This Old Runner Writes About Running

Copper Completed the Scooby Doo Scoobtober Virtual 10K

10/31/2018

If you've been following along, you know that Copper the Rescue Pup and I are running the Scooby Doo Run Series Challenge. The two-race challenge includes the September Doo Good 5K and the October Scoobtober 10K.

Disclaimer: I received a Scooby Doo Run Series entry as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and write race reviews.

I'm happy to report we completed both races and the challenge! Copper was a great sport. Especially during last month's 5k medal ceremony! Such a sweet pup.

It was fun to run these virtual races to bring awareness to other rescue pups and the Best Friends Animal Society. A portion of every race entry was donated to Best Friends no kill animal rescue.

Check Our Scoobtober 10K Stats

You won't find any cadence, heart rate, pace or finish time stats here. This race was a bit different! But it was just as fun as any other race I've run.

(Photos credit: ThisOldRunner.com)

Top 5 Benefits of Running a Virtual Race

Would I do another virtual race? You betcha. It's such a great way to support a good cause when you can't be there in person. But that's not all.

Consider these 5 benefits if you're on the fence about a virtual race like the Scooby Doo Run Series.

1. Run a Virtual Race On Your Schedule

Run your virtual race at the crack of dawn, in the middle of the day, or at night. It doesn't matter when you run, as long as you run. Virtual races fit into any work or life schedule. Use a virtual race as a way to train for your next in-person race.

2. Run Your Virtual Race Anywhere You Like

You don't have to drive to a specific location to run a virtual race. You can run it on a treadmill or in your neighborhood. The location is up to you. Run while you're traveling or on vacation.

3. Run Alone or with Human and Canine Friends

You can run a virtual race alone, with friends, or with your pet. Copper and I ran this race virtually with a bunch of #BibRave Pros and #BibRavePups. That's right. There were 18 Bib Rave humans and dogs running together virtually! Everyone shared photos and updates on social media.

And, we met new friends on social media during the race. We posted updates with the hashtags #ScoobyDooRun, #DooGood and #Scoobtober to share with other runners around the globe!

All the BibRave Pro pups that ran in the Scooby Doo Run Series.

DooGood 5K #BibRavePups! (Photo credit: RunKatyRun.com)

4. Run All the Miles At Once, Or Break It Up

Most dogs shouldn't run miles at a time. There are real dangers like heat exhaustion for pups who run too hard. It's better to walk or run short distances at your own pace. A virtual run is perfect because you can break it into smaller sections. You aren't in a crowd, so you can move at a slower pace. String together a series of workouts to complete the mileage on a schedule that works for you and your dog.

5. You Get the Health Benefits and Bling

Each virtual race is different, so read the specifics before you register. Most races, like the Scooby Doo Run Series, have rules about the distance and deadline. Once complete, the race gives participants a finisher medal and SWAG.

The September DooGood 5K earned a medal and shirt for me, and a bandana and medal for Copper. Here are a few photos:

Copper the rescue dog in Scooby Doo medal.

Copper sporting his 5K medal.

September 5K finisher medals.

Wearing a Scooby DooGood 5K finisher medal.

Trying on my 5K medal.

(Photos credit: ThisOldRunner.com)

Check Back to See Our October Medals

Copper and I are watching the mailbox. Our Scoobtober 10K and Challenger SWAG should be here soon! I'll post our photos of the goodies once we have them. Until then, here are sample photos from the race director. I can't wait to see that medal in person. It's a big spinner!

Bandana and medal for Scoobtober dog runners.

(Photos credit: Scooby Doo Run Series)

2018 was the Inaugural Scooby Doo Run Series. I hope you'll consider running it next year. If so, I'll see you at the starting line!

UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE!

Our medals arrived. Check out the fun Scoobtober medals for humans and pups. Plus, the Scooby Doo backpack, bandana and Challenge medal. I have to say, Scooby Doo nailed the medal and SWAG game on their first virtual run series.

(Photos credit: ThisOldRunner.com)

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Last Chance for Scooby Doo Race SWAG!

10/20/2018

Last Day to Register for #Scoobtober Virtual 5K or 10K is October 20

Popping in with a quick reminder. If you want to run the #ScoobyDoo Scoobtober Virtual Run, today's the last day to sign up. Click on over to ScoobyDooRun.com and register. You can run alone, with friends, or with your favorite canine.

Get Scooby Doo Scootober SWAG

Check out the goods for October runners! Humans get a Scooby official backpack and medal. Pups get their own medal (with velcro fastener) and matching bandana.

If you ran the September #DooGood 5K, and add the October #Scoobtober 5K/10K, you'll earn a Challenge Medal. It's a spinner medal with the Scooby gang on it!

SWAG for Scooby Doo October Virtual Race

(Graphic Credit: This Old Runner)

(Graphic Credit: This Old Runner)

Copper and I Are Almost Done with #Scoobtober

We've run 5 of our 6.2 miles. I'll be back with a race recap when we're done. If you didn't see our September medal ceremony, check it out.

Copper the Rescue Pup rests during the 10K Virtual Run

Copper taking a break during our #Scoobtober virtual race. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

Use the Discount Code to Save Money and Support the Best Friends Animal Society

Use my code: BIBRAVE when you register. You'll save 10% on your registration. You save money and help out the Best Friends Animal Society. Besides being a great way to stay motivated to exercise, these virtual races help other pups like Copper find families. We hope you'll join us and run.

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Scooby Doo #DooGood 5K #MedalMonday

10/15/2018

Our #DooGood 5K medals arrived! That mean’s it’s #MedalMonday for Copper! He was such a good sport during the medal ceremony! You can read more about our virtual race here and here. It was a lot of fun!

Next up is finishing the #Scoobtober Virtual 10K. It's our second race to support the Best Friends Animal Society. Copper has race tips for anyone who wants to run with us in October. Hurry up and register before the Oct. 20 deadline.

Copper's Medal Ceremony

Here are a few photos from our medal ceremony!

(Photo Credit: This Old Runner)

Save 10% on the #Scoobtober Virtual Race

Wanna join the fun? Run the Scoobtober Virtual Race! You can choose to run a 5K or 10K alone, with friends, or your 4-legged best running friend. Run anytime, anywhere, between now and October 31. Copper and I broke the distance into bite-size pieces. Don't forget to use my code: BIBRAVE to SAVE 10% off your race!

Details and registration at www.scoobydoorun.com. We hope you’ll grab your puppy pals and join the race to help rescue animals. Make sure you tagg your photos online with #Scoobtober and #ScoobyDooRun so we can follow your race.

Look Who Else Ran the Scooby #DooGood 5K!

Copper and I weren't the only #BibRavePros to run a Scooby Doo Run. Check out all our pup pals sporting their bling! Thanks to Katy and Daisy for putting together this awesome collage of the #BibRavePups!

Photo credit: RunKatyRun.com

Copper The Rescue Pup's Top 5 Tips for Running the Scooby Doo Virtual Run

10/7/2018

After completing our Scooby #DooGood 5K in September, Copper has advice for other dogs running a virtual race with their humans. Copper's top 5 tips are in the slideshow below.

(Photo credit: This Old Runner)

SAVE 10% with Discount Code

Register before October 20th, and SAVE 10% with code: BIBRAVE. The discount is good on the #Scoobtober 5K or 10K. If you ran in September, you can add the October race and score the Challenge Medal too!

Run your race all at once, or break it up into smaller distances. All you have to do is run by October 31st to score your Scooby SWAG. Get all the race details at www.scoobydoorun.com.

It's Time for #Scoobtober: Scooby Doo's October Virtual Race

10/1/2018

Run Scooby Doo's October Race Anytime Oct. 1-31

Scooby and the Gang are back for another race in October.

Scooby and friends are back to host another race in October — the Scooby Doo Scoobtober Virtual Run. If you didn't see me and Copper run in September, check out our 5K here and here.

Our September #DooGood 5K went well, so Copper and I are running a 10K in October to help support the Best Friends Animal Society. A portion of every registration fee goes towards helping rescue animals! Since Copper is a rescue pup, this cause has special meaning.

Check Out the October Scooby SWAG!

Human #Scoobtober racers receive a backpack and medal. Puppy runners get a bandana and a medal of their own. Aren't they fun?! The medal for people spins, and the dog medal looks like a bone. I'll post real photos once Copper and I get ours!

Scooby Doo October race medal and backpack.

Scoobtober race medal and backpack swag. (Graphic credit: Scooby Doo Run Series)

Scooby Doo race bandana and medal for dog racers.

Scoobtober bandana and medal for dog racers. (Graphic credit: Scooby Doo Run Series)

Register with My Discount Code and SAVE 10%

Sign up anytime before October 20th. You can run your 5K or 10K anytime, and anywhere you like in October. That's the beauty of a virtual race. You don't have to get up at the crack of dawn and travel to a race. Run it all at once, or break it into smaller distances. Run when it works for you and your dog.

Don't forget to use code: BIBRAVE for 10% off! Details at www.scoobydoorun.com.

Everyone's a Winner When You Run

You get some exercise and SWAG. The Best Friends Animal Society gets help taking care of animals. Win-Win! We hope you’ll grab your puppy pals and join the race. See you at the starting line — wherever it is!

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