Posts Tagged ‘virtual partner’

Mini Me, You Complete Me

The winner of the “Name My Virtual Running Partner” contest is… Kara of Between the Miles! Her suggestion was Mini Me, and you can see from these photos that the resemblance is uncanny.

Congratulations, Kara! Your copy of “There’s Nothing Funny About Running” will be winging its way to you just as soon as you send your snail mail address to mike@runningisfunny.com.

Last Chance to Name My Virtual Running Partner – Prize Revealed!

I’ve received a dozen suggestions for what to name the Virtual Partner on my brand-new Garmin Forerunner 305 (and I’m enjoying the hell out of it, thank you for asking), but I though I could goose a few more entries from you if I were to come up with a decent prize.

After looking at such collectibles as my miniature Alamo, my Lenin lapel pin, my pirate head made from a coconut husk, my MonsterVision t-shirt, and the assorted crap I won as a hot seat contestant on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? – Play It! at Disney World, I decided something to do with running might be in order (duh!).

So here’s something a friend gave me when I launched Running Is Funny – it’s a book by Timothy Martin called “There’s Nothing Funny About Running.” My favorite chapter is “Snatches of conversation heard at the Western States 100,” including “The hardest part of this race begins at the start and ends at the finish,” and “I swear, my IQ drops 50 points every time I lace up my running shoes.”

It’s a great book and will be winging your way if your name is selected. The winner will be announced on Monday. Have at it, friends!

Help Name My Virtual Running Partner

Now that I’ve joined the Dark Side and own a Garmin Forerunner 305, it’s time for you, dear readers, to name my virtual running partner. There will be an outstanding prize for the winner… which means I’ll be standing outside trying to think of something to send you. Nonetheless, here’s a look at the wee guy:

Have at it, people, and enjoy your weekend!