Beat the Blerch

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Anyone on here giving this a go? I signed up awhile back.

http://www.beattheblerch.com/#sacramento

 

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Just me. I thought the smart ass nature of this race might appeal to some here.

 

[Stormdragon]

Says registration is closed. And ya can't klik on nuthin' to get no info. I give it a Fail!

 

[Zerox]

Just me. I thought the smart ass nature of this race might appeal to some here.

Too many running injuries for me, I stay away from that pavement pounding stuff and stick to bicycling or hiking.

 

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Highlights of the Races

• Matthew Inman, AKA The Oatmeal, will be running and attending each race.
• Every participant gets a “I Beat The Blerch in 2015” tech shirt and medal. Please note that Sacramento 5k runners get no medal.
• There will be large quantities of cupcakes at every aid station, in addition to Nutella and magical grape beverages.
• Race photos are FREE.
• Ridiculously awesome goodie bag stuffed with Blerch surprises.
• A portion of the proceeds go to charity.
• There will be actual Blerchs in fat-suits chasing you throughout the race.

 

[Stormdragon]

[*]There will be actual Blerchs in fat-suits chasing you throughout the race.
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That would make it all worthwhile. :laughing

 

[Asphaultnaut]

I'm on the "couch to 5K" program.

Almost done with it.

Will do my first official 5K for the Santa Run on Guadalupe trail in December.

 

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I'm on the "couch to 5K" program.

Almost done with it.

Will do my first official 5K for the Santa Run on Guadalupe trail in December.

I think back to my first 5k and I remember times when I though going faster than 10 min/mile were not possible. Since then, I've gotten down into the 7s for a 5k.

This marathon thing is kicking my ass though. I did an 18 mile run this weekend and I can't imagine running another 8 miles...

 

[horsepower]

My daughter won the last few half marathons run in Davis.
Come run with her at the Turkey Trot in November. I'll be riding the GROM around and cheering for you guys!arty:thumbup. After I look up what a blerch is I'll be happy to dress like one if need be.arty

Her half marathons are around 124 to 127. Not bad for a kid with no formal training whatsoever.:cool

 

[horsepower]

A blerch is a fat cherub. :laughing

 

[m_asim]

A blerch is a fat cherub. :laughing

Yes?

 

[horsepower]

Yes?

on a Grom, It'll look extra blerchy.

Fat blerch on a little Grom
Fat blerch on a little Grom

 

[Blankpage]

A blerch is a fat cherub. :laughing

Have to look up what a cherub is but not promising that id ever dress like one

 

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This whole thing for me is becoming a case study for marathon training. I try to run too fast, I don't run enough, I didn't start training early enough, I feel like I won't be able to make it, I revert to comma splices.

Right now it's a chore to get the mileage in. Kids, work, AFM, etc. I actually had to buy a dorky headlamp so I can run at night.

 

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Well, I did it. 4:31:35.