Log Off, Shut Down, Go Run Virtual 10K

This past weekend, I completed the Log Off Shut Down Go Run Virtual 10K which was hosted by Gone For A Run.

As a Gone For A Run Ambassador, I was given an entry to this race free of charge. All opinions stated are my own.

I love the theme behind this event - encouraging runners to get off their computers, cell phones, ipads…you get the picture…and GO RUN!

Saturday morning looked to be a rainy and nasty mess. My running buddy Heather and I decided to meet up with our running group at 6 a.m. and just run through until we were finished.

The humidity was SO high it was hard to breathe. With the impending rain, the air was thick and we were left feeling sticky and gross. Ah, such is the life of a southern runner! :)

A little bit of rain might have cooled us off, but we weren’t that lucky….

As soon as I sat down in my car – and I mean AS SOON AS – it began to rain.

Talk about crazy timing, huh?

I love the medal for this event! They even themed the ribbon to the medal (I love it when races do that)!

Virtual races are a great way to earn bling wherever you are! My favorite part about them is they don’t require an overnight stay out of town (although I do love to travel, there’s no hotel fees involved with virtual races)! :)

A very hard earned medal, humidity-stricken frizzy hair and all!  (Be grateful I chopped off the top of my head in this picture. It was quite scary.)

Thanks so much, Gone For A Run! I appreciate the opportunity to participate in this event!

Until next time, happy running!

Have you ever participated in a virtual race? What do you think of them?

Sign Up, Go Run, Get Swag!

Sounds like fun? Well, that’s because it is!

In two weeks, Gone For A Run is hosting a Virtual 10K. However, this is different from your average 10K – keep reading, trust me on this one!

I love the theme behind this virtual 10K – Log Off, Shut Down, and GO RUN! It’s Spring which means it’s time to turn off the computer and social media for a little while and enjoy the beautiful outdoors! 

For signing up, runners will receive a race packet filled with goodies!

• Women’s Athletic Tank or Men’s Lifestyle Tee (how cool is that? Gender specific!)
• Real Race Bib (one that actually gets mailed to you…not a print out)
• Car Magnet
• Official Race Medal (it will ship separately from the rest of the packet but will arrive before race day if runners register in the given time frame)

Here’s the best part!

For posting your race recap on Gone For A Run’s Facebook, runners will be entered to win awesome raffle prizes! These prizes include a few best selling Gone For A Run items AND include the Log Off, Shut Down, and GO RUN 10K logo!

• BibFOLIO Plus: All-In-One Race Bib and Medal Display
• Hooked On Medals Medal Hanger
• Medal Hook
• Beach Towel
• Decorative Throw Pillow

How much is this virtual race, you might ask? It’s only $30.00! Don’t wait too late to register, though….less than 100 spots remain (which means this event is over 90% sold out)!

This race will be held April 24th-April 26th and in order to receive your race packet in time for the race, please register by April 14th.

Interested? Click here to register!

Also, check out Gone For A Run’s social media sites:

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram
• Pinterest
• Google +

Check back after April 26th to read my recap! If you participate too, let me know – I would love to hear about yours!

Are you a virtual race fan? What’s the best virtual race you’ve ever participated in (in terms of the medal, extras, the theme, charity, etc)?

Disclaimer: I received complimentary entry into this race, no compensation was received. All thoughts and opinions are my own.