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It was really hot and humid, and it was my first half marathon. I was glad I had water with me. Lots and lots of people, but well managed. Runs … MORE
It was really hot and humid, and it was my first half marathon. I was glad I had water with me. Lots and lots of people, but well managed. Runs along the boardwalk at the end.
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Worst mile of my life. This was after the half and in the sand. I am not a fast runner to begin with so I stayed back, but by the … MORE
Worst mile of my life. This was after the half and in the sand. I am not a fast runner to begin with so I stayed back, but by the time we went, the sand was all torn up and it was hard to even walk on it. It didn’t seem like it would ever be over…..
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Not much to look at. The packet pick up was nice, the convention center was spacious. Not a lot to look at on the course, it wasn’t far from home … MORE
Not much to look at. The packet pick up was nice, the convention center was spacious. Not a lot to look at on the course, it wasn’t far from home so this was easy for us to get to.
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The weather was nice and we had fun while there, but the race wasn’t much to talk about. There really wasn’t much to look at other than the Poseidon statue.there … MORE
The weather was nice and we had fun while there, but the race wasn’t much to talk about. There really wasn’t much to look at other than the Poseidon statue.there is a great little distillery in Virginia Beach that is worth going to while there.
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This race takes place Labor Day weekend - it is a great way to say celebrate the unofficial end of summer. This is one of the flatest courses I've run … MORE
This race takes place Labor Day weekend – it is a great way to say celebrate the unofficial end of summer.
This is one of the flatest courses I’ve run (only a bit of a hill-twice-at the bridge). You get to run on the boardwalk by the ocean, which I really enjoyed.
Rock N Roll knows how to suck you in with the promise of medals. If you run San Diego (I didn’t) and this race you get an extra medal. There are 3 races over the weekend, so there is the potential of 4 medals and a pin. I did all 3 races and would recommend doing so.
The 1st up, on Saturday, is the 5k. That is followed by the “Mile on the Sand”. They recommend NOT wearing shoes because it is soft sand [I wore shoes and walked the mile]. Sunday is the Half Marathon.
You get a shirt for each race. I didn’t think they were great designs this year, but I’ve seen other years and think this was just an “off” year.
After the races, the Finisher Zone is on the beach. I enjoyed my post race beer sitting on the sand and listening to the music.
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A well organized Half - great weather, and finishing on the Boardwalk was a great way to finish this race. The post activities afterwards were nice - had a rock … MORE
A well organized Half – great weather, and finishing on the Boardwalk was a great way to finish this race. The post activities afterwards were nice – had a rock concert on the beach and a good way to just kick back on the sand and winding down to some good music, food, and drink.
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My first half
It was really hot and humid, and it was my first half marathon. I was glad I had water with me. Lots and lots of people, but well managed. Runs … MORE
It was really hot and humid, and it was my first half marathon. I was glad I had water with me. Lots and lots of people, but well managed. Runs along the boardwalk at the end.
Hard
Worst mile of my life. This was after the half and in the sand. I am not a fast runner to begin with so I stayed back, but by the … MORE
Worst mile of my life. This was after the half and in the sand. I am not a fast runner to begin with so I stayed back, but by the time we went, the sand was all torn up and it was hard to even walk on it. It didn’t seem like it would ever be over…..
Another ok
Not much to look at. The packet pick up was nice, the convention center was spacious. Not a lot to look at on the course, it wasn’t far from home … MORE
Not much to look at. The packet pick up was nice, the convention center was spacious. Not a lot to look at on the course, it wasn’t far from home so this was easy for us to get to.
Ok
The weather was nice and we had fun while there, but the race wasn’t much to talk about. There really wasn’t much to look at other than the Poseidon statue.there … MORE
The weather was nice and we had fun while there, but the race wasn’t much to talk about. There really wasn’t much to look at other than the Poseidon statue.there is a great little distillery in Virginia Beach that is worth going to while there.
Running and beaching it
This race takes place Labor Day weekend - it is a great way to say celebrate the unofficial end of summer. This is one of the flatest courses I've run … MORE
This race takes place Labor Day weekend – it is a great way to say celebrate the unofficial end of summer.
This is one of the flatest courses I’ve run (only a bit of a hill-twice-at the bridge). You get to run on the boardwalk by the ocean, which I really enjoyed.
Rock N Roll knows how to suck you in with the promise of medals. If you run San Diego (I didn’t) and this race you get an extra medal. There are 3 races over the weekend, so there is the potential of 4 medals and a pin. I did all 3 races and would recommend doing so.
The 1st up, on Saturday, is the 5k. That is followed by the “Mile on the Sand”. They recommend NOT wearing shoes because it is soft sand [I wore shoes and walked the mile]. Sunday is the Half Marathon.
You get a shirt for each race. I didn’t think they were great designs this year, but I’ve seen other years and think this was just an “off” year.
After the races, the Finisher Zone is on the beach. I enjoyed my post race beer sitting on the sand and listening to the music.
Great Finish Line
A well organized Half - great weather, and finishing on the Boardwalk was a great way to finish this race. The post activities afterwards were nice - had a rock … MORE
A well organized Half – great weather, and finishing on the Boardwalk was a great way to finish this race. The post activities afterwards were nice – had a rock concert on the beach and a good way to just kick back on the sand and winding down to some good music, food, and drink.