Half Marathon done!

[BattleWagonActual]

My Dad has done the San Diego, Phoenix, Vegas and Nashville RNR Marathons. He said they were fun but way too crowded. After the official start he waited something like 20 minutes before he crossed the start line in San Diego.

That's one thing that I've noticed with the RNR and some of the more casual runner friendly races. Thanksgiving turkey trots come to mind as well. I ran a 10k thanksgiving, I was up towards the front with most of the faster runners and it was still about 5 minutes before I even started to move my feet.

As for the increased injuries at crowded races, I make sure I hydrate very well and carry a belt with a couple bottles of water/electrolytes so I can run past all of the early water tables as they tend to crowd up before the herd thins out. I have a buddy that runs for RNR as a promoter and he was injured when someone ran into him and dug her foot into his Achilles at a water table. Things can happen anywhere though, and I don't want to sound all negative. If you're worried about crowding, edge your way to the front before start and then stay to one side of the road/trail so the faster runners aren't having to run around you.



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[4x4mike]

^True.
My Dad used to run with a small Camelback to avoid crowded water stations. A water station is a great place to loose time as well as have something happen. They are wet, people just stop, non-runner volunteers are wondering around everywhere and they typically use rakes to move spent cups. This first 2 water stops at this years CIM were in the shade and the air temp was 27*. Needless to say the road way was ice (hasn't rained here at all) from curb to curb and people were going down.

I volunteer with an emergency communications group that coordinates and executes medical/security/logistics for different events. It's amazing what goes down behind the scenes of a marathon, especially after Boston.

[BattleWagonActual]

Camelbacks are great! I don't like running with them though. Reminds me too much of the early morning trail runs I do with my Marines in boots, utilities and sometimes a ruck.

I couldn't imagine the kind of planning that must go on for some of those races behind the scenes. I'm planning on running in a Ragnar relay this year or next and just planning a 12 man team, 200mile relay race where everyone has 3 race legs and there's 2vans to carry the resting runners to their next change over spot is hectic enough.


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[Robinhood4x4]

I used a camelbak because the water they give out here in Phx sucks, plus, I think I like the idea of being self sufficient.

[Good Times]

Congrats Steve on your first big break into "insanity/stupidity!"

So what's next on your bucket list?

How about this?

http://www.spartanrace.com/monterey-...east-2014.html

muhahahaha! Chris and I are TBA on this but it'll be great to get a few more "suckers" to want to do something really stupid!

[Kryptoroxx]

Congratulations and thanks for actually getting me up off my butt for runs again. I really despise running but it is pretty relaxing and its less to think about doing than mountain biking.

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[Robinhood4x4]

Ahhhh, this wasn't really a bucket list thing to do...I was suckered into it! Now I'm hooked, dammit. I'm thinking the Vegas half would be fun, then maybe a full marathon depending on how well training goes. However, at this time, I do plan on doing this long term...maybe for the rest of my life.

I'll never say never, but I'm not so sure about all those mud races...we'll see.

Kryptoroxx, thanks for reminding me...I need to get mountain biking again. I did just get a magic shine light so I can bike after work, so I really have no excuse.

[Good Times]

Steve the mud runs are a whole different kind of hurt. Having done a bunch of halves and fulls I gotta say as much as it hurts like no other it's definitely more fun than just running the half/full. The obstacles make it a bit more exciting but the event is really a race per say rather a "group" like challenge where you're all in it together to muster the pain and conquer the event.

It sounds dirty ( and yes it's very dirty ) but the finish is so rewarding I think it's definitely well worth it compared to just plain running. Training is pretty much the same as you would be doing a 10k/half/full so cardio is still very much a key component.

Give it a whirl! never say never right? haha

[Robinhood4x4]

Oh, I never knew you were into running Lance. A mud run is definitely not out of the question.

[Kryptoroxx]

Ahhhh, this wasn't really a bucket list thing to do...I was suckered into it! Now I'm hooked, dammit. I'm thinking the Vegas half would be fun, then maybe a full marathon depending on how well training goes. However, at this time, I do plan on doing this long term...maybe for the rest of my life.

I'll never say never, but I'm not so sure about all those mud races...we'll see.

Kryptoroxx, thanks for reminding me...I need to get mountain biking again. I did just get a magic shine light so I can bike after work, so I really have no excuse.

I usually commute on my bike although I don't like to ride when its below 40...kinda takes the fun out of it for me. When the weather gets better its time to get back to the trails!! Much cheaper than offroading with a truck lol.

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