Tag: asynchronous

Springing off the great suggestion of the  Automattic Worldwide WP 5k, I decided to extend the offer to my network and bait the trap with a $10 amazon giftcard for top male and female finishers.  The Asynchronous Team was comprised of friends, family, colleagues, and followers.  I asked for a picture, race time (to determine the winner), location, and something stating why they ran.  Many rallied to the call of walking or running a 5k, and those who volunteered to send me a bit about their race are featured below.

Congrats to our female winner, Michaela G. in Montgomery, AL!

Michaela G.

3.2 in 23:59
Montgomery, AL

Despite the fact that I split the categories into male and female, Michaela was the our overall winner.  She’s awesome, and my fiance.

She’s only in Alabama for training, but she’s been working out a lot and it’s paid off!

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Congrats to our male winner, Nate D. from Easthampton, MA!

Nate D.

3.1 “pretty flat miles”
Easthampton, MA.
23:40

Why Nate’s running?  He’s an avid runner, but the last month he’s been swamped with work and hasn’t gotten out.  This challenge provided the motivation to get out and clear his head.

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James Schannep (your author!)

Texas
3.15 in 25:00

I grew up in Texas (mostly) and my parents still live here.  Whenever I visit, my dad and I walk a 5k every morning joined by his golden retriever, Trooper.

This visit, I’m taking care of my dad while he recovers from foot surgery.

He was heartbroken he couldn’t participate in my big 5k day, so I made a plan to keep him involved.  He became my official lap counter and photographer.  Trooper watched while I ran with my lab puppy, Buttercup.

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Derek W.

Singapore, Singapore

Official start time: 2310 Singapore time zone 29APR2012

“I ran for about 6.1k then walked another 3.5k. I did not finish until roughly 0015. Have some amazing friends in Singapore and they invited me to live out here which is why I will likely not be able to attend the wedding… :(”

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Tony M.

30 minutes 20 seconds (start time was 1300 EST)
Fort Washington, Maryland (4 miles outside of Washington DC)

“I’m running because I think Facebook users usually emphasize useless things in order to make someone else feel that their life is somehow lacking. This activity doesn’t require money or extensive equipment/planning and it’s built around unification of effort despite distance or dissimilar localities. I think it’s cool and positive.”

Stephen S.

Killeen, TX
3.1 in 28:27

Stephen did THREE 5ks this weekend with his new bride, Amy.  They enjoy being active together.

Amy S.

Killeen, TX
3.11 in 37:07

My lovely sister!  She likes to do races, but she ran today solely because of the Asynchronous team.  It was run #3 after all…

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Chris B.

Ponce inlet beach, FL
28:12

Why’d you run, Chris?  “Because I wanted to support a friend’s idea. And for a great view of the…uh… ocean”

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Mike B.

Los Angeles, CA

“I have no idea how far it was, but it took me about 24 minutes.  Should be around 5k, considering it was pretty hilly and I was going at jog pace.  What else do you need from me?”

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KacyJane & Mike G.

“Time: ME: 37 minutes (I walked) Mike: 27 Minutes
Location: River’s Edge Trail, Great Falls, MT
Me: Trying to get back into shape after a stroke.
Mike: Trying to get back into shape. Thanks for the Idea, it was fun.”

Richard Y.

Hawaii
22:45

Why did you run, Rich?  “PT huah, also I did it to make sure Michaela didn’t get to uppity thinking she was faster than me.”

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Hans C.

I hesitate to call Hans’ hike a “walk”, but if ever there were a badass walk, this is it.  And thanks for the candy stat!

Bart and Marcella S.

5k run (walk!)
on the beach in Carlsbad, CA
Start 10:04am, finished in 45 minutes.

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This couple is one of the more fun I’ve had the  pleasure of meeting.  Lucky me, we’re related.  They ran today because Marcella loves two things: facebook and a challenge!

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Samantha, Brian, Liam, Stella & Chief D.

Queidersbach, Germany
1 hour (we would have run but the stroller weighs 50 lb!)

“We participated so that we could have some family fun walking in the Germany countryside.

Thanks for the idea!”

Sarah D. and Alison B.

Texas
3.15 in 1:04:00

These are a couple of my sisters, and yes, I walked it with them too 🙂 And then I took a nap.  They’re busy working moms striving to make fitness a priority.

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The kiddos followed us the whole time!  First 5k race–29 April 2012.

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Hal W. & Janet S.

Osmanthus Trail, VA
6+ miles, with a 3.1 loop
Loop in 48:12

“It was a great day for a hike/walk here…It was partly cloudy and a tad chilly, in the low 50s. We walked in on a multi-use path called the Cape Henry Bike Path (the photo is from that part of the hike). My wife and I hike/walk (sometimes jog) for exercise, but also as a way to spend time together. We always have fun conversations about art and life and day-dreaming.”

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Thanks to everybody who participated, and to our honorary members as well.  Great job everybody!  Winners can expect their prizes soon.  Let’s not wait a year to do it again…