Myrtle Beach Mini (Half) Marathon - 8in Surfboard medal AND WiSHers!

[getnthinr]

WiShers in Attendance Thus Far
(and more are hopeful they'll join us!)

Alrightythen
Cotillard
dizneyfan23 (name?)
DreamBeliever
es45 (Elizabeth) - 5K
escape (Susie) - registered, negotiating airfare
FireDancer (Frank) - maybe
goofyinohio (Chris) - maybe
jims2cool (Jim)
K80K (Katie)
kareneast (Karen)
MeredithRX
mousemgr2 (Susan) and running buddy Cathy
Space Ranger (John)
WDWFAN9 (Pat)
zakismom (Erica)

---- original message ----
There's a rumor floating around (pardon the pun) that several WiSHers are meeting for the inaugural Myrtle Beach (SC) Mini (Half) Marathon to be held October 24th.

The draw??? Another state for those trying to capture their Half Fanatic/Half2Run 25 states, a WiSH gathering for those of us who can't get enough WiSH socializing, and an amazing 8-inch surfboard medal!

Several of us are planning to stay at the Hampton Inn at Broadway at the Beach (the restaurant, shopping, touristy center of Myrtle Beach). The hotel is offering a discounted rate of $99/night for two queens non-smoking. Call 888-916-2001. Be sure to request rooms near WISH Racing Team!! (There is a 72hr cancellation notice required to cancel without penalty.)

This is an inaugural event, so there are no guarantees, but the race web site does claim the event is "walker-friendly".

If you are a Facebooker, the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon fan page is here:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Myrtle-Beach-Mini-Marathon/158511436946


We'll use this thread to make plans as the event draws nearer.

 

[zakismom]

Looking forward to seeing you there Wendy!

 

[goofyinohio]

I'm really wanting to do this one. Just waiting to hear back from a friend in NC on whether he is doing the race or not and can use his family's place. Raleigh is the only place down there Southwest fly's into. What's up with that?

 

[escape]

I'm really wanting to do this one. Just waiting to hear back from a friend in NC on whether he is doing the race or not and can use his family's place. Raleigh is the only place down there Southwest fly's into. What's up with that?

WDWFAN9 (Pat) said that SWA is supposed to start flying into Charleston, SC soon. Not sure when, though. If I can get better airfare, I'll go. Right now, the best option for me is to fly Delta and the ticket price is $650. What's up with that?!!!!!!!

 

[WDWFAN9]

DH Jim (jims2cool) and I are in! I don't usually repeat non-Disney states, but made an exception for Indy, and now for this one. It looks awesome!!

We'll be staying at the Hampton Inn/Broadway Fri-Mon; the hotel provides a free shuttle to/from the airport. Since the closest SWA airport is currently Raleigh (no word on how soon service to Charleston will begin), we ended up booking with Delta, directly to Myrtle Beach.

We hope to see a lot of WISHers there!!

 

[getnthinr]

Looking forward to seeing you there Wendy!

Erica, I didn't know you were coming! Hooray!

Hey, I didn't know you were a half fanatic -- Cool!

 

[getnthinr]

I'm really wanting to do this one. Just waiting to hear back from a friend in NC on whether he is doing the race or not and can use his family's place. Raleigh is the only place down there Southwest fly's into. What's up with that?

Hope you can make it, Chris!

 

[K80K]

I will be there! Really looking forward to this one. Hoping to fit a WISH meet in! This will be my 8th state this year. Trying to do 9 in 9 in 365 to get myself to Jupiter!

 

[Theta]

Hmmm, Wendy, thanks for posting this, looks interesting! May have to consider this one.

 

[WDWFAN9]

It does look like fun, doesn't it? Hope a lot of folks can make it!

 

[dizneyfan23]

The medal is awesome looking, I might have to try and make it to this race. However, my race schedule is pretty full already.

I got the Wine & Dine HM(Oct 2nd), the Richmond HM (Nov) and the WDW Marathon (my first) in Jan. Trying to add the Myrtle Beach HM might be too much.

 

[mousemgr2]

Count us in! I made reservations at the host hotel when I first heard about the race, but that's not carved in stone.

Looks like it is going to be a fun race!

 

[swim-mom]

The draw??? Another state for those trying to capture their Half Fanatic/Half2Run 25 states.

Can you tell me more about this?

Funny thing is that I told my husband I would want to run a half in every state before I am too old to run anymore ---- I am new to this, as I just did my first half at the Princess.

Is there really a bunch of races that are part of this group?

As a mom of 4, wife and a new runner - this is a great way to keep me on track!

Any info would be great -- thanks a million in advance

 

[getnthinr]

Katie, alright! Good luck with your Jupiter! See you there!!!

Theta and Dizneyfan23, hope you can make it! The more the merrier!

Susan, woohoo! Glad you're joining us!

 

[getnthinr]

Can you tell me more about this?

Actually, swim-mom, I'm not a member of either group (and I don't even play one on TV ). I just hang out with WiSHers who are!

I think the Half2Run folks express it best (though the Half Fanatics have the coolest shirts -- Next to us WiSHers, of course!):

Think of all the places you've never dreamed of going to and never wanted to. By committing to only half the states, you can find 25 pretty nice places you want to visit.

Also, we love running and travel, running a full marathon makes it hard to enjoy the experience of a new city, you worry about not doing to much before … and can’t always do much after. <snip> With a half-marathon, an easy sightseeing run the day before and after the race are not out of the question, in fact, it might just be what the doctor ordered. Race half as far, run twice as much!

On race day, you'll be happy to see the finish line after 13.1 miles. The Party Can Start Early and there is time left in the day for more adventure!! You're done in half the time and if you're running in crummy weather--you're in it for half as long.
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The Half Fanatics let you increase your "ranking" by the number of halfs you complete within a certain number of day, while the Half2Run folks are more focused on the ultimate goal of 25 halfs in 25 states.

I believe several WiSHers are members of Half Fanatics and a few of Half2Run -- maybe they can chime in.

 

[WDWFAN9]

I'm a member of both! Love the philosophy of Half2Run......I've done 20 states so far and we are having a blast.

 

[kareneast]

John (Space Ranger) & I will be there. Staying at the Hampton Inn/Broadway Friday - Monday.

 

[kareneast]

Sorry Double Post

 

[WDWFAN9]

Just wanted to add that there is a modest price increase May 31st!

 

[Lexxiefern]

I would really like to do this one. Especially since it is pretty close to home! But I will need to wait until prob the beginning of October before I know for sure.