Saturday, August 13, 8am-3pm, in your neighborhood or in public parks

What is Plogging?

Plogging is the simple act of picking up litter while you run, hike, or walk. It started in Sweden around 2016 and the term is a merging of the Swedish verbs “plocka upp” (pick up) and “jogga” (jog) creating the new verb “plogga.”

Plogging started spreading to other countries around the world in 2018, following increased concern about plastic pollution. As a workout, it provides variation in body movements by adding bending, squatting, and stretching to the main action of running, hiking, or walking.

Challenge Rules

By joining this challenge, you agree to accurately log your activity. You need to use any apps to monitor your steps during activity time.

Dates

• This challenge starts on August 13 at 8am and ends on August 13 at 3pm.

• After you have done with the activity, please send your screenshot to <info@tasoohio.org> before 8/13 at 4pm.

• Your screenshot must show the date of your activity.

Venue

• It can be your neighborhood or public parks and recreation places.

Scores

• Scores are based on total steps.

Good To Know

• Participant names and step counts may be shared with other challenge participants and administrators.

Prizes Available

• The five top participants who are placed will win a $20 Amazon gift card

If you have questions about this, contact TASO by emailing <info@tasoohio.org>.

• Participants who join the challenge but do not log activity are not eligible for prizes.

Hosted by TASO [Turkish American Society of Ohio] Columbus.