Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Planning for a Half or a Full?

I have heard from several people in the RMEC that they have friends, spouses, or family that are planning on a fall half marathon. I also know there are others who are planning a fall marathon that is not the Marine Corps. I wanted to do a blog post to try to get some conversation started about your plans.

I am a firm believer in doing races with friends. It is just more fun knowing you are all out their pounding the same streets, and knowing friends are waiting for you at the finish to celebrate. I know several people are planning to do their first half marathons, so having company could help. Here are the races that I have heard people mention. All three are driveable, affordable, and have both a full and a half option.

I encourage anyone (member or not) to post a comment. Don't feel obligated to follow the group, but knowing what everyone is planning could help you make a decision.

11 comments:

  1. Arthur5:11 PM

    Is anyone doing Richmond ? Assuming I'm able after the MCM, I would be interested in the Richmond Half. Such a great environment !

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  2. Jon6:00 PM

    Amber and I are planning on the city of oaks half and the Richmond full.

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  3. Anonymous6:48 PM

    Remember the Medoc Meltdown August 22. Details:

    http://runmedoc.blogspot.com/2008/07/first-annual-medoc-mountain-fat-ass.html

    If you plan to come and want a shirt I need you size and commitment by this Thursday!! E-mail me.

    Frank

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  4. Jeff Hartney7:59 PM

    Hey RMEC,
    I am signed up to run the Richmond Marathon this November. I am also signed up to run the Battleship Half here in Wilmington on November 1. If any of you would like to come to Wilmington for the Half you are welcome to stay at my place. I believe Levi Moore will be running that one too. I
    've been considering running the Va. Beach Rock and Roll Half on Sept 6. This is Labor day weekend so we will all have that monday to drive home after spending the day at the beach!

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  5. Anonymous8:44 PM

    I am doing the Virginia Beach Rock N Roll Half and the Marine Corp.
    Question: Is there a Rocky Mount Half this year?
    Misty

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  6. Patti8:01 AM

    I may be able to be convinced to do theRichmond Half marathon. Hmmm....any takers???? I thought the full was a great course....but not up for another full 3 weeks later. Richmond is a grreat place to run and not far away.

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  7. Anonymous1:30 PM

    patti, i could go to, and we might could stay with my sister!! Ill let you know
    tracy h

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  8. Michael5:25 PM

    I know there are severl others out there planning on a half. Feel free to share. Especially if you are doing your first (spouses included).

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  9. Anonymous9:34 AM

    I'm planning on doing Richmond full

    Frank

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  10. kelly2:38 PM

    I am going to run the OBX half and RMT half. I've booked a room for OBX, they were half full. So if anyone else is running, it's time to find a place to lay your head.

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  11. Ryan9:23 PM

    Ingrid and I are running the OBX Half! This will be Ingrid's first half. very excited for her!

    Ryan

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