Circumpolar Race Around the World (CRAW)

[Dopey 2020]

Thank you @opusone
I will get myself registered tonight

 

[avondale]

Thank you @opusone
I will get myself registered tonight

Me, too. Excited!

 

[opusone]

I have updated the Team Members post with those who have registered for Region 1 so far.

 

[RunDopey]

I have updated the Team Members post with those who have registered for Region 1 so far.

I will register tomorrow. Still trying to get through my GVRAT miles

 

[opusone]

I will register tomorrow. Still trying to get through my GVRAT miles

How many miles left for GVRAT?

 

[Krandor]

Got all registered. I'm normally around 20-30/week so not real high mileage but will do all I can to help the team and will be good motivation to maybe push a little more and add and extra mile on that day or since hiking counts too go hike around Stone Mountain or kennesaw mountain (haven't been to either in a while).

 

[RunDopey]

How many miles left for GVRAT?

I am trying to finish 1000 mi to get the medal. After 120 mi last week, I have 90 left before Aug-31 to reach that goal. Glad to be a part of the team and after a brief rest the first week of August, I will get started again.

 

[opusone]

I am trying to finish 1000 mi to get the medal. After 120 mi last week, I have 90 left before Aug-31 to reach that goal. Glad to be a part of the team and after a brief rest the first week of August, I will get started again.

Wow, those are some serious miles!! Hang in there. However, all the miles must be making you delirious (I assume “first week of August” = “first week of September”)

 

[opusone]

Well, we now have a full 10-person team registered for Region 1! Here is a geographic representation of our team:



Interestingly enough, all team members are within a six-year age range, so we only represent two age groups.

 

[avondale]

Well, we now have a full 10-person team registered for Region 1! Here is a geographic representation of our team:

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Interestingly enough, all team members are within a six-year age range, so we only represent two age groups.

I am feeling unaccountably good at being tied for the youngest on the team!

 

[RunDopey]

Wow, those are some serious miles!! Hang in there. However, all the miles must be making you delirious (I assume “first week of August” = “first week of September”)

Yep. Definitely have runner’s brain right now. Only 10 mi a day until September 1st and a couple of rest days

 

[opusone]

Thanks to @Princess KP who pointed out that there have been a few posts on the CRAW website regarding Region 1:

• Region 1 - Entry Point
• Mexico

 

[kbenson13]

The Travel Guides are awesome. It's a real value add to the race. I enjoyed the short but informative descriptions of the history, culture and terrains of the countries we will be virtually running through. I love that he talks about immigration at each border and how it works and what to avoid. It really immerses you in the spirit of the adventure. I'm looking forward to starting to log miles next week!

 

[avondale]

Hey, just noticing when I go to the submit virtual results link, it says that for CRAW it will accept results starting from Thursday, Aug. 27. I thought it wasn't supposed to start until Sep. 1. Can we get an early start?

 

[opusone]

The Travel Guides are awesome. It's a real value add to the race. I enjoyed the short but informative descriptions of the history, culture and terrains of the countries we will be virtually running through. I love that he talks about immigration at each border and how it works and what to avoid. It really immerses you in the spirit of the adventure. I'm looking forward to starting to log miles next week!

Oh, I didn't realize they posted more countries: they now have Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras as well.

For everyone, the Travel Guide can be found here: Travel Guide

Hey, just noticing when I go to the submit virtual results link, it says that for CRAW it will accept results starting from Thursday, Aug. 27. I thought it wasn't supposed to start until Sep. 1. Can we get an early start?

Interesting! The RunSignUp website seems to imply that we each enter daily mileage, but this is odd as the CRAW website states "The entries will be teams, who submit their team mileage weekly." However, it seems that others have already posted, so I just uploaded my morning run, and we'll see how it goes.

 

[opusone]

I just uploaded my morning run, and we'll see how it goes.

BTW, we are currently in 3rd place per the results website (CRAW Results). I don't think this will last long.

ETA: funny how they post distance in km, but the pace is per mile

 

[Princess KP]

Hey, just noticing when I go to the submit virtual results link, it says that for CRAW it will accept results starting from Thursday, Aug. 27. I thought it wasn't supposed to start until Sep. 1. Can we get an early start?

Interesting! The RunSignUp website seems to imply that we each enter daily mileage, but this is odd as the CRAW website states "The entries will be teams, who submit their team mileage weekly." However, it seems that others have already posted, so I just uploaded my morning run, and we'll see how it goes.

They seem to be updating the Facebook page more often than their website. There was an announcement made on August 12 that if run teams are going for the gold buckle (12 months) or silver (16 months) that the “clock starts the first day your team logs miles...And this is the same day that time starts ticking.”

 

[opusone]

They seem to be updating the Facebook page more often than their website. There was an announcement made on August 12 that if run teams are going for the gold buckle (12 months) or silver (16 months) that the “clock starts the first day your team logs miles...And this is the same day that time starts ticking.”

Hmmm... well, maybe I shouldn't have submitted today's run. It appears we can delete activities as well, so I can remove it if everyone wants to wait until September 1st (or I guess any other date we decide) to start.

 

[Baloo in MI]

I just got to say, as an ultrarunning geek I am so excited about this race! For years I have followed the Barkley Marathons and Big’s Backyard Ultra; Laz is such a unique race director! I know I will never toe the line at those races, but I am part of this one! I am so grateful! Excited to start clicking off the miles!

 

[Baloo in MI]

I am good with starting now. I had a short run and a walk today that I could submit. Of course, gotta figure out how to do that!