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 Jul 28 2010, 03:02 PM
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I missed the sign up by probably 30 minutes today, I couldn't be more mad at myself right now. What would be my best 2nd option for another cities marathon? I would prefer something closer than to far but I would hate this training to go to waste. This was going to be my first marathon and I have been so excited. Please give me some ideas.
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Jul 28 2010, 06:16 PM
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QUOTE(Nick Foeppel @ Jul 28 2010, 03:02 PM)  I missed the sign up by probably 30 minutes today, I couldn't be more mad at myself right now. What would be my best 2nd option for another cities marathon? I would prefer something closer than to far but I would hate this training to go to waste. This was going to be my first marathon and I have been so excited. Please give me some ideas. Seattle Marathon is November 28th. A lot of folks use it as an alternative. Ask your coach about rearranging your schedule to extend your training until then. Another great place to look is www.marathonguide.com. This link should take you directly to their calendar for U.S. races. Good Luck! -------------------- Why do I do this? Because maintaining fitness hurts a hell of a lot less than starting over!! ~ RunDougRun...C'mon, it'll be fun!! ~ RunDougRun...Train Smart, Train Safe, and Live to Brag About It!..."Many dedicated endurance athletes don't need to be told what to do -- they need to be told what not to do." Scott Tinley, Pro Triathlete...BRING IT!!...2008 Ford Ironman Florida, Nov. 2008...2010 Subaru Ironman Canada, Aug. 2010...RESPECT THE DISTANCE, CHERISH THE REWARD!...I don't want to run the world, I just want the world to run with me. ~ RDR...
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Jul 28 2010, 09:33 PM
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the Victoria Marathon is the same date 10-10-10. It's a little farther than seattle but I've heard it has a really beautiful course.
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Jul 29 2010, 12:22 PM
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QUOTE(Nick Foeppel @ Jul 28 2010, 03:02 PM) I missed the sign up by probably 30 minutes today, I couldn't be more mad at myself right now. What would be my best 2nd option for another cities marathon? I would prefer something closer than to far but I would hate this training to go to waste. This was going to be my first marathon and I have been so excited. Please give me some ideas. Victoria BC is also 10/10/10 http://www.runvictoriamarathon.com/events/register.php Robin -------------------- Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
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Jul 29 2010, 12:25 PM
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QUOTE(RunDougRun @ Jul 28 2010, 06:16 PM) Seattle Marathon is November 28th. A lot of folks use it as an alternative. Ask your coach about rearranging your schedule to extend your training until then. Another great place to look is www.marathonguide.com. This link should take you directly to their calendar for U.S. races. Good Luck! I've run the Victoria BC marathon before, it's on the same weekend as Portland. You have to hurry up and get a room, though, they fill up quick. It's a bit hillier than Portland, but a pretty route. It's also smaller than Portland, so the route starts getting empty after 5 hours. lj |
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Jul 30 2010, 12:47 PM
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Contributor Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 24-March 10 From: Portland OR Member No.: 4,387  |
For those who may not have gotten into the Portland Marathon, there are still charity slots for the Inaugural Half Marathon with the NF Endurance team available. Sign up at www.nfendurance.org/portland. they have a $600 minumum fund raising committment.
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Aug 2 2010, 10:59 AM
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The Portland Marathon website, as of today (Monday, Aug. 2nd), says that in 48 hours there will be charity spots available. I don't know exactly what that means, but look into it! Maybe it's not too late!
 patti
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Aug 5 2010, 08:53 AM
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Hi Nick - I did the same thing. I have signed up for the Bellingham Marathon. It is two weeks earlier so I am adjusting my training a little. There is also the Victoria Marathon on the same day as the PDX Marathon, but it was a bit far away.
QUOTE(Nick Foeppel @ Jul 28 2010, 03:02 PM) I missed the sign up by probably 30 minutes today, I couldn't be more mad at myself right now. What would be my best 2nd option for another cities marathon? I would prefer something closer than to far but I would hate this training to go to waste. This was going to be my first marathon and I have been so excited. Please give me some ideas. |
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Aug 9 2010, 08:21 AM
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New Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 22-March 06 From: Portland Member No.: 49  |
Here's another possibility 10/24/10: http://www.columbiagorgemarathon.com/
Since I too missed registration for PDX I'll probably be doing this one. A running buddy ran it last year and liked it enough to want to do it again this year. |
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Aug 9 2010, 11:29 AM
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Word of caution.
The Columbia Gorge marathon could be a rude awakening if you're not prepared for the hills. http://www.columbiagorgemarathon.com/cours...arathon-course/ You're either running up a hill or running down a hill. I don't think there's a full flat mile on the course at any one point. I've never run it but I'm looking at the course info and elevation guide. Your legs are going to take a beating. Your time will be different than flatter faster course. Flip side, the run could be very beautiful and challenging... if you run your goal time there you're a stud and could do that anywhere. -------------------- "You've never seen
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