It's time to start gearing up for the Beat the Winter Blues Challenge

Are you looking for a way to keep the winter blues at bay? Are you gearing up to tackle a New Year's fitness resolution? Do you need a little extra motivation to help keep you and your family active despite the cold weather? Join the Beat the Blues Winter Marathon Challenge. The challenge starts January 1st.

Complete a full marathon worth of activities (run, bike, ski, snowshoe, or play outside) between January 1st and March 1st for a chance to win a $50 gift card to the local sports/health business, retail store, or recreation/wellness center of your choice. The more marathons you complete, the more chances you have to win. Also, as an added incentive, there is an "early bird special" for those who get started right away. Turn in one (or more) marathon mileage logs via the online survey by noon on January 31st for your chance to win a bonus $50 rental gift card from Decorah Bicycles that you can use to rent skis, ice skates, snowshoes, or bikes.

Record your mileage and mail/email in the Mileage Log hardcopy version, or keep track of your miles on your own and submit them via the Mileage Log online version after each marathon you complete.

Online: Submit your Mileage Log Survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RX77QJL

*Mailed logs must be received by February 27th to be considered for the raffle prize. Emailed and online forms must be submitted by noon on March 1st.