Funny I Have Plans With My Running Shoes Apparel and Gifts

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I ran the inaugural Monster Mash-N-Dash at our hometown brewery Central 28 on Saturday, October 29th. The race took place on our awesome multi-use trail in DeBary with a start/finish at the brewery. Some participants dressed up for the Halloween holiday run and there was complimentary tasty beer for (over 21) finishers.

Training & Goals
My knees continue to be a big problem, with pain hindering any progress I try to make in getting back into running. Regular steroid shots lose their effectiveness before I'm eligible to get a new one and they take longer to provide any relief. So it's not great. By race morning I was several weeks out of running at all and had very low expectations. 

I set up easy 1:2 run:walk intervals on my Garmin and aimed to do what I felt up to, after a walking warm-up. 

Race Day: October 29, 2022
I cycled over to the brewery on race morning, found a spot to park by bike, and picked up my shirt and bib with plenty of time to spare. I met up with some club mates before the race began. There were a lot of runners from WVR at this one; the brewery has long been a favorite of the club.

I decided not to wear a costume, but I did put on a somewhat scary looking "run or die" shirt from INKnBURN to at least be on the Halloween theme.

It was 72°F and cloudy with 94% humidity when I started my race at 8:03AM

Mile 1: 14:04
We picked up the trail after a short run on the road from the brewery. There was a pair of endangered Florida Scrub-Jays calling along the side of the trail at the beginning of the race.

Mile 2: 13:44
A pair of Bald Eagles perched on a power line structure along the trail and called out as we ran by. This was an out-and-back race so we could watch the faster runners come back as we approached the turn-around.

Mile 3+: 14:31, 2:12
Ugh, I felt bad, but I did my best to run when my watch told me to, though I had to slow down during the last mile.

After the Race
It was a festive atmosphere, with the costumed runners, many familiar faces, and tasty brewery beer flowing.

Recommendation
This was a good event on our local trails. The course is fast, flat, and safe with very little time on the sleepy industrial area road. We were well supported with law enforcement presence on the road and on the trail. There was one water stop at around mile 1.3 that we hit twice. I like the purple shirt we got and the unique wooden finisher medal doubles as a coaster, which was a first for me. Recommended.

Chip time: 44:25
Placement details: 10/18 in age group; 163/254 finishers
Race Amenities: Soft cotton race shirt, wooden coaster medal, free beer at finish line 
Cost: $35.50

If running is always on your calendar, you might find that people asking you about your plans can get a little old. With these fun designs for runners you can honestly admit that you only run three days a week!

Although if you look closely, you'll see that those three days are actually yesterday, today, and tomorrow!

These funny designs are made for runners training for events and runners keeping themselves fit and in good running shape for physical health, mental health, and general wellness.

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WeRunForFun Funny Running Evolution Runners are Evolved March Progress Throw Pillow – Evolution of Humans Graphic Design for Runners with Running Figure as Most Evolved; Funny Gift Idea for Runner with March of Progress Ending with Running Figure;... View on Amazon
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I ran the inaugural Be Healthy 5K charity race for a local non-profit community health center on Saturday, September 24th. The race was put on by Track Shack and took place in Sanford, following a familiar route from Fort Mellon Park, along the beautiful lakefront, and through downtown Sanford.

Training & Goals
Since January 1st I've been working on coming back after a period of no running, managing knee pain, and working on losing some pandemic weight. It hasn't been going too well. During the first months of the year I saw progess with weight loss, but the summer has been a disaster. My knees have also been a problem; regular steroid shots seem to lose their effectiveness earlier each time and take longer to provide relief. So it's not great. By race morning I was three weeks out of running at all and had very low expectations. 

I also decided to use this race as my run for the 2022 Virtual Global Energy Race 5K. I don't normally like to "double up" a virtual race with another event, but I felt stressed during the week long race window, due to various factors, and I don't have time for that. Doubling up helped save my sanity.

I picked up a new running watch, the Garmin 245, and I would be using it for the first time during the race. I set up easy 1:2 run:walk intervals and aimed to do what I felt up to, after a walking warm-up. 

Race Day: September 24, 2022
I had picked up my packet at Track Shack prior to race day. Parking is easy in Sanford so I aimed to arrive about 20 minutes before the race start time of 7:30AM and that worked out just fine. I met up with some club mates before the race began.

I wore a polyester honeycomb shirt that was perfect for the event, so at least I looked cute. It was a pleasant 73°F with 83% humidity when I started my race at 7:31AM.

Mile 1: 13:33
This mile takes runners along Lake Monroe and swings around Fort Mellon Park. I walked for 3 minutes before taking up the 1:2 run:walk intervals. My knees felt okay after warming up.

Mile 2: 14:08
Weeks of no activity = bad performance. Ugh. I felt bad, put pressed on. My knees weren't too bad, luckily. My heart and lungs were screaming, though.

Mile 3+: 14:27; 1:41
As always on this familiar course, the run back towards the start/finish at Fort Mellon Park is into the sun. It felt hot. I was happy to turn back onto that last shaded stretch.

After the Race
Track Shack puts on good events, and this inaugural race was no exception. There were several sponsor tents set up from local health-related businesses, and plenty of water and snacks for runners. I think there was beer as well, but I headed out quickly after crossing the finish line and didn't get to partake.

Recommendation
Sanford + Track Shack = a good event. There was good course support and safety officers, fine start/finish activities, ample snacks and water, and good swag. This is a flat and fast course; recommended.

Chip time: 43:47
Placement details: 21/37 in Age Group; 327/482 overall
Race Amenities: Gender-specific soft cotton tee, finisher medal for all.
Cost: $33 

Watermarked race photos (c) BB Action Photo

Addendum 1/20/23: I gave this shirt away (Goodwill) in January 2023

Are you looking for costume inspiration for the upcoming Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World coming up in November? Do you like to match the race themes, but still have your own unique look? I've got a few ideas for your in my Etsy shop. Today I'll be highlighting costume pieces for the half marathon, featuring a musical theme with Soul.

The race weekend will take place November 3-6 2022, with a 5K on Friday, 10K on Saturday, and half marathon on Sunday. The races have been sold out for a while, though bibs do become available sporadically on the site (follow this Twitter account to get notifications for Disney race availability: DisneyRace Availability).

Themes for the 2022 Wine & Dine weekend races are as follows:

Coco for the 5K
Raya and the Last Dragon for the 10K
Soul for the Half Marathon 
Genie from Aladdin for the Challenge

Soul Music Icons Pattern Running Shirts, Skirts, Pants, and More!

These costume pieces are inspired by musical instrument iconography from Disney/Pixar's Soul. The fun all-over print pattern is perfect for celebrating the magic of music. The colorful pattern includes musical instrument icons like keyboards, drums, trumpets, and saxophones, as well as musical notes in different colors, iterations, and sizes. The pattern looks great against both black and white backgrounds, and can be found on a variety of running apparel and accessories, as featured below. These are all available from my Etsy shop: Soul Inspired Gear from WeRunForFun on Etsy.

Soul Inspired Music Icons Pattern All-Over Print Women's Lightweight Costume T-Shirt (Black Background) – This fun all-over print pattern t-shirt is perfect for celebrating the magic of music. The colorful pattern is inspired by Soul, and includes musical instrument... View on Etsy
Soul Inspired Music Icons Pattern All-Over Print Costume Skater Skirt (White Background) – This fun all-over print pattern skater skirt is perfect for celebrating the magic of music. The colorful pattern is inspired by Soul, and includes musical... View on Etsy
Soul Inspired Music Icons Pattern All-Over Print Unisex Lightweight Costume T-Shirt (Black Background) – This fun all-over print pattern t-shirt is perfect for celebrating the magic of music. The colorful pattern is inspired by Soul, and includes musical instrument... View on Etsy
Soul Inspired Music Icons Pattern Athletic Headband (White Background) – This fun all-over print pattern headband is perfect for celebrating the magic of music. The colorful pattern is inspired by Soul, and includes musical instrument icons... View on Etsy
Soul Inspired Music Icons Pattern All-Over Print Women's Lightweight Costume T-Shirt (White Background) – This fun all-over print pattern t-shirt is perfect for celebrating the magic of music. The colorful pattern is inspired by Soul, and includes musical instrument... View on Etsy
Soul Inspired Music Icons Pattern All-Over Print Costume Skater Skirt (Black Background) – This fun all-over print pattern skater skirt is perfect for celebrating the magic of music. The colorful pattern is inspired by Soul, and includes musical... View on Etsy
Soul Inspired Music Icons Pattern All-Over Print Pocket Costume Leggings (White Background) – These fun all-over print pattern pocket leggings are perfect for celebrating the magic of music. The colorful pattern is inspired by Soul, and includes musical... View on Etsy
Soul Inspired Music Icons Pattern Athletic Headband (Black Background) – This fun all-over print pattern headband is perfect for celebrating the magic of music. The colorful pattern is inspired by Soul, and includes musical instrument icons... View on Etsy
Soul Inspired Music Icons Pattern Racerback Medium-High Support Longline Costume Sports Bra (White Background) – This fun all-over print pattern sports bra is perfect for celebrating the magic of music. The colorful pattern is inspired by Soul, and includes musical instrument... View on Etsy
Soul Inspired Music Icons Pattern Hair Scrunchie Accessory (Black Background) – This fun all-over print pattern hair scrunchie is perfect for celebrating the magic of music. The colorful pattern is inspired by Soul, and includes musical... View on Etsy
Soul Inspired Music Icons Pattern Racerback Medium-High Support Longline Costume Sports Bra (Black Background) – This fun all-over print pattern sports bra is perfect for celebrating the magic of music. The colorful pattern is inspired by Soul, and includes musical instrument... View on Etsy
Soul Inspired Music Icons Pattern All-Over Print Women's Lightweight Costume T-Shirt (Color Block) – This fun all-over print pattern t-shirt is perfect for celebrating the magic of music. The colorful pattern is inspired by Soul, and includes musical instrument... View on Etsy

Curley Baker Soul-Inspired Genres of Soul Tank Top

Dorothea Williams Soul Inspired All-Over Print Costume T-Shirt Dress

More Dorothea Williams Inspired Running Costume Pieces

Dorothea Williams Soul Inspired All-Over Print Women's Lightweight Costume T-Shirt – Dress up like the musical sensation band leader and virtuoso saxophone player Dorothea Williams with this costume t-shirt. The look is inspired by the outfit the... View on Etsy
Dorothea Williams Soul Inspired All-Over Print Pocket Costume Leggings – Dress up like the musical sensation band leader and virtuoso saxophone player Dorothea Williams with these costume pocket leggings. The look is inspired by the outfit... View on Etsy
Dorothea Williams Soul Inspired All-Over Print Costume Skater Tank Dress – Dress up like the musical sensation band leader and virtuoso saxophone player Dorothea Williams with this costume skater dress. The look is inspired by the outfit... View on Etsy

Are you looking for costume inspiration for the upcoming Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World coming up in November? Do you like to match the race themes, but still have your own unique look? I've got a few ideas for your in my Etsy shop. Today I'll be highlighting costume pieces for the 10K, featuring a Raya and the Last Dragon theme.

The race weekend will take place November 3-6 2022, with a 5K on Friday, 10K on Saturday, and half marathon on Sunday. The races have been sold out for a while, though bibs do become available sporadically on the site (follow this Twitter account to get notifications for Disney race availability: DisneyRace Availability).

Themes for the 2022 Wine & Dine weekend races are as follows:

Coco for the 5K
Raya and the Last Dragon for the 10K
Soul for the Half Marathon 
Genie from Aladdin for the Challenge

Princess Raya Running Costume

These costume pieces are inspired by Princess Raya's adventure look while on her quest in Raya and the Last Dragon. Each garment has printed details to match the look and feel of her outfit. Add a straw hat to complete the look. Our easy skater dress is featured below; separate shirt and bottom options are also available.

More Princess Raya Running Costume Pieces

Princess Raya Inspired Raya and the Last Dragon All-Over Print Women's Lightweight Costume T-Shirt – Dress up like the heroine of Raya and the Last Dragon, Princess Raya of the Heart tribe, with this costume t-shirt. The look of this printed garment... View on Etsy
Princess Raya Inspired Raya and the Last Dragon All-Over Print Costume Skater Skirt – Dress up like the heroine of Raya and the Last Dragon, Princess Raya of the Heart tribe, with this costume skater skirt. Note that this is a... View on Etsy
Princess Raya Inspired Raya and the Last Dragon All-Over Print Pocket Costume Leggings – Dress up like the heroine of Raya and the Last Dragon, Princess Raya of the Heart tribe, with these costume pocket leggings. Note that this is a... View on Etsy

Sisu in Dragon Form Running Costume

Sisu appears in two main forms during Raya and the Last Dragon. She's a dragon, and she also magically appears in human form. These costume pieces are inspired by Sisu's blue and teal dragon form. Our popular women's costume t-shirt is featured below; see other costume options also listed.

More Sisu in Dragon Form Running Costume Pieces

Sisu Inspired Water Dragon All-Over Print Costume Skater Skirt – Dress up as the divine water dragon protagonist Sisu with this costume skater skirt inspired by her look in Raya and the Last Dragon. This costume... View on Etsy
Sisu Inspired Water Dragon Padded Racerback Medium Support Costume Sports Bra – Dress up as the divine water dragon protagonist Sisu with this costume sports bra inspired by her look in Raya and the Last Dragon. This costume... View on Etsy
Sisu Inspired Water Dragon All-Over Print Costume Skater Tank Dress – Dress up as the divine water dragon protagonist Sisu with this costume skater dress inspired by her look in Raya and the Last Dragon. This costume... View on Etsy
Sisu Inspired Water Dragon All-Over Print Unisex Lightweight Costume T-Shirt – Dress up as the divine water dragon protagonist Sisu with this costume t-shirt inspired by her look in Raya and the Last Dragon. This costume t-shirt... View on Etsy

Sisu in Human Form Running Costume T-Shirts

Sisu also appears in human form while joining Raya on her quest. These t-shirts, one in a flattering cut for women and the other in a casual unisex or men's cut, are both all-over print comfortable polyester garments.

Cartoon-style printed elements include a grey furry collar and purple sash belt, along with other patterns inspired by her look. Wear this with grey bottoms, the baggier the better, to complete your Sisu in human form costume.

Sisu in Human Form Raya Movie Inspired All-Over Print Women's Lightweight Costume T-Shirt – Dress up as the divine water dragon protagonist Sisu with this costume t-shirt inspired by her look in Raya and the Last Dragon. This costume shirt... View on Etsy
Sisu in Human Form Raya Movie Inspired All-Over Print Men's / Unisex Lightweight Costume T-Shirt – Dress up as the divine water dragon protagonist Sisu with this costume t-shirt inspired by her look in Raya and the Last Dragon. This costume shirt... View on Etsy

Are you looking for costume inspiration for the upcoming Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World coming up in November? Do you like to match the race themes, but still have your own unique look? I've got a few ideas for your in my Etsy shop. Today I'll be highlighting costume pieces for the Coco 5K.

The race weekend will take place November 3-6 2022, with a 5K on Friday, 10K on Saturday, and half marathon on Sunday. The races have been sold out for a while, though bibs do become available sporadically on the site (follow this Twitter account to get notifications for Disney race availability: DisneyRace Availability).

Themes for the 2022 Wine & Dine weekend races are as follows:

Coco for the 5K
Raya and the Last Dragon for the 10K
Soul for the Half Marathon 
Genie from Aladdin for the Challenge

Day of the Dead Mariachi Costume

These costume pieces are inspired by typical mariachi band musician outfits, featuring elaborate detailing on the cuffs, lapels, and seams. Here all of the details are printed, so there's no chafe or snag points on the garments and they're easy to run in! Additionally, the tops all have extra detailing to match the Dead of the Dead theme, featuring ribcage bones to make you look like you're made of just bones yourself! Our women's fit shirt is featured below, with other costume options listed, including a unisex or men's fit top.

More Day of the Dead Mariachi Running Costume Pieces

Day of the Dead Mariachi All-Over Print Costume Casual Leggings – Dress up like a Day of the Dead mariachi with these fun printed costume leggings. This unique printed garment is perfect for Day of the Dead... View on Etsy
Day of the Dead Mariachi All-Over Print Costume Skater Skirt – Dress up like a Day of the Dead mariachi with this fun printed costume skater skirt. This unique printed garment is perfect for Day of the... View on Etsy
Day of the Dead Mariachi All-Over Print Padded Racerback Medium Support Costume Sports Bra – Dress up like a Day of the Dead mariachi with this fun printed costume sport bra. This unique printed garment is perfect for Day of the... View on Etsy
Day of the Dead Mariachi All-Over Print Unisex Lightweight Costume T-Shirt – Dress up like a Day of the Dead mariachi with this fun printed costume t-shirt. This unique printed garment is perfect for Day of the Dead... View on Etsy

Day of the Dead Pattern Costume Shirts & More

These polyester all-over print tops feature a colorful repeating pattern of Coco-inspired Day of the Dead icons.They are perfect for celebrating the magic and music of the Day of the Dead. The colorful pattern includes icons like guitars, flowers, bones, and sugar skulls, all against a black background. Match with the all-over print leggings and headband for a complete look, or mix and match these fun pattern pieces.

Coco Inspired Colorful Day of the Dead Pattern All-Over Print Women's Lightweight Costume T-Shirt – This fun all-over print pattern t-shirt is perfect for celebrating the magic and music of the Day of the Dead. The colorful pattern is inspired by... View on Etsy
Coco Inspired Colorful Day of the Dead Pattern All-Over Print Unisex Lightweight Costume T-Shirt – This fun all-over print pattern t-shirt is perfect for celebrating the magic and music of the Day of the Dead. The colorful pattern is inspired by... View on Etsy
Coco Inspired Colorful Day of the Dead Pattern All-Over Print Pocket Costume Leggings – These fun all-over print pattern leggings with pockets are perfect for celebrating the magic and music of the Day of the Dead. The colorful pattern is... View on Etsy
Coco Inspired Colorful Day of the Dead Pattern Padded Racerback Medium Support Costume Sports Bra – This fun all-over print pattern sports bra is perfect for celebrating the magic and music of the Day of the Dead. The colorful pattern is inspired... View on Etsy
Coco Inspired Colorful Day of the Dead Pattern Athletic Headband – Add Coco-inspired Day of the Dead flair to your look with this all-over print costume athletic headband. The colorful pattern against a black background includes different... View on Etsy

Coco Inspired Without Running I Feel Un Poco Loco Tank Top

Are you looking for costume inspiration for the upcoming Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World coming up in November? The race weekend will take place November 3-6 2022, with a 5K on Friday, 10K on Saturday, and half marathon on Sunday. The races have been sold out for a while, though bibs do become available sporadically on the site (follow this Twitter account to get notifications for Disney race availability: DisneyRace Availability).

While Wine & Dine weekend will always be about the food, this year's theming is also heavy on cultural stories, and music. Themes for the races are as follows:

5K: Coco; 10K: Raya and the Last Dragon; Half Marathon: Soul; and for the Challenge: Genie from Aladdin

If you're looking to lean into the music theming, here are some easy costume ideas for running the races. These are costumes, costume pieces, and accessories designed for Halloween and general play, so be sure to do a test run in or with these items before race day to avoid any chafing or other unwanted side-effects! Some of the more elaborate outfits are surely best suited for the easy pace of the 5K!

Full Musician Costumes

Dress up as a recognizable musician or rock star with these easy ready-to-wear costumes. Use these as running costume starters or inspiration.

Polyester Elvis Jumpsuit Costume

Found on Amazon

This one will work best if you've already got a glorious head of black hair with impressive sideburns, but a wig (not included) could fix that. This is a polyester jumpsuit that will remind everyone of The King. The jeweled embellishments on the front of the jumpsuit costume are printed, making it more running-friendly. You'll probably want to add dark sunglasses for this look, which might make running in the dark around Disney World a bit exciting.

1980s Madonna Minidress Costume

Found on Amazon

This outfit comes with a tulle-skirted black mini-dress, cropped fishnet leggings, fingerless gloves, tulle wristbands and hairbow, plus long beaded necklace and layered belt. You'll evoke early Madonna with this look, but it surely needs a test run. You might need to wear leggings under or instead of the fishnets, and the tulle at the wrists might be a chafe-point. 

Retro Prince Purple Rain Costume Jacket and Shirt

Found on Amazon

This one should be easy to modify for race day. The Prince-esque jacket and dickey top with fluffy jabot can easily be worn over polyester running gear for comfort. wear your own black leggings to complete the costume. Add round mirrored sunglasses and a curly black wig (neither included) to complete the look.

Freddie Mercury Iconic Yellow Jacket Suit Costume

Found on Amazon

This costume includes the bright yellow jacket with extra buckles and white pants with red stripe. This one would be easy to DIY, by drawing or painting on a yellow tech top and adding red ribbon to white leggings. But if you're looking for a more authentic costume, consider this one. A thick costume chevron mustache (not included) would be a must for this.

Iconic Musician Costume Accessories

Wear regular running clothes with these iconic looking accessories to dress up as a famous and recgonizable musician.

1990s Bret Michaels Heavy Metal Rocker Costume Accessories

Found on Amazon

Look like the lead singer of Poison with this accessory set that includes a long straight reddish-brown wig, 3 different bandanas (red shown), biker-style gloves, and sunglasses. This set would look great with a black tank top and denim-look leggings.

Run-DMC Style Hip Hop Rapper Accessories

Found on Amazon

This accessory set includes a black bucket hat, golden-legged sunglasses, and thick faux gold chains for the neck and wrist. You'll also get an inflatable boom box. Wear this with a tracksuit for an easy costume, or with dark running clothes to keep it super comfortable for your run.

Michael Jackson Billie Jean Costume Accessory Set

Found on Amazon

Too bad it's difficult for PhotoPass to capture the moonwalk in photos -- because this is a fun accessory set to dress up as Michael Jackson at the height of his Thriller-era popularity. This would go best with a sequined top but you could easily wear this with silver or black pieces.

Dapper Dans Disney World Character Costumes

Dress up as the iconic Main Street USA singing group with these easy printed costume pieces from Etsy.  Each style is available in a variety of colors so you could wear this as part of a running group costume or matching outfits if you're running with a running bestie or partner.

Dapper Dan Purple Quartet Singer All-Over Running Costume Sport T-shirt – Uniquely textured, microfibre knit fabric of this high quality T-shirt wicks perspiration rapidly away from the skin, drawing it to the surface where it quickly... View on Etsy
Dapper Dan Blue Quartet Singer All-Over Running Costume Women's Sport Tank Top – Take your love of running to the streets with a Run The Impossible Women's All Over Print Costume Tank Top! These tanks feature a stretchy soft... View on Etsy
Dapper Dan Yellow Quartet Singer All-Over Park Costume Women's Skater Dress – Take your love of running to the streets with a Run The Impossible Skater Dress! These dresses feature soft and stretchy fabric with a fun printed... View on Etsy
Dapper Dan Green Quartet Singer All-Over Running Costume Women's Sport Crop Top – Take your love of running to the streets with a Run The Impossible Women's All Over Print Costume Crop Top! These Crops feature a stretchy soft... View on Etsy
Dapper Dan Red Quartet Singer All-Over Park Costume Women's Skater Dress – Take your love of running to the streets with a Run The Impossible Skater Dress! These dresses feature soft and stretchy fabric with a fun printed... View on Etsy
Dapper Dan Green Quartet Singer All-over Running Costume Sport T-shirt – Uniquely textured, microfibre knit fabric of this high quality T-shirt wicks perspiration rapidly away from the skin, drawing it to the surface where it quickly... View on Etsy
Dapper Dan Purple Quartet Singer All-Over Running Costume Women's Sport Crop Top – Take your love of running to the streets with a Run The Impossible Women's All Over Print Costume Crop Top! These Crops feature a stretchy soft... View on Etsy
Dapper Dan Blue Quartet Singer All-Over Running Costume Sport T-Shirt – Uniquely textured, microfibre knit fabric of this high quality T-shirt wicks perspiration rapidly away from the skin, drawing it to the surface where it quickly... View on Etsy

Inflatable Instrument Costume Accessories

Finally, consider dressing up your musical costume with easy to carry light inflatable instrument inspired accessories. These blow-up pieces are affordable add-ons to make your musician costume look extra authentic, and make it fun to ham it up for PhotoPass.

Inflatable Guitar, 39in (1/pkg) – Includes one toy inflatable guitar; Color may vary - gold or silver (no color choice); Measures approx. 40 inches long; Fun for Halloween costume, dressup, play,... View on Amazon
Leyndo 2 Pcs Inflatable Keyboard Piano Rock Star Toys Inflatable Party Props Electric Blow up Keyboard Piano Rock and Roll Party Decorations for Kids 80s 90s Themed Party Carnival Birthday Supplies – Inflatable Rock Star Toy: there are 2 pcs of inflatable keyboard piano in the package, enough quantity and bright colors to decorate an 80's or 90's... View on Amazon
Smiffys Inflatable Saxophone,Gold – Includes Inflatable Saxophone, Gold, 55cm/22in; Only available in one size; Our dedicated in-house Safety team ensure that all of our products are manufactured and rigorously tested... View on Amazon

While I'm back to participating in in-person events (yay, races are back!), I've still got some virtual runs on my calendar. 

These virtual runs and walks are mostly completed alone, in my neighborhood or on local trails, so they unfortunately aren't particularly memorable. It doesn't make sense to write up individual reports, but I still want to make some note them, especially to shout out the charities involved. Here are my brief recaps from virtual events completed in the first half of 2022.

1 The Ryan Walsworth Spear-It 5K

I also ran this virtually in 2020. I think the theme is so fun (asparagus -- though it is seriously meant to memorialize a member of the local farming community) and I loved the 2020 shirt so much, so I was in again. I missed the actual race window around the in-person race day of June 12, 2021, and ended up completing this the following January. This race will take place in person again in 2022, with no virtual option.

  • Completed: January 3, 2022 in my neighborhood
  • Cost: $25
  • Swag: Finisher medal and t-shirt
  • Time: 47:38

2 Central Florida 5Keg

This race took place in person on the evening of April 8, 2022. I registered for the race but unfortunately I was unable to attend. I reached out to the race director to see if I could complete the race on my own, virtually. The RD kindly obliged so I was able to complete this virtually on my own at a later date.

  • Completed: May 4, 2022 on the Spring-to-Spring Trail
  • Charity: Race proceeds to benefit the construction of Florida's first bear rehabilitation facility and sanctuary
  • Cost: $40.44
  • Swag: Tech t-shirt & mini beer mug on lanyard
  • Time: 42:11

3 Muscle Movement Foundation Delaware Run for Strength 5K

This race is an in-person event in Delaware. The charity and race is important to one of our club members, Rachel, so a bunch of us got together to run this charity race virtually here in Florida. We ran on Kentucky Derby Day so we had some fun with silly fancy hats and Rachel came up with a creative horse-race-related betting scheme to raise some more money for the cause.