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It was a fun surprise when my Cinco de Miler race SWAG arrived on Mother's Day. I ran the 5 mile virtual race on May 2, and got all my goodies a week later. The Cinco de Miler Race Shirt is Top QualityI love, love, love the shirt! Its soft, tech material that's a little thicker than shirts we get at Florida races. I'm so glad it is! It will be perfect for northern excursions, and Florida winters. There are sliming green side panels on both sides of the shirt. The length of the sleeves and the shirt were just right. I'm super happy with the fit and feel of it.  The Cinco de Miler race shirt has a logo on the sleeve and a sugar skull illustration on the front. The tech material is so comfy! (Photo credit: This Old Runner) Disclaimer: I received a race 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! The Finisher's Medal Doubles as a Bottle OpenerThe race medal is a winner, too. It's solid quality and a fun design. The sugar skull will look impressive hanging on a display from the colorful lanyard. But, you have options. There's a magnet on the back, and the sugar skull mouth doubles as a bottle opener. You can stick the medal on a fridge or other metallic surface and use it for opening Cervezas!
Read My Cinco de Miler Race RecapCurious about running a virtual race? Read my race recap to see how I added a scavenger hunt to add interest. You can register to run Cinco de Miler virtual option until they run out of SWAG. I recommend it if you want some excellent SWAG and a nudge to get out the door and run! #CINCOBR #BibChat #VirtualRace #Chicago #KeepYourDistance #WeRunSocial #RunFlorida #RunAnywhere #RunStPete #InstaRunner #BibRavePro #OptOutside #HoorayRunning #ThisOldRunner #SocialDistancing #SaferAtHome #StayHome #RunWhereYouAre #Virtual5Miler #BibRavePro #CHI #CincodeMayo @BibRave
 Like many of our favorite Spring races, The Providence Marathon morphed into a virtual run. The original race date was May 3rd. Since all events in Rhode Island were cancelled, that didn't happen. (All previously registered runners were moved to the virtual run.) The good news is, now everyone can run the 5K, Half or Full Marathon as a virtual race. If you're looking for motivation to keep moving, consider The Providence Marathon. Keep reading to learn why the event went virtual, plus see the awesome SWAG! There's a 15% OFF discount code waiting for you at the bottom of this post. Why The Providence Marathon is Going VirtualThe decision to cancel, postpone or switch to a virtual race is tough. Not every runner will be happy with any one decision. It's important to understand that race organizations work ALL YEAR LONG to put together events. Most expenses occur long before race day. Many organizations don't have the resources to offer refunds, transfers or deferrals. The Providence Marathon is going virtual because:
 2020 SWAG for The Providence Marathon Half and Full (Image: The Providence Marathon) Plan your ideal Marathon, Half or 5K route where you live. Choose the day and time you want to run, then submit your results to receive an official finisher’s certificate! Click here for more details. The Providence Marathon will ship all of your goodie bag items – finisher’s medal, race bib, premium fleece vest (full/half), and tech tee (all runners) directly to your door. Race Medals for 5K, Half and Full Marathon
Ladies and Mens Cut Tech Race ShirtsI love when both mens and ladies cuts are offered for the race shirts.
SAVE 15% with Discount Code "RUN15" When You Register By May 31, 2020If you already registered for the in-person event, your entry converted to virtual. But, if you want in on the fun now, you can register anytime before May 31. After you register, you can run your race when and where you want. Don't forget to use my promo code: "RUN15" to SAVE 15% off your registration fee.  Choose a virtual 5k, half or full marathon. Use discount code: "RUN15" to SAVE 15% on registration. (Image: The Providence Marathon on RunSignUp)
BONUS: Special 20% Discount Code for 2021As a special thank you, every 2020 participant receives a 20% OFF discount code to next year's IRL race when registration opens for 2021. It's hard to know what's going to happen to races in the future. For now, virtual races are a great way to support our favorite — and new to us — events during these weird times. Best wishes and good luck on all your racing endeavors! #ProvMaraBR #BibChat #BibRavePro #VirtualRace #RunRhodeIsland #RunProvidence #WeRunSocial #OptOutside #RhodeIslandRunner #VirtualHalf #VirtualMarathon #ThisOldRunner #DiscountCode #PromoCode
How I Ran and Enjoyed My Virtual 5 Mile RaceThere's an electric mood at the starting line of every in-person road and trail race. Each runner has a head full of thoughts and anticipation. It's hard to capture that kind of excitement in a virtual race.
Disclaimer: I received a race 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! Talk About Your RaceBy the time May 2 arrived, my household knew I was going to run a virtual race. I talked about training. I posted on socials about the race and the cool SWAG. I made my race a public event with my family and my social media running friends. It made the race feel more like a real event instead of a training run. It helped me focus and stay excited. Make a PlanPlan your race route ahead of time. In these lockdown days, it's important to find a place where you can run AND maintain #SocialDistancing. Measure your route for distance. Plan or build in your water stops. I carried my water so I didn't have to think about it. Add Your Own TwistI chose my route a week before my race. The day before, I decided to add a scavenger hunt to my event. I planned on looking for things while running that counted off each of the 5 miles of my Cinco de Miler. Hunting for the right number of items made my race interesting.  This sunflower chalk art was brand new! I saw it on my way up the hill, turned around and came back for a Mile One photo. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)  I've been avoiding the lake lately. The loop around the water has been crowded since #SaferAtHome began. But, I was lucky to see these two ducks across the road from the lake during Mile Two. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)  It was easy to work these blooms into Mile Three. Purple Agapanthas are one of my favorite flowers. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)  These 4 sweet seats were in cool dappled shade during Mile Four of my race. (Photo credit: This Old Runner) Hold Yourself AccountableI think running a race (real or virtual) is one of the best ways to hold yourself accountable. It gives you a chance to:
I love the feeling of completing a mission — any mission! It can be a training run, a step count, pace goal, calorie burn, mileage or the Cinco de Miler. Celebrate Your Accomplishment And that's 5 miles! I finished my race close to home, which was nice. My husband joined me to celebrate the finish with a cold Cerveza. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)
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Another Great Reason to Run This Virtual 5-MilerIt feels like Fiesta Friday here, how about you?! I'm now registered and ready to run Cinco de Miler as a virtual race. It's one of my favorite distances — 5 miles. Another reason I'm happy to run the Cinco de Miler on May 2 is that EVERY registration equals a $5 Donation to the Chicago Community COVID-19 Fund. This fund was set up to provide essential help for both individuals and families in the Chicago area during the COVID crisis. I don't live in Chicago, but I'll talk nonstop about any race that's part of its larger community the way Ram Races is. That's how I choose most of the races I run. Most race directors and orgs are community-minded, so it isn't hard to find good events like this one.  Cinco de Miler is donating $5 for every race registration to help support their Chicago neighbors. Disclaimer: I received a race 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! Every Cinco de Miler Runner Gets a Shirt + MedalBesides a good cause, I'm a sucker for a great race shirt. I've been eyeing the Cinco de Miler for years because of the cool shirts and medals. I could never get myself to Chicago in early May, so I'm thrilled for the chance to run it virtually and score this SWAG!  Use My Code for a Bonus Chicago Trucker HatYou know I've got a code for some BONUS SWAG, right? Here you go! Use code BRCINCO20 when you register, and you'll get an extra CHI trucker hat in your race packet. Ram Races/Cinco de Miler will mail your race packet the week of the race. More details here.  Use the code: BRCINCO20 when you register to score a bonus Chicago Trucker! #CINCOBR #BibChat #VirtualRace #Chicago #KeepYourDistance #WeRunSocial #RunFlorida #RunAnywhere #RunStPete #InstaRunner #BibRavePro #OptOutside #HoorayRunning #ThisOldRunner #SocialDistancing #SaferAtHome #StayHome #RunWhereYouAre #Virtual5Miler #BibRavePro #CHI #CincodeMayo @RamRacing @BibRave
 Register and run the Cinco de Miler as a virtual race this year! (Photo credit: Ram Racing) When all the #socialdistancing lockdown began, I had 5 in-person races scheduled from mid-March through May. All those races were cancelled, postponed, deferred or switched to virtual. I wanted (NEEDED!) a way to keep training for when my in-person race events resume. Cue virtual events and step challenges! They're a great way to keep runners and race companies in motion. That's why I just registered for another one: the Ram Racing Cinco de Miler on May 2! Usually, it's a five-mile race and celebration in Chicago each May. I've never been able to run this race in person, so it's a silver lining for me that it's going virtual this year. Disclaimer: I received a race 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! What is the Cinco de Miler Virtual Run?It's a 5 mile race you can walk, stroll, jog or run. Go the distance whenever and wherever you want. Push a stroller or run with your pup. Run on a treadmill or around your neighborhood. Follow the rules of safe #socialdistancing, and have fun with your race! Everyone is encouraged to run on the original race day, May 2, but if that doesn't fit your schedule, run when you can. Results are on the honor system. The the most accurate tracking is with a watch or smartphone app that uses GPS tracking. Once you're done, you can log your time in your EnMotive account and download a finishers certificate. You can download your finisher's certificate beginning on May 2, 2020. Cinco de Miler SWAG Bag
Race SWAG packets will ship the week of 4/27/2020. The Cinco de Miler Virtual Run is only open to US addresses within the contiguous United States. At this time, Ram Racing can't ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally. FREE Trucker Hat with Promo Code: BRCINCO20Use promo code: "BRCINCO20" when you register and you'll get a BONUS Chicago trucker hat in your race packet.  Use promo code: BRCINCO20 to add this Chicago trucker hat to your SWAG bag! (Photo credit: Ram Racing) #CincoBR #CincodeMiler #CincodeMayo #RamRacing #BibChat #BibRavePro #VirtualRace #Virtual5Miler #VirtualRaces #CHIraces #HoorayRunning #ThisOldRunner #SRTT #OptOutside #SocialDistancing #SaferAtHome #COVIDraces
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