2013in2013 FAQ
Q. What is the correct
posting format?
A. Please post in the following format:
RWUsername,Week#,Miles
Note that all values must be separated by
commas. Avoid any further text on the first line of your post. You do not have
to “bold” your text.
Example: If you ran 26.4 miles in Week 6, you
would post:
ZubenElGenubi,6,26.4
Q. Why is the posting
format so strict?
A. We use several VBA macros in Excel that
help me “read” the data from the posting threads and update the database.
Without these tools, we would be unable to quickly process all the data from
the dozens of club members each week. Any deviation from the above format means
that either a member’s post may be missed or we have to manually edit the
database. This takes time and prevents the results from being posted in a
timely and accurate manner.
Q. When is the posting
cutoff?
A. All weekly mileage needs to be posted by
Wednesday at 12:00 Noon Central Time. This gives club members three (3) full
days to post their mileage.
Q. How do I update my
mileage if I missed posting?
A. There are three ways:
1) Simply post “late” in that week’s posting
thread.
2) Send me a PM with your weekly miles using
the correct posting format.
3) If the next week’s posting thread is
already up, you may post your missing weeks there. Just add an additional line
with the previous week(s) mileage.
For example, if you missed Week 4's thread
wait until the Week 5 thread comes along and your post will look like this:
Username,5,46
Username,4,32
Q. Can I make changes to
my goal?
A. Yes, but you may only change your goal ONE
TIME between January 1 and June 30, 2011 (Week 26).
Q. What if I get injured
or sick?
A. If you know you will not be able to run for
an extended period of time due to any medical reason, please send me or Doug a
PM and we will place you on Injured Reserve (IR). This will preclude you from
having to post each week and will also allow your team to still possibly gain
bonus points when all other members post on time. If you are ready to return
from IR, send us another PM and we’ll reinstate you.If you are not on IR and do
not post for three (3) consecutive weeks, you will automatically be removed
from the club. There are no exceptions!
Q. What if I am unable to
post because of vacation, military service, or travel?
A. Send us a PM letting us know in advance and
we will exempt you from posting. You must specify the Week # and/or dates you
will be unavailable. Upon your return, you must still post your miles for that
period as described above (“missed posting”). If a member has three (3)
outstanding missing weeks, the member will automatically be removed from the
club.
Q. I think my stats might
be incorrect. How can I check this?
A. You can check your full year statistics in
the google document. If you notice an error please send me a PM and I can
correct it right away. Also, it's important to check your data regularly to
make sure it corresponds with your own running log.
Q. What is the posting week?
A. Mon - Sun, or Sun - Sat. Whatever your normal week of tracking mileage is - as long as it is consistent.
Q. Where do we post our miles?
A. On the Runner's World Forums, in the weekly post 'em thread.
Q. What miles count? Do walking miles count?
A. Walking miles count if there are done as part of your training. If you do a run/walk or Galloway type approach, the walking portion of your mileage counts. DO NOT count mileage if you're just out for a walk, walking your dog, going to the park with your child, walking to the bus stop.
Q. What is the posting week?
A. Mon - Sun, or Sun - Sat. Whatever your normal week of tracking mileage is - as long as it is consistent.
Q. Where do we post our miles?
A. On the Runner's World Forums, in the weekly post 'em thread.
Q. What miles count? Do walking miles count?
A. Walking miles count if there are done as part of your training. If you do a run/walk or Galloway type approach, the walking portion of your mileage counts. DO NOT count mileage if you're just out for a walk, walking your dog, going to the park with your child, walking to the bus stop.
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