MDS Birthday Pi Day 5K

Birthday number 35 is coming up quickly and when I read this post that Julie Payne-Kirchneier shared on her Facebook page, it really got my wheels spinning…

 

At the start of the new year, I have noticed many of my friends posting resolutions, or maybe just goals, to get moving. Some want to run races, some want to start running, some just want to be active. After reading the post Julie shared, I thought it would be fun to “celebrate” my birthday with my friends and family, regardless of where they are, and support their goals along the way, including my own to RUN a full 5K for my birthday!

 

So, here’s the logistics:

1. Agree to run/walk/move on March 14 by signing up on this GoggleDoc spreadsheet (for those who need to training, you still have plenty of time!)
2. When you move, move for 3.14 miles… the same as Pi!
3. Participate wherever you are, near or far… or join us in Cincinnati for the weekend! (Disclaimer: because 3/14/14 is on a Friday, I’m committing to run on Saturday, 3/15 – the option is up to you if you want to participate on the 14th or 15th)
   1. Pre-exisitng 5Ks you have/will be signing up for will count!
4. For each person participating, I will be donating $1 to the Girls on the Run as part of my birthday present to me.
5. Because most races include a t-shirt and bib as part of the entry, I’ve created an image that you’re welcome to print and make a t-shirt/bib (or both) for your personal race! Find it on the GoogleDocs document here.
6. Celebrate with a piece of pie! Doesn’t matter if you like pumpkin, apple, or key lime… treat yourself! Afterall, what is a birthday celebration without a slice of… PIE!
7. Take a picture and post it! It can be of you in your shirt/bib, while you’re running/walking/moving, eating your celebratory pie. We want to share in your victory!
8. Spread the word! The more the merrier!

 

I haven’t stopped thinking about this idea since I read the post, so to say I’m excited about it might just be an understatement. I have always loved birthdays, and even though I can’t celebrate, in person, with everyone I love, this is a great way to celebrate near and far! Please join me in this fun, new adventure!