Monday, October 13, 2008

Flying Pig Anyone?

Okay RMEC. . . it seems like once or twice a year we get a group to go do a marathon. It is a great way to take an extended weekend trip with friends, and get a self guided tour of a new city. In the past the RMEC has taken group trips to Richmond, Chicago, Va Beach, Duluth, Myrtle Beach, White Lake, and more. With the right planning it can be an affordable trip.

There is talk building about a trip to do the Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati. If you have ever thought: "I'll run a marathon when pigs fly!" than this is the perfect race for you! The race is not until May 3, 2009 so there is PLENTY of time to get ready.

Some perks about the race are:
  • a really cool two sided medal
  • a pretty flat course
  • lots of fun "pig stuff"
  • half marathon option too.
  • in general. . . just a fun time!

Post a comment here if you think you might be interested. This is not a commitment. We are just trying to get some ideas on who may want to try it. We hope to see you all at the Finish Swine!

20 comments:

  1. Tracy H9:01 AM

    I could be persuaded!!! Tracy H

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  2. Tracy H9:02 AM

    We need to tell Jenni Batchelor, she loves pigs!!!

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  3. Anonymous12:04 PM

    I would "love" to train for another marathon with the group and would love to go somewhere different. However, I have set my sights on the White Lake 1/2 Ironman this year - God willing. I believe they are the same weekend.

    Kinnie

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  4. Anonymous6:09 PM

    I'm in

    Frank

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  5. Anonymous8:50 AM

    I'm interested.

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  6. Anonymous9:02 AM

    Me too.

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  7. Anonymous9:18 AM

    Here are the POTENTIAL names so far (based on emails, conversations, and blog posts). . .

    1 Tracy H
    2 Frank
    3 Ursula
    4 Arthur
    5 Michael
    6 Scott
    7 Patti
    8 Jeff

    I know there are some more of you out there who really want to give a marathon a try. . .

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  8. Ron Fleming11:07 AM

    I might be interested. I've never been to Cincinnati and never run a marathon. I haven't even completed my first half yet, so I will need to see how that goes...

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  9. derek1:02 PM

    I may be interested as long as I can get my temperature checked the standard way

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  10. Anonymous1:33 PM

    ^LOL...I heard you got quite cozy with one of the med tent workers.

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  11. Tracy H3:03 PM

    I heard about that too,,,,LOL!!!! Hey they cant be to sure when you start talking about having chest pains...be thankful they were thorough!!!

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  12. Anonymous10:49 PM

    This race sounds like a lot of fun! I may consider it for my first marathon.

    Keep me in mind, as a "maybe".

    Amber

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  13. Anonymous12:42 PM

    Since we're thinking ahead; how about Kiawah 2009? Would be a fun Mommy/Daddy weekend and winter marathon! Non-runners can either golf or hit the spa during the marathon and on Sunday when the marathoners are resting (or also hitting the spa). Kinnie

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  14. Anonymous1:45 PM

    Hmmm...the Kiawah idea sounds great

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  15. Anonymous7:42 AM

    I would be interested in the Flying Pig Marathon

    Levi Moore

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  16. Anonymous9:57 AM

    Here is the updated list of potential runners:

    1 Tracy H
    2 Frank
    3 Ursula
    4 Arthur
    5 Michael
    6 Scott
    7 Patti
    8 Jeff
    9 Ron
    10 Derek
    11 Amber
    12 Levi

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  17. Anonymous2:40 PM

    I'm in

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  18. Anonymous9:44 PM

    Maybe, maybe. I grew up in Cincinnati and have not been back in 35 years. Would love to have a reason to go. Any other really slow runners interested in this? If not the marathon, maybe the half.
    Misty

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  19. Anonymous8:51 AM

    This list is getting big! I realize not everyone is a firm commitment, but we could have a blast if we took all of you to do the Flying Pig! I will start to order hot pink RMEC race shirts for everyone now!

    1 Tracy H
    2 Frank
    3 Ursula
    4 Arthur
    5 Michael
    6 Scott
    7 Patti
    8 Jeff
    9 Ron
    10 Derek
    11 Amber
    12 Levi
    13 John
    14 Misty

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  20. Anonymous4:49 PM

    I'll fly up for the half!

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