Kristi1357
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Ok, who's with me?
(anyone NOT going to ToT?
)
A free concert and a half?
Talk about right up my alley.
Everyone knows how I love a good rock show.
omg - could you imagine if it were the beloved goos?
And I certainly need a race to train for to get my behind in gear!
I am so doing this race!
From the email I just got from loco running:
Fall is the very best time to run or walk a half marathon. You have cool fall mornings to train, clean brisk air, stunning foliage and the half marathon distance is a very doable distance.
So many runners and walkers simply loved our Hampton course last February that we have added a very special Fall event: the Hampton Half & Rockfest featuring a live concert and course side music.
Why run a half marathon in the fall? The average temperature this Sunday in the Fall is ideal - in the mid 50's. Foliage is peaking the third week in October on the coast, and the course offers a little of everything from roaring beaches to vibrant red and yellow lined rural roads and magestic coastal views. Plus, this is THE fastest, easiest course you will find in New England!
The Course: You'll start right in the center of Hampton Beach and finish at the Hampton Beach State Park.
From there the course travels over fairly flat rural roads in Hampton and North Hampton for 8 miles and then runs 5 miles back to the finish with the ocean directly on your left.
WALKERS & RUNNERS WELCOME----The race welcomes walkers and runners of all abilities from all over the country. While this is a brand new race, we do expect over 1,500 runners to celebrate their fitness over this most scenic course.
Course Elevation ---- The course is truly one of the easiest and flattest courses in New England. The highest elevation is only 67 feet and that takes 4 miles to climb. The beginning two miles and last five miles are pancake flat. There are basically two medium hills in the entire course at mile 6 and mile 8.
Weather History ----The weather on this date is ideal. Average starting temps in the high 40's with finishing temperatures normally in the mid 50 degree range. 90% of the time the weather is dry with winds 8-12 mph.
After Race Party- - Celebrate your walk or run in the elegance of the Ashworth by the Sea ballroom for the after-race feast including Smuttynose BEER.
Get ready to rock away your Saturday afternoon before the race. Enjoy a featured live performance of a top live band.
The Rockfest is scheduled for Saturday Oct. 25th The first 700 registered Half Marathon entrants receive a complimentary concert ticket. (Band to be announced by August 26th, 2008) Extra concert tickets available for sale, see registration page.
http://www.locorunning.com/hamptonhalf-rf.php
(anyone NOT going to ToT?
)A free concert and a half?
Talk about right up my alley.
Everyone knows how I love a good rock show.
omg - could you imagine if it were the beloved goos?
And I certainly need a race to train for to get my behind in gear!
I am so doing this race!
From the email I just got from loco running:
Fall is the very best time to run or walk a half marathon. You have cool fall mornings to train, clean brisk air, stunning foliage and the half marathon distance is a very doable distance.
So many runners and walkers simply loved our Hampton course last February that we have added a very special Fall event: the Hampton Half & Rockfest featuring a live concert and course side music.
Why run a half marathon in the fall? The average temperature this Sunday in the Fall is ideal - in the mid 50's. Foliage is peaking the third week in October on the coast, and the course offers a little of everything from roaring beaches to vibrant red and yellow lined rural roads and magestic coastal views. Plus, this is THE fastest, easiest course you will find in New England!
The Course: You'll start right in the center of Hampton Beach and finish at the Hampton Beach State Park.
From there the course travels over fairly flat rural roads in Hampton and North Hampton for 8 miles and then runs 5 miles back to the finish with the ocean directly on your left.
WALKERS & RUNNERS WELCOME----The race welcomes walkers and runners of all abilities from all over the country. While this is a brand new race, we do expect over 1,500 runners to celebrate their fitness over this most scenic course.
Course Elevation ---- The course is truly one of the easiest and flattest courses in New England. The highest elevation is only 67 feet and that takes 4 miles to climb. The beginning two miles and last five miles are pancake flat. There are basically two medium hills in the entire course at mile 6 and mile 8.
Weather History ----The weather on this date is ideal. Average starting temps in the high 40's with finishing temperatures normally in the mid 50 degree range. 90% of the time the weather is dry with winds 8-12 mph.
After Race Party- - Celebrate your walk or run in the elegance of the Ashworth by the Sea ballroom for the after-race feast including Smuttynose BEER.
Get ready to rock away your Saturday afternoon before the race. Enjoy a featured live performance of a top live band.
The Rockfest is scheduled for Saturday Oct. 25th The first 700 registered Half Marathon entrants receive a complimentary concert ticket. (Band to be announced by August 26th, 2008) Extra concert tickets available for sale, see registration page.
http://www.locorunning.com/hamptonhalf-rf.php
Have to also check John's work schedule to see if he is on-call that weekend (if he is, he'd have to see if he can find someone to switch with him) and of course need to check the finances. 
I'll try & give the hotel a call later & see how much for the one night. 
We are all registered for the race & have a Saturday night reservation at the Ashford. (Thanks Kristi for the info on the hotel). I can't believe I am doing 3 halfs 3 months in a row. 
If this isn't motivation to get my butt in gear to get all my training in, I don't know what is. 
We were planning on driving up Saturday & leaving Sunday after the race to drive home. Now we have to decide whether to miss the concert or spend the extra money on a second night in the hotel. 
We might stay Sunday night. I guess I am waiting to see what band it is as well. I think my parents are staying over Sunday night no matter what for a nice little weekend away. 
