Happy Monday! It’s hard to believe we’re only a few weeks from the new year. One of my goals is to continue to work on my short race pacing (after I survive the marathon!), and a little accountability never hurts.
I’d love for you to join me for “5 by the 5th” – a virtual race series in which we run a 5k or 5 mile run by the 5th of each month (for time or for fun), from January to June, 2013.
If you’ve done HBBC with Amanda in the past, you know she starts the new year with a 5k fun run. Amanda and I have teamed up to offer the Resolution Fun Run on January 1st as the kick off for the 5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series.
The 5 by the 5th series will run from January to June, with the option to run a 5k or 5 miler by the 5th of each month. You can run once, or every month, and it will begin with the Resolution Run on January 1, 2013.
The series of virtual runs provides an opportunity to win prizes every month, or to get competitive with yourself and track your speed or progress each month if you’d like to. New runners and walkers are also welcome!
Details:
- All of the races are free.
- Record your time each month as evidence that you ran, and each run recorded will count toward monthly prizes.
- If you only run one race, your name will stay in the drawing through all six months. If you run all six races, you’ll have six entries by June’s prize drawing.
- Tweets and shares will count toward additional entries.
- If you blog about your races, I’ll provide a link up each month to share your post.
We’ll kick everything off with the Resolution Run. If you are local to Houston or Miami, you can also opt to meet up for a local fun run that morning. I’ll email details about the Houston run, and the Miami fun run will take place at 9 AM at South Pointe Park, Miami Beach (neither one is timed!)
Prizes! Prizes will be pulled each month, and include:
Yoga Mat and Balance Ball; Sparkly Soul Headbands and a box of Honey Stinger Energy Gels; Roller Rumbler; Two Go Sport $25 gift cards; Two pairs Injinji socks; Three Runner’s World Subscriptions
For the Resolution run or 5k/5 mile challenge, feel free to email photos to Amanda or I, or share them on the Run to the Finish or Mommy, Run Fast facebook pages.
Tweet or share on facebook for an extra prize entry. Here’s one option: “Join the 5 by the 5th Virtual run series with @mommyrunfaster – sign up here: http://wp.me/p2fC61-15C “
Sign up below:
This is also a great way to get races in for Jill and Jen’s 13 in 2013 race challenge series.
We’re excited to kick off the new year with a run- hope you can join us!
What are your running goals for the new year?
I’m in! I tweeted, and I’m about to share on FB too.
Heather@YSP recently posted..Movie Pick (WeVerb12)
Awesome! Glad you can join!
Laura recently posted..5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series- Registration is open!
This is great! Thanks for helping me reach my 13 in 2013 goal!
Yes, I’m doing 13 in 2013, too!
Laura recently posted..5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series- Registration is open!
Yay- great idea!!! I just signed up
Tasha @ Healthy Diva recently posted..Featured Runner: Matt Silvers, PhD
Fun! So glad you can join in!
Laura recently posted..5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series- Registration is open!
Fun idea. I might have to really do this one!
Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted..Sick not "Sick" Weekend
Ooh, you should! We’d love to have you.
Laura recently posted..5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series- Registration is open!
Great idea! Shared with my running friends. We’ll be running any way so why not try for some prizes?
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama recently posted..Like A Kid Again
Thanks, Angela! Exactly- 5k/ 5 mile is normal training mileage, and it’s fun to run as a group.
Laura recently posted..5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series- Registration is open!
So fun and such a great idea. I’m hoping that running will continue to go well (fingers crossed) so may have to join up with this!
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf recently posted..Winter Bucket List
Hope you can join us! I’m so glad running is off to a good start for you.
Laura recently posted..5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series- Registration is open!
I’m in! I just signed up for the 13 in 2013 – this is perfect!
Trish recently posted..Happy Fit Friday: 15 reasons you should run with your 8 year-old daughter
Perfect! I’m doing 13 in 2013, too!
Laura recently posted..5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series- Registration is open!
What fun!!!! I’m registered!!!
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Yay! Glad you’re in!
Laura recently posted..5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series- Registration is open!
I actually don’t have any right now! I ‘d love to do a colour run. I know that
Kierston recently posted..The Little Things Made BIG!
Great idea, Laura! Count me in! I wonder if I can scrounge up some Denver runners to join me…
Kelly recently posted..5 Days of Workouts Isn’t Too Bad
Oh, great idea! A group run would be fun. Glad you’re in!
Laura recently posted..5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series- Registration is open!
So much fun again! I can’t wait and hopefully get some of my local friends to join in.
Farrah @ Fairy Healthy Life recently posted..December Goals
Yay! I’m glad you’re up for it. And I’m working on medals… thought of you.
Laura recently posted..5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series- Registration is open!
I’ll sign up! Hopefully I can make it happen for all of the months
I’ll share on twitter and my blog’s facebook page too.
Jamie @ couchtoironwoman recently posted..Nittany Valley Half Marathon Race Recap
Awesome! Thanks, Jamie! Glad you’re joining!
Laura recently posted..5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series- Registration is open!
Awesome! I’m still not running until my foot stops being so angry, but I can walk! I’m in and looking forward to starting off each month right.
Carrie@familyfitnessfood.com recently posted..Junk Food in Clothing Stores
Bummer about your foot… I’m glad you’re in- hopefully you’ll be running again soon!
Laura recently posted..5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series- Registration is open!
I signed up thru Run to the Finish, I am good, right?
Yep, you’re good! Glad you can join us!
Laura recently posted..5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series- Registration is open!
Love these! I shared in both of my Facebook running groups!! Thanks and happy running to everyone
Thanks for sharing, Christina! I love these, too.
Laura recently posted..5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series- Registration is open!
I’m registered! Awesome series!!
Rosanna recently posted..Motivational Monday!
Thanks, Rosanna- so glad you’re in!
Laura recently posted..5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series- Registration is open!
love it! thx for organizing! i’m definitely in
runner26 recently posted..Down the Street
Yay! And you’re so welcome.
Laura recently posted..5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series- Registration is open!
Does the 5 K or 5 miler have to be an official race? or does a treadmill or stroller run count?
Lindsay @ Fuel My Family recently posted..Otis the Elf
Nope- the beauty of a virtual run is that you can do it anywhere, anyhow.
Stroller runs and treadmills count!
Laura recently posted..5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series- Registration is open!
This is a great motivational tool.. Can’t wait to post and see e1′s progress
Yes, me too! Glad you can join us!
Laura recently posted..5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series- Registration is open!
Great idea! I think I’ll be signing up! It will be good motivation to run, since I need to work on improving my pace for WODs.
Melissa @ Fit ‘N’ Well Mommy recently posted..It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas
Oh, perfect! We’d love to have you!
Laura recently posted..5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series- Registration is open!
Im in! Thank you!!
Debby H recently posted..Twitter
I signed up! This will keep me accountable- as I try to figure out what my next goals will be.
I’ll be posting on twitter
Raina recently posted..Giveaway!! Yaktrax RUN & other goodies
Perfect! Yes, I need this accountability, too.
Laura recently posted..5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series- Registration is open!
i love this idea! I need to be reminded though. Can i hire you? Better yet, will you come run with me?!
lindsay recently posted..I Had Plans
Yes and yes.
Laura recently posted..5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series- Registration is open!
Yessss!!!! We need a hashtag! #5X5???
Maria @ Lil Mys Ninja recently posted..Motivation Mondays: Compound Moves
You’re so right! I’ll add that to our plan, probably #5bythe5th … glad you’re in!
Laura recently posted..5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series- Registration is open!
What a great idea!! Id love to do the Resolution Run and keep it up every month!!! I tweeted here and will share on FB https://twitter.com/ndeckerrunner/status/275947250113445891
Thanks for sharing, Nicole- so glad you can join us!
Laura recently posted..5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series- Registration is open!
I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO in – I’m assuming we can use splits? as I am racing a 10k new years day!!!!
Ali Mc recently posted..Kicking my butt when I wake up!
Yay!! Glad you’re in! And yes, splits are perfectly welcome.
Laura recently posted..5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series- Registration is open!
I NEED to do this. I want to run the 10K of the Cleveland Marathon in May, so this is perfect. Great idea!
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How perfect! I’m glad you can join us, Alicia!
Laura recently posted..5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series- Registration is open!
I’m in! I tweeted it. I also joined the 13 in 2013
Love this idea! My goal for 2013 is to run a PR marathon in 3:30. I just had a baby in September so I’m hoping to run a summer or fall marathon to reach my goal. Having monthly free 5K races to track my progress would be great!!
Sarah @RunFarGirl recently posted..Post-Partum Running: Not What I Thought It Would Be
We have similar goals! I want to run a 3:30 marathon as well… I have one coming up in January, not sure I’ll be in shape for that pace, but we’ll see.
So glad you can join us!
Laura recently posted..5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series- Registration is open!
I have been really frustrated having to drop out of 5 races in a row do to injury, but am finally done with Pt and up to running 3 miles. This is so perfect. Something I should be able to do by Jan:)
I’ll share on my blog about it all too (linking back to you of course), because I’ll want to tell everyone how my runs go:)
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero recently posted..Healthy Holidays with Click Winner
You have had superhero patience through this whole ordeal. Congrats on making it back up to 3 miles! I’m so glad you can join us.
Laura recently posted..5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series- Registration is open!
Alright, I’m in, however this will be during my 7-9 months of pregnancy, plus post, so it may involve some walking. But since I’m due in early April, this could also help spurring on delivery when the time comes.
Samara @ HealthyFitnessEdge recently posted..HBBC Week #2 Recap
Walking is definitely welcome! A virtual race-spurred baby would be fun.
Laura recently posted..5 by the 5th Virtual Run Series- Registration is open!
I’m definitely in — though I might skip May since I’m running a marathon the first weekend of that month.
Getting a marathon PR is my major running goal for 2013.
Raquelita recently posted..December Goals
Yes, running a marathon takes priority that month! Awesome- so glad you can join us!
Laura recently posted..Gingerbread People Recipe and Curbing my Sweet tooth
Awesome idea! How can I not join
Jill @ Fitness, Health and Happiness recently posted..Month In Review || November
[...] the perfect day to run because then you can log your time for Laura’s virtual run! If you haven’t already checked out her fun virtual race idea go on over and do [...]
I’m excited to be a part of this!! Will also post on my blog about it!
katie @ fromicecreamtomarathon recently posted..Lily’s Stevia Chocolate Bars Review and Giveaway and Endorpohin Bracelet Winner!!
Thanks, Katie! I’m excited to have you join!
Laura recently posted..Gingerbread People Recipe and Curbing my Sweet tooth
I’m in! I have a couple races in mind for next year (and my very first 1/2 scheduled for MAY!) so this will definitely help keep me on track!
Mel recently posted..Gone Fishin’
Perfect! And congrats on signing up for your first half!!
Laura recently posted..Gingerbread People Recipe and Curbing my Sweet tooth
My 2013 goal is to get into the half fanatics!!
I will will blog about this FOR SURE and the 13 in 13 as well!!!
Gigi recently posted..Safely back in my running shoes.
Thanks, Gigi! Glad you can join us!
Laura recently posted..Gingerbread People Recipe and Curbing my Sweet tooth
I’m in for the entire series!
Suzanne recently posted..Galaxy of Lights 5K
I’m in! I tweeted (https://twitter.com/fitformommas/status/276491589151518720) and blogged (http://www.fitformoms.com/blog/2012/12/05/5-by-the-5th-virtual-race-series-sign-up-now/) about it as well!
I hope I can keep it all straight! Tweeting and FB sharing on my page eat run sail now!
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Thanks for sharing, Elle! Glad you can join us!
Laura recently posted..Under Armour Hoodie Review and Giveaway
What a fun concept! I’m in!
Mandy recently posted..Three Things Thursday
I stumbled upon your blog today and just signed up for the virtual run series as well as the 13 in 13. If I have goals I am more apt to keep training.
Awesome! I do much better with goals, too. Glad you can join us, Shelley!
Laura recently posted..Under Armour Hoodie Review and Giveaway
I tweeted and invited my facebook friends. This is the kick I need to get back on track!
Thanks for sharing, Amanda!
Laura recently posted..Under Armour Hoodie Review and Giveaway
I’m in and posted it on FB
Great! Glad to have you!
Laura recently posted..Half Marathon Goals for Sunday
I love challenges like this! I need all the extra motivation I can find to keep me on track for marathon #2 training through the Indiana winter. Thanks for hosting this!
Awesome, I love these challenges, too. Oooh, Indiana winters… that is tough!
Laura recently posted..Half Marathon Goals for Sunday
I’m in. Like you I’m focused on #2 marathon at the moment but this will be great to check in with my shorter distances and give me incentive to keep the speed up there too. Very excited! Thanks Laura for organising. Now time to tweet about this great idea!
Jenelle @ MummyLovesToRun recently posted..9 months
So glad you’re in! Yes, I need incentives to continue working on speed, too.
Laura recently posted..Half Marathon Goals for Sunday
[...] it’s been a busy blogging week here. Registration opened for the 5 by the 5th Virtual run, and there are almost 200 participants. I think I’m going to need to round up a few more [...]
This sounds so fun !! I look forward to sharing this with all of you !! Im @nankani on twitter
im training for my first half marathon next summer so this will be great incentive
Perfect! So glad you can join!
Laura recently posted..Half Marathon Goals for Sunday
I am so excited to be part of this! I just tweeted and posted to facebook also:)
Blessings!
daphne {flip flops & pealrs} recently posted..have a blessed turkey day!
I really want to do this!!I will post my runs on Facebook and Twitter- no blog for me.
[...] I also stumbled upon a new-to-me local company that would love to donate a shirt for the 5 by the 5th Virtual Race series. [...]
I tweeted. @runjillybean
Run Jilly Bean recently posted..Turkey Trot 5k 2012
Can you email me the specifics of how to participate and let me know if I signed up properly? Thanks!
Sure, Amiee! I’ll send you an email.
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I really want to do this very bad! The only hitch is that my family and I (hubby & 4 kids) will be on a trip to Disney World with our high school marching band during that time. We may be able to run but my time would be quite slow as kids would have to be with us. If I am unable to get a run in can I still do the other races? If so, could I get all the specifics on how to log my runs? Thank you so much for all your time and effort! I really hope I can do this!!!
Hi Keri! I’m glad you’re excited about it. You can absolutely do the remaining months, Feb- June. Or you could even count a 3 mile walk, if you cover that in your Disney World adventures.
Within the next week, I will email all participants with the link to enter their time on a spreadsheet with first names only.
Let me know if you have any more questions!
Laura recently posted..Under Armour Hoodie Winner
[...] A 5 by the 5th é uma corrida virtual super interessante que vai de Janeiro a Junho com o atleta correndo 5 milhas ou 5km no dia 05 do mês como se fosse uma espécie de circuito. Inscrições gratuitas. Maiores informações, clique aqui! [...]
I can’t remember if i signed up yet? Do you have me on file by any chance i dont want to register twice
I have a Jen G listed, is that you? If not, go ahead and register. If you’re there twice, I’ll see it.
Laura recently posted..Marathon Training Recap and Menu Planning Link up
[...] there will be prizes given out randomly each month. If you’d like to join us, check out the original announcement to register. Here’s the race [...]
Thank you so much for organizing this & helping me get in more races for 13 in 2013
Excited to start this!
Rachel H {@rachhabs} recently posted..Mamavation Monday: Standing On My Own & Succeeding
[...] Run Fast for putting this challenge together! If you would like to do 5 by the 5th then you can register here! You can do either a 5k (3.1 miles) or a 5 mile run by the 5th of each month! Sounds awesome huh!! [...]
Thank you so much for organizing this! I am really looking forward to it and it will definitely help with my Run 13 in 2013
Tweeted and talked about it on my facebook page!
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=571132779579723&id=390404690997969
Karina recently posted..Santa Claus 2012
I would love to join in… My question: does it have to be “running” a 5k? Or can it be walk/run a 5k too? (I hope that after the first couple, this will be a moot question)
CaramelCurl recently posted..Short Winter Days
You can definitely run/walk it! Walkers are welcome, too.
Laura recently posted..Wiaw Christmas Edition + Nutrition Nuggets
I signed up originally just for the race series, but I just registered for the Resolution Run too! Not sure if that matters or not for your records
Thanks for letting me know, Kim! I’ll check the forms and make sure it’s all set up correctly.
Laura recently posted..Wiaw Christmas Edition + Nutrition Nuggets
I’m in… just signed up for the Miami run. Its my first time doing this run and I cant wait!
Thanks!
Sandy
Awesome, Sandy! Glad you can join us!
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A few of my friends will be joining me… is there a specific place we are meeting at on South Pointe Park? I know it starts at 9am, is there a meeting time before that? Thanks
A few of my friends will be joining me… is there a specific place we are meeting at on South Pointe Park? I know it starts at 9am, is there a meeting time before that? Thanks
Hi Sandy! Sorry for the delay in responding- we were traveling home today. The Miami run will be hosted by Amanda at http://runtothefinish.com, so I’d check in with her. Let me know if you can’t find her email on her site!
Laura recently posted..The Power of Intentions – My 2013 Goals
Great! Thanks… I’m still trying to figure out how this posting works, sorry for the double post. Have a great new year
Hi Laura, I tried contacting Amanda threw the website but haven’t gotten a response. Do you have any contact info for her that you could share with me? Or could you pass along mine? Thanks!
I love a challenge! I just tweeted it and put it on my facebook page. I’ll blog about it too!
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Thanks, Cecilia! So glad you can join us!
Laura recently posted..Marathon Countdown + Menu Planning Link up
Excited to get some runs in!!!
Me too!
Laura recently posted..Kicking off the Virtual Race series with a $100 giftcard giveaway
Sooo looking forward to this! I tweeted a shout out for all the last minute folks
https://twitter.com/melissyk/status/285859623053979648
Melissa @ Melissa Running It recently posted..Period. The End.
Thanks for the tweet! I’m excited, too!
Laura recently posted..Kicking off the Virtual Race series with a $100 giftcard giveaway
I’ve tweeted and will blog about it too.
https://twitter.com/juliamielish/status/285951796780888064
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Thanks! So glad you can join us, Julia!
Laura recently posted..Kicking off the Virtual Race series with a $100 giftcard giveaway
[...] for the Virtual Resolution Run for Run to the Finish as well as my first installment for the 5 by the 5th series for both RTTF and Mommy, Run Fast! /* This entry was posted in fitness, race report [...]
I’m absolutely lovin’ all the “accountability” races and sites this year. I have some lofty goals, the biggest completing my first olympic triathlon in November. This is gonna be fun!
Awesome, Monica! I am considering an Olympic Tri this year, too. Did my first sprint tri in July. Best wishes to you for 2013!
Laura recently posted..New Year’s WIAW + Avocado Tuna Salad
Good luck to you too!!!
[...] Yesterday, I attended spin class then realized I hadn’t done my 5 By the 5th! [...]
So I am like 2 months behind but would love to join if possible!
Angie @ Asphalt & Trails recently posted..farmer’s market inspired {beets + oranges + avocado salad}
Not too late- you can definitely still join!!
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