Question: Should we pick a race for a H&F GTG?

[lb2006]

Anyone have thoughts on picking a race where quite a few H&Fers can run it and meet-up for brunch, etc?

Sounds like a fun idea to me!   And good for eventual planning of Ragnar teams!

[Deleted]

I'm totally good with either of these things! I'd travel for a race.

[clseale]

I'd be in, but it would probably have to be a drive-able weekend trip for me. Between Italy, Boston, and smaller weekend trips, my travel for the next year is pretty planned out. I could swing something within driving distance, though.

[lb2006]

KIAWAH?!?!?!?!?!??


(idea) (idea)

eta: can rent really amazing fancy-pants houses there for race weekend!

[clseale]

Yes, I can actually do that. I was planning on a December half anyway. I was going to run the Diva half in St Augustine, but I'd switch it for this race. That would give me a month to recover from Savannah.

[jchokie79]

I LOVE Kiawah, we were just there last month. Have always wanted to run the Half there.... I could be convinced!

[lb2006]

It's on my short list too for marathons this year - that one and one closer to home. If I do the one closer to home, we may take a long weekend for that half.


hmmmmmm

[CallingAllAngels]

Kiawah is the marathon I am planning for 2015. A lot of people in my running group are running it this year. I am not planning on for 2014, but I could reconsider.

[Deleted]

Hmmm, a december half. I could consider it.

[jordylee]

If anyone wants to do a race in/near Chicago, I would be down for a gtg/brunch. Brunch is one of my favorite things about living in the city!

[clseale]

I just realized that it's a Saturday race! That's perfect for after race celebrating that evening, and then Sunday brunch.

[kams]

Where the hell is this place? I am due for a girls trip!

[clseale]

Apr 24, 2014 21:38:38 GMT -5 kams said:

Where the hell is this place? I am due for a girls trip!

Hot damn! Coastal SC, near Charleston, I believe.

[taratru]

Oh, man. That is beautiful. And it's relatively affordable to fly to Charleston...

[kams]

Oh Lordy me!!! If this happens I might have to see what I can do!

[clseale]

Apr 24, 2014 21:43:03 GMT -5 taratru said:

Oh, man. That is beautiful. And it's relatively affordable to fly to Charleston...

No lie, I was just coming in here to page you! Lol

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Apr 24, 2014 21:21:48 GMT -5 clseale said:

I just realized that it's a Saturday race! That's perfect for after race celebrating that evening, and then Sunday brunch.

I like this plan more and more.

[Brit]

That sounds so awesome! I wish I could go.

[taratru]

I just finished a book that takes place in Charleston, and would die to go see it. I've never been there.

[sunshinejoy]

We just got back from a vacation to South Carolina. I fell in love with Charleston. Wish we would have had more time there.

[joenali]

lol! Remember the Nike women's marathon that some of us got into? I bought a plane ticket but couldn't do it, I had just been hired for a new job. I think lots of us didn't make it to SF. We tried!!

[al320]

When? What? Where? I dont know this place!

[lb2006]

Apr 24, 2014 21:01:06 GMT -5 CallingAllAngels said:

Kiawah is the marathon I am planning for 2015. A lot of people in my running group are running it this year. I am not planning on for 2014, but I could reconsider.

there is a half option for Kiawah!

[lb2006]

Apr 24, 2014 22:18:58 GMT -5 Brit said:

That sounds so awesome! I wish I could go.

Race GTG in Dubai??!

[lb2006]

Apr 25, 2014 3:45:11 GMT -5 al320 said:

When? What? Where? I dont know this place!

www.kiawahresort.com/recreation/featured-events/kiawah-island-marathon

Kiawah island, SC - half or full in december

[hannahb]

I was just talking to DH about a destination marathon. My in laws are in myrtle beach. I'm thinking dropping DH and DS off there and come stay with all of you. This may be a pissibililty

[clseale]

Apr 25, 2014 3:45:11 GMT -5 al320 said:

When? What? Where? I dont know this place!

Just smile, nod your head, and say yes. It doesn't matter where it is.

[sadlebred]

If there is no cross race that weekend, this would be a possibility!

[cinco]

That would be so cool! Timing doesn't work for me this year , but I was looking at that race for 2015.

hannahb (and anyone else) You should run MB with me sometime! It isn't the best course in the entire world or anything, but logistics were good, it's flat, and there are no races in the Mid Atlantic around this time (for good reason, based on last Winter).

[lb2006]

and if anyone wants to peruse fancy rentals, here you go:
www.kiawahresort.com/accommodations/premier-private-homes


we had a group of 8 or so who ran the half/full a few years ago and we rented an amazing house right on the course. It was so nice to finish the half and be right in our driveway cheering on the full runners.