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Virtual Christmas 3K or 5K!
rduhlir
Posts: 3,550 Member
Hey everyone! In the spirit of all the Virtual races and actual races that are out there for this Christmas season, I thought it would be fun to do a Virtual fun run of our own. Our run is going to be an Ugly Sweater run! The distance is of your choice: 3K (1.8 miles) or 5K (3.1). And will take place on December 21st and 22nd. Once complete, come back here to post your time and photo of yourself in your ugly sweater.
Happy Running!
Happy Running!
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I don't think I own an ugly sweater. I'm still doing the run, though.0
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I don't own an ugly sweater either. In for the run though!0
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Love this!!! Gonna check my closet for an ugly sweater :bigsmile:0
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Not sure about the Ugly Sweater part either but I'm here for the run (5K).
I really enjoy these virtual runs. It's so much fun to see people post their experiences. This is a great group of dedicated runners.0 -
Great idea, I'm in!0
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Ooh, my anniversary weekend! In, and I'll try to volunteer my spouse to join me
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In! May need to locate an ugly sweater...0
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What if I wear a fat sweater?0
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What if I wear a fat sweater?
Good idea! We should all wear our biggest old sweater! LOL! I hope I kept one. I have been getting braver about parting with the under grown clothes.0 -
I don't have an ugly sweater either. But I do have a huge one from before the weight loss. So I am in. I just finished week 5 day 1 of c25k. So I should be ready by then. :-)0
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Oh yeah! In for sure.0
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I'm in! I don't know if I kept any big sweaters, but I do have a huge sweatshirt that I wear around the house!0
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Ok - I'll do it! I need something to do this month since the school running club isn't coming up with any runs for us. I hope its not super cold. I would rather run outside than inside on the rec center track. But what ever I need to do. ---- Don't have a sweater though nor an older big sweater either. I enjoy the new sizes too much to keep the old stuff that use to fit.0
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I just ran my first 5k last month. Since then I have been focused on intervals for weight loss and diabetes control.
I would love to do a virtual RUN FOR FUN!
I'm committing to 3K but if I'm feeling froggy... I might push to 5K.
So making sure I"m clear on what a virtual run is....
- inside track ok if needed? Cold weather irritates asthma
-Wear ugly sweater
-post pic and total time/distance
--have fun0 -
I am in for sure!! I must locate an ugly sweater though.. Hmm I have a S***ter is full hoodie sweater from Christmas vacation..
Its more of a funny sweater than ugly, gotta see what else I can come up with!!0 -
I just ran my first 5k last month. Since then I have been focused on intervals for weight loss and diabetes control.
I would love to do a virtual RUN FOR FUN!
I'm committing to 3K but if I'm feeling froggy... I might push to 5K.
So making sure I"m clear on what a virtual run is....
- inside track ok if needed? Cold weather irritates asthma
-Wear ugly sweater
-post pic and total time/distance
--have fun
Inside track is fine.0 -
If no snow, I'm in!
I'll have a hunt for an ugly sweater - knowing my fashion faux pas I'm bound to have some howler lurking in a drawer 0 -
Treadmills are allowed as well.If no snow, I'm in!
I'll have a hunt for an ugly sweater - knowing my fashion faux pas I'm bound to have some howler lurking in a drawer0 -
I went to the thrift store & found two potentials, but they weren't hideous enough. I'm going to check out another thrift store tomorrow.0
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Tomorrow is run day for me.. This is going to be silly!!0
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Doing it tonight...I will photo after....will probably look like a drowned rat. It is 60 and down pouring here right now...but I will get it in!
(Extending mine into the long run lol, so doing 6 total tonight lol)0 -
I ran this morning, but only 3.0 miles instead of 3.1 because truthfully I forgot all about this. I was running on snow, which slows me down even further than my normal slow pace, so I finished in 41:25:07.0
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Ok - I haven't ran in 2 weeks due to are cold weather and schedule conflicts but I've been doing other stuff. In fact, I was just starting my second spin session this morning when I realized I had committed to running a virtual 5K today. So, after that spin session, I went and ran a 5K - non stop. I can't post a strava map or anything because I was inside on a track and Strava won't work inside. My son was very impressed that I ran 2 miles non stop but when I kept going he was awed. I think I'm a bit slow. I'm not sure how to figure that - a 5K in 46 minutes which is the best time I've ever done. One year ago today, I couldn't finish one mile without walking. I know becuase it took me over an hour to finish a 5k last year about the same time. I actually probably did just a bit more since our track at our rec center says it is 11 laps plus 1/4 lap for a mile. I ran 35 laps just so I could be sure of make the distance.
With this I'm sorta done - I'm going to be shifting to more cycling as I have signed up for my first century ride in June 2014. Thank you everyone for the encouragement. I'm so happy to know I can do this now. I also know that like anything else, don't use it, I'll lose it. I'll see how it works out with all the other stuff I do.0 -
I did it! I ran slightly over the 5k distance this morning. It was 4 miles in 48min. I looked ridiculous in gold trim, but loved every moment of it. Unfortunately the red bird on my shoulder got lost along the way. I'm thinking I may need to add some poinsettias to this sweater & maybe a santa face for the back.
Ps. Excuse the sweat & no makeup.0 -
That is awesome! Great job!I did it! I ran slightly over the 5k distance this morning. It was 4 miles in 48min. I looked ridiculous in gold trim, but loved every moment of it. Unfortunately the red bird on my shoulder got lost along the way. I'm thinking I may need to add some poinsettias to this sweater & maybe a santa face for the back.
Ps. Excuse the sweat & no makeup.0 -
That is awesome! Great job!I did it! I ran slightly over the 5k distance this morning. It was 4 miles in 48min. I looked ridiculous in gold trim, but loved every moment of it. Unfortunately the red bird on my shoulder got lost along the way. I'm thinking I may need to add some poinsettias to this sweater & maybe a santa face for the back.
Ps. Excuse the sweat & no makeup.
Sweat & no make-up is perfect for this post. Great run! Sorry the red bird got lost along the way because I bet that was awesome.0 -
I am so sorry I forgot about this. I actually ran 3 miles yesterday though. In 50 min. Really slow. I would have done the sweater but I forgot. Sorry everyone.0
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That is awesome! Great job!
Thank you & thanks for this virtual run. It was fun.0 -
Sweat & no make-up is perfect for this post. Great run! Sorry the red bird got lost along the way because I bet that was awesome.
Thank you. I think the bird decided to take flight, maybe I will see him again on my next run or perhaps he is a dogs new chew toy
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That's a great picture, asp415!!
I had a great run this morning: 5K in 39:30! Any run under 40 minutes is an incredible run for me.
Here's a picture of me on the treadmill, right after my run: (I hope this works)
http://dakd0cjsv8wfa.cloudfront.net/images/photos/259/421/31259421_418_thumb.jpg
I am not wearing an ugly sweater but settled on an ugly t-shirt.
(how do I post a pic in this message?)0
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