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

[FireDancer]

Huh, I am interested. I have sent an email to a friend to see if he would be in. I am doing the Wine & Dine and going down for marathon weekend in January so another long distance half might not be in the cards but I will crunch some numbers and see if it is possible.

If my friend can't go and anyone is interested in doing a room share shoot me a PM or post here. I can't guarantee I am in yet but knowing if I can at least split some of the expense it will make the decision easier.

 

[stampingoddess]

Wendy, wish Tom and I could swing Myrtle Beach, but it just isn't going to fit into the fall travel schedule. Too far to drive and our airline buget is maxed out between the DL1/2 and W&D.

 

[es45]

I'm doing the 5k there; I'll look for all of you!

 

[getnthinr]

Wendy, wish Tom and I could swing Myrtle Beach, but it just isn't going to fit into the fall travel schedule. Too far to drive and our airline buget is maxed out between the DL1/2 and W&D.

Colleen, WiSH you could make it too. I know what you mean about travel/race expenses. I'm trying to find races I can drive to nearby, but I think I'll need to wait till the Fall when things cool down and the schedule of races picks up.

 

[getnthinr]

OK, I think I have updated the attendees' list to this post. If I inadvertently left you or your traveling buddies out, please let me know.

 

[jmasgat]

As much as I really don't like the airlin, I did notice that Spirit is having sales including Myrtle Beach for as low as $1/one way. People in Chicago, Michigan might want to check it out.

Maura

 

[mousemgr2]

OK, I think I have updated the attendees' list to this post. If I inadvertently left you or your traveling buddies out, please let me know.

Hi Wendy!

Thanks for getting the list together. Cathy will be joining us in Myrtle Beach.

Thanks!

Susan

 

[es45]

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

Are any of you planning to walk? I'm signed up for the 5k but I'm seriously considering changing to the half. I'm just not sure how ready I'll be so walking is looking pretty good right now....

 

[WDWFAN9]

I'll be walking!! It is always a blast at the back-of-the-pack!

 

[dizneyfan23]

Well, I decided to go ahead and do it, the inaugural medal is just too cool to pass up and the Myrtle Beach area is wonderful.

Not sure where I'm staying yet though, perhaps in the back of my truck.

 

[WDWFAN9]

Not sure where I'm staying yet though, perhaps in the back of my truck.

Some of us are staying at the Broadway Hampton Inn. I just hope the medal can get past the TSA!

 

[MikeofRose&Mike]

Is it a bad Idea to follow up Wine & Dine with this 3 weeks later. Wine & Dine will be DW 1st and my 2nd Half Marathon

 

[WDWFAN9]

Is it a bad Idea to follow up Wine & Dine with this 3 weeks later. Wine & Dine will be DW 1st and my 2nd Half Marathon

Depends on your goals for WnD. My plan, in the words of a great friend, is to finish upright and smiling, and just within the timelimits, so it is no problem to do back-to-back events. I've also done a lot of halfs so I know how I feel afterwards. If you are looking to be super-speedy or are nursing injuries it might be a little more difficult.

 

[K80K]

Is it a bad Idea to follow up Wine & Dine with this 3 weeks later. Wine & Dine will be DW 1st and my 2nd Half Marathon

If it helps, I am doing both plus I have another half in between them. Yes, I am a glutton for punishment, lol.

 

[getnthinr]

OK, I think the list is updated again.

 

[es45]

Anyone joining me for the 5k?

 

[adtillma1]

Anyone joining me for the 5k?

I'm thinking about it. It's not all that far from home for me.

 

[getnthinr]

From my Active.com email:

Use this code and save $10 -- Expires July 1 at midnight

Code: MBMINI

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[dizneyfan23]

Some of us are staying at the Broadway Hampton Inn. I just hope the medal can get past the TSA!

I ended up staying at a Holiday Inn about a tenth of a mile from the start of the race, so I can just walk to the start.

 

[es45]

I'm thinking about it. It's not all that far from home for me.

Great!