Virtual Valentine's Day 5k and 10k - If interested please post

[TnTsParty]

With all the talk lately about the smaller teams/the larger WISH team etc. it seemed to be a common feeling that everyone would like to have more Virtual races as a WISH team. I thought I would see what the response is for a Virtual Valentine's Day 5k or 10k - not sure which one everyone wants.

I figured Valentine's day is on a Sunday this year so to most its a good day to get in some miles.
Please reply and tell me if you think this is a good idea and any other ideas to make it a fun WISH event.

Thanks for the great response so far. There is enough interest to have both. I have attached artwork I created for these virtual races - let me know what you think. I also have an idea for a medal which I can post about later.

Here is the list so far - please let me know if anything is wrong with the list - there were some I wasn't sure which distance you wanted to sign up for. So please let me know.

5K
Tricia
gholishgirl - 5k
Sandy321 - 5K
PrincessBride205 - 5K
Steffwalks - 5K
Suzanne (Suzannews) - 5k
Erica (HeyMickey) 5K
Margie (FunWalker) - 5k (maybe 10k) - hope you feel better
Vic (BigVic) - 5K
Mousemgr2 -5K
Terri (Tek224) - 5K
RENThead09 - 5k
Bookwood - 5k
Jen (jenanderson) - 5K
Corinna (Corinnak) - 5k
ahoff - 5k
Debra (deekaypee) – 5K
Lynnda (crzy4pooh) - 5K
Ang (TXAng) - 5K
dismikki - 5K
Maura (jmasgat) - 5K
daly709 – 5K
Megan (poppinspal) -5k
Carissa (Carissanboys) - 5k
Jbucci - 5K
ZooMama - 5k

10K
Kira - 10K
Scoolover - 10K
Manda (MandaC) - 10K
Maggie (Swmr359) - 10K
Kirsti (Syko) - 10k (well really a marathon)
Mel (Chimera) - 10K
mia1977 - 10K
Tracy (dsnyfan21) 10K
Liz (liznboys) - 10K
Sarah (Sarah Rose) 10K with her doggie
Christine (IMGONNABE40) - 10 K
Kate (SmileyK8) - 10K (in Disneyland Paris -
leeshiebean - 10K
Diane (DianeL) - 10K
Steve (airtime247) 10K
Lily (Tiger Lily03) - 10K
Laurie (Hockeygirl) - 10k
Gretchen & Melanie (grstink & DD) -10K
Rich (ryley26) - 10k
Angie (Pungodingy) - 10k
Becky (Lexxiefern) - 10k
Ronda (ronda93) - 10K
French Lady - 10K
Chris (goofyinohio) - 10K
Jen (jenthemom22) - 10K
Jim B - 10K
Michael (MJonesMBA2001) - 10K
Vicky (bunnyfoo) - 10k
CapeCodRob - 10K
Andrea (disneymommy) - 10K
Courtney (schmorks) - 10k
Jackie (mousedogmom) - 10k (actually doing a 1/2 )
Anne (Maherae) - 10k
hussfat - 10K (actually doing a 1/2 )
Richard (tiberius) - 10K
Carrie & Scott (wtpclc) - 10k
Either
Scott & Lynn - ? along with dogs
Pat (WDWFan9) - ?
K80K - ?
Solotraveler - either
Terri5176 & DSis Sarah - ?
Michelle (MiaBanda) - either
John (FFigawi) - either

 

[Kira G.]

I think it's a great idea! I would vote for a 10K - I love that distance and it's hard to find a lot of 10Ks in my area. But maybe we could do both! After all, since it's a virtual race, it's no more trouble for the RDs to organize both distances .

So I'm definitely in!

 

[disney_mommy]

I would love to participate... if someone could tell me exactly what is invloved. Do you run that distance on the date specified, or do you count your miles and they have to be a certain amount by that date? Thanks for the info.

 

[scoolover]

I'm in for either. Gun to my head, I'd probably pick 10K since most of my training is in the 5K range. 10K would be more like a race for me.

 

[mandac]

I am running a half marathon that day, but I will count at least some of those miles toward a virtual race. I love these!

 

[ghoulishgirl]

I like the idea of both a 5k and a 10k. My training has been hit or miss this winter and I know I can do a 5k, but a 10k would be pushing it for me!

 

[Swmr359]

I'd participate! I would probably be running close to a 10k that day anyway, I think a virtual race would make it more fun

 

[syko]

I would love to participate... if someone could tell me exactly what is invloved. Do you run that distance on the date specified, or do you count your miles and they have to be a certain amount by that date? Thanks for the info.

You run what ever the distance is on the day, and then post your time.


I'm in, either distance is fine as i'm racing in a marathon that day.

 

[jmasgat]

disney mommy The general idea is that you would go out on that specific day and run the distance agreed upon. I believe you would then report back on your "race time". There was a virutal 10k this past Thanksgiving. Maybe someone who particpated could elaborate. I believe there were also medals done for thise who were interested in bling!.

Maura

 

[Sandy321]

I'm in - but only for a 5K

 

[princessbride6205]

I'm in for a 5k.
I'd love to do a 10k in a future virtual race, but I don't think I'll be ready in 3 weeks.

 

[chimera]

Let's do both!

 

[deekaypee]

Thanks for stepping up, Tricia! This sounds like a great idea. Not better than breakfast in bed, made for me by my loved one, but since there's no likelihood of that happening....

Let's do both!

Ditto! Not that I would do a 5K and a 10K....

You asked for ideas--maybe a clippie for the event? I'm not talented in that way, but I'm sure we can recruit someone.

It might also be cool, for those of us who can, to take pictures of where we ran. Maybe have an unofficial awards for the most "romantic" or "breathtaking" spots? Just musing on the theme....

What do you think?

 

[mla1977]

I'm in!

 

[WDWFAN9]

Sounds like fun!

 

[K80K]

I would love to participate at either distance.

 

[dsnyfan21]

I am in for the 10K distance.

For the Virtual Turkey Trot 10K(we did a 10K because of the calories burned would help with the huge meal some would be having that day) we just agreed to do the miles sometime that day, post your time afterwards. Some people took photos and then we decided to add medals.
Tricia, I am sure, will come up with whatever she wants to do for this virtual race.

-Tracy

 

[Steffwalks]

I'm in for a 5K!

 

[grstink]

Either 5K or 10K, I'm in. I also did the virtual 10K Turkey Trot and it was great. Proved to be a great motivation for getting up and moving that day. Daughter and I are preparing for the Princess this year so Valentine's Day run would be on our agenda anyway.
Thanks ladies for such wonderful ways to keep us going!

 

[liznboys]

Count me in for the 10K. Thanks Tricia!!