2011in2011 FAQ

Q. What is the correct posting format?

A. Please post in the following format:

RWUsername,Week#,Miles

Note that all values must be separated by commas. Avoid any further text on the first line of your post. You do not have to “bold” your text.

Example: If I ran 26.4 miles in Week 6, I would post:

ZubenElGenubi,6,26.4

Q. Why is the posting format so strict?

A. I use several VBA macros in Excel that help me “read” the data from the posting threads and update the database. Without these tools, I would be unable to quickly process all the data from the dozens of club members each week. Any deviation from the above format means that either a member’s post may be missed or I have to manually edit the database. This takes time and prevents the results from being posted in a timely and accurate manner.

Q. When is the posting cutoff?

A. All weekly mileage needs to be posted by Wednesday at 12:00 Noon Central Time. This gives club members three (3) full days to post their mileage.

Q. How do I update my mileage if I missed posting?

A. There are three ways:

1) Simply post “late” in that week’s posting thread.

2) Send me a PM with your weekly miles using the correct posting format.

3) If the next week’s posting thread is already up, you may post your missing weeks there. Just add an additional line with the previous week(s) mileage.

For example, if you missed Week 4's thread wait until the Week 5 thread comes along and your post will look like this:

Username,5,46

Username,4,32

Q. Can I make changes to my goal?

A. Yes, but you may only change your goal ONE TIME between January 1 and June 30, 2011 (Week 26).

Q. What if I get injured or sick?

A. If you know you will not be able to run for an extended period of time due to any medical reason, please send me a PM and I will place you on Injured Reserve (IR). This will preclude you from having to post each week and will also allow your team to still possibly gain bonus points when all other members post on time. If you are ready to return from IR, send me another PM and I’ll reinstate you.If you are not on IR and do not post for four (4) consecutive weeks, you will automatically be removed from the club. There are no exceptions!

Q. What if I am unable to post because of vacation, military service, or travel?

A. Send me a PM letting me know in advance and I will exempt you from posting. You must specify the Week # and/or dates you will be unavailable. Upon your return, you must still post your miles for that period as described above (“missed posting”). If a member has three (3) outstanding missing weeks, the member will automatically be removed from the club.

Q. I think my stats might be incorrect. How can I check this?

A. You can check your full year statistics on the blog in the 2011 Mileage Data table at the bottom of each blog page. If you notice an error please send me a PM and I can correct it right away. Also, it's important to check your data regularly to make sure it corresponds with your own running log.