Awesome 80's 5k Race Report

The Green 'Team Superhero' Girl ran the Awesome 80's 5k this weekend.

As I mentioned earlier this year, I was selected by the Superhero Events Super Crew to be a Team Superhero ambassador.

As a member of Team Superhero, my responsibilities are to represent Superhero Events at endurance events, spread the word about Superhero Events through social media, distribute flyers in my hometown, and volunteer at Superhero events.

Rose Bowl

My Madonna tank and lace fingerless gloved friend, Janey, and I arrived at the Rose Bowl a few hours before the race to help with bib pick-up.

Our table was responsible for bib numbers 1 through 400.

Janey thoughtfully pre-stuffed safety pins and twist ties into the goodie bags in preparation for the runners.

Awesome 80's Sunglasses

Each participant received a bib, a timing chip that was to be returned at the finish line in exchange for a Darth Vadar medal, a goodie bag, Awesome 80's sunglasses, and a race shirt.

OneFitJam! Jam & Be Fit! provided 80's themed entertainment for the event.

Star Wars characters, C-3PO and R2-D2

It was so much fun to see the creative costumes as runners picked up their race packets.

We saw Chewbacca, Storm Troopers, C-3PO, and R2-D2, Star Wars. Race Director, Sabrina, was Princess Leia.

In addition to all the 80's character costumes, there was a also sea of runners wearing tights, leg warmers, leotards, and headbands/scrunchies - in all shades of neon.

Back to the Future DeLorean

I couldn't help but wonder how many runners were wearing authentic 80's garments and how many made a last minute trip to American Apparel for this race.

The Back to the Future costumed runners must have felt right at home with a DeLorean parked in front of the Rose Bowl.

Ghostbusters Stay Puft Marshmallow Man and Ghostbuster

We saw Marty McFly and marveled that he was running 3.1 miles on a warm day with a wig and an orange vest.

We also saw the entire Ghostbusters crew along with the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. The Ghostbusters carried inflatable Proton Packs on their backs.

Runner dressed as a Rubik's cube

My favorite costume idea was the Rubik's cube.

The 5k route circled the Rose Bowl Stadium. The course started out with a gradual incline.

Instead of a band, the first group of entertainers were doing burpees. I was impressed they were going all out with their workout on the blacktop.

Out on the course, we saw quite a few Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles running. Cowabunga!

The Green Girl posing with a Storm Trooper

My left calf was tight and I had to take a few walk breaks due to cramping. In the last mile, I even stopped to stretch on the grass.

I was most impressed with the authentic-looking Storm Trooper costumes. I had to stop and get my picture taken with one of them.

The Green 'Team Superhero' Girl's Awesome 80's Sunglasses and Darth Vadar Medal

Race director Ken's alter ego, Michael Blackson MoonRunner, was at the Finish Line congratulating the finishers and posing for pictures.

I had a lot of fun and was proud to represent Team Superhero at the Awesome 80's 5k.

Run Woodstock Peace, Love & Freak 50​K Packing List

Run Woodstock Van Photo Credit: Detroit Running Fitness Examiner Run Woodstock: Review

The Green Girl is starting her packing list for Running Fit's Run Woodstock.

Run Woodstock is a weekend of peace, love, music and run­ning at Hell Creek Ranch in Pinckney, MI.

There are races of almost every imaginable distance - 5k/10k, 5 mile, full/half marathon, 50k/50 mile, 100k/100 miles.

The runners will be camping at the Hell Creek Ranch Com­mune. This list doesn't include any camping stuff since I'm going to be borrowing all the outdoor gear from my friend, Kelsey.

I'm taking into consideration the fact that it might be wet/muddy even though there's no rain in the forecast.

The Green Girl's Run Woodstock Packing List

Clothing

• Team Superhero shirt
• Sole Runners shirts
• Angel Runners long-sleeved shirt
• White long-sleeved thermal
• Black moisture-wicking hoodie
• North Face Venture Raincoat
• Running shorts
• Running capris
• Drymax Mini Crew Running Socks
• Underwear
• Champion Double Dry Shiny Seamless Sports Bras
• Zensah Compression Sleeves
• Zensah Compression Calf Sleeves
• Sole Runners running cap
• Flip-flops
• Spare running shoes

Gear

• The Little Stick
• Nathan Intensity Hydration Backpack
• Mr. Orange Garmin
• Dirty Girl Gaiters
• Road ID Ankle ID
• TIKKA PLUS² headlamp
• Duct tape
• Spare AAA batteries for headlamp
• Emergency poncho
• BodyGlide
• Sunscreen
• Sports tape
• Instant ice packs
• Peaceful Mountain Muscle Ice
• Target up & up Sensitive Skin Baby Wipes
• Bag for dropbag

Personal Items/Toiletries

• OFF! Clip-On mosquito repellent
• BugBand mosquito repellent bracelets
• Dickinson's Witch Hazel Daily Facial Towelettes
• Giovanni Peppermint Surge Sanitizing Towelettes
• Toothbrush/toothpaste
• Plackers Dental Flossers
• Shampoo/Conditioner
• Body wash
• Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel
• Antiperspirant/Deodorant
• Feminine products
• Travel comb/brush
• Spare hair elastics
• Spare Bondi Band
• Q-tips Cotton Swabs Pack
• Lip balm
• Allergy medicine
• Daily vitamins in individual zip bags
• Ibuprofen
• Travel toilet paper roll
• Eagle Creek Inflatable Neck Pillow

Electronics

• Flashlight
• Mobile phone
• Mobile phone charger
• Mobile phone car charger
• Camera
• Camera charger
• Mr. Orange Garmin charger
• Battery pack
• Waterproof electronic bags

Nutrition

• Succeed S! Electrolyte Caps
• PowerBar Energy Blasts cola gel filled chews
• Ginger chews
• Fruit snacks
• Gatorade powder
• Granola bars

Allied Medals Display Giveaway Winner

The Green Girl is thrilled to announce the winner of the Allied Medals Display Giveaway.

The winner is fellow Team Superhero ambassador, Whitney Sheperd!

Thank you to all the participants and a big congratulations to Whitney!

Whitney, please send an email to giveaway@therunninggreengirl.com to claim your prize.

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The Green Girl's 'The Running Green Girl' Allied Medal Displays Medal Holder

The Green Girl loves her 'The Running Green Girl' medal holder from Allied Medal Displays and is thrilled to announce Allied Medal Displays is giving away one medal display to a lucky winner.

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The Green Girl's Allied Medal Display Review

The Green Girl loves her Allied Medal Displays 'The Running Green Girl' medal holder.

I won the medal holder a couple of years ago in Erin from See Mom Run Far's Big Fundraising Giveaway.

Allied Steel Fabricators Laser Cut Bicycle

The Allied Medal Displays are manufactured by a family-owned business, Allied Steel Fabricators. The company's motto is 'Old World Craftsmanship with Modern Day Style'.

Allied Medal Displays offers a wide selection of running-themed medal displays in addition to other sports and hobbies.

One of my favorites is their 'Run the USA' hanger.

Allied Medal Displays 'Run the USA' Medal Display

I worked with Joel Exe from Allied Medal Displays to create a customized 'The Running Green Girl' medal holder.

Allied Medal Displays offers displays in 13", 18", 22", 26" or 30" widths. You also have the option to expand your medal display by adding rows.

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I didn't need a high capacity medal holder because I don't hold onto all my medals. I just keep the ones that I like the most so the single row hanger was adequate.

I sent Joel a link to my blog, and he sent me an initial design concept that exceeded my expectations.

I let him know I wanted the letters to all be lower case, I'd prefer a sans serif font, and asked if I could add a bib number to my mini me. He replied that my mini me was only 2" and it would be difficult to add that level of detail.

Joel incorporated the changes I'd requested and sent back an updated proof. It was perfect.

The Green Girl's 'The Running Green Girl' Allied Medal Displays Medal Holder Proof

A week and a half later, I received an email from Joel letting me know they had my display cut, grained and ready to ship.

My medal holder arrived in a long, slim box. I appreciated Allied's effort to minimize the shipping footprint.

Getting ready to hang up my 'The Running Green Girl' Allied Medal Displays Medal Holder

The medal display looked even better in person. My mini me was adorable.

The steel medal display shipped with a hardware packet that included ¼” plastic nylon spacers that force the holder to sit off the wall by ¼”.

This buffer protects the wall from the display and gives you the space to easily slide the medal ribbons on and off once the holder is mounted.

The Green Girl's 'The Running Green Girl' Allied Medal Displays Medal Holder

I decided to center the medal display on my bare wall. I leveled and marked the wall with a pencil before I drilled the holes.

Once it was installed, I took a step back to admire my awesome new medal holder.

I decided The Green Girl needed to be green so I snipped a piece of bright green shipping tape and stuck it on my 2" mini me's stomach.

The Green Girl's 'The Running Green Girl' Allied Medal Displays Medal Holder

I absolutely love and adore my Allied Medal Display medal holder.

I would recommend Allied Medal Display without hesitation. I was impressed by their exceptional customer service and attention to detail.

Joel also demonstrated their commitment to continuous improvement when he asked me for feedback on the packaging and shipping.

I'm one happy Green Girl with an awesome 'The Running Green Girl' medal holder.

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