FAQ - Website and Step Entry

Q: I know the GCC begins on May 24 2012 but when do I enter my first step count?

A: The Step Entry function works in a way where you are always entering steps for the previous day. You will notice on May 24 that the Step Entry function will be disabled. It will only be enabled when the clock ticks (or hums) over to May 25 in your registered time zone. It is then recommended that on the morning of May 25 when you get to work you enter your first step count for the first 24 hour period of the GCC (which is May 24). Then on the morning of May 26 you will be entering your step count for May 25 and so on.

Q: What happens if I ride a bike regularly rather than walking?

A: There is an option to enter the daily Kms/Miles you have ridden on your bike (not motorbike that's not really classed as exercise...unless it runs out of petrol). This distance is converted to a step amount (using the following calculation; 1km/.6miles walking=1563 steps = 4km/2.5miles cycling) and then Kms/Miles walked on the map. Of course remember to take off your pedometer before you go for a ride.

Q: What happens if I regularly take part in a spin class?

A: A further extension has been made to cyclists participating in the GCC with 'Spin/cycle classes'. Given an estimation of a one hour spin class equates to 20 miles or 32km. Therefore a spin class is allocated 12 500 steps. So if you have taken part in a 1 hour spin class you can add 12 500 steps to your daily step count. Remember to remove your pedometer before your spin class.

Q: What happens if I regularly swim?

A: There is an option to enter the daily metres/yards you have swum in a swimming pool ocean etc. This distance is converted to a step amount (using the following calculation; 1km/.6miles swimming = 4 750 steps) and then metres/yards walked on the map. This is based on a 1km swim generally taking 30 minutes to complete.

Q: I have restricted mobility and/or am wheelchair bound can I still take part in the GCC?

The GCC prides itself on being an event that everyone can be involved in. So when it comes to people with restricted mobility we encourage participants to join their fellow teammates and wear a GCC pedometer.
If you are a wheelchair bound participant we recommend that you fit an odometer to your wheel and use the following equation - 1 meter equals three steps.
If you are unable to utilize an odometer on your wheelchair and use the above step conversion please contact the GCC for further information and clarification on how to record steps.

Q: Do I have to enter my steps in every day?

A: GCC recommends that you enter your steps every day to allow a steady journey throughout the GCC course and to allow for your team statistics to be a true and up to date reflection of your performance. However we understand that it isn't always possible to enter your step counts every day (i.e. if it is a weekend if you are on leave if you are on a business trip etc). So simply keep a manual record of your daily step counts and the next time you log in to the GCC website you will be able to view all the days that you have missed step entries for. You can then submit these missing steps in one go via the Step Entry section on the website. It can be frustrating for teammates if you 'save up' these entries for too long so be mindful of their experience of the course as well.

Q: Can anyone else see my step entries?

A: Your data is private to you. None of your team members colleagues or other GCC participants will be able to see your personal step entries. The only person who has access to this information is your Organisation and/or Area Manager (the person in your organisation who is responsible for organising the event internally). The only information that your other team members will be able to view is how many missed step entries you have. These missed step entries are visible via your Team Profile page on the website.

Q: Is the GCC website secure?

A: Entrance into the GCC website is password protected. Passwords are encrypted and stored securely.

Q: Why can't I view other participants step entries and why can't they view mine?

A: The GCC is a team based physical activity challenge that encourages people of all ages and walks of life to be more active. There are a number of reasons that individual step entries are not made available to a wider audience:

The GCC is a health and wellbeing program and not a race even if companies often create a healthy competitiveness. We are all about trying to develop a healthy habit in people.
The GCC is put in place to combat sedentary health behaviours prevalent in the white-collar workplace i.e. the triple threat longer workdays jobs that are more sedentary and less exercise. All of which contribute to cardio vascular diseases Type II diabetes and hypertension all preventable.
We have people who vary greatly in the challenge. For those who are quite inactive they will increase their steps at their own pace not necessarily their teams. Consistent improvement relative to a participants starting level is the key indicator of effort.
The challenge will become detrimental to these people until they feel confident in themselves to increase their activity.
We have found that pressure can work in reverse for the very people who need the program the most.
Even by having a function where participants can elect to show their results will be detrimental. Imagine being the one person in a team who doesn't want their results to be seen how would they feel?

Q: I have misplaced my log in details to the GCC site how do I log in?

A: Click on the Forgot Password link on the log in page. You will then be prompted to fill out your registered email address which will then enable for an email to be sent to you with your username and password.

Q: Can I only enter my steps via the GCC website or is there another way?

A: You can also enter your steps via SMS or the mobile site. When logged into the GCC website details on the SMS function and how to set it up can be found on the Step Entry page. Once you have set up the SMS function it would be recommended to test it has registered correctly with your next step entry. If you log into the GCC website after your SMS has been sent if registered correctly your step count will now appear on the Step Entry page for the selected day.
During the event the mobile site can be accessed via visiting m.gettheworldmoving.com. Your normal log in details will work.

Q: I sent an SMS with my step count; however it hasn't appeared on the GCC website? What can I do?

A: If your SMS step count hasn't appeared on the GCC site it is very likely because you have missed a step in the set-up process or entered something incorrectly. Please review the SMS function instructions again make the necessary changes and send the SMS again. If the problem still cannot be resolved please email GCC at smsenquiry@gettheworldmoving.com.

Q: What if I can't enter my steps because I cannot access a computer or SMS at some stage throughout the GCC?

A: It is recommended that you keep a manual record of your daily step counts throughout this time. It doesn't matter if you write them down carve them into a stick or get a daily tattoo (although this may look a bit funny and would probably hurt) just keep a record somewhere. When you next have access to the GCC website go to the Step Entry section where you will be provided with a list of the days that you have missed step entries for. You can then type in all your daily step entries and submit them all in the one go. You will not be penalised in any way.

Q: Can we choose our own team names?

A: Once the GCC website is launched teams will be able to change names upload their photos and add content whenever they like.

Q: I have heard about The Footprint Initiative® when and how will we be able to donate?

A: The Footprint Initiative® is an important program of the GCC that educates and supports participants to make a 'global difference' through their GCC participation. On the GCC website and throughout the GCC course you will be provided with an opportunity to donate to The Footprint Initiative® project. For further information on its background and the achievements made in 2008 2009 and 2010 please visit the The Footprint Initiative® page.

Q: Are there prizes?

A: The GCC is all about the journey not the destination; this means that while you may choose to run the event internally as a competition we do not treat it as such. Thanks to our sponsors we give away random weekly prizes to reward participation and for keeping step entries up to date but the main rewards of the GCC are health and wellbeing (probably the most valuable prize of all).

Q: What happens if a team completes the course before Wednesday September 12 2012?

A: OK 'well done' for starters. Secondly in the event that a team completes the course before the finishing date of Wednesday September 12 2012 they will be awarded the GCC Most Active Team. However this does not mean that the GCC finishes. Members of the team who has completed the course can still enter their steps on the website; however these won't count towards the total step count and the position of the team on the map won't change. All teams are to continue as normal until the finishing date of Wednesday September 12 2012. If no team completes the entire course by the finish date then the team who has covered the greatest distance will be awarded the GCC Most Active Team.

Q: Is there a prize for being the first team to cross the finish line?

A: More acknowledgement than a prize. The first team (of seven people) to complete the 2012 course within the designated time period (Thursday May 24 2012 Wednesday September 12 2012) will be awarded the GCC Most Active Team. A GCC Trophy will be presented to this Most Active Team. There will also be an award given to the Most Active Organisations in a variety of different categories. There will also be various 'random' prizes each week throughout the event from our main event sponsors. Anyone in any team at any position with any step count can win these prizes as long as you are up to date with your step counts!