Marathon Tips?

Anecdotal reports of 30+mph headwinds for the last 5 miles of the Atlantic City Marathon this past weekend…

Thumbs up for Baltimore Marathon.

Basically I signed up for it because I didn't get into the Marine Corps Marathon. But it was so well organized (especially the finish area) and uncrowded that I'd consider putting up with the Friday afternoon drive and the hotel bill to do it again next year, over the MCM.

What's the deal with so many people walking (the entire?) half marathon though? If you can't run it. don't sign up.

I ran the 3rd and 4th legs of the relay for the marathon and could not believe all the fucking walkers for the 1/2 marathon.  They were annoying. I know Baltimore has a ton of hills, but seriously.  I don't know how much time I wasted with all the weaving in and out of people!

That said, it didn't really matter.  Baltimore seemed even more fun to me this year than in years past. It was my third time participating in the festival (1/2, full, relay) and it just keeps getting better!

I'm running Marine Corps next Sunday and killing those hills gave me confidence…

and my favorite sign "Run…Omar comin'"

K8teebug wrote:
I'm running Marine Corps next Sunday and killing those hills gave me confidence…

Hoping the government shutdown will be over by the 27th, but if it isn't, I keep wondering if they'll let us finish at Iwo Jima!  I don't care too much about the rest of the course, but the finish is always awesome!

It will be my first time running it.  I have a feeling that people will be running up to it, even if it's not technically part of the course.  I know that Sid (who's the unofficial mascot for b'more) has pledged to run to it even if he gets arrested doing so.  He always runs for a specific military family and carries an American Flag the entire race.

I have a feeling the shutdown will end this week though.  People are getting annoyed (not like they weren't already)

According to www.arlnow.com the Marathon is facing some serious headwinds if the gov't isn't open soon. 60% of the race is run on NPS property.

NOT GOOD.

If I have to run the f'ing sidewalks, I am running this race.  I have not been getting up at 5;15am every single day but Thursday and running 6-16 miles to have these total idiots cancel it!

SO FRUSTRATED.

K8teebug wrote:
NOT GOOD.

If I have to run the f'ing sidewalks, I am running this race.  I have not been getting up at 5;15am every single day but Thursday and running 6-16 miles to have these total idiots cancel it!

SO FRUSTRATED.

Just round up a bunch of WWII Vet Marathon runners….

with their confederate flags.

K8teebug wrote:
NOT GOOD.

If I have to run the f'ing sidewalks, I am running this race.  I have not been getting up at 5;15am every single day but Thursday and running 6-16 miles to have these total idiots cancel it!

SO FRUSTRATED.

You won't be alone!  I've run over 1,000 miles since June to be in marathon shape.  I'll be running 26.2 that day, with or without the Tea Party's approval.

You are faster than myself :)  I have run 500!  Wow!  I took a big break in the spring because I had been overtraining.

My favorite Baltimore Marathon quote:

Old guy volunteer handing out cups of Deer Park water at water stop: "Here have some real water. None of that French crap."

My favorite marathon quote is from the old National Marathon. About mile 10, the Lululemon girls were holding up signs that said "you've got real stamina. Call me."

ggw wrote:
My favorite marathon quote is from the old National Marathon. About mile 10, the Lululemon girls were holding up signs that said "you've got real stamina. Call me."

they still hold up that sign at the Marine Corps.

ggw wrote:
My favorite marathon quote is from the old National Marathon. About mile 10, the Lululemon girls were holding up signs that said "you've got real stamina. Call me."

I called them.  It's not what you think it is…

this site has some funny race quotes
spectator support signs
Worst Parade Ever!!!
Run faster.  Holding this sign is tiring.
Remember, you paid to do this.
This seemed like a good idea a few months ago, didn't it?

Best of luck tomorrow to grateful, K8teebug, and anyone else running the MCM. It sounds like the weather is going to be near perfect.

I may be spectating. If you see a tall, devestatingly handsome dude with a 180 lb. St. Bernard just before mile 3, please wave.

Thanks ggw!  I'll definitely keep any eye out :)

Thank you!  I missed a sub-5 by 2 seconds, but felt really strong almost the entire race.  It was nice to run the whole bridge when everyone else was starting to walk.  Yay Hanson Marathon Method!

Now to work on beating Oprah…

Hope everyone had a great race yesterday!