The class began on the upper floors of Nike's Michigan Avenue flagship store {645 N. Michigan Avenue}. We started with a warm-up indoors, working with kettlebells and medicine balls. The group ran a few blocks to a small park with views of Lake Michigan, and finished with a track workout. It was an unusually warm morning for early November, and we made the most of our workout time outdoors.
I'm excited that Nike gave me complimentary gear from their new winter line for when the weather does cool down here in Chicago. This is happening sooner rather than later, because I see a few chilly nights in the forecast this weekend. For extra motivation to Get Out Here this season, you can sign up for free outdoor workouts hosted by Nike Chicago twice a week - on Tuesday and Thursdays at various locations around the city. Registration for classes opens at 2:00 pm on Sundays at Nike.com/Chicago - classes are first come, first serve. For more details, follow @nikechicago on Twitter.
Nike is also hosting a national contest for an exciting Get Out Here Challenge event, which will take place in Chicago in December. There will be 48 people selected who have shared the most cold weather-defying stories around how they are embracing winter through outdoor training. Winners will earn a trip to the Get Out Here Challenge in Chicago, with the main event during the week of December 8. Upon selection, people will also be featured on Nike.com.
Contest Details: Nike is looking for the best stories of everyday athletes training outdoors in the elements. To enter the contest, create and submit your own outdoor training photos and videos on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using the hashtags #GetOutHere and #Contest. Photos and videos can be submitted between October 29 and November 25. Athletes must be 21 or older to be considered for the challenge.
As final motivation to get out and move before the holiday season gets in full swing later this month, I'm challenging myself and YOU to "Get Out Here" by finishing five workouts per week in November, with as much outdoor time as possible.
I'll post an update every Sunday night with a workout recap from the week prior. I would love to hear about your weekly workouts!
How do you plan to "Get Out There" during the winter season?
That looks like a fun group! Iove challenges I am going to look into this one. You are right, it doesn't feel like winter yet but it sure is coming right?
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like so much fun. I'm so OUT THERE! I still obsess about those lightup Nike leggings I saw last winter.
ReplyDeleteIn love with those shoes!! And what a fun challenge. I need to remember to share my pics :)
ReplyDeleteI wish Nike would have a summer challenge here in the desert. We're just now getting great weather to run in.
ReplyDeleteLove Nike! We are in Florida, and it's still in the high 80s with 100% humidity, so I wish I had a place to get inside to train LOL! Would love to get some "winter" or at least "fall" some time soon.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun challenge! I wish they were hosting something like that around here. This winter I plan to keep up with a weekly long run outdoors, lots of walking (I live in the city so I try not to drive too much), and a weekly appearance at November Project! I totally accept your challenge of 5 workouts per week!
ReplyDeleteThis is great!! Love that Nike is doing this!!
ReplyDeleteSend some of your fall weather to Southern California :)
Looks like perfect weather in Chicago right now - enjoy!!
I'm out there all winter long! I don't let the cold Chicago winters keep me inside...
ReplyDeleteI would love to participate live in this challenge. Huge fan of Nike!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun challenge! I love challenges, especially at this time of year, when the weather gets cold, schedules get very busy, and its hard to stay focused and motivated with your fitness.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like so much fun. I am definitely guilty of hibernating during the cooler months, because let's be honest, my bed is so much more comfortable than working out. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great challenge and how cool that you got some new Nike gear to try. We are getting ready to hibernate here in NH too!
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