Monday, September 27, 2010

DoppelLaufer Virtual 5k ver. 2.0 Results

The final results are in and the winner is:

WIguy



Here are the final standings:


We grew from 3 racers to 13 and out of that 13, 11 set new PR’s. The ability of the runners were widely varied with 5k times ranging from 19:00 to 44:00. Despite that variability the handicapping worked well and the adjusted times were very tight with many runners mere seconds apart.

The good natured taunting got pretty intense over the past few weeks, particularly out of our Rhode Island contingent but it was all in good fun. Our discussion thread has often dominated the running forum at active.com. We reached 1400 posts and 53,000 page views. Based on that ratio, I think quite a few people took vicarious pleasure from our nonsense too. New Balance received so many add impressions from that thread I think a new pair of shoes wouldn’t be out of the question. I’m not too shameless to beg - Hey New Balance – anyone reading this? I’d settle for a decent discount.  Forgive the pandering :-}

I think we may have time for one more fall virtual 5k before our northern DoppelLaufers have to retire to their treadmills for the duration of the cold dark winter. When they emerge in the spring, plans are already underway for a virtual half marathon.

5 comments:

  1. I don't own a treadmill and was thinking of continuing my training outside in the winter. Any advice for me?

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  2. Yes yes yes - Have another one!! I've finally got a 5K scheduled this fall before my 1/2!
    ~RR

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  3. @Fruitfly: Another race is definitely in the works. We will probably leave participation open through Christmas so it will include Turkey Trots, Jingle Bell Runs, etc. It will probably also include several distances - at least 5k and 10k. We're all having too much fun to stop now. Did you notice I got "chicked" by Maryalicia, she beat me by 13 seconds. I need a rematch. :)

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  4. @Andrew: I think my idea of Winter running is a little different than yours. The coldest I've ever had to run in is the low 30's and temperatures don't stay that low very long down here in central Florida. I know there are people who are able to run through the Winter up north, but I have no idea how. Good luck!

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  5. Oh good! I am eyeballing a December race, too. I like to keep it at 1 per month. And I do well in cold weather so I am seeing a possible PR next month!
    ~RR

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