Nike+ Virtual Race

First the BAD NEWS: Manila wasn’t chosen as one of the 25 cities where the Nike Human Race would be held. The lucky 25 are:

Austin
Bogotá
Buenos Aires
Caracas
Chicago
Istanbul
London
Los Angeles
Lima
Madrid
Melbourne
Mexico City
Munich
New York
Paris
Quito
Rome
São Paulo
Seoul
Shanghai
Singapore
Taipei
Tokyo
Warsaw
Vancouver

But, the GOOD NEWS for us Pinoys is this: we can still join the Nike Human Race without booking a flight to nos. 1 to 25 above. One can join the race by joining VIRTUALLY.

All you have to do is track your run with a Nike+ Sport Kit or Nike+ Sport Band (yes, you can only join the Nike+ Virtual Race if you have the Nike+ kit or band) then sync your run to nikeplus.com.ph. You can run anywhere at any time of the day starting 12:00am until 11:59pm on August 31. Just run a total of 10k throughout the day to contribute to the global mileage on August 31, 2008.

Now even BETTER NEWS for Nike+ members: A little birdie told me (okay, it’s Coach Rio) that Nike Philippines is organizing a local Nike+ Virtual Race to be held on the same day, 08.31.08, to gather all Nike+ members to run together instead of having to run alone. Coach Rio emphasizes it will NOT be an official race, hence registration is free. However, it will definitely feel like one with prizes for top placers, race bibs, water stations, raffle prizes (drool drool), and more. They’re still deciding on the course: Bonifacio High Street or U.P. Details to follow.

- Pining for a new Nike+ Sport Band? TBR is giving out 5 Nike+ Sport Bands to lucky readers. -

And, more GOOD NEWS…or perhaps the BEST NEWS for you guys: I will be giving away 5 new Nike+ Sport Bands (retail price of P3,295) in the days leading up to the race on August 31. I’m still brainstorming how to give these out to deserving runners but let me warn you: it will not be easy. More on this in future posts.

MORE INFO ON THE NIKE HUMAN RACE:

Nike celebrates runners and their sport while uniting athletes all over the globe through the world’s largest running event. On 08.31.08, join a million runners worldwide for a 10k event like no other at the Nike+ Human Race. By combining Nike’s digital running world with the physical, the Nike+ Human Race is open to anyone, anywhere.

Besides running the Nike+ Human Race physically in any of the 25 host cities, participants can choose to take part in the virtual race. This means you can run anywhere at any time of the day starting 12:00am until 11:59pm on August 31, track your run with a Nike+ Sport Kit or Nike+ Sport Band, then sync your run to nikeplus.com.ph. Just run a total of 10k throughout the day to contribute to the global mileage on August 31, 2008.

Furthermore, Vote With Your Feet (VWYF) allows all virtual runners to log their miles from the day they register themselves on the website. Once the participant signs up for the virtual race, he can choose one of the three global charities to donate to. The cumulative miles run for the individual charities will result in what the allocation of Nike’s contribution will be among the three charities September 1, 2008.

VIRTUAL RACE FAQs

Why did Nike decide to organize this event?
Simply put, Nike is celebrating runners and their sport. This is going to be the World’s Largest Running Event and provide a global connection point for every athlete. By using tools that Nike created like Nike+ and the Nike+ SportBand, people can now participate from anywhere: a country road, an urban sidewalk or at one of the 25 designated Nike+ Human Race cities.

If I’m not running in a Nike+ Human Race city, can I still join the Human Race?
Anyone that registers for the Nike+ Human Race can participate. If you’re not running at the host city, you can participate through the virtual race. By registering for the race at nikeplus.com.ph, runners can simply run from their home, track their run with Nike+ iPod or Nike+ SportBand, then log their miles and contribute to the global mileage occurring simultaneously on 08.31.08.

How can I sign up for the virtual race?

Participants merely have to register for it here to join the virtual race with Nike+

Step 1: Ensure that you have a Nike+ SportKit or Nike+ SportBand to track your miles. Both can be purchased from any Nike retail outlets.

Step 2: Select to join the race with Nike+

Step 3: Train for race day with Nike+

Step 4: Race and sync your 10k run on 31.8.2008

What is the difference between the physical and virtual race?

Difference 1: The physical race requires you to be present at any of the 25 cities worldwide on 31^st August 2008, closest to the Philippines is in Singapore. The virtual race on the other hand requires you to run anywhere, anytime, before 11:59pm on August 31, 2008.

Difference 2: The physical race requires a registration fee, depending on your respective category and city. The virtual race requires no entry fee.

Difference 3: The physical race participants will run with a ChampionChip device whereas all virtual runners simply need to log their miles with a Nike+ SportKit or Nike+ SportBand.

If I signed up for the virtual race, do I have to complete the 10KM?

Yes. You have to run a 10K or more on August 31 for you to be count in the Human Race. You can run in blocks, like 5KM/5KM or 2KM/3KM/5KM, as long as your total is at least 10K.

What benefits do I stand to enjoy as a virtual race participant?

Virtual race participants get to enjoy:

- A Nike+ Finisher Bracelet for the first 250 Filipino participants to log their 10km on to www.nikeplus.com.ph by 11:59pm at August 31, 2008.

- 15% off* on purchase of a Nike+ SportBand or Nike+ Kit. (I may be giving out 10 discount coupons I’ll confirm this later.)

*At selected Nike retail stores only. Offer is valid until August 30, 2008.

How do I contribute to charity by running the virtual race?

Once you join the race as a Nike+ participant, all the distance loaded via Nike+ prior to and on the race day will be tracked. Vote With Your Feet (VWYF) allows all virtual runners to log their miles from the day they register themselves on the website. Once the participant signs up for the virtual race, he can choose one of the three global charities to donate to. The cumulative miles run for the individual charities will result in what the apportionment of Nike’s contribution will be amongst the three charities.

What if I would like to donate to charity?

Virtual racers can also make direct money donations to charities using the Nike+ Pledge Tool.

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24 Responses to “Nike+ Virtual Race”

Pano kami na walang nike+? puwede pa din sumali at makitakbo? kahit na di masasama yung mileage namin sa total? Or bili kaya ako ng sportband… hmmmm

loonyrunner said on Jul 24 08 at 9:51 AM Reply
Bili ka na ng sports band… Hehe

Passion Runner said on Jul 24 08 at 10:03 AM Reply
^
Pa test run na lang ng Nike+ Sportsband. 5 naman yan di ba. Reserve na kami ni Loonyrunner sa dalawa.

jinoe said on Jul 24 08 at 10:06 AM Reply
hehe kagagaling ko lang sa site mo. pano ba makakuha nung discount? though pinag iisipan ko pa… wala pa pera e

loonyrunner said on Jul 24 08 at 10:10 AM Reply
Guys word of warning lang for those planning to buy the sportsband. Do not get it wet when you wash your hands. Although the manual says its waterproof up to 1M, apparently its not. I have had to replace mine 3x already over a period of 6 weeks because the LCD screen gets white spots on it., making it difficult to read. Good thing they have a no questions asked warranty., they didn’t even ask me to present a receipt. On the third time a different guy assisted me at Nike Boni High and he said that those spots happen when you run in the rain or get the sportsband wet when you wash your hands. (Actually I dropped the watch from a height of 3feet the first time kaya nagka spots siya hehe)

I’m saving right now for my xmas gift to myself, a garmin 350

bong z said on Jul 24 08 at 10:31 AM Reply
I vote Boni High Street for purely selfish reasons of proximity. =) Looking forward to meeting you guys!

janine+ said on Jul 24 08 at 10:32 AM Reply
Fingers crossed for it to be at Fort Bonifacio. Besides there is a Nike store there so maybe they can open early and offer discounts to runners.

hehe

Runningfatboy said on Jul 24 08 at 10:41 AM Reply
BRunner…I’ve already carved out a hole in my shoe…so…what do we have to do to to get one of those nice gadgets – he he he

Or, since I have ginger toes I could just pop the sensor between my twinkies.

Idnod said on Jul 24 08 at 10:46 AM Reply
Ms. TBR, may i make a suggestion on how to distribute those bands, how about we just select lucky posters like lucky callers in FM radio stations. Lets say the winners are….comment #9 in this blog… and comment #4 in the previous Nike Human race blog……. wait, their both mine! i win hehehe

diospyross said on Jul 24 08 at 11:37 AM Reply
ooops, i mean they’re both mine, OC no? (comment #10 also wins)

diospyross said on Jul 24 08 at 12:24 PM Reply
Keep us posted on the location of the run.

Regards Mark

Mark P said on Jul 24 08 at 1:32 PM Reply
Hello TBR – Sana they push through with the run. Just made a recent purchase of the Nike +iPod sensor. I’d still run the virtual race – but, I’d enjoy it more if WE can all run in an event.

And may raffle ba for the Sportsband? JOin pa din ako kung meron THanks for the update too !

thefitmommy said on Jul 24 08 at 1:48 PM Reply
Hi Jaymie. I was having regrets (sorry, temporary lang naman) about buying a Garmin when I saw the new Nike+ Sportband. It looks really cool and you can buy a pair of Nike shoes plus the kit for the same amount it will cost you for a Garmin. However, without the GPS-based distance measurement that Garmin has which I think is more accurate, my loyalty stays with the 305.

Can I join this event wearing a nike cap, watch, shirt, socks, shoes, shorts, and hydration belt? I’ll wait for your raffle (Nike+ sportbands and 15% discount coupons).

runmd said on Jul 24 08 at 2:55 PM Reply
I’ll be watching out for announcements where to run. I actually registered on Nike+ a couple of days ago to just do the virtual run. Any news if we can get the shirt with the printed unique bib# in the Philippines?

datc035 said on Jul 24 08 at 3:15 PM Reply
BHS na ano! UP is far too… north for us!

marga said on Jul 24 08 at 3:45 PM Reply
hi tbr, will be waiting for your post on how to win the nike+ sports band hehehe…btw, i think i read in 1 of your previous posts that you made a comparison between the nike+ and your garmin 305, are they accurate? anyways, it’s nice to know that your shins are slowly but surely getting better. hope to see/meet you again in the future runs…

bobby said on Jul 24 08 at 7:14 PM Reply
i hope to win 1 para i could join the event hehehe…;-)

bobby said on Jul 24 08 at 7:16 PM Reply
sana sa up… para fresh. (actually, para mas malapit sakin… hehe)
sana manalo din ako ng sportband… para mapagastos ako for the nike+ shoes.

charles said on Jul 25 08 at 7:19 AM Reply
The Fort na sana…exciting! =)

CatA said on Jul 25 08 at 8:08 AM Reply
haven’t seen you in quite a while jaymie. me likey the free sportsband! I already got a garmin 205 but nothing says fashion like nike.mwahaha!

Joms said on Jul 25 08 at 11:03 AM Reply
Hi everyone! This is coach rio, ako ang mag o-organize ng nike human race (virtual race) on Aug 31, 2008. I’m still waiting for the mechanics and venue.

I would like to inform you guys na hindi ito official race or official city, so hindi tayo makakakuha ng special t-shirt. Ang ginawa ko lang at ng nike para sama sama tayong lahat ay mag karoon ng sariling race dito. Ill be giving out prizes for the top finishers (nike products-still working on it), madaming raffle prizes, baka mamigay ng baller ID sa finishers at baka magbigay din ng nike dri fit na medyas (still working on it). Goodnews may mga marshals at baka free breakfast after the race (hopefully makakuha ako ng iba pang sponsor).

Lalabas na isang funrun ito tulad ng mga races ko. Badnews hindi pwede tumakbo ang mga walang nike+ (ipod nano) or nike+ sportband. Goodnews, kami nila jamie ay binigyan ng nike ng 5 sportband para ipamigay sainyo. hindi pa namin alam kung papaano at kanino ipapamigay.

Magkakaroon ako ng run clinic ulit with rush so i’m thinking na ipamigay sa run clinic ko. Maganda yung suggestion ni diospyross about the radio. I actually talked to xfm to help me out na i-promote yung pamimigay ng sportband. Isa pang goodnews may discount card din ako para sa mga gustong bumili. Pwede ko kayong bigyan, uhm oopppssss sa run clinic ko na lang ipapamigay.

Isa pa, kailangan nyo mag register online, maliban dito may registration din tayo sa nike bhs para dun nyo kukunin yung bib num nyo. Goodnews free reg fee!!!! Galing ng nike!!!! haha halatang nike endorser…

Last, lahat ng sasali sa Aug 31, 2008 under tayo ng TEAM PHILIPPINES, inaayos ko pa yung Registration ko sa nikeplus.com para once you register under team Philippines. OK ba yun?

Visit my site http://www.runrio.com para sa susunod na mga info regarding human race.

Thank you so much. Lalo na sa nike, kay Jamie at sa lahat ng sponsors! hahahaa

Rio de la Cruz

runrio said on Jul 25 08 at 12:14 PM Reply
hmmm…to be honest…sounds like Nike’s shoving their items down out throat.

Soooo sad

Idnod said on Jul 25 08 at 8:51 PM Reply
that’s a bit sad for us non-nike users. but, hey it’s “their” concept and race… so may the participants have a great run.
( sana yung next mizuno / new balance run eh exclusive lang sa users… haha! peace!:) )

charles said on Jul 26 08 at 12:28 AM Reply
wow! you’re so generous tbr!
i’ll stay tune to your announcement
how to have free gadgets Ü
hope it will be at Bonifacio Global City

KQ the funrunner said on Jul 27 08 at 11:35 AM Reply