This Independence Day I ran the Divas Virtual Fourth of July 5K, outfitted in my tutu and boa that I received in the mail. Okay, maybe I didn’t run in the Boa but I did wear the tutu and was proud of it, because everyone should run in a tutu!!!!!
I didn’t sign up for Disney’s Virtual 5K summer race series this year. Don’t hate me, but the theme this summer was not something that was worth the price for me. Just not a Marvel comic fan. However, being the girly girl I am. When I got an email about the Divas virtual 5K, I was all over it in a split second.
The Divas Series has partnered with Breast Cancer Charities of America (iGoPink) to help raise awareness to fight breast cancer. Great cause to help stomp out breast cancer.
Some may question why you should sign up for a virtual race, you’re just paying for a medal. But you’re doing that anyway and spending a lot more for a physical race. For those that don’t have the budget to travel for races, and believe me it gets pretty spendy. This is a great introduction to running and it will determine if you like running before taking the plunge. It’s also a great way to stay motivated during training. You get some nice bling and encouragement over social media. Always make sure to post and hashtag your virtual runs. People will connect immediately with hearts and likes. Makes you feel more involved just like you would in an organized race.
To answer the age old question of why should you spend the money on a Virtual race, here are my top seven reasons you should give it a try.
1. Flexible Timing
There are so many races I’d like to do but my calendar fills up quickly with work, hobbies, travel, etc. Being able to run a race at a time and place of my choice is spectacular and helps me to stay motivated.
2. Worry Free
When you’re running a virtual race and the weather is cold, wet, snowing or whatever, you have the option to hit the treadmill. You also have the opportunity to run another day if your feeling sick or have last minute plans you can’t get out of.
3. Gear Testing
Just bought a new running belt or earbuds or costume? Test it out on familiar ground rather than on an actual race course. If you haven’t seen my Disney’s Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon video and the skirt malfunction click right here and see how important it is to always test out your running gear.
4. Fuel Testing
You never want to try something new on race day. But running close to home is your opportunity to try out some different pre-run and during run snacks. Better to find out now if your digestive system doesn’t like your choice.
5. Break up training monotony
18-24 weeks of training for a single race may lead to feeling burned out. If you sprinkle in some fun virtual 5k’s or 10k’s along the way it allows you to work on speed and have a little fun.
6. Feeling Embarrassed
When I first started running, I was always worried that everyone was looking at me and thinking “What is she doing on the race course” A virtual race allows you to start treating yourself like the runner you know you are without worrying about what other people of thinking. We all have our own style, embrace it, don’t hide it.
7. And of course the BLING, BLING, BLING!
Virtual races have come a long way with the fancy medals and great shirts along with additional race goodies.
Most Virtual races benefit a charity, so you get that added feeling of helping a worthy cause. To watch my YouTube video of the Divas 4thof July Virtual 5K click right here!
Here’s the link to the Divas Virtual website so you can sign up for their next race Run Like a Diva Enjoy and happy running!
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