In the six years we lived in Ithaca, one of my favorite races was the September 5 and 10 miler. Neither distance is very common in road races, and I missed it last year after we moved. So I decided to re-create one this year with a virtual race.
Are you up for it? Join me in the 5 or 10 mile Virtual race over Labor Day weekend. Registration is free- you simply register below and choose a distance. The “race” can be done anytime, anywhere from Friday, August 31 through Tuesday, September 4th, 2012.
If you’ve never participated in a virtual race before, it simply means you run it on your own or with friends wherever you choose and send in your results afterward.
And of course, what is a race without a few prizes? I’m excited to have the following sponsors and their generous donations (read more details about each sponsor here):
One pair of Tommie Copper compression shorts and a pair of calf sleeves ($100 value)
One Allied Medal awards holder of any design (up to $100 value)
One copy of the RW Big Book of Marathon and Half Marathon Training
One Sparkle Skirt ($30 value)
One month’s subscription to ibodyfit for online workouts and exercise videos
Honey Stinger Energy Chews (one box)
Probars (one box)
Sample pack from Drink Chia!
Two $25 gift cards for GoSport ID
To register, sign up here:
I will email a link in September for you to submit your race times, and you can email me photos or blog recap links. I’ll share your photos on the Mommy, Run Fast Facebook page, and share an optional race bib. Please submit all times and photos to me by Friday, September 7th.
I will announce the top 3 overall winners, but all prizes will be drawn randomly.
Additional prize entries can be earned by
- Submitting a photo of your race
- Tweeting about the race, something like: I’m signing up for @Mommyrunfaster’s 5/10 Virtual Race- http://www.mommyrunfast.com/labordayvirtualrun/
- Sharing the race on your blog or Facebook (tag me if you do so I can count it)
Walkers are welcome, too! Are you in?
Love this, just signed up!
Alex @ therunwithin recently posted..MIMM: Chill Pill
So awesome! I’m racing a Half Marathon that weekend, but I should be able to squeeze an extra 5 miler in there too.
Mandy recently posted..Giant Eagle 5K Recap
You are ambitious! Maybe an easy recovery run two days later? Glad you’re in.
Laura recently posted..Labor Day 5 or 10 Mile Virtual Run – Registration open!
Ithaca has got to be one of my favorite places. My best friends lived there for year but sadly just moved. Great idea for a virtual run and I actually like running those distances too.
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf recently posted..Scenes from my weekend – Music
Me, too, Christine! We loved everything about living there, except that all the major cities were a good 4-5 hour drive away. But it’s such a great area. We’re visiting some old friends and staying at a B&B there for our anniversary in two weeks!
Laura recently posted..Labor Day 5 or 10 Mile Virtual Run – Registration open!
I’m probably going to have to skip out since we have our triathlon that weekend and then a 12 miler but it looks like so much fun! I love 5 and 10 mile races, I’ll have to look into this race for another year (the actual one in Ithaca).
Jamie @ couchtoironwoman recently posted..The Loss of a Fellow Rochester Triathlete
Oh, wow! Busy weekend for you. If you squeeze in a recovery 5 miler anywhere, feel free to count it.
The actual race is in downtown Ithaca, flat and fast! Usually the second weekend in Sept, I think.
Laura recently posted..Labor Day 5 or 10 Mile Virtual Run – Registration open!
Just wanted to say I like the new look of the blog!! It is a new look, right? I am always on the iPad an never know if it’s showing the way it really is! Love the idea of the virtual running, too:)
Katie @ msfitrunner recently posted..The Impossible and Possible and Garmin Talk
Thanks, Katie! Yes- it is… changed themes and a few other things got tidied up, finally.
Laura recently posted..Labor Day 5 or 10 Mile Virtual Run – Registration open!
I am in. Sounds fun!
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Yay! So glad you’re in!
Laura recently posted..Labor Day 5 or 10 Mile Virtual Run – Registration open!
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I’m in! I’d love to think I’ll be running 10 by then, but just to be safe I signed up for the five. This will likely be my first race of any kind since February. Yay!
Terzah recently posted..Too Many Doctors, but Some Running, Too
Yay! So glad you can join in!
Laura recently posted..Labor Day 5 or 10 Mile Virtual Run – Registration open!
Fun! I am doing the Disneyland Half that weekend, but I’m sure I could do a 5 miler on Friday
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Awesome! Glad you can join in, even with the half. Just make yours a nice easy run, rather than a race.
Laura recently posted..Labor Day 5 or 10 Mile Virtual Run – Registration open!
I am totally in! That sounds like a lot of fun! I am running a marathon the weekend before, but think I will be ready to roll by labor day weekend! I can’t wait.
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I forgot that’s your marathon weekend, it’s coming up quickly, huh?! Glad you’re in!
Laura recently posted..Labor Day 5 or 10 Mile Virtual Run – Registration open!
Possibly in just have to see how the knee is holding up.
BTW – the changes look good. I like the new yellow!
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama recently posted..Marathon Training Week 10
Yes, I hope that knee cooperates for you… and thank you. I like the yellow too, but wasn’t sure about it for every.single.link. Still experimenting a bit before I decide for sure!
Laura recently posted..Labor Day 5 or 10 Mile Virtual Run – Registration open!
So excited to participate, what a great idea. I’ve registered and linked to my blog so that others can join as well! Thanks!
Great, Amalia! Glad you signed up!!
Laura recently posted..Labor Day 5 or 10 Mile Virtual Run – Registration open!
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So excited! Just signed up and tweeted.
Lisa @ RunWiki recently posted..5 things to tell yourself when you feel apprehensive
Awesome! Thanks, Lisa!
Laura recently posted..Labor Day 5 or 10 Mile Virtual Run – Registration open!
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I wish I could run! I love the idea of virtual runs. Can you imagine what they will evolve into as technology advances?
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..The Mailman Makes Me Smile
I know! I already heard of a virtual run app so you can track your friends and run together (from different places)- provided that you start at the same time.
Awesome! And amazing prizes, thank you for putting this all together.
Carrie@FamilyFitnessFood.com recently posted..Crazy Nutrition Myths
Of course! It was actually tons of fun to organize. Glad you’re in!
Laura recently posted..Labor Day 5 or 10 Mile Virtual Run – Registration open!
Oh yes yes yes!! This is perfect! I’m definitely in for the virtual race. Probably the five miler. Thank you for this! I needed something in the motivation department
Runner26 recently posted..Powered by the Olympics
Perfect, glad to help with the motivation, I needed some too!
Laura recently posted..Labor Day 5 or 10 Mile Virtual Run – Registration open!
Oh man this looks awesome! I wish I could run, but I’ll be traveling for the Disneyland half and then out of the country for the week
The Disneyland half will be awesome! Maybe next time.
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Maybe now that Cassidy will be 1 soon, I won’t worry about my milk going down and start running more than 3 or 4 miles at a time. 5 miles sounds doable for sure!
Lindsay @ Fuel My Family recently posted..Black Bean Hummus
Yes- 5 miles is doable! That’s exciting that she’s almost one. Where did that year go?
Laura recently posted..Foodie Penpal Reveal!
Just signed up – my first virtual race : )
Michelle recently posted..Fifth Time is Definitely Not the Charm – Newport Naval Station Sprint
Yay!
Laura recently posted..Foodie Penpal Reveal!
I’m in!! I chose the 5 mile distance since my 10-mile race is the weekend before.
Karen recently posted..Move It Monday {8} & Lesson Learned
Yay, glad you can do it!
Laura recently posted..Foodie Penpal Reveal!
I’m in! My mid-August half marathon got postponed so this is perfect. I may even drag my cross country team along!
(At first I was hoping that virtual race meant I could sit on my couch and play along like a video game. Kidding!)
Debbie @ Live from La Quinta recently posted..Late to the Party (and Dog Rescuer News)
Ha! Nope- a real run! Awesome- glad you’re joining us. Your team is welcome to register as well if they want in the drawing for prizes.
How fun! I already have a 10 miler on my training schedule for that weekend so I’m in!
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Yay, Jamie! So glad you’re in!
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I posted on my facebook
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I also posted this on my facebook page “Runners Ramblings”
Louise Cunningham recently posted..Made it myself and a new adventure
Thanks, Louise! I’m so glad you’re joining us!
Laura recently posted..Foodie Penpal Reveal!
Tweeted too! @lcunningham8332
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I just posted about your race and am so excited for it!
http://livinthefitlife.blogspot.com/2012/08/three-things-thursday.html
Have a great day:)
hikermom recently posted..Three Things Thursday
Thanks so much for sharing, Rachelle! I love that you’re doing both!
Laura recently posted..Foodie Penpal Reveal!
[...] and I’m pretty stoked to take part- it’s my first of it’s kind. To sign up just click here and join the rest of us from all over the country, racing as [...]
YES, I am in! I need a little push after my hip injury 2 months ago…I think I am feeling up for it though.
Won’t be fast but it’ll be good. (Nice sponsors too!!)
Hi Kathy! So glad you can join! Yes- don’t worry about speed… it’s just a fun opportunity to run “together”
Laura recently posted..Foodie Penpal Reveal!
I’ve never done one of these before! Thought I should support my favorite blogger
Kelly recently posted..Hills: Just a Little Bump in the Road
Woo-hoo! So glad you’re in…they’re fun!
Laura recently posted..Foodie Penpal Reveal!
Are dad’s allowed to enter? Just stumbled upon your blog… I would love to participate. I became a first time daddy this year and money is tight so the no entry fee really appeals to me
Absolutely! It’s open to everyone. Glad you found it!
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Sounds great! Good motivator for the end of summer. Just signed up!
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… and tweeted about it!
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[...] pretty awesome prizes! There is no cost to sign-up and participate so please head over to her blog for more information about the event and to [...]
Hey! I am so in
THere is a fb group called Virtual Runs!
U should post your run there too
sandra recently posted..Super Star Bling has arrived!
YEAHHH, signed up!! Awesomeness!!
I wanted to do this, but anything over 4 miles makes my IT band scream in agony. Hopefully next year.
Sarah S recently posted..Tuesday Miscellany and an Argument
Fantastic timing for a Virtual Run and great prizes! Sounds Great.
I happily registered & shared!
So fun! Thanks!!! I posted on FB and Tweeted
Great! So glad you found it!
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Shared it on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheMelissaChronicles/posts/342756685808150
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Also shared it with my FB running group: Also shared it with my FB running group:
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Melissa @ The Melissa Chronicles recently posted..AFC Race Report
Thanks for sharing, Melissa!
Laura recently posted..Purposeful running- Mandy’s story
I’m running the Disneyland half as well as part of my marathon training – excited to run a 5 & 10 for this virtual – I’ll take very bit of motivation I can get!!
Tweeted to the peeps: https://twitter.com/melissyk/status/239913901695856641
Melissa @ The Melissa Chronicles recently posted..AFC Race Report
Gave this race a shout out on my blog
http://themelissachronicles.blogspot.com/2012/08/giveaways-deals-good-for-you-goods.html
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Tweeted,.. hope I got it right! @lcunningham8332
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LOVE Virtual Runs! Thanks for hosting. Found you via Running With the Girls
Can’t wait.
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Great, Jamie! So glad you found me– just in time for the race!
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I already have an easy 5 mile run scheduled for Monday – I was trying to find a local race of some sort to join instead, and I found this! This will be my first virtual run, and hopefully it will be good motivation to get out of bed early and run while on vacation!:D
Perfect! So glad you found it!
Laura recently posted..A special interview and Summer Ratatouille
Dang it, I’m at work and the form won’t open up for me here.
Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted..Fun Facts Friday – Very Inspiring Blogger Award
signed up for your virtual 10 miler! This is just the motivation I need for this weekend’s long run. I tweeted about it, too. My twitter is @sarahsed. Thanks!
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Registered!!!!
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I’m signed up and ready to walk 5 miles. Injured, but still need to work out. Thanks for the motivation!
Lynne recently posted..Thursday Thought
I understand- just coming off a little battle with shin pain, too… I’m glad you can do the walk!
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Registered. On my way out the door! – Chris
Awesome! Have a great run!
Laura recently posted..Running for SLOS: A mom’s story of grief and hope
Just found this…and I’m in. Ran an ego boosting 5 miles on Saturday – longest run since the Fargo Marathon in May – and I think I’m game for another 5 miler before the end of the holiday weekend!
Heidi Nicole recently posted..Totally worth it!
[...] This brings me to the virtual race. It had been tweeted by fellow blogger Mommy Run Fast, and looked like a lot of fun! Basically, a virtual race is where you sign up online (it’s FREE!) for a distance, this one had a 5 mile or 10 mile option, and within a a specified time period (in this case, Labor Day weekend), you are to run the distance you chose, and document your race! It’s a pretty neat concept! To read the actual blog post, click here. [...]
[...] morning I headed to the gym to do the Labor Day 5 mile virtual race. I’ve been wanting to do one of these virtual races, and I figured what better day to do it. [...]