Remember this evil little blobborama?
Evil minion.
Well, let me tell ya, the man responsible for putting a name to this evil little dude, has found a way to beat this blobbo into submission. On September 20 and 21, Matthew Inman, Mr. Oatmeal himself, has inspired a race weekend, including options to run either a 10k, half, or full marathon. As soon as news of the races hit the web, Blerch fans went wild. Credit cards were flying out of wallets, mouses were being clicked at the speed of light, and the hungry little Blerch started rubbing his twiggy little hands together, hungry for a whole new herd of victims. But unlike many a disappointed runDisney fan, who decided to think about hitting the register button, only to end up beating their head against the wall in entry denial angst, Mr. Oatmeal decided to add a virtual Blerch race option. Oh, happy day!
This is my happy face.
You know where this is going, right? You betcha! This Black Dog jumped on that register button faster than the Wonder Mutt can inhale a biscuit. And since I conveniently have a half marathon distance plugged into my Wine and Dine training plan, why not just make it an easy peasy race pace day? And check out the swag!
Stickers and medals and stress balls, oh my!
Since I’m starting to really get into this whole virtual racing thing, what better way to add to the bling collection? And really, who wouldn’t want have the oh-so-coveted Blerch monster medal hanging on their medal rack? Hello awesome bling sweetness! I’m so excited I could just, well….
I don’t know what happened. She was running around screaming about the Blerch and BAM!
So if you feel like being one of the cool Beat The Blerch kids, sign up for one of the virtual races here. Go. Now. Go! It’s the only way we can beat this little sucker into submission.
Enjoy the ride.
Have you ever done a virtual race?
I’m actually already doing a virtual race trilogy (for the 2nd year) with these guys http://www.thenerdherd.info/ but what’s one more race? I’m really going to be doing it for the blerch stress ball though. I ain’t gonna lie.
I LOVE the Nerd Herd! Holding off any more virtuals until I can see how the IT bands hold up, but I’d definitely be in for one of theirs. And who wouldn’t want to be one of the cool kids with thier very own Blerch? 🙂
I want to do this virtual but unemployment has caught up with us. We had a lot if extra expenses last month so no more race registrations until I finish my dissertation and find a teaching job. *sigh* I like bling.
I hear ya! I’ve been putting off getting some new running shoes in an effort to save some $$. Let’s just say I am FAR from being a patient person!
This is so darn cute! Love it!
~Lisa
Beware the cuteness! He’s an evil little you-know-what! 🙂
Clearly he is! Lol!
I want to do this SO BAD! I’m just upset that they’re only offering registration until the 22nd, because I really didn’t want to put another charge on my credit card…
Still cheaper than Princess! Yes, just call me evil….. 🙂
SUCH a bad influence! 😉
MUAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
I saw this earlier as well, and there is no way that I am going to be able to abstain from participating!
Yayyy!!!! More Blerch Buds!!!
I saw this race and have considered entering it myself. I am not a huge fan of virtual races because I prefer the excitment of being at a race but this one looks like it might be to good to pass up.
I too prefer the “real thing” but when it involves a Blerch, who can say no? 🙂
Yay! I’m running in the actual race and I am soooo excited! Seriously, that blerch medal is where it’s at! That is the sweetest virtual race swag I’ve ever seen though!
Awesome-sauce! Hopefully they bring the race to the east coast too.Let me know how it goes!
I am thinking of doing the virtual race too!
Join the club!!
I love virtual races and the blerch! This is awesome.
I think today is the last day it’s available, so get on it! 🙂
I did! 🙂 so pumped!