Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Superslab IDEA!

Driving down the superslab on my way to work [I-80] last week, I came up with this great idea and was wondering if you would like to help make it happen. I have this Champion Double-Dry v-neck t-shirt that I just don't wear [picture below]. I've worn it a few times, but now it just sits in my drawer. Currently my options are: donate to goodwill, throw it away, sell it on eBay, or do nothing and continue to let it sit in my drawer.

My BIG IDEA is it could be the Shirt That Races in Every State. The official expectations would be that the shirt be mailed from runner to runner. The runner wears it in an official race, takes a picture with the race bib tagged to the shirt, prints their location on the back of the shirt and passes it on to the next runner. It is a size medium, obviously pink, not a tight fit, but not a loose fit. Girl cut and has been washed. ;P

Thoughts? Ideas? Comments? Want to participate? The official race could be anything from a 1-mile to a marathon. I think this has the potential to be way COOL and way FUN.

Shirt That Races Official Guidelines:
  1. Shirt must be worn in an official race [i.e. 5-k, 10-k, marathon].
  2. Picture must be taken with the official race bib pinned on the Shirt That Races.
  3. Shirt can be worn by any participating female or male [if they dare].
  4. Shirt must be washed before mailing to the next runner.
  5. Runner must create a race report including a picture of their race in the Shirt That Races.
  6. Shirt That Races must run in every state, including Canada.
  7. Race info must be recorded permanently on the Shirt That Races. [use fabric ink/marker, permanent marker, etc.]
  8. You are responsible for mailing it to the next participating runner for their scheduled race.
  9. Runner must be COOL and have FUN!!

Let me know if your IN and your race date so we can make a calendar of success. Spread the word and let's hit all 50 states and more!! Run on.

8 comments:

princessfiona911 said...

I love the idea but Kimpossible already took the Texas slot. I wanted to wear it New Year's Day in my first marathon!

Nikemom said...

You could still wear it! The more the merrier I think. Just let me know and I'll get you on the schedule.

Count of Monte Christo said...

I look forward to the trip the shirt is going to experience. Kinda like the garden-gnome in Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain - Great movie btw.

Marlene said...

I would love to wear the shirt! I don't plan to race in January or February, but I could wear it for Around the Bay (oldest road race in North America!) at the end of March. (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) :D

Lisa Slow-n-Steady said...

I'm in New Mexico and this is just my size. I'd be happy to work something in whenever. I try to do something every month, but am undergoing knee rehab right now. Maybe Dec for jingle bell run or Feb ro Sweetheart run or I can make something work later next year.

Danica said...

Can I wear it in another CA race? please email me at danicakoo@gmail.com!

audgepodge said...

I love this idea! I plan to run the Cleveland Half marathon on May 17th, 2009 - can I sign up for Ohio? audreygoblue at hotmail

BumbleBeeRunning said...

I love this idea so much and have passed along the Kreativ Blogger Award to you, which has recently been given to me- check out details on my most recent blog post if you want to pass it forward.
I'm in CT and would love to wear the shirt for a race in early June- I just need to determine the date!