That’s right, kids, as part of my 40th birthday (ACK!) celebration, I’m hosting my first Virtual Race. And it might come as a surprise to many of you, but there will be no beer requirements. Does that disappoint you?
Details, details…
“Mama Goes Masters” Virtual Race
When: August 25th (or whatever date between August 20-25 that works for you.)
Distance: You have three options:
- 4.0 miles in honor of turning 40
- 8.25 miles in honor of the actual day
- 40K if you dare. (If you are crazy enough *coughToniacough*, do it whenever in August it works for your training, just let me know when you plan to do it.)
Cost: Free
What to do next? Comment and let me know that you are in. Next, send me an email at mom2shoo at gmail.com with your name, planned distance, and blog address if you have one. Feel free to share this on your blog too. The more the merrier.
Then, keep an eye on my blog for a race bib to wear.
Finally, run your race and send me your pictures, a link to the race report, and your finish time.
What’s in it for you? Everyone who runs will be listed on the final recap when I recover from my birthday celebrating. (Hey, I said you didn’t have to drink beer, that doesn’t mean I won’t.) In addition, there will be a winner for each distance, plus at least three random winners. Winnings will be things like Gu, nuun, etc, although I reserve the right to send beer glasses, socks, coffee or other things like that if the winner is someone who would appreciate that.
So, help make an old girl get excited about a new age group, ‘kay?
You got it. I am running a half marathon on August 22 and will run it in your honor!!You can catch me at http://www.nickisnook.net.
You got it. I am running a half marathon on August 22 and will run it in your honor!!You can catch me at http://www.nickisnook.net.
I'm in.
I'm in.
Definitely in! Turning 40 is awesome and you're going to love it, I promise! 🙂
Definitely in! Turning 40 is awesome and you're going to love it, I promise! 🙂
Sign me up for bib #4!
Sign me up for bib #4!
Count me in too!
Count me in too!
I'm in! I'm going to plan for the 4.0 miles but may bump it up to the 8.25.
I'm in! I'm going to plan for the 4.0 miles but may bump it up to the 8.25.
Okay, I am in:)
Okay, I am in:)
I am going to do the 4 miler for now:)
I am going to do the 4 miler for now:)
As one "old girl" to another (turned 43 in July), count me in, too! I'll try the 4 miler…it may be a run/walk since I'm just starting the Couch to 5K program today, but I'll give it the ol' college try. Is there a prize for the slowest "runner"?I'll post this on my blog as wellhttp://kjcallaway.blogspot.com
I am definitely in. I am looking at the schedule to see when I could do a 40K, but if that doesn't work I am in for the 8.25.
As one "old girl" to another (turned 43 in July), count me in, too! I'll try the 4 miler…it may be a run/walk since I'm just starting the Couch to 5K program today, but I'll give it the ol' college try. Is there a prize for the slowest "runner"?I'll post this on my blog as wellhttp://kjcallaway.blogspot.com
I am definitely in. I am looking at the schedule to see when I could do a 40K, but if that doesn't work I am in for the 8.25.
I'm IN!
I'm IN!
Heck to the yeah I'm in
Heck to the yeah I'm in
I'm in. But am undecided about the distance to chose, but will be specific when I email. Sounds like fun!
I'm in. But am undecided about the distance to chose, but will be specific when I email. Sounds like fun!
What a great idea! Count me in. I'll email you.
What a great idea! Count me in. I'll email you.
I'm in, but I'm undecided on distance. Welcome to the Masters. I thought it meant we were proficient, but Good News! Apparently we don't have to be and we're still Masters! 🙂
I'm in, but I'm undecided on distance. Welcome to the Masters. I thought it meant we were proficient, but Good News! Apparently we don't have to be and we're still Masters! 🙂
I'm all over the 8.25!
I'm all over the 8.25!
I'm in. Not sure what distance yet other than it won't be the 40K!
I'm in. Not sure what distance yet other than it won't be the 40K!
I'll do the 4 miler.
I'll do the 4 miler.
Dang it I think I want to do the 40k….will let you know for sure later on down the road and how that fits into training but I AM IN!!
Dang it I think I want to do the 40k….will let you know for sure later on down the road and how that fits into training but I AM IN!!
Yay for master's runners! You do know that you get to start all of your PRs over again, right? I'll try my best to get in one of those distances. I'll be in Australia, which will be a cool place to do it!
Yay for master's runners! You do know that you get to start all of your PRs over again, right? I'll try my best to get in one of those distances. I'll be in Australia, which will be a cool place to do it!
Yippee for going Masters! I'm looking forward to going Masters in 2012, makes you sound experienced and wise! I'm in for the 8.25 mi. I wish I could do the 40k but that would be too soon in my training to do that.
Yippee for going Masters! I'm looking forward to going Masters in 2012, makes you sound experienced and wise! I'm in for the 8.25 mi. I wish I could do the 40k but that would be too soon in my training to do that.
I'm in. Can I run it on my 44th b-day? (on 8-15)?
I'm in. Can I run it on my 44th b-day? (on 8-15)?
Im in!!
Im in!!
I'm IN! I'll be doing the 8.25 mile version. Sweet idea!
I'm IN! I'll be doing the 8.25 mile version. Sweet idea!
The 40-50 year old age group for women is TOUGH! Apparently women peak at age 40 (but, we knew that already, right?) I amy be up for doing 4 miles that day : )
The 40-50 year old age group for women is TOUGH! Apparently women peak at age 40 (but, we knew that already, right?) I amy be up for doing 4 miles that day : )
Count me in! My husband has challenged me recently to a 5k in Sept. so I'll do the 4 miles for good training.I'll re-cap @ http://www.imafitnessjunky.blogspot.com
Count me in! My husband has challenged me recently to a 5k in Sept. so I'll do the 4 miles for good training.I'll re-cap @ http://www.imafitnessjunky.blogspot.com
I better be able to run 4 miles by then, dammit!!
I better be able to run 4 miles by then, dammit!!
Sure, I'm in! Not sure which distance yet, though. I'll put it on my blog & twitter too.
Sure, I'm in! Not sure which distance yet, though. I'll put it on my blog & twitter too.
Great 40th idea for you! yeah! So are you a Leo? I'm 8/9, and my big four zero is next year. I'll be camping and do a four mile run in the woods!;-)
Great 40th idea for you! yeah! So are you a Leo? I'm 8/9, and my big four zero is next year. I'll be camping and do a four mile run in the woods!;-)
Can I run 8.23 in honor of my 2nd anniversary? This sounds good! I'm in 🙂
Can I run 8.23 in honor of my 2nd anniversary? This sounds good! I'm in 🙂
What a great idea! I'm in for the 4.
What a great idea! I'm in for the 4.
I'm in. I'm eyeing the 8.25 but for now I'll commit to the 4 mi.
I'm in. I'm eyeing the 8.25 but for now I'll commit to the 4 mi.
I'm in…will send e-mail
I'm in…will send e-mail
Hmmm, sounds fun! I think I'm in! I have a long run to do on the 22nd and it will be good to have some motivation!I'll email you!
Hmmm, sounds fun! I think I'm in! I have a long run to do on the 22nd and it will be good to have some motivation!I'll email you!
Count me in (probably 8.25). Will you be providing snacks at he finish or a pool to jump in?
Count me in (probably 8.25). Will you be providing snacks at he finish or a pool to jump in?
I'm in for the 40k (which is 24.8 miles, right?) if I can do it over two days. My long run that week will be 18, but I run a 10 the day before.
I'm in for the 40k (which is 24.8 miles, right?) if I can do it over two days. My long run that week will be 18, but I run a 10 the day before.
I'm in, not sure what distance I'll be doing. Probably one of the shorter distances because I have a marathon the next Sunday.
I'm in, not sure what distance I'll be doing. Probably one of the shorter distances because I have a marathon the next Sunday.
I am in…I should run 8.25 but unless I ramp things up in the next few weeks, that might be a stretch. It will be a good goal–especially considering my half marathon is less than 1 month later.
I am in…I should run 8.25 but unless I ramp things up in the next few weeks, that might be a stretch. It will be a good goal–especially considering my half marathon is less than 1 month later.
I just found your blog and I would love to be in your race. I will run the 8 mile in your honor! plus it fits into my training.
I just found your blog and I would love to be in your race. I will run the 8 mile in your honor! plus it fits into my training.
My first virtual race, count me in. I will email you my distance once I figure it out.
My first virtual race, count me in. I will email you my distance once I figure it out.
Count me in!! I think I will go for the 4 miler for now – I gotta look at the my training calender thing!
Count me in!! I think I will go for the 4 miler for now – I gotta look at the my training calender thing!
Yeah — I've been looking for another virtual race!! Fantastic! I will participate in the 4 miler. 8/25 is our anniversary and my mom's birthday. Happy, happy early birthday to you!!!!!!
Yeah — I've been looking for another virtual race!! Fantastic! I will participate in the 4 miler. 8/25 is our anniversary and my mom's birthday. Happy, happy early birthday to you!!!!!!
I am in for the 4 miler… I will be in week 4 of my training so it will be one of my days.. This is a great idea
I am in for the 4 miler… I will be in week 4 of my training so it will be one of my days.. This is a great idea
I never officially said that I was in for this yet, but I will definitely run in your honor!
I never officially said that I was in for this yet, but I will definitely run in your honor!
I'm in! I'll do the 8.25 one. off to send my email.
I'm in! I'll do the 8.25 one. off to send my email.
I'll run the 4 miles 🙂
I'll run the 4 miles 🙂
I'm in! This will be my first virtual race. I love welcoming new members to my team (40-44).I will either run 8.25 on that day or try to schedule a 40K long run sometime that week. It might actually fit into my marathon training.
I'm in! This will be my first virtual race. I love welcoming new members to my team (40-44).I will either run 8.25 on that day or try to schedule a 40K long run sometime that week. It might actually fit into my marathon training.
I am in. I may not get to race this month so this wors out great.
I am in. I may not get to race this month so this wors out great.
I am a new follower and am in for the 4 miler. Happy early bday! 🙂
I am a new follower and am in for the 4 miler. Happy early bday! 🙂
I'm gonna be brave and do the 8.something something one. It will be a new distance = new PR, right? Wow! I am brave.
I'm gonna be brave and do the 8.something something one. It will be a new distance = new PR, right? Wow! I am brave.
I'm in for 4 miles…fits in perfectly with my 1/2 marathon training for that week!
I'm in for 4 miles…fits in perfectly with my 1/2 marathon training for that week!
I'm in for the 8.25 🙂
I'm in for the 8.25 🙂
Count me in! Not sure if I'll do 4.0 or 8.25 miles. Leaning towards the 8.25 though.
Count me in! Not sure if I'll do 4.0 or 8.25 miles. Leaning towards the 8.25 though.
Count me in, too! I'll either do the 4.0 or 8.25 – will depend on childcare, as I do not dare run more than 6 miles with the jogging stroller.
Count me in, too! I'll either do the 4.0 or 8.25 – will depend on childcare, as I do not dare run more than 6 miles with the jogging stroller.
Great idea! Turning 40 was fantastic – so welcome to the club ;)I'm in for 4 miles – it fits nicely with my current training plan. Shooting you an email now!
Great idea! Turning 40 was fantastic – so welcome to the club ;)I'm in for 4 miles – it fits nicely with my current training plan. Shooting you an email now!
I'm in! Sounds fun! I think I have 8 or 9 miles on my training plan that week and will totally "race it" in honor of you!
I'm in! Sounds fun! I think I have 8 or 9 miles on my training plan that week and will totally "race it" in honor of you!
I'll do the 4 miles no problem!
I'll do the 4 miles no problem!
Count me in! I'll sign up for the 4 miler in honor of your birthday.
Count me in! I'll sign up for the 4 miler in honor of your birthday.
I'm in!
I'm in!
I'm in! I'll do 8.25 miles, either on 8/20 or 8/25. Happy Birthday in advance! I'm turning 45 just a few days earlier!
I'm in! I'll do 8.25 miles, either on 8/20 or 8/25. Happy Birthday in advance! I'm turning 45 just a few days earlier!
Count me in!
Count me in!
My son and I are training for a half marathon – we'll do the 8.25 miles on 8/21 or 8/22!
My son and I are training for a half marathon – we'll do the 8.25 miles on 8/21 or 8/22!
Am in, sending email
Am in, sending email
I'm in!
I'm in!
I'm in! It just so happens that 8.25 on 8/25 will work out pretty well with my schedule so that's what I'll do. Super fun idea. =)
I'm in! It just so happens that 8.25 on 8/25 will work out pretty well with my schedule so that's what I'll do. Super fun idea. =)
i am in!!!this sounds great. i will do the 4 miles! yay. sending u an email right now!
i am in!!!this sounds great. i will do the 4 miles! yay. sending u an email right now!
The 4 miles fits perfectly into my training plan on August. 25Happy Birthday!
The 4 miles fits perfectly into my training plan on August. 25Happy Birthday!
This sounds like fun! I'll either do the 4 or the 8.25.
This sounds like fun! I'll either do the 4 or the 8.25.
I'll go for 4.
I'll go for 4.
ok Mama – I'll be traveling but I should be able to do this! 4.0 miles in honor of your 4-0!
ok Mama – I'll be traveling but I should be able to do this! 4.0 miles in honor of your 4-0!
I'll do this with you! Thanks for organizing it. Put me down for 8.25; I'll run it on the Sunday.
I'll do this with you! Thanks for organizing it. Put me down for 8.25; I'll run it on the Sunday.
Totally in for the 4.0
Totally in for the 4.0
Hey I'm in. I just started running again. I'm 54 and ran some when I was in my 40's. Which by the way you will love your 40's. I was in my best shape then. I will do the 4.0. Thanks for giving me a reason to start with a race.
Hey I'm in. I just started running again. I'm 54 and ran some when I was in my 40's. Which by the way you will love your 40's. I was in my best shape then. I will do the 4.0. Thanks for giving me a reason to start with a race.
This 40-year-old will do her 4.0 on Saturday 8/21!
This 40-year-old will do her 4.0 on Saturday 8/21!
I'm in… but I'm going to do 8.25… twice. My training needs a 15+ miler so I'll do your mid level twice to get to that distance. Initial goal is this upcoming Sunday although it might be next week if time doesn't permit. Fun!!
I'm in… but I'm going to do 8.25… twice. My training needs a 15+ miler so I'll do your mid level twice to get to that distance. Initial goal is this upcoming Sunday although it might be next week if time doesn't permit. Fun!!
Count me in! I'll follow up in an emAil!
Count me in! I'll follow up in an emAil!
i just saw this. looks like fun! i'm on the fence btwn the 4m and the 8.25. happy early b-day!
i just saw this. looks like fun! i'm on the fence btwn the 4m and the 8.25. happy early b-day!
How horrible am I that I just realized my husband's birthday is 8/25 also! Oops! He's got a root canal that day, happy birthday to him!
How horrible am I that I just realized my husband's birthday is 8/25 also! Oops! He's got a root canal that day, happy birthday to him!
Happy Birthday!! I ran the Catharine Valley Half this past Sunday in your honor – torrential rain and puddles all over, including the track finish. It was a mess but I finished in a new PR.
Happy Birthday!! I ran the Catharine Valley Half this past Sunday in your honor – torrential rain and puddles all over, including the track finish. It was a mess but I finished in a new PR.
i'm in, sending you an email now!
i'm in, sending you an email now!
In the nick of time, I'm in. I'll put in five miles tonight!
In the nick of time, I'm in. I'll put in five miles tonight!
Happy Birthday! I heard about you from Jess at 21 days and ran 4 miles in your honor 🙂 Hope your day has been wonderful!
Happy Birthday! I heard about you from Jess at 21 days and ran 4 miles in your honor 🙂 Hope your day has been wonderful!