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2021 Campus Challenges
Explore The Mediterranean With YP4H
Team Walking Challenge | April 19 – May 30
Pre-Registration Begins April 12
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We still may not be able to travel as freely as we’d like, but this challenge will help cure your desire for wanderlust in the meantime! The Mediterranean Sea has one of the most beautiful coastlines on the planet – experience it virtually as the university works together to explore the food and culture of five iconic cities in southern Europe.
Challenge Basics
- Teams can have up to 8 participants
- You can self-enter activity or use a device
- You can change teams until April 18 (but not after the challenge begins)
- See full challenge rules
- View Team Challenges Overview webinar (19-minute getting started guide in BuckeyeLearn)
Prizes* Available
10K Day
During each week of the challenge, 1 participant will win $25 PulseCash for walking 10,000 steps on either Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
Mediterranean Meal
During each week of the challenge, 1 participant will win $25 PulseCash for submitting a photo of their Mediterranean inspired meal or snack.
Weekly Winners
Were you one of the lucky winners of $25 PulseCash?
Points** Available (up to 5,000 max)
- University unlocks Marseilles – 500 points
- University unlocks Venice – 500 points
- University unlocks Naples – 1,000 points
- University unlocks Athens – 2,000 points
- Individual step average ≥ challenge step average – 1,000 points
Challenge Resources
Engage in any of the activities below to enhance your challenge experience!
Become A Meal Prep Pro! Group Health Coaching Series
Join OSU Health Coaches, Lindsay and Adam to master your meal planning and prepping steps on Thursdays from 12-12:30 PM. This five session series starts on 4/22 and will provide Mediterranean inspired recipe ideas.
Advanced Running Techniques Group Health Coaching Series
Join Health Coach Michael as we get more in depth to discuss running techniques such as running mechanics, determining pace, and much more to help you conquer your running goals. This four session series is on Mondays from 12-12:30 PM starting on 5/3.
Virtual Group Fitness Classes
Choose from a variety of live virtual classes including Zumba, STRONG and HIIT just to name a few. These classes are regularly scheduled throughout the calendar year so you can continue participating after the challenge ends.
Eat Like A Mediterranean
You don’t need to “diet” to eat like those in southern Europe. Look to include fresh produce, fish, healthy fats like olive oil and nuts; small amounts of dairy, eggs, and poultry, and limited red and processed meats.
Learn About The ‘Blue Zones’
There are five places in the world where people live the longest and are healthiest: Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece, and Loma Linda, California. Two of these are in the Mediterranean! What can you learn from these cultures?
Explore Sardinia | Explore Ikaria
The Fine Print
*Team members who did not participate in the challenge (i.e. join a team but do not log activity) are not eligible for prizes. PulseCash is subject to taxation at the time it is earned, so weekly winners can accept or decline the prize.
**You must log/sync your activity with the Virgin Pulse portal/app at least twice during the timeframe between stage unlocks in order to be eligible for the reward points. If you are using an app/device, you have to regularly open the dashboard of that app/device in order for that data to be synced to the Virgin Pulse portal/app. Team members who did not participate in the challenge (i.e. join a team but do not log activity) will not receive points. Stage unlock points will be awarded within 48 hours of the stage unlock and final bonus points will be awarded by 6/11/21.
TBA #3 – Summer 2021
Team Walking Challenge | TBA – TBA
Pre-Registration Begins TBA
More info coming soon!
TBA #4 – Fall 2021
Team Walking Challenge | TBA – TBA
Pre-Registration Begins TBA
More info coming soon!
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Create Your Own Challenge
You have the ability to challenge your peers by creating your own challenges at anytime.
You can choose from a steps challenge or many healthy habit challenges.
Learn how to create your own challenge here.
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Previous Campus Challenges
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