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Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Hey Sole Sister...


It's no secret. I love my sole sisters. Since starting this blog and my Facebook page, my circle of sole sisters has widened. I truly believe that my vastly improved running is due to the support of my wonderful running friends. I'm lucky to have a local group of sole sisters, whom I write about a lot. We don't see each other as often as we'd like, but we sure keep in touch. Our group chats are pretty funny. We also meet up at races and try to do lunch or dinner when we can coordinate our schedules. Even as we speak, Marcia and I keep having to reschedule our lunch date--something keeps coming up!

I also have my virtual sole sisters, the ones who live far. I've gotten to meet a few of my distance sole sisters, and I've got some big plans to meet a few more. But even though most of us haven't met, I feel like I know them well. We've shared triumphs and disappointments. We message each other on our Facebook pages, Instagram, and privately too. Last winter, when I had the problems with my son, I was touched and amazed by several of my virtual friends who reached out to me privately to share their stories and support. Ladies, it is an amazing thing we have here!

So when Gone For A Run, asked me to do the Sole Sisters 7 mile virtual run, I was really excited. I posted it on my Facebook page, and immediately, 3 of my distance friends signed up! So we are running virtually together!

I received the race packet this week, and the swag is really amazing:


Check out the medal!

I love the shoe charm!

The dates for the run are 8/28-8/30. I've got mine scheduled for 8/29. I hope you will run this one with me! Anyone who signs up and runs, I'd love it if you'd send me your finish photo so I can add it to my recap post. It's all about the sole sisters!

Are you doing this one? If you're interested, click here for more info! GFAR limits the number of entries and these races do sell out!




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65 comments :

  1. AnonymousAugust 11, 2015 at 6:06 AM

    The medal is adorable!! I'm already running a race that weekend so I didn't feel like I should fork out the money to run virtually too. I'm waiting for the next one! :) Looking forward to your recap on this one!

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    1. Wendy at Taking the Long Way HomeAugust 11, 2015 at 6:09 AM

      I hope to get a few more of my "sole sisters" to do this one...I love the whole theme of this race!

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  2. Kim at Running on the FlyAugust 11, 2015 at 6:20 AM

    I have seen this and simply haven't had time to click and read. Pathetic, huh! And it's not like I have a full calendar this month either.....(forced rest/recovery). It's on my radar, though. :-)

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  3. UnknownAugust 11, 2015 at 6:28 AM

    Runners make the best friends!

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  4. KookyRunnerAugust 11, 2015 at 6:37 AM

    I love virtual races! I'll probably do mine on 8/29 as well :)

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  5. UnknownAugust 11, 2015 at 6:39 AM

    I'm in! Not sure what day I'm doing it yet, but I'm very excited for a new race distance!

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  6. Spandex KingAugust 11, 2015 at 7:26 AM

    Kind of funny how running becomes a little family and the races are a reunion. Cool medal!

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  7. UnknownAugust 11, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    Cute stuff, for sure!! Hope you enjoy it, Wendy!

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  8. HoHo RunsAugust 11, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    Intriguing... Very cute medal and tank. Is the tank cotton? I'll definitely think about this one. I could probably do it that Friday.

    Hey, it's almost That Time of the Month too!

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    1. Wendy at Taking the Long Way HomeAugust 11, 2015 at 8:41 AM

      I've got a topic, just need to get my thoughts out of my head!

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    2. HoHo RunsAugust 18, 2015 at 1:44 PM

      I just registered for this. My sister will be visiting so I thought...what better activity than Sole Sisters?

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    3. Wendy at Taking the Long Way HomeAugust 18, 2015 at 5:45 PM

      Oh yay! Be sure to send me a pix when you finish so I can add it to my Sole Sister blog post!

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  9. KelliAugust 11, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    This is cool! I may be doing a MTB race that weekend. Doubt I'll be in shape for a 7 mile run after being immature and refusing to run even when coach has it on my schedule post the suckfest of NJ State Tri. I'll be thinking of all you virtual runners that weekend, though!!

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    1. Wendy at Taking the Long Way HomeAugust 11, 2015 at 8:42 AM

      I just fit these into my training plan. Gives me a little more push!

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  10. TeamarciaAugust 11, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    Wow they've really raised the bar on virtual swag. I've got too many real races to get in on this one. Viva la sole sisters!

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  11. AnonymousAugust 11, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    I have to admit, I just can't get worked up about virtual races. I love that you can, tho!

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  12. emmers712August 11, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    That is some awesome virtual swag!!! What a gorgeous shirt and medal!!! I like the 7-mile distance, too. Super cool!!!

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  13. Nicole @ Fitful FocusAugust 11, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    So much fun swag. The shoe charm is adorable!

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  14. DarleneAugust 11, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    Love running friends especially the virtual ones.

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  15. UnknownAugust 11, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    I'm so in on this one! Waiting for my packet to come in. I'll be running right with you, well a considerable amount behind you but still in thought we'll be running together!

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  16. Rebecca JoAugust 11, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    I love the shirt & medal... What a unique distance for a race.

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  17. LittleMoreEachDayAugust 11, 2015 at 2:32 PM

    I love the design of the shirt and medal! So cute

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  18. Ange @ Cowgirl RunsAugust 11, 2015 at 3:04 PM

    I just looked into Gone For A Run - I have no idea why I hadn't heard of it before now.
    Sadly, shipping to Canada is pricey, which is too bad because the medal and shirt are awesome!!

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  19. Kathryn @ Dancing to RunningAugust 11, 2015 at 3:06 PM

    I'm so excited for this race! The medal is absolutely adorable!

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  20. UnknownAugust 11, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    Love the idea of virtual runs as a way to keep you commited and pushing yourself. And I like the shoe thingy ... so cute!

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    1. Wendy at Taking the Long Way HomeAugust 11, 2015 at 5:56 PM

      I had never done virtual runs until this year, but I've loved fitting them into my training plans. They've really given me a little more incentive to push myself, too!

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  21. Michelle @ www.movinitwithmichelle.comAugust 11, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    Love the swag!!! Our budget is a little tight these days, or I'd jump in and run too! Tough to justify paying to run a virtual run right now sadly! Soon hopefully I can join you!

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  22. SD MomAugust 11, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    So excited to do this one. A few of my BRFs are meeting to all run this one together!

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  23. paria@momontherunsanity.comAugust 11, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    WENDY!!! Love this... I'm late to checking your post today but I just signed up! I chose standard shipping so hopefully will get my swag in time.... I love sole sisters...my favorite color is turquoise....and seven miles is obviously totally doable !!! THANKS!!!

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  24. AnonymousAugust 12, 2015 at 12:51 AM

    That is such a cute medal!! I won't be running that one because it's right in between two bigger races, but I hope you have a ton of fun and wear that medal with pride!! :)

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  25. Sue @ This Mama Runs for CupcakesAugust 12, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    So fun! The swag is super cute!! I love the colors!

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  26. UnknownAugust 12, 2015 at 7:39 AM

    Y'all are really making me want to do this!!!

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  27. BitchinrunnerAugust 12, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    Signed up yesterday! :)

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    1. Wendy at Taking the Long Way HomeAugust 12, 2015 at 11:01 AM

      AWESOME! Please send me a picture from your finish so I can add it to me recap post! Putting all my sole sisters in it! <3

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  28. Annette @ Sweating Through LifeAugust 12, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    I like the idea of a 7 mile race. Sometimes I get tired of the standard 5k or 10ks....we don't have a lot of other distances around where I live,

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  29. Mindy BobeAugust 12, 2015 at 5:22 PM

    I'm super excited about this race!!!

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  30. CocoAugust 13, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    Even the name "sole sister" captures so much! I'm not sure my foot is quite ready for even a virtual race .... it's getting there though.

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  31. Mary Beth JacksonAugust 14, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    I want to be sole sisters! Let me check to see if it is still open!

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  32. Zenaida ArroyoAugust 14, 2015 at 6:48 PM

    I love the shirt!!! What is an interesting distance for a virtual race.

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