[roots]

Hello all,<br><br>
This idea is not exactly the same as a VRAA, but I'm borrowing the virtual competition used by our local Tri-club during the holidays.<br><br>
I suggest we could pick teams and and try a "Virtual" competition of some sort here:<br><br>
Points are awarded as follows ?<br><br>
- 1 pt. for every 100 yards swum (in or outside)<br><br>
- 1 pt. for every road mile ridden on the bike<br>
of your choosing<br><br>
- 1 pt. for every 3 minutes logged on your<br>
bike trainer or in Spinning class<br><br>
- 4 pts. for every mile walked or run (1 pt for each 1/4<br>
mile)<br><br>
We could add more categories such as one for weighlifting or one for group classes such as yoga/pilates/aerobics.<br><br>
I wouldn't be against moderating for the first round. We could make the team competition either a fixed time-period (say, one month), or a fixed point total (say, 5,000 or 10,000 pts.)<br><br>
Basic idea is to have fun and to encourage getting out there for some sort of activity and to participate on a team.<br><br>
What do you think?

 

[merigayle]

I do a lot of elliptical and stepper, so maybe "generic cardio" that is non-running can get lopped into one category? I am totally in. <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif">

 

[roots]

i would place eliptical and stepper in the same category as Spinning: 1 point for every 3min.<br><br>
Cool. Meri's in.

 

[Ileneforward]

I vote for Roots as race Director, and any rules he sets up are okay with me. <img alt="icon_flower.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/icon_flower.gif">

 

[sistergoldenhair]

I'd play, and definitely am in favor of yoga & pilates being worth some points.

 

[wanttorun100]

helllooo Mr Ranger Sir!<br><br><img alt="" src="http://www.bearsatfort.com/splash/yogi.jpg" style="border:0px solid;">

 

[techgoddess]

Great idea! Count me in!!<br><br><i>Anything that will help me get my lazy butt out the door and onto the road.</i><br><br>
If Bugdude joins, make sure we're on separate teams! <img alt="wink.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/wink.gif">

 

[wanttorun100]

if you give double miles for races to make up for tapering I'm on meri's ream

 

[Grizzly]

I'm in.

 

[Jhi]

I'm so in. Especially if I'm actually going to do someone's half-IM later this year. And meri and I can challenge each other in powerhiking! <img alt="icon_bounce.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/icon_bounce.gif">

 

[liath]

Sure

 

[roots]

Wow. Looks like there's interest.<br><br>
Stay tuned for details.

 

[equinox marathon 43]

I'd be willing to play.<br><br>
Hopefully my mileage will be back up near normal soon.

 

[Floridaboiler]

After March 24 my mileage is going to drop even more than it is now but I might be interested.

 

[roots]

Understanding that the next round of the VRAA is a trial-basis to see if there is genuine interest, I'm setting a finite time period:<br><br>
Mar 16 - Apr 8 (24 days)<br><br>
I am still brainstorming ideas on how to make the connection to a "Race Across America." Using a point system as I'm proposing does not exactly equate to "road miles." I anticipate the question, "If there's a set timeframe, where's the race?"<br><br>
That said, perhaps our "points" can equate to miles or kms.<br><br>
Please bear with and keep in mind that its a work-in-progress and the first round is a trial to workout the kinks. One of my underlying goals is to be inclusive to as many folks possible.<br><br>
Input?

 

[DEturtle]

I'm in!

 

[fatmantrying]

Since I'm going to be headed back into the gym in a couople of weeks for some hopefully consistent cross training, how bout a point or two for every 30 minutes going through the machine rotation?

 

[Jhi]

Love your Aya, fatmantrying! My sis has a beautiful tattoo of it in the middle of her back.<br><br>
and you inspired me to change my avatar to my wrist ink..nkyinkyim.

 

[hahaoya]

I think I could do this. When will it begin/end?

 

[roots]

Yes, check the scoring table next week. I think we can accomodate.