Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Twitter Road Race

If you're like me, you're always trying to find a way to keep running fresh. You run a different route. You hit the trails instead of the road. You run in the morning instead of the evening. You join a running group. The list goes on and on.

I got to thinking about how it would be fun to combine the camaraderie of road racing with the powers of Twitter...a Twitter road race!

Thanks to everyone's amazing feedback on Twitter, the race is on! Those that are interested in participating can register here. The Inaugural Twitter Road Race is going to be held on Saturday, January 21st. Race distance is a 5K.

So, what do you do on race day? Simple, head out the door and run the race distance! Choose which ever route you want. You get to decide how easy or hard the course is.

When you finish, there will be a form similar to the one you used to register where you can record your finishing time. I will post that form as race day nears. To be classified as an "official" finisher, you MUST submit your time by 11:59 PM Hawaiian Time (to accommodate runners in all time zones) on the day of the race. Also, don't forget to tweet about your run using the hashtag #TwitterRoadRace so everyone can read how you did!

I will post the results within 24 hours.

The goal of this race is to create a new and fun way to connect with all the awesome runners on Twitter. It's a way for us all to run together even though we might live on separate sides of the country...or as I've begun to notice, the world!

I welcome any and all comments/suggestions for this race. Please spread the word to all your followers on Twitter! I'm leaning on you guys to help get this race trending! Don't forget to use #TwitterRoadRace when you tweet!

You guys rock! Can't wait for January 21st! Happy running!

Doug
@seedouglasrun
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42 comments:

  1. Pavement RunnerDecember 14, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Great Idea. I'm in!

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  2. MicheleDecember 15, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    Yay! So fun!! =)

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  3. mawrunningDecember 15, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Great idea and on my b-day!

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  4. dashworthDecember 15, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Any way to participate if one is not on Twitter?

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  5. SaraDecember 15, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Love it! I am in.

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  6. RunJunkeeDecember 15, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Reminds me of the world wide festival of races. Love it. Count me in. Www.runjunkee.blogspot.com

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  7. AnonymousDecember 15, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    This is one of the coolest things I've seen in a while! Awesome idea! I'm in. - @TexasRunnr

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  8. AmyCDecember 15, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Great idea to keep things interesting and fresh! Love it - count me in!

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  9. Brandon UllrichDecember 15, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    I love this idea! What a way to unite runners across the world!

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  10. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Cool Idea!!! What is your twitter id, so that we can follow you?

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  11. HaroldDecember 16, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Count me in new Twitter id vetrunnah :-)

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  12. RunnerDudeDecember 17, 2011 at 6:20 AM

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  13. RunnerDudeDecember 17, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Hey! Great idea, do you mind if I repost this (with credit to you and a link to your blog) on my blog...RunnerDude's Blog.com? www.runnerdudesblog.com?

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  14. DJ RooshDecember 17, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Brilliant idea! Can't wait to see how this turns out. I'm in! I'll repost and see if we can drum up even more support!

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  15. AnonymousDecember 17, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    On the calendar, ready to rock.......

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  16. AnonymousDecember 20, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Registered - love this idea! Bonus: it's on my birthday :)

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  17. Doug CassaroDecember 20, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Thank you for all your comments! Can't wait for the 21st!

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  18. CassandraDecember 20, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Sounds like fun! Count me in!

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  19. Carlos BautistaDecember 20, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    This is cool! Count me in! I'll be running in my part of the world - the Philippines!

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  20. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    Great Idea - We are in!

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  21. mary patDecember 21, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    how fun, do we upload our garmin info to make it "certified".

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  22. rundanrunDecember 21, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    great idea! I'm in! just registered! @run_dan_run

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  23. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    I am not on twitter - can I still participate?

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  24. ManuelRdgzDecember 21, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    I'm in this is fun. January 21st gives me enough time to heal this IT band. Great way to hook up with fellow runners. Nice to meet all of you!

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  25. Sherry PagotoDecember 29, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    #PlankADay is rallying the troops to join #TwitterRoadRace!!!!

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  26. Katie@The Mommy MilesJanuary 3, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    This is fantastic! Great idea, looking forward to it.

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  27. CrystalJanuary 7, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    Count me in! @KCtoCapeCod

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  28. AliciaJanuary 8, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    w00t! Just signed up.

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  29. UnknownJanuary 8, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    I'm totally in!

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  30. Sarah Mann WillcoxJanuary 9, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    Fun! I'm in - just posted a note on my blog and on Twitter! Great idea!

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  31. Just MeJanuary 10, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    Entered, but I messed up on my initial registration and didn't put the "@" before my twitter name. Can you delete the entry that was incorrectly made so I don't have duplicate entries? Thanks! Looking forward to this! :D

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  32. SarahJanuary 13, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    I'm in it to win it! Hahahaha, actually no, I'm just in it for funsies. :) I'll do mine on a treadmill instead of the road, though, as I'm recovering from a couple of injuries. What a great, fun idea!

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  33. UnknownJanuary 15, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    Love it! In for sure. Australia will get an early start on Jan 21 for #twitterroadrace

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  34. Jana Stewart ~ Active LifestylesJanuary 17, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    This is such a great idea!! I'm in!!

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  35. KendraJanuary 17, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    This will be awesome! it'll be my first virtual road race. time to map my route!

    mamalovesmedals.blogspot.com

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  36. mariaJanuary 17, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    I'm in! Sounds like so much fun!

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  37. UnknownJanuary 17, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    What a brilliant idea...the traveling trailsman is in!

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  38. bRoWnSiNgLeTJanuary 17, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    I'm in also, Dave, wondering if you are using parkrun for this one? Either way I'll be running more then 10km's on Saturday anyway. Can't miss the parkrun :)

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  39. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    This is freakin awesome... I'm so in!

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  40. notsquareJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    Hi :) I will participate but I'll log in my 5K time during my 10K road race on the 22nd (which I've signed up for 3 weeks ago) This is a great event! :)

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  41. UnknownJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Which route to take... icy and snowy road or through the trails?

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  42. toojulsJanuary 21, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    I'm already running a 5 mile race tomorrow. I'll try to take note of my time at 3.1. Kudos to those of you who run in the snow (I'm in FL)!!

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