2016 Virtual 5K Series

[Warm Hugs]

I thought the same thing - it's a way for them to make money over the summer when they can't have races in the parks due to the weather and crowds.

Also its a free advertisement for them with all these adults and kids running around with rundisney bibs and the posting to social media.

 

[Ariel484]

Also its a free advertisement for them with all these adults and kids running around with rundisney bibs and the posting to social media.

Yep!! They make sure you know the "right" hashtag to use.

 

[Missymoe4]

I'm late to find this thread. As a run/walker, I completed my first "yellow shoes" 5K on Tuesday, May 31. Instead of going to my typical track, I found a little lake with a path to run. It was hilly, not my normal run, and midday (heat and sun!). I was exhausted at the end, but well worth it.

I know some people think the virtual 5K is bologna, but for me, it's perfect. I would love to runDisney, but spending all sorts of money for a 5K weekend is not worth it for me right now. The virtual races give me some incentive to keep up my workouts.

Thank you, Disney!!

 

[cavepig]

Ran our Red Shorts 5k today! A little different course then last time. Only 1 left in the series to go.
How is everyone else doing?

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[Missymoe4]

Ran our Red Shorts 5k today! A little different course then last time. Only 1 left in the series to go.
How is everyone else doing?

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Congrats!! I'll run my race this week

 

[mordyr]

Just finished the red short race inside my 11k training.... under the rain.
1 more to go then Paris i'm coming !!!!

 

[Camshell]

Finished the Red Pants in 42 min. (run/walk combo). Shaved 4 min. off our first 5K. Gearing up for the White Glove in a few weeks.

 

[Missymoe4]

Finished the Red Pants in 42 min. (run/walk combo). Shaved 4 min. off our first 5K. Gearing up for the White Glove in a few weeks.
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Whoo Hoo!! Good for you! That's a big amount of time to shed.

 

[Daisimae]

I did my Red Pants today. Walked on the treadmill at the gym for 62:54 and went for 3.15 miles. I shaved 14 minutes off my Yellow Shoes time. Been practicing a couple of times a week using the Make Yes Happen virtual races. Aiming for under 60 minutes time for the White Gloves in two weeks. I love walking on the treadmill and thank these virtual races for giving me goals and a purpose while doing it. I thank my pain meds for keeping me going.

 

[Camshell]

Whoo Hoo!! Good for you! That's a big amount of time to shed.

Thanks. We did more running than walking this time so that helped cut the time. We did 30 sec. walk and 30 sec. run. I'm transitioning now to 20 sec. walk and 40 sec. run., so that should shave off more time on the next run. I only started running about 6 weeks ago so this is a big achievement for me.

 

[Missymoe4]

Thanks. We did more running than walking this time so that helped cut the time. We did 30 sec. walk and 30 sec. run. I'm transitioning now to 20 sec. walk and 40 sec. run., so that should shave off more time on the next run. I only started running about 6 weeks ago so this is a big achievement for me.

Maybe I should switch things up, too. I run for 1 min and walk for 1 min. Perhaps the shortened times will help me get stronger.

 

[scottwvu]

Maybe its been discussed, but did you guys see that the people who ordered the entire set will get their entire medal set and tumbler within 30 days from the end of the series? If you ordered just a single Yellow shoes, that will be sent out soon. I ordered the set for myself and my 10 year old. It is going to be harder to keep him invested in it not getting any of the prizes until late summer.

 

[Missymoe4]

Completed the "red shorts" 5K yesterday (I actually went on to run 5 miles instead of stopping). One more to go! I can't wait to get my first medals (ever!).

Good luck everyone!

 

[rkwier]

Completed the "red shorts" 5K yesterday (I actually went on to run 5 miles instead of stopping). One more to go! I can't wait to get my first medals (ever!).

Good luck everyone!

5 miles without stopping is outstanding! Congratulations!

 

[cavepig]

Maybe its been discussed, but did you guys see that the people who ordered the entire set will get their entire medal set and tumbler within 30 days from the end of the series? If you ordered just a single Yellow shoes, that will be sent out soon. I ordered the set for myself and my 10 year old. It is going to be harder to keep him invested in it not getting any of the prizes until late summer.

Yeah, kind of a bummer having to wait, but then they only have to mail one package so makes sense. You could make him Finisher certificates for now!

 

[Missymoe4]

5 miles without stopping is outstanding! Congratulations!

Thank you!

 

[MeliMel702]

Just finished the Red Pants 5k. First time with the kiddos. Pace slowed down at the apartment gate but so far we were able to finish within 53min @ a 17:35min pace. Looking forward to the next one.

 

[HockeyMomNH]

I did my red shorts today on the treadmill. I used my iFit to do a virtual run outside of Disneyland Paris. Next stop, Tokyo.

 

[slp1650]

Not going to lie I had totally forgotten about my red shorts run. I guess I have something to do this weekend...

I had a run through the resorts to look forward to for the yellow shoes run and I think this time I will be looking forward to a run on the treadmill...

 

[Daisimae]

My White Gloves walk was complete as of Sunday afternoon. I did 3.11 miles in 58:31 on the fitness center treadmill. That is more than 18 minutes off my Yellow Shoes time. So I made my goal. Looking forward to my medals and walking another Disney virtual series in the future.