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Disclaimer: I received a free entry to K9sUnited 9K virtual race 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
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A Virtual Race for Canine Heroes
Since I couldn't be in Apopka on December 1st to race in person, I opted to run my 9K (5.59 miles) virtually. A virtual race means you race when you can, where you are. You can run on the actual race day, or as close to it as possible. I was recovering from a sinus infection, so I ran a few days after the race date.
Lucky for me, my race day was gorgeous. As you can see in the photos below, it was a blue sky day. I ran my miles around and around a local lake. The lake loop is just over a mile, so I ran it 5 times. I'd tell you my race time if I could. My watch was on low battery about 40 minutes in. And it wasn't tracking anything when I finished. But this race wasn't about time. It was about the K9s. So it's all good. Plus, it felt wonderful to get outside and run again after being sick.
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Canine Demonstration
The only downside to running the virtual option is I missed seeing the K9 dogs and their partners in action on race day. There was an impressive K9 demonstration after the race in Apopka.
Three More K9s United Races in Florida
If you enjoy running for a reason like I do, try a 9K for K9s! There are three more races in Florida scheduled for next year. Try the 9K, 5K, or one-mile fun run.
Special Note: The race in Jacksonville, Florida on May 11, 2019 will be to honor Fang. Fang was killed in the line of duty this year.
#Apopka #BibRavePro #K9 #K9sUnitedBR #BibChat #RunFlorida #K9Partners #K9Demonstration #K9Training
 Disclaimer: I received a free entry to K9sUnited 9K virtual race 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! Look at these photos of the K9s United race held Saturday, December 1st in Apopka, Florida. The event included beautiful K9s and wonderful people running to support them. The race was staged at the Northwest Recreational Complex. It was a great venue for the 9K, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. Photos from the K9s United December 1st RacePhoto credit: K9s United Photo Booth and K9 DemonstrationThere was a K9 demonstration after the race to showcase the talents of the canines. Runners could get pictures with the K9s in the special photo booth!
Photo credit: K9s United Since I was struggling with a fever, I moved my Virtual 9k to Wednesday, Dec. 6th. (Results can be subbed anytime between 11/30-12/8). Check back for my race report. If you want to get in on a race in person or virtually go to www.K9sUnited.org for all the details. All race proceeds support K9 officers during and after they serve. Upcoming Dates for K9sUnited Races in Florida
If you enjoy running for a good reason like I do, try a 9K for K9s! #Apopka #BibRavePro #K9 #K9sUnitedBR #BibChat #RunFlorida #K9Partners #K9Demonstration #K9Training
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 StatsYou 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 RaceWould 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 ScheduleRun 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 LikeYou 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 FriendsYou 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!  DooGood 5K #BibRavePups! (Photo credit: RunKatyRun.com) 4. Run All the Miles At Once, Or Break It UpMost 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 BlingEach 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:
(Photos credit: ThisOldRunner.com) Check Back to See Our October MedalsCopper 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!
(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.
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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) 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. SAVE 10% with Discount CodeRegister 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. Running for a Reason — Canine Officers
Disclaimer: I received a free entry to K9sUnited 9K virtual race 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! Is there anything better than running for a reason? I find it hard to think so. That's why I just registered for another canine-related race. This race is the K9s United 9K on December 1, 2018 in Apopka, Florida. The 501c3 non-profit K9s United was established after Debbie Johnson heard of the tragic death of a local K9 officer. The races help raise money to provide:
K9s United supplements K9 unit agencies that have more needs than budget. Each agency is different, but budget constraints mean there are always needs.  (Photo credit: K9sUnited.org) Save 10% with "BIBRAVE18"You can SAVE 10% on 9K, 5K with my code "BIBRAVE18" when you register at https://www.k9sunited.org/events/ If you can't be in Apopka on Dec. 1st, do what I'm doing — run the race virtually! That way, you can run your distance wherever you are and still support the K9s. Race Pricing ScheduleRunners and walkers are welcome at all distances. Check out the prices below. Register before the prices go up on November 10th! More details on the race here.  Pricing schedule for K9s United Apopka, FL races. #K9sUnitedBR #BibChat #BibRavePro #K9s #DogOfficers #K9Officers #PoliceDogs #VirtualRace
Run Scooby Doo's October Race Anytime Oct. 1-31
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 revie 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!
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 RunYou 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! #CopperTheRescuePup #ScoobyDoo #VirtualRun #DooGood #BibChat #ScoobyDooBR #ScoobyDooRun #DiscountCode #BibRavePro #Virtual5K #Virtual10K #RescuePup #October10K #October5K #WhatWouldScoobyDoo #Couch25K #DiscountCode #CouponCode #RaceDiscount #FloridaRunners #DogsRunThisTown #Dogs #VirtualRace
Copper the Rescue Pup Runs a Virtual 5KCopper and I are running the #DooGood 5K Virtual Race to support the Best Friends Animal Society. Plus, we really like the Scooby Swag every racer gets! Below is the second part of our 5K run. (You can see our start here.) When we receive our medals I'll post pictures of our medal ceremony and a race recap. (Photo credit: This Old Runner) 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. Register and Run Until September 30thRace registration is extended until 9/30, so get on it. Use code: BIBRAVE for 10% off your races and/or challenge! Run a 5K in Sept. and/or the #Scoobtober 5k/10k in October. Run both races for the Challenge Medal! Get all the details at www.scoobydoorun.com. Next time, I'll show you the September medals! You're going to want one! #CopperTheRescuePup #ScoobyDoo #VirtualRun #DooGood #BibChat #ScoobyDooBR #ScoobyDooRun #DiscountCode #BibRavePro #Virtual5k #Virtual10K #RescuePup #WhatWouldScoobyDoo #Dogstagram #Dogs #Couch25K #C25K #5K #10K #RaceCode #FloridaRunners #MRTT #DogsRunThisTown #DogsOfInstagram #VirtualRace #BenSoundMusic
Register for the Virtual 5K by Sept. 30!Copper and I began our #DooGood5K Virtual Race Adventure this week. I’ll be posting photos from our race here. We ran in our local park. It's always full of dogs, ducks, birds, turtles, and people. Oh, and squirrels. (More about that next time!) (Photo credit: This Old Runner) 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 revie The @ScoobyDoo Virtual Race series supports the @BestFriendsAnimalSociety. Every racer (human and dog) scores Scooby SWAG. (See the goods in the photo below!) So, this race is a win for everyone! SAVE 10% with Code: BIBRAVEDISCOUNT ALERT: Use code: BIBRAVE for 10% off your races and/or challenge! Run a 5K in Sept. and/or the #Scoobtober 5k/10k in October. Run both races for the Challenge Medal!  Here's all the September Scooby SWAG for humans and pups who run a virtual 5K before September 31st! (Graphic credit: This Old Runner) Sign up by 9/30 for September Race!Details at www.scoobydoorun.com. Sign up for the September #DooGood5K or the September/October Challenge today. Grab your puppy pals and join the races to help rescue animals! #CopperTheRescuePup #ScoobyDoo #VirtualRun #DooGood #BibChat #RunChat #Bibchat #ScoobyDooBR #ScoobyDooRun #DiscountCode #BibRavePro #Virtual5k #Virtual10K #RescuePup #WhatWouldScoobyDoo #Dogs #Couch25K #C25K #5K #10K #RaceCode #ScoobyDooAnniversary #FloridaRunners #MRTT #DogsRunThisTown
Grab your puppy pals and join the @ScoobyDoo Virtual Run Series! Copper and I are running a 5K in September to help rescue animals. Copper is a 2 1/2 year old rescue, and knows how important it is to find a family. When you register to run the #DooGood 5K you can run anytime, anywhere to help animals. The best part about a virtual race is you can spend some time training, then run at your own pace. Run a little bit at a time, or all at once. Our Race PlanCopper and I are running our September 5K in three parts. We'll run/walk several times in September to total 3.1 miles. We'll post photos to keep you up-to-date on our progress.
Disclaimer: I received an 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 review  (Photo credit: This Old Runner) Run a 5K to Score Sweet Scooby SWAGWhen you run your 5K, you and your pup score great Scooby SWAG. Take a look at September's haul above. You also #DooGood by helping the Best Friends Animal Society. Exercise. SWAG. Helping Animals. That's a win all around if you ask me! Use Code: BIBRAVE for 10% Discount on RacesExercise. SWAG. Helping Animals. Discount Code. That's winning in so many ways! Use code: BIBRAVE for 10% off your races and/or challenge! Sign Up by September 20 for the #DooGood 5K and/or the September + October Challenge!Run a 5K in Sept. and/or a 5K/10K in October. When y ou run both races you'll help more animals, and add a Challenge Medal to your haul. You must sign up by September 20th to run in September, and to run the Challenge. If you're only running in October you can sign up anytime up to October 20th. Get all the details at www.scoobydoorun.com! #CopperTheRescuePup #ScoobyDoo #VirtualRun #DooGood #BibChat #BibRavePro #ScoobyDooBR #DiscountCode #Virtual5K #Virtual10K #RescuePup #RescueCat #WhatWouldScoobyDoo #Dogs #Couch25K #C25K #5k #10K #Challenge #HugYourHoundDay #RaceCode
 (Photo credit: Copper) "Disclaimer: I received free entry to the Scooby Doo Race Series 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!"  Scooby Doo is hosting his own Virtual Run Series designed to keep you on the move! A virtual run is similar to any other run except it can be completed at any location, time, or place of your choosing. All you need to do is register for one or both of the races, complete the distance during the allotted time frame, and log your miles. You decide how, when, and where to cover the distance. You can run or walk it alone, with a gang of friends, or your favorite pet. Part of every registration helps the Best Friends Animal Society Animal Rescue.
Stay Tuned for More Exciting Details on the Race and All the Scooby SWAG!#ScoobyDoo #VirtualRun #DooGood #BibChat #ScoobyDooBR #ScoobyDooRun #DooGood5K #Scoobtober5K #Scoobtober10K #DiscountCode #Virtual5k #Virtual10K #RescuePup #WhatWouldScoobyDoo #RunFlorida #RunStPete #RunTampa #RunTampaBay #RunSarasota #RunPinellas #RunBrandon #RunBradenton #RunPasco #RaceTheBay #BestDamnRace #HotChocolate15K #ScoobyDooWhereAreYou #WhatWouldScoobyDo #BibRavePro #ThisOldRunner #BestFriendsAnimalSociety
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