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11/02/0912:15 pm
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The SkirtChaser 5K: A "Social Fitness Experiment"

Not merely a race, but a "social fitness experiment," the upcoming SkirtChaser 5K on Nov. 15 is an innovative concept where the women, clad in skirts (included in the entry fee), all take off from the start line at 2pm promptly, and three minutes later, the men follow (get it? "skirt chaser?"). Regardless of gender, the first person to cross the finish line will go home with $500. Awards will also be given to the second and third place finishers, as well as a special "Skivvies Award" recipient.

The race starts and ends at Golden Gate Park at the Music Pavillion (Fulton at 36th Avenue/Lincoln at 41st Avenue), concluding with a block party full of food drinks, live music and a fashion show.

SkirtChaser is giving away two free deluxe registrations to 7x7 readers. To qualify, simply answer the question below in the comments section before noon on Monday, Nov. 9, and we'll contact you if you win.

How do you keep your fitness routine fun and exciting?

Thos who don't win the contest can register online at Active.com through Nov. 11 or in the store at See Jane Run. SkirtChaser is sponsored and organized by SkirtSports, the creator of the original running skirt.

By Kristin Luna

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Do a sport - but change it up a bit so it's something out of the ordinary - set crazy goals. We did half dome the first time and set a goal to do it in 7 hours starting at 5am. We did it a second time - but this time, started at midnight and watched the sunrise at the top of the cables.
angjel2000 posted 02:34 PM Nov. 5th
Earlier this year I switched from just running to triathlons. Getting in swim, bike, and run workouts each week has definitely made things more interesting (and reduced my number of injuries).
sunseeker posted 10:10 AM Nov. 4th
Three key things in keeping fitness fun and exciting: Music (aka iPod Nano) Activity Partners Mixing up/trying new activities Variety is the spice of life!
sfgirl posted 07:34 AM Nov. 4th
I have a system that I call the Video Game: I start out as a kid with basic equipment. After a fixed number of miles or feet elevation tracked via spreadsheet, I can "level up" and buy myself a nicer fitness accessory.
gnat23 posted 09:40 PM Nov. 3rd
Ok, this sounds a little silly but here goes. I draw a number out of a hat before my workout. Whatever that number, it's the number of reps I have to do of each exercise. On certain days I draw from two batches of numbers - one for my run mileage (e.g. between 2-6) and the other for repetitions (between 10-100 in intervals of 10). Some days can be pretty hairy!! But it keeps me on my toes and out of a rut.
richmondsfblog posted 03:49 PM Nov. 3rd
Music! Music keeps it exciting. I love listening to Britney and Madonna while on the treadmill. I also love to play with intervals of incline and speed, keeps it fresh. I control it manually so I have to pay attention and it makes the time fly!
AnnieMayo posted 10:08 AM Nov. 3rd
Allright, I want to race! Here it is: I delegate the fun/exciting part to others -- as in, I go to different gym class every week and also go on meetup.com and sign up for hikes I have not done before. If left alone, I would be running the same loop daily :-)
BEBYCIK posted 08:10 PM Nov. 2nd