Friday, April 23, 2010

Rock Your Socks Marathon/10K Virtual Race

My buddy KT was looking to run a half marathon every month this year, but when planning her schedule, she couldn't find a race in May that would work for her. So, she decided to put on her own race. Now, KT, me and the rest of our teammates are hosting the 1st Annual Rock Your Socks Half Marathon and 10K.

And I thought I would invite you all to participate in the race as well - Virtually. (That is unless you really want to come to here and run with us.) I know you're interested. Here are the details ...

1st Annual Rock Your Socks Virtual Half Marathon and 10K

WHEN: Friday, May 21, Saturday May 22, or Sunday, May 23

DISTANCE: 10K or Half Marathon

COST: FREE - But I will take donations to the sock collection ...

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO: Comment on this post to let me know you are in! Then send me an email with your name, distance and blog address (if applicable). And don't forget to invite all your friends to join in.

Then on the weekend of May 21-23, pick your course and run your race! When you are done email me the pictures, a link to your race report and your finish time.

WHAT WILL YOU GET?: Every participant will be linked on the Run Like A Mother Half Marathon and 10K Recap. And all racers will be entered to WIN a prize (or two or three, I haven't made up my mind yet).

Sounds like fun, doesn't it? So, are you in?

60 comments:

LB said...

i'm in!!! wonder if i will be ready for a half by then???? def will do a 10K though. i will email you when i decide on the distance.

Anabela (Bela) Neves said...

I am actually running a 10K on Sunday, my first, woohoo!

Unknown said...

Count me in!
Someone should come up with a logo so we can put it on our own shirts!

Pining for Pinterest said...

That gets me excited! I am going to try the half marathon :)

Allie said...

I'm actually running a 10K that weekend, can it count for both? :)

Amy W said...

I am in!

the dawn said...

Count me in! I'm scheduled to run a 16 miler that day, I'll just turn 13.1 of it into a tempo/race pace run. Thanks for organizing this! So fun :)

Tortuga_Runner said...

Totally in for the 10K, already doing a half May 2nd & probably May 16th too. Sounds super fun!

Unknown said...

What a great idea - I may try to find a 1/2 in my area, but if I can't I am totally in! Hahahaha, love it.

Unknown said...

Ok, I'll give it a try. I'm busy that weekend with my scuba diving certification, so it will have to be Friday and likely the 10K. This will be good because I was sad to have to miss running with my training group, and I've been sad that I haven't got a 10K to sign up for in May/June.

Carly said...

I'm in! I'm going for the 10K.

Unknown said...

I'm in. I'll do a 10K, then add a couple of miles to complete 9 total on Sunday the 23rd. How fun, thanks for doing this!

S Club Mama said...

I'm in for the 10K - it fits perfectly in with my training (well... .2 over but I think I can handle that). :D

Sarah said...

I'm in for the 10K! ;)

Marlene said...

Great idea! Sounds like fun. Count me in for a 10K because it's only a week after my marathon!

Croughwell said...

I'm in for the 10k.

Jenn said...

I'm in! Running the Fargo Half Marathon on May 22nd. Sounds like fun!

Anonymous said...

OBX Running Mamas are IN!!! Virtually of course...unless I can convince you guys to come to the OBX for the weekend and race here?? HAHA!

Alinda said...

Thanks! This sounds like so much fun! Count me in for the 1/2 marathon. I'm training for my first marathon and motivation to get long runs in is good :-)

Rebecca T-W said...

I'm in! Have not decided which distance I will do yet..will get back to you. Great idea, thanks for doing it!

MCM Mama said...

Hmm, I think I'm in. That's the weekend after my marathon, so I'll probably be really slow and only able to manage a 10k, but we'll see.

Anne said...

That weekend is my first taper ever for my half...as a newbie, I'm not messing with that schedule. So no 10K for me that weekend...next time!!

Lindsay said...

I am just a newbie runner I am going to have to pass this time :( I love your blog though! MOTIVATION and ENTERTAINMENT :)

ajh said...

It is the weekend before a half that i am doing so I will run the 10K that weekend! Fun!

AM! said...

I can't run this one (i've gotta attempt to stick to my training program). but I love the idea!;-)

Unknown said...

Definitely in! It's right after the half and before a 5K that I'm pushing for. Should be fun.

akjenniekt said...

I'm definitely in for the 10K- looking forward to it :)!

Judi said...

I am already running a 1/2 that weekend - but it sounds like fun. Maybe next time! :)

Rene' said...

definitely in for the 10 K. yay!!!

H Love said...

I am so in!! I love the idea of race day! Most likely the 10K...I have a half in late June. I'll let ya know. Very cool!

We need T-shirts!!

H Love said...

Where do I send my email info?

ihaverun said...

I'm in!!

Jane said...

I'm in!!!!! First ever 10K and only me second race... i don't know how much of it will be running but up to the challenge.

fleming Fab 5 said...

I am in for the 10K! SOOO excited. My 1st virtual race!

kilax said...

I am doing a real 10K race that weekend. Does that count? Probably not!

Melissa said...

Why not. I'm in.

Jen said...

Okay... I am in too.

I will be in West Palm Beach that weekend having a girls weekend with a good friend, so while I rather do the 1/2 marathon, better put me down for the 10K. I know I can run 6.3 miles anywhere, not sure about 13 in a new place.

When do we have to email you the race report by? I won't be back until late Sunday, and won't have access to the computer while I am away... let me know.

EricaH said...

i am in for the 10k. I do believe I have the perfect socks for this occassion

Stacie said...

I'm definitely in. Not set on the distance but usually if I start one of these I go the distance. I'm thinking the 1/2 marathon.

I'll be on the lookout for the perfect socks :) Can't wait!!!

Megan said...

I'm in for a 10k. At least I think. Got some IT bands issues. Hopefully it'll be better by then. :) If not, I'll walk it.

Jessica said...

I will defiantely commit to at least a 10K. Training for a half in August so I will make it my long run and see how far my legs take me :) Thanks for the challenge! Its awesome motivation!

Becca said...

In for a 10k! Yay!!!


Becca - OneRunAway

Unknown said...

I'm in. I'll do the half. Need to get one in for May anyway. Sounds like fun.

Karen said...

I'm in for a slow 10K.

Katie A. said...

How the heck did I miss this? I'm in!!!

JBR said...

Does it count that I'm running a half the weekend before and that I will be riding my bike 150 miles the 22nd and 23rd?

Anonymous said...

I'm in for 10K. :)

Kitzzy said...

I'm in! I'm running an unofficial half marathon that weekend anyway, so this is perfect!

April said...

You can count me in for the 10k! Will email you my info!:)

Sarah K said...

I'm so glad I found your blog! This is a great idea :-)
I'm in for the 10k.

Angela said...

Is it to late to sign up for the 10K???? I just stumbled across your blog (read your virtual tall mom 5K review, like what I read and decided to continue reading). I have 6 miles scheduled for Saturday, so this will work out perfectly for me. Let me know. Thanks.

Catey said...

Another late entry, but if it's not too late, I'm in for a 10K@

Suzanne from Jenn & Suzanne's Excellent Marathon Adventure said...

Great idea and I'm in! I'm running in my first half marathon race on Saturday.

RunnerMom said...

I'll run a 10K on Saturday with my local running club!

wendy said...

Is it too late to be in? I am doing a 10k on Saturday : )

Unknown said...

I'm in for the half on Sunday. Will be in Vegas till Saturday evening.

Megan L. Killian said...

I'm totally in for a 10K on Saturday! I just found your blog, via Marlene at Mission to (Another)Marathon. I have a 10K race on my training plan but no 10K race around... so this will be perfect!
my blog:
www.endurancemeg.com

Meg said...

Whoot. I need motivation to get a 10k in this weekend. Count me in!

Sarah said...

I'm in for the half! Sounds great and some motivation for me to stick to my long run this weekend. haha

Zoƫ said...

Count me in, Homeslice!