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@manilapacman

Lynchburg, VA Raving since 2018 Active 5 years, 4 months ago

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Personal Bests (2)

Race Distance Location Date Result
Half Marathon Richmond, VA Nov 10, 2018 2:01:05
10 Miler Lynchburg, VA Sep 29, 2018 1:38:49

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Past Races (2)

Race Distance Location Date Result My Raves My Performance
Half Marathon Richmond, VA Nov 10, 2018 2:01:05
10 Miler Lynchburg, VA Sep 29, 2018 1:38:49

My Raves

- Very flat course for a half marathon. Only two or three very minor inclines. Wide streets most of the time, though it got a little tight in the park. … MORE

– Very flat course for a half marathon. Only two or three very minor inclines. Wide streets most of the time, though it got a little tight in the park.

– Crowd support was thin early on, but great at the end. Local residents set up their own aid stations including beer! 🙂

– Great aid stations including pickle juice, energy gel, gummy bears.

– Downhill and scenic finish was awesome. Incredible feeling.

– Post-race party was great. Free brew from Sierra Nevada.

– Expo was boring- just get in and out.

– If you can stay downtown, I highly recommend it. Parking and traffic pre/post race can be a headache.

– 2018 weather was great: sunny and 42 with a light breeze. The race collects and donates discarded gear, so consider wearing some old clothes to the starting line as it’s totally in the shade.

Run RVA- you’ll love it!

DIFFICULTY
2
PRODUCTION
3
SCENERY
4
SWAG
4

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- This is a very challenging course even for the pros. Huge elevation gain from miles 1.5 to 3 and "The Farm Basket Hill" at mile 8.5. The final stretch … MORE

– This is a very challenging course even for the pros. Huge elevation gain from miles 1.5 to 3 and “The Farm Basket Hill” at mile 8.5. The final stretch is all uphill, and it’s brutal.

– The course is really scenic- starting out in midtown Lynchburg and winding up through the historic Rivermont neighborhood, past Randolph College, through lovely Riverside Park, and back.

– Very well organized for a small town race. Decent aid stations with water and gatorade. No energy gels or snacks.

– Crowd support is absolutely incredible. Local colleges send out their cheerleading teams, track teams, etc. to cheer you on, especially along the middle of the race.

– The weather is usually crisp at the start, but very warm by the finish. Almost always humid.

– Post-race food is just OK- pizza, fruit, bagels. No beer. 🙁

– Plenty of parking at “The Plaza” which is a 5-10 minute walk to the starting line.

Test yourself at the Virginia Ten Miler!

DIFFICULTY
5
PRODUCTION
4
SCENERY
5
SWAG
3

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