Virtual 5K: Run For Boston!

You can find them popping up all over the country: 5K's dedicated to those affected at the Boston Marathon tragedy 15 April 2013. Some of them are "actual" runs with a set place and time. Others are "virtual," giving runners (and walkers!) the flexibility of choosing the time and place that fit within a range of a few days.

I "signed up" for a virtual run posted on Facebook by RunJunkEes, and finished my 5K run/walk this morning. A special thank you goes out to TJ from VO2 the MAX for creating the "race" bib and to RunJunkEes for "hosting" this virtual 5K and sharing the bib! (You can download and print your race bib from http://www.runjunkees.com/ )

From RunJunkEes Facebook Page

My heart goes out to the victims, their families, and their friends for what they have to endure. My heart also breaks for the EMS, fire fighter, police, race volunteers, spectators and fellow runners as they deal with what they had to witness.

I just want to give a big "Thank you" to the EMS, fire fighters and police who sprang into action and got things done, showing bravery during a time of fear and uncertainty. Thank you for doing your job. Thank you for being there.

I know not everyone is a runner. I know not everyone wants to be a runner. You don't have to run 5K. You don't even have to walk a full 5K. You can go out and walk and/or run as far as you feel comfortable with. Just go for it! (And when you are done, hop on over HERE and add your miles to all those logged by fellow Boston supporters!

3.1 Miles: Done!

We may not be able to go back and undo the losses. We may not be able to give back what has been lost through injury. But we can stand up and say we will not be intimidated. We will not sit idle. We will get up. We will walk. We will run. And we WILL think of Boston.

My Run/Walk Data from this morning