Finding a "Bad Ass" Runner

The theme for this Tuesday's on the Run is a favorite race.  I don't think I could ever pick one race in particular to be my favorite because they are all so unique in their own way. However, I do have some pretty exciting stuff to look forward to in the future. One thing in particular has been 12 years in the making and I think JUST maybe, I might be able to count that one among my favorite races. Hear me out.....

After completing the Inaugural Virtual 10k Log Off Shut Down Go Run from Gone For A Run I was excited to see them offering their next Virtual Race. Bad Ass Runner. The name in itself is so fun that you just want to do it. 

I had to laugh when I saw this title because I actually have a story behind this motto. When I was in High School a good friend of mine had this truck that had a decal on his windshield that said Bad Ass. Back then it was early 2000s when those decals were cool(or were they ever)? He thought so. One day my mom and I were taking a walk on the sidewalk and this young girl riding a big wheel was coming towards us pretty fast and my mom says, "Here comes bad ass." I said to my mom  "Mom, why would you call her that? She may be riding fast but it's just a little girl".  And then my mom said  "No, look who's coming down the road".  Then I realized what she meant.  My friend was driving his S10 pick up truck on the other side of the road. 

A throwback pic to a 5K we ran together a very long time ago!

Now back then he may have thought he was a Bad Ass, but he surely wasn't a Bad Ass Runner. He used to laugh at me when I would go out for my runs and think that's crazy. Well fast forward 12 years later he just signed up for his first Run Disney Half Marathon. My running is rubbing off on him. He can now call himself a Bad Ass Runner during this summer while he is training for his first Half Marathon.  I am looking forward to running this Virtual Race with him as a training run since he is now truly a Bad Ass:)   Oh, and he signed up for VA Beach this summer too!   I can't wait to start training with this friend!

The Bad Ass Virtual race is a 5 mile run, which I think will be a great start for a training run with my friend. I pretty much have the route we will use planned out in my head but I need to go track it before hand.  The Virtual race will take place between May 29-31.  Register early so you have your race swag for on race day!   Can't you just picture yourself running around town in a shirt that says "Bad Ass Runner"?

Once you submit your time, you will get the even cooler "Bad Ass Runner" Medal!  Share your experience on Social media to win some great prizes!   For more info on this "Bad Ass" race, Visit Goneforarun.

Do you know someone who wants to be a "Bad Ass Runner"?  -L

I am a gone for a run ambassador and my entry to this virtual race was complimentary.

We are linking up with TOTR.