tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post1017152279134701545..comments2024-03-26T20:07:47.116-04:00Comments on Fairytales and Fitness: What's next?Fairytales and Fitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-80242556778104311882017-01-14T06:09:38.955-05:002017-01-14T06:09:38.955-05:00So far I am traveling to NOLA for the best damn ra...So far I am traveling to NOLA for the best damn race in March and that is as far as I have gotten! Would like to get to Las Vegas for sure! Great list- love the map!Mary beth Jacksonhttp://tutusandtennies.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-90075847408564839722017-01-12T14:12:27.317-05:002017-01-12T14:12:27.317-05:00I'll be travelling to Fla in March, NYC in Apr...I'll be travelling to Fla in March, NYC in April and Corning, NY in October. I hope to get in one more destination half in late fall.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383271437202673669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-68902677674602757662017-01-12T14:09:32.734-05:002017-01-12T14:09:32.734-05:00Me too. But I never get into the nYC Half lottery....Me too. But I never get into the nYC Half lottery. This one is my 2nd choice.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383271437202673669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-72596750865242166052017-01-12T13:49:43.588-05:002017-01-12T13:49:43.588-05:00I would love to run NYC! someday.I would love to run NYC! someday.Heather's Looking Glasshttp://heatherslookingglass.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-36126746891553591002017-01-12T12:16:30.250-05:002017-01-12T12:16:30.250-05:00I'm all about a little racecation. These soun...I'm all about a little racecation. These sound so fun!thesimplepeachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554152369638673952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-73848206619469277512017-01-12T07:12:56.706-05:002017-01-12T07:12:56.706-05:00I really need to work on my race schedule for the ...I really need to work on my race schedule for the year! Looks like you have some good ones on your list!Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571125963317402377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-56469905406901291692017-01-12T01:13:07.041-05:002017-01-12T01:13:07.041-05:00The NYC half is a great one (I believe you saw my ...The NYC half is a great one (I believe you saw my recap)!:) I would love to do the marathon one day too, it all depends on the lottery though. I think I may try for 2018. Another DC race you might want to consider is the Cherry Blossom 10 miler. I enjoyed that one. <br /><br />I'm not sure if I'll be traveling as much for races this year since I did so more traveling than usual last year. But we will see... :)runhikeplayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151393272354510148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-21360795397219022372017-01-11T23:29:58.173-05:002017-01-11T23:29:58.173-05:00I want to do a DC race...someday. I'm consider...I want to do a DC race...someday. I'm considering Baltimore (Oct. 21, I believe), since the daughter lives about an hour from there. We're traveling to Buffalo, NY in early March, so I'm looking for a race up that way....Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-44413021958677154722017-01-11T22:21:43.039-05:002017-01-11T22:21:43.039-05:00I would love to do a race in DC. One of these year...I would love to do a race in DC. One of these years, I'll make it happen. I'd also like tonrun Day to the LA Marathon or the Chicago Marathon, since that's my hometown. :)Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07412864659613068146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-1442386665166609542017-01-11T18:43:38.037-05:002017-01-11T18:43:38.037-05:00I've run in all the cities you listed except B...I've run in all the cities you listed except Baltimore and Pittsburg, and I think you're going to have an awesome time regardless of the race. But if you want an incredible NYC experience go for the NYC Marathon, guarantee you won't regret that one!!!<br />Of course one of these days you need to make it to Utah to run too, (hint hint: St. George Marathon one of the best in the Nation, even ask Runners World LOL LOL LOL)Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-71099852888221446272017-01-11T18:37:37.310-05:002017-01-11T18:37:37.310-05:00You do get a finisher coin for the ATM (it's a...You do get a finisher coin for the ATM (it's a military thing, like a medal but no ribbon). You know I'm doing the NYC Half. I'm also eyeing a race in Denver. I'd love to do something in Philly or Annapolis or Baltimore -- although I know some of the popular Baltimore races are quite hilly!Cocohttp://got2run4me.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-2855748282966660272017-01-11T18:24:31.181-05:002017-01-11T18:24:31.181-05:00If you come to Baltimore I would recommend the Cha...If you come to Baltimore I would recommend the Charles St 12! Its usually in September, and is a down hill, point to point race. There is also the Baltimore running festival which is huge and has lots of different distances!Lisa @ Mile by Milehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12739298325369206085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-18944677489855781632017-01-11T15:51:05.527-05:002017-01-11T15:51:05.527-05:00Sounds like a lot of fun racecations coming up for...Sounds like a lot of fun racecations coming up for you! I've got a 50K trail race coming up that's only about an hour from home, the Rocky 50K, here in Texas.Tina @GottaRunNowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16321814382532015313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-43917512274834632017-01-11T15:39:58.347-05:002017-01-11T15:39:58.347-05:00the Army ten miler is a great race! Definitely let...the Army ten miler is a great race! Definitely let me know if you come to town for it.deborah @ Confessions of a mother runnerhttp://confessionsofamotherrunner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-8255857364037735262017-01-11T15:22:05.036-05:002017-01-11T15:22:05.036-05:00Try the Air Force Marathon in Ohio. It's in mi...Try the Air Force Marathon in Ohio. It's in mid-September every year. I hope to do it one year. Marine Corp Marathon is on my wish list, but so far only signed up for Chicago. Michelle @ www.movinitwithmichelle.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04819142037609485717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-16801206516903799852017-01-11T13:36:31.814-05:002017-01-11T13:36:31.814-05:00I don't see Chicago on your list? Hmmm...
I&#...I don't see Chicago on your list? Hmmm...<br /><br />I'm going to Duluth MN, Fish Creek, WI, and Chicago so far. Maybe Montgomery AL and hopefully one more half somewhere south in the fall.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-48975685717116958252017-01-11T13:28:01.051-05:002017-01-11T13:28:01.051-05:00I would highly recommend the RnR DC ! it's suc...I would highly recommend the RnR DC ! it's such a great race and the course is great... but not great if you want to wait for a longer distance for later on the year. <br /><br />Philly RnR is also a great race! that is in September. <br /><br />I'm traveling to Bethany Beach for a 10K and DC for the RnR half marathon... and mostly looking at local races for the rest of the year. <br /><br /><br />Anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16110855725544210793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-45404586159357290822017-01-11T12:56:19.060-05:002017-01-11T12:56:19.060-05:00As previously noted, The Navy-Air Force Half has a...As previously noted, The Navy-Air Force Half has a medal - you start and end by the monument. <br /><br />Also, the ZOOMA Annapolis Half offers a medal. It's hilly in spots (especially the Severn River Bridge - ugh!) but you run past the Naval Academy, the Navy Memorial, and St. John's College. And you can get brunch in downtown Annapolis after!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13045339845478885196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-53908941052842681932017-01-11T10:07:47.414-05:002017-01-11T10:07:47.414-05:00Ooh, i'll have to look that one up. Thanks!Ooh, i'll have to look that one up. Thanks! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-35147834719797628032017-01-11T10:07:00.919-05:002017-01-11T10:07:00.919-05:00They picked Frankfort because that is the Capitol ...They picked Frankfort because that is the Capitol of KY. Not sure why the put a banana in Louisiana, except for now when I say it to myself I hear that they rhyme. Maybe that's why? Glad you enjoyed the song! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-46585351364554759292017-01-11T10:01:55.624-05:002017-01-11T10:01:55.624-05:00I did a simulated run on my treadmill of central p...I did a simulated run on my treadmill of central park and was surprised at how hilly it was. It didn't seem that hilly when I've walked through it. Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-42901960373748934272017-01-11T10:00:26.557-05:002017-01-11T10:00:26.557-05:00I think the second half of the year is great for l...I think the second half of the year is great for longer distances! It's no fun training over the winter for a spring race!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-52337419060266847012017-01-11T09:59:07.961-05:002017-01-11T09:59:07.961-05:00There are certainly lots of races in DC! There are certainly lots of races in DC! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-6249512516205116122017-01-11T09:58:12.964-05:002017-01-11T09:58:12.964-05:00I was considering the Shape race but wanted to be ...I was considering the Shape race but wanted to be able to run more of the city while I'm there! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-86107100029166369252017-01-11T09:56:06.435-05:002017-01-11T09:56:06.435-05:00The Navy half marathon has a medal, if you don'...The Navy half marathon has a medal, if you don't do the Army 10.Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806404383790065626noreply@blogger.com