Operation: NAME THAT TEAM. (Numero Uno)
So....as you may (or may not) have heard...we've got a team of RBFers all riled and ready to go for the 3rd Annual Great Midwest Relay. Twelve of us are bravely stuffing ourselves like sardines into 2 vans for 48 hours of fun to run 190 miles from Madison to Milwaukee and down into Chicago. I don't even want to begin to think of how stinky those vans might end up being...
But regardless of the staaaank...sounds awesome. Right?
There's just one minor speedbump though, and we need your help with ironing it out...
We need a team name.
So we've decided to leave the fate of our team name in the hands of the RBF. For the next week or so, we are open to your suggestions...it doesn't matter how ridiculous it sounds, it might end up being a perfect fit. So far we've tossed around Running Wired, Sole Train and Not the Kenyans. But we want to hear from you...and once we get a pool of suggestions, we'll put it up to the public for a vote.
For whoever comes up with the winning name...we'll come up with some super fun prize to share with you. Like a special spot in the drivers seat of one of the aforementioned stinky vans. Actually, it might be one of our snazzy super cool shirts that we make, or just our undying love and gratitude for you (okay...maybe not...but I promise we'll give you some cool shit).
Put your creative caps on and let post a comment with your suggestion (or...if you're too embarassed to make your suggestion in public, e-mail it to me at BarbsMarathon AT gmail.com). OR...if you have a specific question for the team (like some random factoid) that you'd like answered to help you in your name inventing quest, let me know and I'll see what I can do for you...
So without further adoo....here's a little bit about us...
The Team:
Leah & Jason
Leah's Cousin Lisa (who is not yet a blogger)
Mouse
Taylor
Nicole
Dice
Rae
Brent
Elizabeth
OOSG
Jayhawk
We're coming from 5 states to take part in the insanity...Illinois, Kansas, Tennessee, Ohio and Michigan.
There are talks of a keg in the back of a van. Nothing like running 5 miles while tanked, right?
I *think* that all of us will be 30 or under by the time we run.
All of us, but one, have completed a marathon and there are 20+ thons combined between all 12.
One half of the participants are running the relay with their spouse.
We have one BQ.
Pippin. Phog. Scooter. Monte. Milford. (Need I say more?)
Our Motto: We do it all night long.
Ready?? Set... ...GO!
But regardless of the staaaank...sounds awesome. Right?
There's just one minor speedbump though, and we need your help with ironing it out...
We need a team name.
So we've decided to leave the fate of our team name in the hands of the RBF. For the next week or so, we are open to your suggestions...it doesn't matter how ridiculous it sounds, it might end up being a perfect fit. So far we've tossed around Running Wired, Sole Train and Not the Kenyans. But we want to hear from you...and once we get a pool of suggestions, we'll put it up to the public for a vote.
For whoever comes up with the winning name...we'll come up with some super fun prize to share with you. Like a special spot in the drivers seat of one of the aforementioned stinky vans. Actually, it might be one of our snazzy super cool shirts that we make, or just our undying love and gratitude for you (okay...maybe not...but I promise we'll give you some cool shit).
Put your creative caps on and let post a comment with your suggestion (or...if you're too embarassed to make your suggestion in public, e-mail it to me at BarbsMarathon AT gmail.com). OR...if you have a specific question for the team (like some random factoid) that you'd like answered to help you in your name inventing quest, let me know and I'll see what I can do for you...
So without further adoo....here's a little bit about us...
The Team:
Leah & Jason
Leah's Cousin Lisa (who is not yet a blogger)
Mouse
Taylor
Nicole
Dice
Rae
Brent
Elizabeth
OOSG
Jayhawk
We're coming from 5 states to take part in the insanity...Illinois, Kansas, Tennessee, Ohio and Michigan.
There are talks of a keg in the back of a van. Nothing like running 5 miles while tanked, right?
I *think* that all of us will be 30 or under by the time we run.
All of us, but one, have completed a marathon and there are 20+ thons combined between all 12.
One half of the participants are running the relay with their spouse.
We have one BQ.
Pippin. Phog. Scooter. Monte. Milford. (Need I say more?)
Our Motto: We do it all night long.
Ready?? Set... ...GO!
posted by Iron Jayhawk at 8:41 AM
26 Camper Comments:
I like your new pix. Major kudo's on your new quest! Good luck! Now name that team! Are we fricking crazy? Beer and running do mix! To hell and back!
Good luck
Marty
I am going to have to post more photos of Milford and Monte. They definitely feel like they need more fame to stay in the public eye like Pippin and Phog.
Eep!! I'll add e'm to the four-legged roster, Elizabeth! ;)
ahahaha! You are too much girlie. Milford and Monte thank you! I don't know if they can hang with the "big dogs"
DO you have room for one more?
As for the team name, Blog Runners. Sounds corny...okay.
How about:
Stinkier by the Dozen (Or if you so desire Staaankier by the Dozen)
We're going to smell? Just kidding, but I don't think that should be in our name.
Sound like fun, let me mull a name submission. Maybe a road trip to offer a bit of support along the way might be in order. How in the hell would that ever work. lol
Half with their spouse? Seriously...
I love the idea of not the kenyans. I'd cheer for you guys just with a name like that...even if I didn't know you.
BTW: I'd love the recipe for the oreo balls! kristi_pt@yahoo.com
The Buzzin' Dozen?
I never told you the only idea that I had for a name...
8 fast girls and 4 lucky men.
HAHAHA!
I LOVE MOUSE'S IDEA!!!
"I *think* that all of us will be 30 or under by the time we run." ... so THAT's what kept me off the invite list!! I knew there had to be a logical explanation.
Team name: "Running with the ho's"
You can use the Dr. Dre anthem "Bitches Ain't Shit" as your theme song... but YOU MUST use the Ben Folds version. (cool tune)
OK, so I score no points for political correctness ...
I LOVE Mouse's idea...I am with your hubby.
Ahh, to be 30 or under. {sigh}
I'm not the most creative individual in the world, but here's a few ideas:
The Fast Machine - your motto reminded me of AC/DC's song, you shook me all night long. You know...She was a fast machine, kept her motor clean... blah, blah.
The BQ and the Backups - yes it sounds like a singing group. Maybe you can sing while you run. I'm grasping here.
How about Will Run for Beer?
Or a play on the number 12:
i.e. The Dirty Dozen, A Foot Above, The Twelve Steppers (as in 12 step program - you do sounds like you are going to need it by the time you are done)
That's all I have for now. I'll keep thinking on it.
Ooooohhhh....Brent WILL be 30! HE turns 30 on May 19th. But maybe he doesn't need to know he will be the oldest!! HA!
I really like Mouse's idea, that's super hot!
You make us all sound so accomplished!
Not Kenyans sounds so negative. What did the Kenyans ever do to you, missy? How about...Future Kenyans of America.
Or the B.O. Brigade.
Go with Mouse! Fabulous!!
lisa will be over 30 so it looks like she'll get the prize for the oldest team mate :-)
Relay Runnin' Roadies
Ok, add my vote to Mouse's suggestion! I love it!
Oh, to be under 30 and able to drink beer and still run 5 miles again!! Do as much of it as you can now!
24 Feet To Go
Love all the name suggestions! Can't wait to hear what you pick!
How bout NADS. Then everyone cheering will be saying Go Nads, Go Nads. (maybe not).
Or Rabbits Offsprings. (in honor of running rabbit)
One More Step
The Dirty Dozen
Damn, it's cold
2 Left Shoes
Running South (where it's warmer)
Ahhh Chooo
As you can tell, I like naming things even if I'm not very good at it.
That anonymous post was from me. I can leave comments lately because of blogspot beta.
pat
Arizona, USA
www.patsrunning@blogspot.com
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