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The 5th Annual
Walking To Your Summer Vacation
A VSU Walking Club Event
Frequently Asked Questions
What if walking is not a good form of exercise for me, can I still participate?
Yes. The goal of this contest is to promote exercise and good health. Other approved alternatives to walking include the following:
1. Gym equipment that calculates miles such as bikes, stair master, etc.
2. Swimming laps in a pool. One mile is equal to 1760 yards. If you swim one lap in the SRC pool which is 25 yards long that is 50 yards. 1760 yards divided by 50 yards is 35.2 laps in the SRC pool. This would be one mile. If the pool is a different size or you swim more than this you can use the conversions listed above.
3. A bike odometer can be used for wheelchairs. The odometer can be used in place of a pedometer.
If you do not see an alternative listed above that works for you, anyone who is unable to walk due to a certified medical disability may set up special fitness related alternative method(s) to complete drawing requirements. The Wellness Committee will determine this alternative method in conjunction with appropriate medical advisors.
How can I find out how I am doing?
Once the contest starts, every Wednesday a chart will be updated on our website that shows contest participants progress.
If I win how do I go about setting up my cruise?
The actual prize is a non-refundable certificate redeemable for a three-day cruise for two. Dates, destinations, and cruise line are subject to change and availability. The winner will set up travel arrangements with Executive Travel of Valdosta. Blackout dates such as holidays may apply.
How do I record my miles?
This should be done every Friday for the miles walked that week. Click here to access the online database. Only miles walked between the contest date will be counted toward completion of the 231 miles required to be entered into the drawing. Only miles recorded in the Walkers Club database will be counted for this contest. Miles may be subject to verification. It is always good to keep your own hard copy of the miles you entered just in case of technology failure. If you do not have access to a computer, you can arrange with a staff member in Employee Development to use their computer to enter your miles, or use a computer lab on campus.
What if my login is not working?
You can email the contest coordinator Lisa Byl at ljbyl@valdosta.edu or call 229/259-5105 on Wednesday or Friday when Lisa is in the office.