Virtual FA HeadsUp !

runNYtrails · Nov 12, 2010

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 ONLY 2 WEEKS 'TIL THE 3rd ANNUAL THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY WEEKEND VIRTUAL FATASS 
 
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Start organizing your event now ! 
 
 
Run, Walk, Waddle 
 Scurry, Scuttle, Scamper or Sprint
Trot, Trample, Trod 
Trudge or Shuffle
 25 or 50K's 
Around the Track, On the Trail or In Traffic 
Yer The Boss !!
 
Event runs from Thurs Nov 25th through Sun the 28th
 
 NEW THIS YEAR 
The 50 MILE BADASS FA
 
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Who's in ??
 
 
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* Reminder - This is a weekend long event. You have 4 days to complete your race and the only competitions are for The Best Race Report and The Best Photos. Details forthcoming depending on interest.
 
 
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Flounder · Nov 12, 2010

I will get at least 1 50k length run in between TH-SU
 
Maybe I should shoot for 2 runs of at least 50k - 1 TM and 1 Trail ... wait, negatory on the trail - It's gun deer hunting season - I'm not running through the woods!

Just Jim · Nov 12, 2010

Me me me me me. I'm IN!
 
I actually have a real 50K to do, so I gets to kill two birds with one stone.

EDIT: Hmmm, I may have to add 19 miles to that over the course of the weekend to become a bad fat ass.......

Flounder · Nov 12, 2010

I do not think I will run 50 miles all at once, but I maybe I will go for 100 for the 4 day weekend. Then everyone will know I am a double fat-ass
 
Sadly I resemble that remark right now.
 
The strong, the slow, the fat

gumbee · Nov 14, 2010

I'm in and already signed up for the {gulp} Quadzilla

merigayle · Nov 14, 2010

hmmm. I am not sure. Maybe just the 25K for me, it is big ol taper time for my next 100.

runNYtrails · Nov 14, 2010

<img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"> i might be joining You for the Virtual Half Ass event, meri, as there is a Full Fattie the following weekend that i'm hopin' to do - 50 m's or 50 k's. we'll see. Right now that bun of mine still has me walking only. derrrrr. i guess its back to the chiro agin this week ... When is yer 100 ?? 
 
<img alt="icon_cheers.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/icon_cheers.gif"> Yay ! Hey Gumbee ! Whats a Quadzilla ??
 
<img alt="icon_scratch.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/icon_scratch.gif"> Hmmm.... Let's see , so far we have a Bad Fat Ass (JustJim), a Double Fat Ass (Flounder), a Quadzilla ... whatever that is , and a couple of Half Assers ! It sounds like a Holiday Weekend to me ! <img alt="thumbsup.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/thumbsup.gif"> 
 
 
<img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"> Caint wait to hear what everyone else is gonna do !!

Mobius · Nov 14, 2010

What are the virtual rules for the virtual race? All in one day, or just cumulative for the time span? Do I actually have to carry the pumpkin pie, or can I eat it first THEN run?

runNYtrails · Nov 15, 2010

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by Mobius <a href="/forum/thread/71094/virtual-fa-headsup#post_1962217"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a> What are the virtual rules for the virtual race? All in one day, or just cumulative for the time span? Do I actually have to carry the pumpkin pie, or can I eat it first THEN run?
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 Details re the unofficial "official rules" will be posted probably next week some time but basically you have all 4 days to complete your event. You can do it all in one shot or break it up. Your "official result time" is the difference b/t your START TIME and FINISH TIME (ie you decide to do 50 miles but do it in two installments ~ Thursday 25 miles starting at 8:00 am and Saturday 25 miles finishing at 12:00 pm - Your official time would be 52 Hours). Its a non-competitive competition <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"> . You organize your event, make yer own rules and heavily document it ! If you happen to be involved in an official race that weekend (IRL) that can be used as your entry. 
 
Pumpkin pie consumption is highly encouraged before, during and after ... bonus points if you score all three and can prove it
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After all the RR's are in we vote ! Award will be for Best Race Report and Photos. 
 
Yer gonna run anyway sooooooooo . . . . DO IT !! ITS FUN !
 
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gumbee · Nov 15, 2010

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by runNYtrails <a href="/forum/thread/71094/virtual-fa-headsup#post_1962204"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a> Yay ! Hey Gumbee ! Whats a Quadzilla ??
 
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The Quadzilla (or Quad) hasn't been available in recent years due to scheduling changes. It was originally devised as part of the long Tahoe Triple weekend. Coupled with another race (Biz Johnson I think) a person could run four races in 4 days, hence the name.
Since there has been a lot of interest lately in reviving, a couple of Maniacs have put together a Thanksgiving Day Marathon. This together with the Wishbone 27m trail run on Friday, Ghost of Seattle Marathon on Saturday and Seattle Marathon on Sunday, gives us the Quadzilla
 
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runNYtrails · Nov 15, 2010

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by runNYtrails <a href="/forum/thread/71094/virtual-fa-headsup#post_1962204"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a> Yay ! Hey Gumbee ! Whats a Quadzilla ??
 
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The Quadzilla (or Quad) hasn't been available in recent years due to scheduling changes. It was originally devised as part of the long Tahoe Triple weekend. Coupled with another race (Biz Johnson I think) a person could run four races in 4 days, hence the name.
Since there has been a lot of interest lately in reviving, a couple of Maniacs have put togther a Thanksgiving Day Marathon (and 50k) This together with the Wishbone 27m trail run on Friday, Ghost of Seattle Marathon on Saturday and Seattle Marathon on Sunday, gives us the Quadzilla
 
<a href="http://www.wattlewaddle.com/" target="_blank">http://www.wattlewaddle.com/</a>
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 HOLY GUACAMOLE !! That's gonna be one heckuvva long RR ! Awesome ! Cant wait to hear all about it ! I think you maybe did a mini version of this in the past, right ?

SpartyGirl · Nov 15, 2010

I'm in for 25 miles...look at me trying to hang out with all of the Extreme folks.

phredmur · Nov 15, 2010

Okay, I'm in. I should be able to safely predict 50k for the four days. Promise not to laugh when I clock in a 74 hours for the 50k . . . I am impressed with the quadzilla and the 100 mile aspirants. Where do you find the time over a holiday weekend?

gumbee · Nov 15, 2010

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I told my DW that all I wanted for my birthday this year was the opportunity to run the Q.
Plus, this year everyone in the family seems to be working at various times over the weekend (and Thanksgiving) so getting together is challenging

phredmur · Nov 15, 2010

My Thanksgiving weekend is full on family, including about 20 at my house for dinner on Thanksgiving day. I'm a little envious.

RandMart · Nov 15, 2010

Last year I did the Mini-Half Ass [25K] also known as "<a href="http://400beers.blogspot.com/2009/11/thanksgiving-halfass-virtual-25k.html" target="_blank">Alice's Restaurant Massacree Virtual 25K</a>"
 
This year I'm "hosting" the "<a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=158023057552437" target="_blank">Black Friday 20K Solo Relay</a>" for my FB friends [and anyone else who wants to jump in].
 
Also known as "La Tortuga's 4x5x6" or "Run Like an Idiot," it's a virtual comp of 4 Runs x 5K each x 6 Hours apart. Runners may start any time, but I'd recommend something in the 5-7AM time frame. I've attempted it a time or two or three but I have YET to get that 4th Leg done 
 
As an extra treat, I'm making up custom bibs, one for each leg [so they don’t have to re-use the same one all day] and THEY can pick their own number. I'll be eamiling them out as PDFs for the participants to print on their own and wear [or not] as they see fit.
 
That being said, I should be able to find an extra 5K laying around someplace

RandMart · Nov 15, 2010

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by runNYtrails <a href="/forum/thread/71094/virtual-fa-headsup#post_1962252"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-right:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-bottom:0px solid;"></a> After all the RR's are in we vote ! Award will be for Best Race Report and Photos.
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I'm guessing the "One Day's Grace for Each Mile Raced" Race Report Rule of Thumb has been waived for this event???
 
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gumbee · Nov 15, 2010

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This is me every time I lace up.

RandMart · Nov 16, 2010

It sorta comes from a Phish song

Just Jim · Nov 16, 2010

Hey there is a rumor floating around these parts that the additional 19 miles to make up Jimbo's Huge Double Fat Ass is going to be sponsored by Yeungling......

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