Have you ever participated in a virtual race? Personally, I love to get a few new shirts each year from races, enjoy the challenge of trying to run a given distance in a good time on command, but really couldn't care less about the medal...unless it's an age group prize and then I don't care much about the medal itself, but do like to earn a prize. Most virtual races charge an entry fee and then somehow you log your time and they send you a finisher's shirt and medal. In the wake of many race cancelations and postponements, I found this challenge on Run the Edge--the Un-Canceled Project. From what I've been able to gather, I get to run a race distance once a week, any distance I choose. I wear sort of a "team uniform" by donning a special color to symbolize an intention such as humor, hope, gratitude and inspiration. It looks like fun! No matter what gets canceled or amended while we weather the cornovirus, running is not canceled; I hope it doesn't get moved indoors, but still can't get canceled! A whole project based on positivity sounds like fun and you can't argue with the price because it's absolutely free! Who will join me? I'm supposed to be able to add my own picture to this virtual race bib, but I can't figure out how to do it. Just squint real hard and maybe you can see me in there inviting you to join... Speaking of trying to use new technology, all the social distancing is really flexing my tech skills. This week, I've learned how to have a Google Hangout (not as fun as it sounds when it's an admin meeting) and go to a Zoom Room (much more fun than it sounds when it's yoga class). My yoga instructor is hosting our regular yoga classes via Zoom at no charge. She shares the link and password to those of us who regularly attend plus posts it on Facebook and anyone who wants can join. I'm sure the intent is that when this quarantine period is over, we all are ready to go back to being paying customers at the studio. The instructor is a really sweet person and I'm sure she'd love to have you in class even if you don't live nearby. Perhaps you'll seek out an in person class near you someday. If someone wants the link to the next class, post in the Comments and I'll send it to you.
Have you tried something new since the COVID-19 pandemic begun? Would you like to try a virtual race or exercise class? Let us know in the comments! On a bright note, spring has sprung in MN and everyone is getting out and enjoying the sunshine plus the inability to go anywhere else so many families are out walking. This is not Charlie, but some days he probably has the same thought! Stay healthy and happy running--Missee
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Deb
3/29/2020 08:44:30 am
I'm in!
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AuthorMissee and Stephanie are two Minnesota sisters and moms who love to run. We are not experts in running, parenting or anything else, but we do have years of experiences that may be helpful or entertaining to others. Archives
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