Friday, November 29, 2013

The Leaf Runner Badge

Leaf Runner Badge can be earned
between the 30th of November until the 5th of December

Have you joined Happy Feet in the Netherlands first virtual running event: Winter Run Challenge #Run4Badges /( better known as #Run4Badges: #CoolRunning ~ for other parts of the world where it is not Winter)?

Tomorrow until the 5th of December you can earn the Leaf Runner Badge.

How to earn the badge?

1.Run any distance (at least 1 km) during the period of the challenge.
For the Leaf Runner Badge it is between the 30th of November until the 5th of December.

2. Take a picture before, along the run or after a run with Autumn theme.

Ffor other parts of the world that is not Autumn/Winter - please use the theme: Running in Nature.

Share it on the event page, on FB on Twitter and (if you have!) Instagram using the hashtag #LeafRunner, and tag @HappyFeetNL.

3. Upload your run (using a print screen of your running app to show you've run) to the event page.

Disclaimer:
By posting to this event page, you agree that you’re 18+, and that Happy Feet NL can use your name, photos and running stats on it's blogsites and social pages (Facebook/Twitter).

Please note: If you publicly share a screenshot of your run with time and date info, anyone can see it.

BTW, the Cool Running badge is extended until the 31st of December. I have been very busy this week, and I did not have the time I needed to spread the word about this event.

So please, invite your friends to join the challenge! The more the merrier, the more motivation for everyone! :) It is after all sharing the fun of running through the holiday seasons, and the first three months of the new running year, 2014.

Tomorrow you can learn how to earn the BRRRunner Badge!

You can earn this badge from the 6th of December 2013 until 13 of February, 2014

Tuned in for "how to earn" the other badges, next week!

(available from the 5th of December 2013 until 19th of March, 2014)

You can earn this batch from the 6th until the 24th of December

Once again the FAQ of this event Winter Run Challenge #Run4Badges /(better known as #Run4Badges: #CoolRunning ~ for other parts of the world where it is not Winter)

1. How to earn the badges?

For each badge, there is a different task to be fulfilled.

Fulfill the task (every task is running related), earn the badge.

You learn about the task a day before to a week before you can earn the badge.

2. When do we start earning the badges?

This virtual event/challenge officially starts on the 1st of December.

The week before the official start is the period of inviting participants, and giving away the exclusive badges for "Early birds". These Early bird badges can be earned until the 30th of November. Extended until the 31st of December.

3. How many badges are there to be earned?

There are at least 20 badges up for grabs.

Collect as much badges as you can for a chance to win different prizes which will be revealed in the next days, weeks.

Collect all to win the The Ultimate Happy Feet in the Netherlands badge and the chance to win a new pair of running shoes in Spring 2014!

The Ultimate Happy Feet in the Netherlands badge

MyAutumn running (self-empowering) poster
taken by mijn liefste P in 2011 (I was running for 3-4 months)

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Run Santa Run: More Happy Feet in the Netherlands' Badges Part 2

You can earn this batch from the 6th until the 24th of December

More Happy Feet in the Netherlands' badges!!!!!

You can earn this badg from the 6th of December 2013 until 13 of February, 2014

In Introducing Happy Feet in the Netherlands Badges blog, I introduced the first three badges, I created for the Winter Run Challenge #Run4Badges (#Run4Badges: #CoolRunning).

In this blog, I am sharing 5 badges!

I am very excited to have the opportunity through this project to motivate everyone to be active, stay active, and encourage others to be active specially in the next months!

This project is a positive way to end the year 2013, and welcome the new year 2014 with great energy.

It is my hope that I would meet a lot of new people, who would like to actively change their lives with others through running.

As for those whose lives have already been positively changed by running, may they spread the spirit of generosity through cheering for those who are still finding their way to their stronger self.

Friday, November 22, 2013

Introducing: Happy Feet in the Netherlands' Badges

By accepting the invitation to participate
in Winter Run Challenge #Running4Badges Challenge
you earn this badge
(until 30th of November extended!)*

You can earn this badge from 30th of November until the 5th of December

This badge can be earned by running 4 consecutive Mondays from
9th of December 2013 until the 17th of March 2014

Very proud and excited to share the first three Happy Feet in the Netherlands badges!

It is an idea, a project I have had at the back of my mind since I begun with running Summer (August) 2011.

Now, the ideas, the inspiration are finally becoming a reality!

What are these badges for? How do you earn each of them, and what do you get when you have earned some or all of the badges?

You'll find out as days and weeks progress!

If your curiosity is piqued, please do like Happy Feet in the Netherlands FB page, and join the Winter Run Challenge #Run4Badges .

Earn as much as 20 badges, and get the chance to win prices and have fun with a lot of surprises!

It is all about engaging, motivating and encouraging every runner (newbies, advanced or those who are attempting their first baby steps) all over the world to run consistently, in the months of December until March.

Are you all with me? Let's do this! :)

#FlashbackFriday - after losing our home 31st December, 2012
due to the water damage caused by the fire being put out above our flat,
we lived by mother in law for 2 months.
Running from January until March helped me cope
with the stress of what happened, yet another change,
and another major transition in our lives.

It's amazing how this year seem to have just flown by.

Lots of major changes, lessons learned but most of all love all around, which helped in coping with all those changes, and having the openness to accept those much needed life lessons.

My family and I look forward to the adventures 2014 will bring.

The best lesson I learned in 2013? Keep on moving (forward) because it is the only way to make the most out of life whether you are stuck in a rut or having the best of times!

Most importantly, don't wait for the "best time" to actualize your ideas, dreams and goals...the "best time"is always now. :)
(*Cool Running Badge: Extended! ~~although this "acceptance of invitation to participate badge"~~ will no longer be available after 30th of November. Everyone can join the Winter Run Challenge #Run4Badges at any time, from December until the 19th of March, 2014, and earn this badge)

How to Earn....:

The Leaf Runner Badge

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

#Crazy4Running Part 3 ( featuring Lunatik Athletiks Compression Socks Raffle Winners)

(You could read the background story of this giveaway, here : #Crazy4Running Part 1 and here : #Crazy4Running Part 2)

Finally the two winners of Lunatik Athletiks compression socks have been drawn!

My apologies for the 3 days delay in drawing and announcing the winners.

We had a busy weekend - I ran the Zevenheuvelenloop Saturday and Sunday!

More on that in the coming blogs.

Below are some pictures to give you a sneak preview of the 30th Edition Zevenheuvelenloop weekend blog series. :)

at Meeùs Run Club lounge
before the 15K Zevenheuvelenloop
with MoesyZ

@Moesy

at Meeùs Run Club lounge

before the 15K Zevenheuvelenloop

with

Eva of

@LittleEveGrows

Udjen, former member of Dreamteam Runner's World
both are good friends I met via Amsterdam Running Junkies, group
and /Erben Wennemars Dutch athlete
Image courtesy of
Meeùs

proudly showing off the (Lunatik Athletiks) print behind my beloved Velocious compression socks to S, an amazing fast runner I met :)
at Meeùs Run Club lounge

before the 15K Zevenheuvelenloop

Monday, mijn liefste P celebrated his birthday, and I needed a few days after this occasion to go through all the entries to make sure that they are all valid.

He kindly assisted me tonight with the raffle. Thank you so much! *muah*

Below is the video taped clip of the draw.

It was only a one take recording to make sure that draw was fair and legitimate. :) I wished I had the possibility to correct myself in different moments but alas hahaha it was not possible!

Congratulations to the winners!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tina @crantina
Blogger @ Fabulosi - T

On behalf of Lunatik Athletiks, I thank each and everyone, who participated in this #Crazy4Running campaign!

Wishing both winners a lot of fun and joy with the compression socks of their choice! Lunatik Athletiks and I will get in touch with you.

A special early Christmas gift from Lunatik Athletiks: coupon code xmas20, on checkout to save 20% on your next order!

Friday, November 1, 2013

November's Flashback: 10 Running Months of 2013

an unforgettable image taken in the Summer of June, 2012
running at Kinderdijk
my end of the year 2013 goal is to have a Winter version of this motive
Blogged ~ Running at Kinderdijk

Prologue
(31st of December)

Starting the New Year Strong...
Photo courtesy of R-TV Nord-Holland

Onward, Foward!
courtesy of My Daily Mooosings in the Netherlands

I feel the Story of the Running Year 2013 cannot be told without sharing what happened on the last day of 2012, to me and my family.

Looking back at the last 10 months of running is looking back at how we made the best of the hurdles we had to face after we lost our first home here in Holland.