Tonight the Olympic Games start and I couldn’t be more excited – finally the day is here!!!
But guess what… I’m not only watching it, I also participate! Well, not in London, but virtually. I signed up for the Virtual Games hosted by the creative and genius Jess over at Run with Jess!
No matter where you live, you can participate! This is a FREE event. There are 8 run events to complete in the Virtual Games: Track Star. Finish them wherever you’d like (track, road or treadmill) within the specified dates. No proof of times is necessary as this is a fun event. The only competition is against yourself… to run your best times possible!!
August 3 -12, 2012
** You do not have to run the full marathon in one shot. Break it up into segments and challenge yourself to complete a total of 26.2 miles during the 10-day Virtual Games (average of 2.62 miles each day). And yes, the challenge of this virtual event is to run or walk all eight events. Be A Champion!
This is a fun idea. I wonder how fast (slow) I am. lol Love the Olympics!!!
I’ll be an olympian with you! It’s going to be fun to run the variety of distances.
I think I am just going to try and walk 2.62 miles every day instead of entering a challenge.
I LOVED this idea and signed up a while back! I think it’ll make my current training fun.
also a fun way to get runners together. Virtually speaking! 
Not sure why it won’t post my correct website address for my blog … so here it is!
http://www.flyingfeetinfaith.blogspot.com
http://flyingfeetinfaith.blogspot.com/2012/08/virtual-omypics-begins-with-run-with.html?m=1
Here’s a video and pictures from our first event!
love it. what a cute idea and so fun too!
This sounds like so much fun! I may have to sign up…..
I haven’t exercised in three days so discovering your site and watching track and field today has me so excited to start the challenge!!
There is nothing more inspiring than watching the Olympics!