Favorite Fall half marathon?

There is a half marathon in Harrisburg PA on September 12th. The course runs
along the Susquehanna river which is a beautiful area. I've never actually run
the half marathon but used to travel to Harrisburg on business and thoroughly
enjoyed running along the river, its a beautiful area. I also managed to win a
few bucks playing in a weekly nine ball tournament in the same area if you
happen to be a pool player.

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nine ball tournament

You must be quite a man. I thought my two were impressive, but I can't compete
with nine.

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Hi all,

I'm hoping to do a fall half marathon. I'm looking for mid October to
End November (give or take a couple of weeks). Any votes for the best
one for that time period? Best route, best goodies, best t-shirt, best
post-race... I'm looking for a fast course, which for me means rolling
hills. Big city or small town, no matter. USA would be prefered
(specifically where US Air flies) but international wouldn't be ruled
out. I'm trying to make it a weekend trip.

Chime in with your favorite.

Thanks,
Andy

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There is a half marathon in Harrisburg PA on September 12th. The course runs
along the Susquehanna river which is a beautiful area. I've never actually run

Is that the Steamtown marathon? Or am I thinking some other
Pennsylvania city?

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the half marathon but used to travel to Harrisburg on business and thoroughly
enjoyed running along the river, its a beautiful area. I also managed to win a
few bucks playing in a weekly nine ball tournament in the same area if you
happen to be a pool player.

Define "pool player". Yes I can play pool in much the same way I ran
with Grete Waitz in my first marathon. Me thinks I'll stick to running
than embarass myself in a pool hall.

Andy

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There is a half marathon in Harrisburg PA on September 12th. The
course runs along the Susquehanna river which is a beautiful area.
I've never actually run

Is that the Steamtown marathon? Or am I thinking some other
Pennsylvania city?

The Steamtown marathon starts in Forest City and ends in Scranton.

Phil M.

amh said:

Hi all,

I'm hoping to do a fall half marathon. I'm looking for mid October to
End November (give or take a couple of weeks). Any votes for the best
one for that time period? Best route, best goodies, best t-shirt, best
post-race... I'm looking for a fast course, which for me means rolling
hills. Big city or small town, no matter. USA would be prefered
(specifically where US Air flies) but international wouldn't be ruled
out. I'm trying to make it a weekend trip.

Chime in with your favorite.

Thanks,
Andy

Here are two big city halfs with a common theme, Frederick Law Olmstead
http://www.fredericklawolmsted.com/workframe.htm :

Boston Athletic Association half marathon is October 10. I run parts of
that course every day and will never tire of it.

Grete's Gallop in NYC, Central Park is nice, earlier though, October 3rd.

gym gravity said:

amh said:

Hi all,

I'm hoping to do a fall half marathon. I'm looking for mid October to
End November (give or take a couple of weeks). Any votes for the best
one for that time period? Best route, best goodies, best t-shirt, best
post-race... I'm looking for a fast course, which for me means rolling
hills. Big city or small town, no matter. USA would be prefered
(specifically where US Air flies) but international wouldn't be ruled
out. I'm trying to make it a weekend trip.

Chime in with your favorite.

Thanks,
Andy

Here are two big city halfs with a common theme, Frederick Law Olmstead
http://www.fredericklawolmsted.com/workframe.htm :

Boston Athletic Association half marathon is October 10. I run parts of
that course every day and will never tire of it.

Grete's Gallop in NYC, Central Park is nice, earlier though, October 3rd.

Oh, post race food at Grete's Gallop is bagels with cream cheese and
smoked salmon.

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gym gravity said:

amh said:

Hi all,

I'm hoping to do a fall half marathon. I'm looking for mid October to
End November (give or take a couple of weeks). Any votes for the best
one for that time period? Best route, best goodies, best t-shirt, best
post-race... I'm looking for a fast course, which for me means rolling
hills. Big city or small town, no matter. USA would be prefered
(specifically where US Air flies) but international wouldn't be ruled
out. I'm trying to make it a weekend trip.

Chime in with your favorite.

Thanks,
Andy

Here are two big city halfs with a common theme, Frederick Law Olmstead
http://www.fredericklawolmsted.com/workframe.htm :

Boston Athletic Association half marathon is October 10. I run parts of
that course every day and will never tire of it.

Grete's Gallop in NYC, Central Park is nice, earlier though, October 3rd.

Oh, post race food at Grete's Gallop is bagels with cream cheese and
smoked salmon.

I tend to avoid NYRRC races since they are so expensive for non
members and are skimpy on the post race food. Shame I don't like
smoked salmon though.

Thanks for the ideas,
Andy

amh said:

I tend to avoid NYRRC races since they are so expensive for non
members and are skimpy on the post race food. Shame I don't like
smoked salmon though.

Thanks for the ideas,
Andy

Oh. The BAA half looks full too. My wife is due on October 12, so
there is a good chance that I'll be getting rid of my number. What was
I thinking? Really, I don't see what the big deal is. I'd be going for
a run on the same path that day anyway. The race is just a little later
in the day and starts in the opposite direction.

amh said:

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gym gravity said:

amh wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I'm hoping to do a fall half marathon. I'm looking for mid October to
> End November (give or take a couple of weeks). Any votes for the best
> one for that time period? Best route, best goodies, best t-shirt, best
> post-race... I'm looking for a fast course, which for me means rolling
> hills. Big city or small town, no matter. USA would be prefered
> (specifically where US Air flies) but international wouldn't be ruled
> out. I'm trying to make it a weekend trip.
>
> Chime in with your favorite.
>
> Thanks,
> Andy

Here are two big city halfs with a common theme, Frederick Law Olmstead
http://www.fredericklawolmsted.com/workframe.htm :

Boston Athletic Association half marathon is October 10. I run parts of
that course every day and will never tire of it.

Grete's Gallop in NYC, Central Park is nice, earlier though, October 3rd.

Oh, post race food at Grete's Gallop is bagels with cream cheese and
smoked salmon.

I tend to avoid NYRRC races since they are so expensive for non
members and are skimpy on the post race food. Shame I don't like
smoked salmon though.

So what do you do instead ? The Jersey races are even more expensive, usually
not chipped, and have weaker competition.

I ran one of the long island races (organised by finish line road race
technicians), which was chipped, well organised and reasonably priced, but it
was one hell of a commute.

Cheers,
--
Donovan Rebbechi
http://pegasus.rutgers.edu/~elflord/

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Re: Favorite Fall half marathon?

I just did a "fall" 9 miler a month or so ago, and I can't imagine why you'd
want to do that. In my fall I broke a rib in three places, and just got back to
regular mileage a few days ago.

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amh said:

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gym gravity wrote:
> amh wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I'm hoping to do a fall half marathon. I'm looking for mid October to
>> End November (give or take a couple of weeks). Any votes for the best
>> one for that time period? Best route, best goodies, best t-shirt, best
>> post-race... I'm looking for a fast course, which for me means rolling
>> hills. Big city or small town, no matter. USA would be prefered
>> (specifically where US Air flies) but international wouldn't be ruled
>> out. I'm trying to make it a weekend trip.
>>
>> Chime in with your favorite.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Andy
>
>
> Here are two big city halfs with a common theme, Frederick Law Olmstead
> http://www.fredericklawolmsted.com/workframe.htm :
>
> Boston Athletic Association half marathon is October 10. I run parts of
> that course every day and will never tire of it.
>
> Grete's Gallop in NYC, Central Park is nice, earlier though, October 3rd.

Oh, post race food at Grete's Gallop is bagels with cream cheese and
smoked salmon.

I tend to avoid NYRRC races since they are so expensive for non
members and are skimpy on the post race food. Shame I don't like
smoked salmon though.

So what do you do instead ? The Jersey races are even more expensive, usually
not chipped, and have weaker competition.

I race in Queens and LI mostly, when the spirit moves me. Less of a
commute for me. I also prefer non-chipped races. It is the ludite in
me that can't embrace that technology.

A race near me costs around $18. Which gets me a t-shirt/dust rag and
usually some good post race refreshments and typically raffles (which
I rarely win). The NYRRC can learn lots from other races in post race
refreshments. Plus I know many more people and can socialize more on
LI.

Andy

amh said:

I tend to avoid NYRRC races since they are so expensive for non
members and are skimpy on the post race food. Shame I don't like
smoked salmon though.

Thanks for the ideas,
Andy

$20 for a half marathon is too expensive? Less than a dollar per kilometer.

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amh said:

I tend to avoid NYRRC races since they are so expensive for non
members and are skimpy on the post race food. Shame I don't like
smoked salmon though.

Thanks for the ideas,
Andy

$20 for a half marathon is too expensive? Less than a dollar per kilometer.

Too expensive for what you get. The NYRRC post race refreshment
typically consists of water. For the same $20 in a local race there is
usually some more substantial feedings. There is a free winter trail
relay on Long Island that provides chicken soup, cookies, and a hot
beverage. Along with raffles.

As you may have figured I prefer my races to be more of a social
gathering.

Andy