RUN TO VICTORY - Half Marathon

[NYcpa]

Lynne has purchased the airline tickets for us to do this race on Dec 2.

Here is the website info. http://www.runtovictory.org/ Wendy (gettinthiner) did the race last year and had a very inspiring race report. It is a 'Penguin' race so the time limit is 4 hours.

If it fits into your schedule, come and join us.

 

[Creativebeth]

I am already planning on that one! It's my son's 11th birthday, and he is looking forward to it!

Beth

 

[WDWFAN9]

Oh I really want to do this one!! Don't think I can swing the finances though. Darn! And isn't the course hilly? I am used to flat-as-a-pancake courses!

 

[getnthinr]

Randleman is in the foothills of NC. The race is entirely rolling hills -- not steep, quad-and-hamstring-eating hills, just slightly up-and-down all day hills. I train solely on a treadmill (flat) and I found the course a good workout, but not a killer (like Baltimore or Cincinnati or Raleigh or other HILLY courses). In fact, I've always maintained that sort of course is easier than a flat pound-pound-pounding course where your muscles get no variety of use during the race.

Having said that, you may either love me or hate me at the end of the half because I think of Disney as virtually flat (as a lot of folks do) while others complain about how hilly it is (with the overpasses and the one stretch of unforgivable sunny uphill highway). I learned long ago that "hilly" is a much more subjective judgment than you might think.

The best things about last year's race were the opportunity to run rural roads with almost no traffic (I saw two cars the entire time, I think), meet the NASCAR folks for autographs or photos before the race, get a high-five from Kyle and his wife Pattie at the finish line, and see firsthand their remarkable summer camp for these health-challenged kids. Because I did some fundraising, I also got a chance to go to a pre-race meal and speak with the Pettys, tour their race shop, and get lots of celeb photos (with me in them!). (John Bingham and his wife, Jenny, were there as well.) It was a great experience. This year I do not plan to go because I have races on two November weekends already. I heartily recommend it though.

Here's my race report from last year:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=15824999&postcount=1

Hope this helps.

 

[HMHunters]

Thanks for the info! I am now considering doing this half instead of the Raleigh half. Cheaper, the money goes to a good cause and the timing is better for me. Hmmmm....

 

[WDWFAN9]

Ok, how far is Randleman from the Raleigh airport? IF I could catch a fabulous DING, and IF I could find a cheap place to stay I'd love to do this. BUT I would have to be able to use public transportation because I don't do rental cars. It does sound like a great race and a great way to get my steps in for the Jan full.

 

[getnthinr]

Randleman is a good ways from the Raleigh airport, but if you get a good fare, let me know and I'll give you a lift. No problem. I'll PM you with details.

BTW, change of plans for me -- I just realized this race is the first weekend in December, so I'm in! (For some reason, I thought it was a November race and I'm pretty booked in November.)

 

[Big Vic]

I may have to talk with the DW about this.

 

[getnthinr]

Do it, Vic! The more the merrier!

I will say this is a very low key race. Very few runners and virtually no spectators -- but the course support was great and they really look after everyone. The finish line food was even still abundant when I got there -- near the end. And where else can you high-five Kyle Petty and Pattie at the finish line?!?!?! Makes for a great finish photo!

And for you 50-staters, if you're looking for a half in NC with a neat medal, this is a pretty good one.

Check out the video (click to go there) on the race's web site and you'll get a feel for the race.

 

[WDWFAN9]

Oh, I am definitely interested.

 

[getnthinr]

Thanks for the info! I am now considering doing this half instead of the Raleigh half. Cheaper, the money goes to a good cause and the timing is better for me. Hmmmm....

Come on, Renee! This is practically a party now!

 

[MouseDogMom]

You guys are killing me! My Galloway group leader sent an email a couple of weeks ago encouraging us to consider this race. She ran it last year and is planning to do it again. Since I can't do Raleigh I was planning on waiting until January to make sure I'm completely healed, but I'll probably be okay by December if I don't push myself. And if there's going to be a whole WISH contingent...

Wendy, the biggest issue is that the Galloway end of season party is that night. Can I really run this half and be alive for the party that night? Oh yeah, I'm supposed to coordinate a reception at my church that evening too!

Jackie

 

[WDWFAN9]

Ok, I am in! Have to work out a few minor details, but I am registering for the race tonight. Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!!

 

[getnthinr]

You guys are killing me! My Galloway group leader sent an email a couple of weeks ago encouraging us to consider this race. She ran it last year and is planning to do it again. Since I can't do Raleigh I was planning on waiting until January to make sure I'm completely healed, but I'll probably be okay by December if I don't push myself. And if there's going to be a whole WISH contingent...

Wendy, the biggest issue is that the Galloway end of season party is that night. Can I really run this half and be alive for the party that night? Oh yeah, I'm supposed to coordinate a reception at my church that evening too!

Jackie

Wow, Jackie, coming off an injury, going to a party, and coordinating a church reception -- Maybe you should contact Dave about a YARC membership!

The good news is the race starts at 10AM (I didn't remember that from last year -- I wonder if that's new) so you don't have to get up really really early (like the 2:30AM drive I made to Greensboro a couple of weeks ago!) even if you drive in from Raleigh that day. But if you have a lot going on that night -- that's a tough call. I don't think the race is that bad, but it's a lot of driving without a lot of resting.

How do you normally feel after your LRs? I guess that would be your best gauge on what you'd be up to doing that night. We'd love to have you, though. Like I said, this is a really low key race in the middle of nowhere. It's a lot like a training run alone at home, except that there are a few cool celebs and the medal is nice and the cause is heartwarming. (That camp blew me away! I had no idea we had something like that in NC.)

Your call -- but you're more than welcome!

 

[jeanneg]

I live in NC and never heard of Randalman. Exactly how far is it from Raleigh?
Sounds like a fun event......maybe .......just maybe......we could do it.

 

[WDWFAN9]

I live in NC and never heard of Randalman. Exactly how far is it from Raleigh?
Sounds like a fun event......maybe .......just maybe......we could do it.

I have no idea about the distance, but I agree with Wendy - the more the merrier!!

 

[jeanneg]

I just found it on the map.......a little south of Greensboro....looking good!

 

[jeanneg]

Mapquest puts it at about 105 miles door to door, which is under 2 hours. Being that close and with the 10a.m. start, we probably would just drive there that morning. I have to check with hubby, but right now it's looking good.

 

[getnthinr]

I just found it on the map.......a little south of Greensboro....looking good!

Yep, it's roughly an hour-and-a-half drive, depending on where you are in Raleigh, time of day, etc. And with the race starting at 10, that's not too bad. Even at my pace, you're talking about wrapping up by 2PM (including getting your medal, grabbing some postrace snacks, and so forth).

Think about it. If you're doing a long run that day anyway, might as well do it among friends, right?

 

[getnthinr]

Lynne has purchased the airline tickets for us to do this race on Dec 2.

Here is the website info. http://www.runtovictory.org/ Wendy (gettinthiner) did the race last year and had a very inspiring race report. It is a 'Penguin' race so the time limit is 4 hours.

If it fits into your schedule, come and join us.

Kathy, see what you and Lynne started?!?!?!?