MCM GTG

[wambam]

Acronyms FTW!

And...go!

Mod edit- here is a list of everyone that has expressed interest or has already signed up for the lottery: 



Marathon

@cheshire

fuckyourcouch

cinco

hannahb

rnrun

stephm0188

Wines Not Whines

shellfish26

lb2006

bostonmichelle

pinkpeony6210

katyintx

archaeominx



10K

al320

emilyj

coconutbug

cole

@vtcupcake

wawa

ebeth

wambam

irie

[wambam]

Mar 29, 2016 8:01:34 GMT -5 @vtcupcake said:

Oops, I'll delete mine

Can you merge them so we can keep the poll?

[Deleted]

Marine Core Marathon

Sign up, sign up! It's the Marine Core Marathon and 10K on 30 October 2016! Unlike Charleston, people will be finding their own accommodation - a number of ladies have already offered places to crash (if that's you, please comment on this thread). Bring partners, pets, children or random friendly strangers you have met - it would be great to also meet the people that support the H&F badassery! I'm sure there will be some serious carb-loading meals and celebratory drinks during the weekend. Ideas and suggestions welcomed.

So far I have the following ladies who have indicated their interest / bravery / utter foolishness:

Marathon
@cheshire
fuckyourcouch
cinco
hannahb
rnrun
stephm0188
Wines Not Whines
shellfish26
lb2006
bostonmichelle
pinkpeony6210
katyintx
archaeominx

10K
al320
emilyj
coconutbug
cole
@vtcupcake
wawa
ebeth
wambam
irie

(Let me know who I have missed!)

[shellfish26]

I'm staying out of this thread for fear that I may jinx my potential entry. I'll check back later this week.

[Deleted]

Mar 29, 2016 8:05:21 GMT -5 @vtcupcake said:

Hi! I made a poll. I'd be happy to keep this thread too or merge them, up to you.

Merge!

[wambam]

I plan to run the 10K and stay with GT or whoever else will have me for the weekend

[Deleted]

Can we put the post with who is going at the top (under the poll)?

[wambam]

Anyone know what registration fee is for 10K? I feel like the website sucks. Or maybe I just suck lol.

[coconutbug]

I'll be moving into temp housing in VA, so I'm not sure yet if we'll have space for guests. I'll update after we get there later this year. I'm looking forward to this GTG!

[gt7301b]

Mar 29, 2016 8:10:29 GMT -5 wambam said:

I plan to run the 10K and stay with GT or whoever else will have me for the weekend

That escalated quickly

We two guest bedrooms (one for wambam, if she doesn't get a better offer) and are close to Dulles if anyone else needs lodging/transportation.  I know some others are located a little closer in, but I'd be happy to host and provide transportation.

We also have a dog and cat if anyone has allergies that need to be taken into consideration.

[al320]

So i have no idea what my plan is lol

[al320]

Mar 29, 2016 8:22:13 GMT -5 @vtcupcake said:

Mar 29, 2016 8:21:10 GMT -5 al320 said:

So i have no idea what my plan is lol

Your plan is to come with me to the Wegmans gummy candy bar and get more cola bottles, lol. 

Lol that works!

[wambam]

Mar 29, 2016 8:26:37 GMT -5 @vtcupcake said:

I don't know if the other 10k runners are planning on anythign post-race, but I'd like to meet as many that want to stay for the marathoners at the finish line of the 10k and walk back to the Bridge of Death (aka mile 22) and cheer the marathoners on as they enter Crystal City. We can bring goodies and signs and stuff and put them in bag check at our start line, and then bring it with us after we finish. 

I promise to bring sunscreen this time.

Lesson learned!

[fuckyourcouch]

Mrshandy graciously offered me a place to stay so that is my plan for now!

[katyintx]

Okay, I haven't answered the poll yet because I'm not sure... I am hoping to do the marathon, but that's all I know!

If someone would have me that's great, but as the only person I've actually met in person is runaways, that may be awkward. Otherwise I may force my H to come and get a hotel with me. Or I'll get a hotel near one of y'all who already have one and hopefully buddy up to get to/from the race, etc.

[wawa]

Mar 29, 2016 8:26:37 GMT -5 @vtcupcake said:

I don't know if the other 10k runners are planning on anythign post-race, but I'd like to meet as many that want to stay for the marathoners at the finish line of the 10k and walk back to the Bridge of Death (aka mile 22) and cheer the marathoners on as they enter Crystal City. We can bring goodies and signs and stuff and put them in bag check at our start line, and then bring it with us after we finish. 

I'm in for this! I should really clue my husband in to this plan huh?

Also to add my couch surfing details here, I'm basically halfway between bwi and the greenbelt metro station (yellow line, which goes to the race). I have one queen bed guest room and two couches. Allergy warning: we have two cats and a slobbery dog. One couch is in dog territory but is cat free. The guest room and other couch are in cat territory. (Baby gates between dog zone and cat zone)

[mrshandy]

Although I'm really tempted by entering the marathon, I think I would have just as much fun cheering you guys on and I'm already committed to Richmond. I know there is the 10K, and I'll give it some thought.

So I likely will be heading up the H&F cheering squad.

Isn't the 10K finish line the same as the marathon? @vtcupcake

That's a pretty long walk like 2-3 miles. You might want to think about the Metro.

[hannahb]

If I get in I plan on staying in a hotel either where we were last year or in crystal city. Not counting my chickens before they hatch.
Also if I get pregnant I will sell my bib to anyone who hasn't got one.

[wambam]

Mar 29, 2016 8:40:46 GMT -5 wawa said:

Mar 29, 2016 8:26:37 GMT -5 @vtcupcake said:

I don't know if the other 10k runners are planning on anythign post-race, but I'd like to meet as many that want to stay for the marathoners at the finish line of the 10k and walk back to the Bridge of Death (aka mile 22) and cheer the marathoners on as they enter Crystal City. We can bring goodies and signs and stuff and put them in bag check at our start line, and then bring it with us after we finish. 

I'm in for this! I should really clue my husband in to this plan huh?

Also to add my couch surfing details here, I'm basically halfway between bwi and the greenbelt metro station (yellow line, which goes to the race). I have one queen bed guest room and two couches. Allergy warning: we have two cats and a slobbery dog. One couch is in dog territory but is cat free. The guest room and other couch are in cat territory. (Baby gates between dog zone and cat zone)

You have very different "districting" than our last G2G.

*sigh* I still think about gummy district...

[cole]

I'm planning on the 10k and am local. I may be moving this summer, but the right now can offer up a luxurious air mattress in the living room of a one-bedroom I'll update once my housing becomes more final, but I'm happy to host!

[irie]

I am near BWI but would like to stay closer and with some other folks. So willing to share a hotel or crash somewhere.

[lb2006]

we have a group of 5 (local workout buddies) who put our names in here - we'll be driving up and staying in Crystal City. All of us are in for the marathon

[gt7301b]

Mar 29, 2016 8:36:14 GMT -5 katyintx said:

Okay, I haven't answered the poll yet because I'm not sure... I am hoping to do the marathon, but that's all I know!

If someone would have me that's great, but as the only person I've actually met in person is runaways , that may be awkward. Otherwise I may force my H to come and get a hotel with me. Or I'll get a hotel near one of y'all who already have one and hopefully buddy up to get to/from the race, etc.

As long as you don't mind staying with one of us there are plenty of people in the area and as best I can tell everyone has made it out of the GTGs alive

[hannahb]

I can offer up Friday night at my house to anyone if flying into BWI is cheaper or if you wanted to fly out of BWI either Monday night or Tuesday (I plan on staying in DC Sunday night if I get in)

[hannahb]

Mar 29, 2016 8:53:54 GMT -5 lb2006 said:

we have a group of 5 (local workout buddies) who put our names in here - we'll be driving up and staying in Crystal City. All of us are in for the marathon

What hotel?

[bostonmichelle]

I'd love to crash at someone's house! Im planning on doing the full. Can I snag a bed at your house @vtcupcake?

[lb2006]

Mar 29, 2016 9:24:49 GMT -5 hannahb said:

Mar 29, 2016 8:53:54 GMT -5 lb2006 said:

we have a group of 5 (local workout buddies) who put our names in here - we'll be driving up and staying in Crystal City. All of us are in for the marathon

What hotel?

courtyard marriott crystal city

3-4 block walk from the shuttle 

[cinco]

I'm putting it up to the lottery gods, and will sign up for the 10k if I don't get in the marathon. I'll stay in Crystal City or Old Town, most likely.

[al320]

Ill share a room with people

[katyintx]

Mar 29, 2016 8:38:22 GMT -5 @vtcupcake said:

Mar 29, 2016 8:36:14 GMT -5 katyintx said:

Okay, I haven't answered the poll yet because I'm not sure... I am hoping to do the marathon, but that's all I know!

If someone would have me that's great, but as the only person I've actually met in person is runaways , that may be awkward. Otherwise I may force my H to come and get a hotel with me. Or I'll get a hotel near one of y'all who already have one and hopefully buddy up to get to/from the race, etc.

I'm sure one of us lovely ladies would have you!

Could I tentatively claim a bed/couch/air mattress at Casa de Cupcake?  I promise I'm not too incredibly odd, and I could even offer to cook on Saturday night!