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The Olympic Torch starts its 70 day journey around the United Kingdom on 19th May 2012.
It will have a journey of 8,000 miles – all you have to do is run 80 miles before the opening ceremony of the Olympics

The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge rules

Challenge starts on 19th May
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“Big Oppps on my behalf..Too many running challenges and originally took this as a team run..Haha Silly me should have read the instructions. Anyway have back run the difference of 72 miles since my last entry on June 20th. What an idiot! Anyway 80 miles done!”

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The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Claire P 77,11miles

Add 3,16
New total: 80,27 miles

FR • 7:10 GMT, 23 Jul 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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Pamela O encouraged this.

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Awesome Alison =)

Terry G • 12:28 GMT, 12 Mar 2013 • Encourage

Alison B encouraged this.

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Thanks Terry ;)

Alison B • 4:57 GMT, 12 Mar 2013 • Encourage

Terry G encouraged this.

The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Paul W Add July 22: 3.96 miles
New and Final Total: 80.57
Awesome! Challenge Completed!

San Diego, US • 10:19 GMT, 22 Jul 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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Rab A, Dianne P and 1 otherRab A, Dianne P and Pamela O encouraged this.

The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Paul W Add July 21: 3.80
New Total: 76.61 (Almost there!)

San Diego, US • 2:02 GMT, 22 Jul 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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Ilaria R, Lorain R and 1 otherIlaria R, Lorain R and Pamela O encouraged this.

The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Paul W Add July 20: 2.15
New Total: 72.81

San Diego, US • 4:55 GMT, 21 Jul 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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Hideki S and Claire P encouraged this.

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Come on!!! You can do it! ;)

Claire P • 4:21 GMT, 21 Jul 2012 • Encourage

Paul W encouraged this.

The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Claire P May 23rd = 12,8 km
May 27th = 10 km
June 3rd = 17,8 km
June 16th = 7,3 km
June 17th = 10,2 km
June 20th = 10,2 km
June 24th = 11 km
June 27th = 10,2 km
July 1st = 10,2 km
July 13th = 14,2 km
July 15th = 10,2 km

Total so far= 124,1 km
which is: 77,11 miles...

FR • 10:01 GMT, 20 Jul 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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Paul W and Karen L encouraged this.

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Thanks! I think I'll complete this today! :) I've seen you're almost done too!

Claire P • 11:08 GMT, 21 Jul 2012 • Encourage

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Respect !

Sylvain M • 3:12 GMT, 21 Jul 2012 • Encourage

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Merci Sylvain!! J'ai encore 3 miles à faire pour finir ce challenge avant l'ouverture des jeux olympiques! Sinon, j'ai récemment dépassé les 520 km sur mon site d'entraînement! :)

Claire P • 3:21 GMT, 21 Jul 2012 • Encourage

Paul W encouraged this.

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The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Paul W Add July 19: 4.73
New Total: 70.26

San Diego, US • 1:57 GMT, 20 Jul 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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Claire P encouraged this.

The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Paul W Add July 17: 6.52
New Total 65.53

San Diego, US • 2:00 GMT, 18 Jul 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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Angela R encouraged this.

The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Paul W Add July 16: 4.69
New Total: 59.01

San Diego, US • 1:01 GMT, 17 Jul 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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Dwight W encouraged this.

The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Paul W Add July 15: 5.29
New Total: 54.32

San Diego, US • 9:30 GMT, 15 Jul 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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Yvonne H, Mairead S and 3 othersYvonne H, Mairead S, Philip E, Mike Y and Gill C encouraged this.

The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Paul W Add July 14: 1.71
New Total: 49.03

San Diego, US • 4:51 GMT, 15 Jul 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Paul W Add July 13: 3.51
New Total: 47.32

San Diego, US • 3:31 GMT, 15 Jul 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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Audrey D encouraged this.

The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Paul W Add July 11: 4.91
New Total: 43.81 (Past the Half Way Point)

San Diego, US • 1:12 GMT, 12 Jul 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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Thank u Anne :)

Milan M • 9:45 GMT, 15 Feb 2013 • Encourage

Anne T encouraged this.

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Keep on enjoying!! :)

Anne T • 9:45 GMT, 15 Feb 2013 • Encourage

Milan M encouraged this.

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Planing to :)

Milan M • 9:54 GMT, 15 Feb 2013 • Encourage

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The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Paul W Add July 10: 3.53
New Total: 38.90

San Diego, US • 1:36 GMT, 11 Jul 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Paul W Add July 09: 5.15
New Total: 35.37

San Diego, US • 1:37 GMT, 10 Jul 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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Natasha D and Valentina G encouraged this.

The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Paul W Add July 07: 4.62
New Total: 30.22

San Diego, US • 12:35 GMT, 8 Jul 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Paul W Add July 06: 4.61
New Total: 25.60

San Diego, US • 6:35 GMT, 7 Jul 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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Claire C, David H and 2 othersClaire C, David H, Krissie Z and Kirstin M encouraged this.

The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Paul W Add July 04: 4:54
New Total: 20.99

San Diego, US • 12:41 GMT, 5 Jul 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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Dana J encouraged this.

The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Paul W Old Total: 7:50
Add July 02: 4.45
Add July 03: 4.50
New Total: 16.45

San Diego, US • 6:07 GMT, 4 Jul 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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Karen L and Aireal M encouraged this.

The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Paul W I started to run and my knees were hurting so I walked for an hour. I will get a run in tomorrow

San Diego, US • 12:17 GMT, 2 Jul 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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Dwight W encouraged this.

The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Nick B Add 6.5
New Total - 80 - Complete, light the flame

London, GB • 11:27 GMT, 1 Jul 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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Joanna R and Karen L encouraged this.

The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Paul W ADD 7.5 Miles (Thursday and Saturday Runs),
New Total 7.5 Miles

San Diego, US • 4:17 GMT, 1 Jul 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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Maria G, Neil B and 2 othersMaria G, Neil B, Don J and Karen L encouraged this.

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Awesome work! Keep it up! : )

Maria G • 4:18 GMT, 1 Jul 2012 • Encourage

The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Nick B Add 3 (half of yesterday's run)
New total 73.5

London, GB • 8:15 GMT, 29 Jun 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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Josie M, Kaye D and 1 otherJosie M, Kaye D and Joanna R encouraged this.

The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Rob R answered the question Logging Etiquette for Challenges

Definitely agree that retrospective mileage should not count, then it is a question of being sensible about your short and long duration challenges

St Albans, GB • 8:54 GMT, 29 Jun 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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Rab A and Manu S encouraged this.

The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Nick B answered the question Logging Etiquette for Challenges

Hi Paul - I set that particular challenge - as it is specific to a certain time frame any runs you have done since the date the challenge started can count as long as you haven't used the miles to complete another spe...

London, GB • 8:02 GMT, 29 Jun 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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Sam S encouraged this.

The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Kaye D answered the question Logging Etiquette for Challenges

I agree with Neil and believe mileage should only be logged from the date a challenge is taken. I do also agree that mileage should be logged accross different challenges, for example i might be logging mileage agai...

London, GB • 8:38 GMT, 28 Jun 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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Melissa D, David H and 3 othersMelissa D, David H, Kathy J, James S and Rab A encouraged this.

The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Paul W answered the question Logging Etiquette for Challenges

Great response. That is kinda how I was looking at it. Being true to yourself is the whole point of the exersize. Thanks

San Diego, US • 8:29 GMT, 28 Jun 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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Tanya N and Rob R encouraged this.

The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Neil C answered the question Logging Etiquette for Challenges

My personal view is that you should start logging from the day you take the challenge. The easiest way to deal with these types of situations is to ask yourself the following question: Which way will benefit me...

Caernarfon, GB • 8:26 GMT, 28 Jun 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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Daniel M, Tanya N and 1 otherDaniel M, Tanya N and Rob R encouraged this.

The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Paul W asked Logging Etiquette for Challenges

I run a 5k almost every day so I know I have the milage in for the distance for the start date, but can I log it here since I just took this challenge or do I start with the day I take the challenge? What is the propper TS logging etiquette for c...

San Diego, US • 5:30 GMT, 28 Jun 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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Yvonne H, Maria G and 1 otherYvonne H, Maria G and Mike Y encouraged this.

The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Wendy G Add 7.13 miles = 83.07miles - woop woop, I did it!!!!

Manchester, GB • 5:14 GMT, 28 Jun 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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Paul W encouraged this.

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Welcome Carrie.

Kaye D • 9:23 GMT, 19 Jan 2013 • Encourage

Miki W encouraged this.

The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

Robert W logged 19.15 km of Running in 1:52:06 on 26 Jun 2012
Evening run, interesting. not wanting to do this again, if I can help it.

Vicenza, IT • 7:12 GMT, 28 Jun 2012 • In the The Olympic Torch 80 Mile Challenge Challenge

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Rob R and Kaye D encouraged this.

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Awesome Amy Leigh :)

Terry G • 3:27 GMT, 9 Jan 2013 • Encourage

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