tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post1904492665069150621..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: 5 Things Runners Should Consider Before Jumping into a Virtual Running ChallengeWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-36136556197867983432020-05-20T15:45:02.542-05:002020-05-20T15:45:02.542-05:00I saw that but I don't walk that much! LOLI saw that but I don't walk that much! LOLWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-20369234404715810492020-05-20T15:44:32.727-05:002020-05-20T15:44:32.727-05:00I'm jealous! Hoping that my legs will hold up ...I'm jealous! Hoping that my legs will hold up for a 50k. I sure couldn't do that high mileage, not anymore. FOMO!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-14283627329265616742020-05-20T15:40:55.985-05:002020-05-20T15:40:55.985-05:00I like the virtual races because of the commitment...I like the virtual races because of the commitment--if I sign up, I'm going to do it!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-36957533839022478862020-05-20T15:39:14.507-05:002020-05-20T15:39:14.507-05:00Those weekly 10ks I've been doing for the Unca...Those weekly 10ks I've been doing for the Uncanceled Project have been really good for me. They get me out the trails and on the days when I want to cut it short, I don't because, commitment. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-59682931529150504552020-05-09T08:46:38.171-05:002020-05-09T08:46:38.171-05:00You can also get your miles for the GVRAT by walki...You can also get your miles for the GVRAT by walking. The mileage (walk or run) just has to be intentional.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14180260949661858667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-10029130904787034582020-05-08T17:31:10.241-05:002020-05-08T17:31:10.241-05:00I have signed up for a few. Both my husband I did ...I have signed up for a few. Both my husband I did the Bigfoot Social Distancing Trifecta. 5k, 10k and half . Our local marathon association had one and donated all proceeds to our local hospital employees group for PPE. You could pick out any of the past shirts or medals as a gift so that was cool. And....I did sign up for GVRAT. My mileage has already been close to the 150 range for a couple months and I'm training for the Bigfoot 40 in August (fingers crossed). I figured it would be good training. destination...........unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11551310618151391694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72453515656487030352020-05-07T18:38:49.056-05:002020-05-07T18:38:49.056-05:00Great points! I am not a huge fan of virtual race...Great points! I am not a huge fan of virtual races but I know many people like them. I know they're motivating, especially at a time like this. I wanted to keep up with the Un-canceled project and didn't. However, I did sign up again in the hopes to complete them. Well, you know I was tempted about the Run Across Tennessee but the high mileage does scare me. I think if I were already running 30-40 miles a week then it would have been a much easier decision for me. Another interesting one is the Yeti Ultra 24 Hour Challenge. The only thing that was stopping me was running outside in the middle of the night. If only I had a treadmill. :-) Thanks for linking up with us!Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-81235917235514435922020-05-07T18:22:55.985-05:002020-05-07T18:22:55.985-05:00Great points Wendy. With so many cancellations I&#...Great points Wendy. With so many cancellations I'm learning to embrace the idea of doing more virtuals. I decided to jump into the 2nd round of the Uncanceled Project just to give my running a little focus. There are a couple of fall races that I'm really looking forward to but I don't think will happen. Hopefully there will be some fun challenges to consider then.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-75937790122014083102020-05-07T16:45:08.461-05:002020-05-07T16:45:08.461-05:00It's a hella lotta miles too!It's a hella lotta miles too!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-89191928770226364192020-05-07T16:44:47.078-05:002020-05-07T16:44:47.078-05:00It's hard to say no when everyone else is doin...It's hard to say no when everyone else is doing it, right?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-79188344299427688922020-05-07T16:43:29.191-05:002020-05-07T16:43:29.191-05:00That is exactly why I haven't done any of thes...That is exactly why I haven't done any of these!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-71203187822601179212020-05-07T10:23:34.541-05:002020-05-07T10:23:34.541-05:00I saw that race across Tennessee and thought about...I saw that race across Tennessee and thought about it for a hot minute, but then took a pass. It's just too much too soon for me, and while I probably COULD do it, it's just putting a lot of unnecessary pressure on me that could end up in a problem. I'm at peace with that. I sign up here and there for little things, just to keep me focused and excited about running, but that's all I've been doing. Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-83747207594178248732020-05-07T09:03:34.375-05:002020-05-07T09:03:34.375-05:00I finally signed up for a couple of virtual 5K'...I finally signed up for a couple of virtual 5K's - that's as much as I'm willing to commit to right now! It's great that there are so many options for folks, but yes, newer runners need to be careful not to bite off more than they can chew.Janelle @ Run With No Regretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580318957595973119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-62462248351939119252020-05-06T19:37:44.226-05:002020-05-06T19:37:44.226-05:00I've been tempted by all the races that you me...I've been tempted by all the races that you mentioned but have yet to do any Virtual Races. I'm also looking at the East vs West coast race and running a 24 hour marathon (1 mile every hour except for the first hour where you run 3.2). But my friend and his wife who did the 24 hour marathon both came out of it with bum hips. It sounds easy but I'm not sure I want to risk injury. They haven't been able to run since then and now is not the time that I don't want to be running!Angela @ Happy Fit Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03759891522942724251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-49460458354390829522020-05-06T16:24:12.753-05:002020-05-06T16:24:12.753-05:00Or overambitious seasoned runnners, lol!Or overambitious seasoned runnners, lol!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-86189678132342837152020-05-06T16:23:29.927-05:002020-05-06T16:23:29.927-05:00I like the uniqueness of some of the new challenge...I like the uniqueness of some of the new challenges! The RDs are going to to have to up the ante to get runners to buy in as cancelations keep happening.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-41547878907781276322020-05-06T16:22:22.206-05:002020-05-06T16:22:22.206-05:00I agree with you--I like all the interesting chall...I agree with you--I like all the interesting challenges. If races are canceled for the fall, I'll be really curious to see what's next for us. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-66476989121809593462020-05-06T14:33:50.211-05:002020-05-06T14:33:50.211-05:00i have not yet signed up for any Virtual Challenge...i have not yet signed up for any Virtual Challenges. My motivation is a bit lacking. Great tips though especially for newbies wanting to go the longer distances.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10307799994749086059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-55016322749132062122020-05-06T13:58:16.685-05:002020-05-06T13:58:16.685-05:00I haven't felt much urgency to run a virtual r...I haven't felt much urgency to run a virtual race. I'm not sure why, maybe because I don't really race that much or I've never really cared about bling. A mileage challenge would be more up my alley but, since I've run 150 only one month in the last 10 years or so (when I was peaking my last marathon training) I don't think I'm up for that. I love that these things are out there for the runners who love them though!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808535651561822721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-4463673561566466592020-05-06T11:13:42.257-05:002020-05-06T11:13:42.257-05:00I have not jumped into many virtual challenges. I ...I have not jumped into many virtual challenges. I have been doing time trials on my own once per month, but I have no desire to run a marathon on my own or hit a certain mileage in a certain time frame. It's nothing to do with the races, just my own personal motivation. I do appreciate how race directors are finding creative solutions, especially since I worry about how the pandemic will affect races next year (ie if some have to shut down due to no profit in 2020). Laura Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12733300278691735528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-23262328000320726732020-05-06T11:05:41.739-05:002020-05-06T11:05:41.739-05:00LOL to what your hubs said!! I'm just going to...LOL to what your hubs said!! I'm just going to sit back and see what pops up. Could get interesting, right?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-10786578178704528912020-05-06T11:04:56.077-05:002020-05-06T11:04:56.077-05:00If I wasn't training for Ice Age, I'd tota...If I wasn't training for Ice Age, I'd totally do GVRAT, just because. But that monthly mileage is definitely a deterrent---I've never run that much in a month. Ever. So I guess, even though I have FOMO, that I'm glad I have an excuse. lolWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-52409825029317740482020-05-06T10:41:21.969-05:002020-05-06T10:41:21.969-05:00Yes, it's a pretty intense distance. Basically...Yes, it's a pretty intense distance. Basically flooring it the entire time!Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-73847523547211512672020-05-06T10:27:25.491-05:002020-05-06T10:27:25.491-05:00It wasn't a virtual race but I did the 4x4x48 ...It wasn't a virtual race but I did the 4x4x48 Challenge last weekend - 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours. If I hadn't just done that, I might be interested int the Yeti race. It sounds like fun. Of course, the challenge I did was free - not part of a group other than the group of friends I did it with "virtually". My husband's response when I first asked him if he wanted to do it with me was just like you mentioned - "No shirt, no times posted, no recognition?" I will be interested to see what challenge(s?) you select. Meditations in Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406003928113822953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-30808518626360638242020-05-06T10:06:41.667-05:002020-05-06T10:06:41.667-05:00So at first I was like HECK NO to GVRAT because it...So at first I was like HECK NO to GVRAT because it's insane. But then I saw someone's post on IG and he was like, this is what it feels like to sign up for a race and know I'll DNF... and I was like, huh. Yeah. I'm gonna do it. So now here I am. :) <br /><br />My goal race is end of August and I have a feeling it will be canceled. But in the meantime, I'm using GVRAT as a motivator to keep myself training for the goal race.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03951737314384873087noreply@blogger.com