giveaway.
The Goods:
The person with the MOST MILES will win a $100 gift certificate from www.Running Shoes.com for any shoes you want!
All other participants will be entered to win*:
1. An outfit and pair of running shoes from Brooks Running
2. An outfit and pair of shoes from PUMA
*Must update the spreadsheet by Dec 1st midnight PST to be entered to win.
There will also be a giveaway each Monday when you report in with your Monday Mileage Goal for the week.
Use this spreadsheet to sign up by Oct 31st at midnight:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ArBkv0LjyfmxdDA5dUdLTXlGT3ZoUnpxcWp4cDFfNXc
You can add this widget to your sidebar to share the Pile on the Miles love and encourage your readers and friends to join in too! (The code is below.)
<a href="http://www.runeatrepeat.com" title="runeatrepeat">
<img src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/POTM-2012.jpg" alt="PileOnTheMiles" border="0" /></a>
Also please update your mileage and encourage others on twitter with the hashtag #POTM
Question: Are you in for POTM 2012?
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I’m in!
Does rollerblading count?
Nope
HAHA! Thank Mer. It was worth the shot since I have perfect rollerblading weather now!
I’m in!
I’m in! Between this and Tina’s plank challenge I should be looking good come December! haha
I am so with you! I need to do my time for plank challenge because I didn’t do it yesterday.
I am in! My first blog challenge _ i have done twitter challenges before. Perfect since I am running my first marathon in February.
This is such a great idea! Yay!
I’m in! Will keep me motivated to train for the CIM relay.
Im in.
Sweet! I’m in.
I’m in!
oh boy, so if we signed up before from your previous blog post about this, do we need to do it again? I must have missed the information that today would be the first day to sign up.
I’m wondering the same thing. Didn’t see my name on the spreadsheet, but sent an email last week …
I’m totally in! This will be my first year as I’m new to the blog world and I’m super excited.
I’m In! Thanks for sharing this awesome idea!
All signed up and the sidebar has been added to my blog!
While I should be in marathon recovery next month, I can’t resist a challenge. I’m in!
I’m in and SO excited for this!
I’m in!
I would love to participate, but I don’t blog. I’m sure that’s ok, but is there much of a point in participating w/o a blog?
Yes! It’s open to all and the point is to just challenge ourselves and encourage each other
I’m so in!!!
I’m in!
IN.IN.IN. – looking forward to it.
This sounds like a fun challenge
I’m in!
100 Miles. I’m looking to get back on track before Holiday season starts!
I’ve been wanting to start running/walking and did 3 miles this past weekend. I can’t wait to pile on the miles in November and see how far I can go!
I’m in.
I would love to participate but there is no way I cannot pile on the pounds this November. 8 months preggo! But I’ll still be piling on the miles (prayerfully)!
I’m in! This weather hasn’t had me up and running in the mornings, but this will definitely help!
I definitely want to do this! Sounds awesome!
Challenged myself by signing up! Initially put in 60 miles, but decided that was probably too big of a goal since I’ve only been taking spin classes lately. Decided on 40 miles – looking forward to the challenge!
Great! This will go hand in hand with the Pretty Little Loser Holiday Challenge!!!
i’m in! that means we can go on a run together, right?!
I’m in!!
I’m IN!!!
Gotta bulk up my running training for Ironman 70.3 and I think this is the perfect thing to do! 
I’m in!
I am in. Please post little reminders for us to update the spreadsheet with actuals! I will be the dumb-dumb-baby who forgets.
I’m in – Love the thought of picking up the running so we can fit into our clothes for the holidays
And well also to be healthier people!!! And I run with Charity Miles running on my iPhone – for every mile I complete, I donate money to a charity I chose when I started the run!
Signed up and ready to record! Plus, I badged it on my blog so now I guess I have to do it!
In!!
YES…cool!!
Super excited! I am definitely in!
Wow you did a great job setting all of this up – way to go. Don’t think I am going to play this year – maybe next year – or in 20 years when the babies are in college…
I’m in!
I’m IN!!
Just signed up! I’m excited
Yes! So excited to participate again this year!!
I’m on the list! Now, to get out there. Thanks for offering this again.
I don’t know if this has been asked but do you have to live in America to enter the challenge?
Thanks. Just what I needed! I’m in!
I might as well join since I’m already running and it’s always nice to have the chance to win prizes! Happy running everyone!
I’m IN!!! That is, if I can figure out the spreadsheet… Have I mentioned that I’m not what you’d call “technologically advanced”??
I’m in! Love this!
Totally in!
Thanks for posting Pile on the Miles! I think this will really motivate me during the month of November
Do you get extra “milage” for sand running or interval hill repeats etc?
I’m in! I love running challenges.
I love how many Stephanies were signed up in the Google doc. Run, Stephs, run!
I’m in, just signed up!
In and signed up!
I’m in!
signed up!
Yes. Aiming for 100 but will probably need to settle for 80? Coz dealing with a strained hip flexor.
IM IN! But with the fairly modest goal of 50mi
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I’m in!!
I am in and I’m excited about this challenge! I do have a few questions though-
1.) I don’t have a blog so how will I be contacted if by a miracle I win a prize? I’ve been thinking about starting one but I haven’t as of yet!
2.) And the optional part – I don’t get it! Hahaha! Leave comments where?
It’s a great challenge but I feel like it’s a bit unfair not to include bike and elliptical miles. There are people out there, myself included, who simply cannot do much running or walking due to injuries. So the bike and the elliptical, because they are low impact, are the only ways for such people to exercise and stay healthy. I realize that running probably requires more effort than biking and working out on an elliptical, but I think there should be a way to include these forms of exercise into the challenge in a fair way.
question about the goal – is it miles per week or for the entire challenge?
My mileage goal for the week is to exceed 15 miles! I just finished my first marathon a week and a half ago so I am still recovering.
I’m in!!
Signed up and excited!
I’m psyched for this!
Just signed up! I did it last year too!
I’m in!
Question – does 4 mile walk to work count? my commute in NYC is 2 mile each way, and I don’t have a car, so i have to walk. Thanks!
I’m in, sounds like a great way to challenge ourselves during the start of the holiday season:))
In in in! Excited to not be injured this year!!
Signed up and can’t wait to get the miles rolling!
I don’t do twitter but I love Instagram
You should add a column for that. I will be using the hashtag #POTM when taking pictures.
Fun challenge! Thanks for hosting!
I’m in!! I need this challenge!
Im in–sounds like a great Idea
I am in, just trying to figure out the miles
I’m in and I can’t wait
I’m in, yay!
I’m in! I have been so hit or miss on working out and walking/running. I hope this helps me get a start on some consistency. 50 miles is a hefty!!! goal for me.
I’m in, I always run better when I’m somewhat accountable. Can’t wait!
Can we participate in Canada? Brrrr….
Yes! you can play!!
I’m in! Just what I need to get my motivation back after a crappy year!
How do i add my name? i am so confused…I want to do this really bad…I am in a huge slump and this is just what i need…thank you!
Click on the link for the spreadsheet and you can add yourself.
thank you!!! IM IN
Definitely!
Wheeeeee, sounds fun! With 3 races on the calendar, maybe I can get a 60-mile month. It will definitely keep me motivated enough to balance out the inevitable holiday baking!
I’m all in and spreading the word
http://themelissachronicles.blogspot.com/2012/10/im-piling-it-on.html
Yeah! Just what I need to jump start — and to reward myself at the end. This will be the first time reaching my goal of 100 miles.
Fun challenge, I am in!
Signed myself up! Sounds like a great challenge!
Looking forward to it!
This sounds like a great idea! I heard about it from Amanda at Run to the Finish. Please count me in!
I am in!!!
I’ve been looking for motivation to get moving so this is great!!! I’m in!!!
I am in.
I am in! I am training to beat my previous half marathon time so I need to pile on the miles for sure!
I’m in!
Can’t wait for this to get started!! Anxious to read all the posts!
Oh yes! I missed the sign up date for this last year and was so bummed. So excited this time around! woot!
I’m excited! Totally in awe of you people with 50 and 100 mile goals…I feel kinda lame with my 25 miles goal, but I am just starting out and trying to be realistic. But you all inspire me. It’s gonna be a great month!!
Love this challenge! Woo hoo!
This sounds like fun! I’m in!
I’m in! Let’s hope my knee holds out.
Signed up! Always looking for ways to motivate me to keep running as the weather gets colder outside. 85 miles here we go – Hoping I can do more!
Is it too late to sign up?? I hope I can add in…
My weekly mileage goal for this week (Thurs – Sun) is 25.
Am I too late to join?
Where are we supposed to post weekly goals? Here?
(My goal for Nov 1-3 is 8 miles)
Hello! My weekly goal for Nov 1-3 is 16 miles!
My goal this between now and EOD Saturday is 5 miles though I may do a shake out run the day before the race also! That would make it 6 or 7
just found out about this challenge today! darn. it sounds like a lot of fun. but it doesn’t mean I’m not going to run. going to do this one as a personal challenge!
Is it too late to join?
ali
Dang. I just saw this today and I guess I missed the sign up deadline. :/ Sad day.
Hi! Silly question – since this week goes from the 4th-10th, wouldn’t it make more sense to post our mileage goal on the 3rd or 4th instead of hte 5th? I looked up the dates in November 2011 and the 5th, 12th, etc were Saturdays so those make sense for mileage goals for last year.
Just a thought.
Thanks!
I’m in. Should I provide an email address or something to get the weekly emails related to this challenge?
add yourself to the spreadsheet in the post
Love this idea! It is really helping me keep motivated! Thanks!
How do you think the challenge is going? I need a little help to get the rest of the miles in!!!!
I have not heard anything since signing up and I have been updating the sheet and tweeting.
Am I missing anything?
Thanks!
I do a check in each Monday
Have you seen the latest post?
18.56 miles for this week, wasn’t able to start on the 1st;( But had a great week!
I plan to run at least 7 miles this week. I am way behind my goal.
Hey. My name is no longer listed on the google doc! In fact, a lot of names are missing now. (I looked for friends on it.) Why? BTW…I am at 42/60 and it has been there until this afternoon and now it’s gone.
It looks like it is fixed now.
So sad that I am not going to make my goal
Just wondering if there were any winners announced?
I am excited that i passed my goal by almost 10 miles…love to do another one for december !!!!! and i would love to congtaulate the lucky winners…couldnt find where they were announced