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Sunday, March 13, 2011

May 1st, 2011, Cool Kids Virtual Marathon

Run it all on that day. I will. Or Cumulatively during the 2 weeks prior (starting on April 17th) and running at least 1k of it on May 1st. Report back.

I’ll get some prizes set up (times probably won’t count, so please don’t hurt yourself), so it’ll be worth it to play along.

You in? If so, comment below, and then take this tag to your blog to share the love. It can be from a real race too (or parts of real races). A Real Virtual  race… if you are so inclined… Treadmill time counts…

CantaffordVM

Right click on image, save as, then post in your sidebar… Link is included back to this log already…

Oh, here is how my first Virtual Race turned out… Spectacular, IMHO…

AND, it’s International Barefoot Running Day on May 1st too!!! It’s gonna be a good day!!!

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85 comments:

  1. DarleneMarch 13, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    I'm in.

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  2. Junk MilerMarch 13, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Sure, pick a start date one day after a marathon I'm running.

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  3. Neil ZeeMarch 13, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Heh, Josh I'm sure you can manage a recovery km... and then call it your ultra...

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  4. Pretend this is realMarch 13, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Great idea! I'm in. But you need to post a ga-zillion reminders between now and then. I have trouble remembering things that I have planned for tomorrow.

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  5. Neil ZeeMarch 13, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Gazillion reminders. Check!

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  6. UnknownMarch 13, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    YES! Way to make lemonade my friend! That day I will be at the Des Moines IBIRD event and could run the whole thing throughout the day!
    Love it!

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  7. Jan[et] CiceliaMarch 13, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Count me in!

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  8. Still RunningMarch 13, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    I'm in too! Running a 10K down Yonge Street in T.O. May 1, but will do the other 32.2 in lead up. This'll be fun.

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  9. Katie KiftMarch 13, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    I am in too... not sure I am going to manage a whole 26 miles in Vancouver on May 1st.. as you said in your blog - Life sucks, you just have to get on with it. I will manage the half in Vancouver, so at least I can get the other 13 miles in the two weeks before.

    Sorry I am not going to meet you in Vancouver, but I TOTALLY get where you are coming from. You need to spend the time and money on your family. That's the best decision ever!

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  10. DarrenMarch 13, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Well I will most likely will be able to manage 42k leading up to and including May 1 so I am in. However, doing a 42k 4 weeks before my goal marathon at an easy pace, maybe about 4.5 hours, would be good if I had the time.

    Where is your proposed course. FWIW it is 11.72222 times around Cranston.

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  11. Neil ZeeMarch 13, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    I would love to run a Marathon in Fish Creek. And I would love some company for all or some of it! Actually, what would be cool is a Loop around Glenmore, then back to Fish Creek...

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  12. DarrenMarch 13, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Unfortunatly I am pretty limited to when I can do my long training runs, read "pretty friggin early in the morning like 6:00 a.m. at the latest". Probably not condusive to a first completion of 42k, but would have you done in time for a late breakfast.

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  13. MCM MamaMarch 13, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Count me in! And in your honor, I'll try to do 26.2 over the course of the two weeks either barefoot or in my Vibrams. I should be able to safely get up to that much barefoot by then.

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  14. AnonymousMarch 13, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    I'm in - I'll be doing a full monty that day in Cincy!

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  15. PbMarch 13, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Sounds good. Will try to join you for as long as I can keep up Speedy

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  16. AnonymousMarch 14, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Count me in, treadmill distance counts like the last V.R. right? Link is up on blog as well and tweet complete...

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  17. EmzMarch 14, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    ok really you had to say "Treadmill time counts" as if there was an option is might not?! come freaking on Neil! ;)

    I'm. soooooooooooooooooooooo. in!

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  18. LBMarch 14, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    ok....im in. surely i can run 26.2 in two weeks.

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  19. IrisMarch 14, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Alright, count me in. You sold me with the personalized bib.

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  20. CarolineMarch 14, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    yes for me! running my 2nd half ON MAY 1st!!!!!!!!!!

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  21. Questionably TexanMarch 14, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Sign me up!
    I'll get the image on my blog sometime in the near future.

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  22. Dave with shoesMarch 14, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Sounds great - I'm in.

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  23. Chris KMarch 14, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    I'm in. I can't wait to wear my Kovas bib for the next two weeks. He's so dreamy with that goatee.

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  24. Zaneta @ Runner's LuckMarch 14, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    I'm sooo in!! :)

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  25. ZoëMarch 14, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Count me in, homeslice!

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  26. Kate GeisenMarch 15, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I'm in. That's the day of my actual marathon, so I'll be double dipping, if that's ok.

    Great idea!

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  27. Julie @ ROJ RunningMarch 15, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Sounds fun! Found you through another blog, I wanna do it! Nice source of motivation

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  28. UnknownMarch 16, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I'm in!!!! :)

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  29. CrystalMarch 16, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    I'm in. I'm doing a half that weekend and will be doing another long run the two weeks prior so this will be perfect!

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  30. KristenMarch 18, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I'm in. Recovering from an injury, but I should be good by then!

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  31. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Hi Neil. Paul Barker mentioned this race to me. Sounds like a great idea, count me in.
    -Ryan Z

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  32. Ryan ZahynaczMarch 18, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    p.s. zahynacz@gmail.com

    -Ryan Z (not sure how to post here? Don't have social media)

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  33. Neil ZeeMarch 19, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    You did good Ryan! Stay tuned right here for all the deets!

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  34. UnknownMarch 20, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    I'm in! Sounds fun. Love all virtual races!

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  35. UnknownMarch 21, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    I'm in! Running a half on April 30 so hopefully I'll be able to run a mile the next day as a recovery to make it count!

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  36. DaphneBMarch 23, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I am TOTALLY in!

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  37. BabyWeightMyFatAssMarch 24, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    I think I'll play!

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  38. VanessaMarch 24, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    SO IN!

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  39. KileyMarch 25, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    I'm in, but I don't run on Sundays (religious reasons)...so do I still qualify?

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  40. Neil ZeeMarch 25, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    @Kiley. Yep you can play.

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  41. DawnMarch 26, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Love it! I am totally in!

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  42. PennyMarch 27, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Have never done a virtual race, so I'm going to give this a shot. Count me in. Question do have to take pictures of our garmin to prove time or is it by us just emailing you and telling you we finished? I was looking for a good challenge.

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  43. Neil ZeeMarch 27, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Honor system!

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  44. Rose (Hacker Half Marathon)March 27, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    I'd love to participate; great idea! I'm running a half on April 30th, so that will help with the mileage. I like the name of the race :)

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  45. KaylaMarch 30, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Awesome idea! I am in!!

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  46. Nicole JoyApril 1, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    So wish I could do it.. I'll be traveling that day so I'll miss out. Have fun everyone!

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  47. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    I found this from another blog. I am in for the over the span of two weeks option. :-)

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  48. LinApril 2, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Cool idea. I'm in.

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  49. Rene'April 3, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    i'm in. Zoe sent me!

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  50. fancy nancyApril 4, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Count me in! Zoe sent me too!

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  51. ~K~April 4, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    I'm in! =)

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  52. BeckaApril 4, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    I'm in :)

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  53. Coy MartinezApril 4, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    I'm in!! Gonna post on my sidebar!!

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  54. MollyApril 5, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    okay, I'm in. I have a 10 mile race on May 1st, so I'll put that towards my total.

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  55. UnknownApril 7, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I'm in, and I linked it on my blog :)

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  56. JillApril 7, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    I'm in too. Will post on sidebar (if I can figure out how to do it)...LOL

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  57. JenniferApril 9, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    I'm totally in. This is a great idea!

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  58. JennibApril 12, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Definitely in. I"m scheduled for 11 Thursday (have a half marathon on May 15)...so I should be able to get 26.2 in before May 1.

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  59. The Marathon DiariesApril 14, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    New follower from Run Zoe Run!! Love this I have a Half that day so this will work out perfect! Count me in!

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  60. HDApril 15, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I'm in!!! Love it :)

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  61. AnonymousApril 17, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    I want to be a cool kid too! Can I run?

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  62. CarolineApril 17, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    First 11 miles
    done

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  63. NinaApril 18, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    I'm in. Running a half on April 30th...that will help!

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  64. Andrea KruseApril 19, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    I'm in and excited! I will be stretching it out... since I don't run long distances yet, but this will keep me logging miles. Thanks!

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  65. That Bald ChickApril 21, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Is it too late to join in? I've got several miles logged that I can use!

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  66. That Bald ChickApril 21, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Thanks, Neil, for the speedy response. Count me in, then!

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  67. ElleApril 22, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    I'm starting late but will give me some inspiration to log some km... thanks!

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  68. ihaverunApril 24, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    If it's not too late, I'm in!

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  69. BourbonfeetApril 26, 2011 at 8:32 AM

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  70. BourbonfeetApril 26, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    I am in. I'm trying to get others to join me in a barefoot soft sand marathon on the beach. Free beer for anyone who beats me.

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  71. That Bald ChickApril 29, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    done, minus the 1K on 05/01! http://thatbaldchick.com/2011/04/25/getting-fit-shout-out/

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  72. That Bald ChickApril 29, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Doubled it. http://thatbaldchick.com/2011/04/29/virtual-marathon-update/

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  73. DarleneApril 29, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Done - http://myfirst5k.wordpress.com/2011/04/28/my-virtual-marathon/

    I also have a 5k race on May 1.

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  74. Julie @ ROJ RunningApril 29, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    OK for some reason I thought this STARTED on May 1. Still, with the races and group training I've done...I'll get it all wrapped up Sunday and send you a nice little report!

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  75. IrisMay 1, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Done (and then some)!

    http://www.blog.irissutcliffe.com/virtual-ultramarathon-runner-106-reporting-in/

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  76. Zaneta @ Runner's LuckMay 1, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    wooohoo!! done! I'll have a race report sometime this week amid my midterm studying lol ;)

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  77. Julie @ ROJ RunningMay 1, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Ok! 27.13 Accomplished! Hope you had a great race today! Here is my report. http://rojrunning.blogspot.com/2011/05/i-cant-afford-actual-race-virtual.html

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  78. DawnMay 1, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    I would love to blog about the virtual marathon however I have a private blog due to the privacy of my family so I can't see any way around that. However I will share briefly about my last 2 weeks. Due to a 5 day girl's kick butt mountain biking trip in Moab Ut, coaching our kids baseball team, working full time nights, and training for my annual xterra triathlon, I haven't been focused on just running, let alone LONG runs the past two weeks. However, I got the job done even if it wasn't what I had envisioned. I was thinking a little faster and maybe over 3 runs.... I finished the marathon in 7 runs, a total of 27.8 miles, over 4 hours and 51 minutes. I had a blast doing it and finished up my last run today on only 3 hours of sleep. Thanks for the motivation to keep running. I hope you had a great day and your family and friend supported marathon went well for you. HAPPY RUNNNING!

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  79. NinaMay 2, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    done and done.

    http://rundancelove.blogspot.com/2011/05/i-virtually-raced

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  80. CarolineMay 3, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    aLL DONE!!!
    I added this to my race report

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  81. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    All done!! http://ihatethetreadmill.blogspot.com/2011/05/park-to-park-12-marathon-race-recap-and.html

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  82. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Finished on Sunday. I did it over four runs and finished in 5:11, a PR by more than 45 mins! Total miles 26.7. :)
    http://runningatthespeedofme.blogspot.com/2011/05/virtual-marathon.html

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  83. AnonymousMay 8, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Loved the Flying Pig Marathon in Cincy! Ran it for Chase Away K9 Cancer and had to hug several dogs along the course. Took me 6:12! My mom watched me start and cross the finish line. I'll be going back to this one next year!

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  84. Zaneta @ Runner's LuckMay 8, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    working on posting my race recap for you today ;) i'll send you the link when im finished so you can check it out :)

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  85. BourbonfeetMay 11, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    On may first I did a 33 mile run barefoot and then did another 5 miles at sunset. Here's my report on what transpired

    http://bourbonfeet.blogspot.com/2011/05/virtual-marathon-day-international.html

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