2009 Seaside Half Marathon

[SGB]

The 2009 Seaside Half Marathon is scheduled for March 1st at 7am. We already have a ton of people registered and we're sure to fill up early, so register ASAP! See www.seasidehalfmarathon.com for more information and registration.

Vera Bradley is our supporting sponsor - that means that every race finisher (Half and 5K) will receive a nifty Vera Bradley tote bag. We'll have the usual post race party and lots of great surprises. Hope to see you all there!

[Miss Kitty]

Sign DD and me up!

Have a great race!

[DD]

Sign DD and me up!

Have a great race!

[Geo]

Who's doing this? I am considering the Half...

[scooterbug44]

I think I said I'd do the 5k w/ a friend in a moment of weakness. Hope it fills up fast so I can sleep in instead!

[doGooD]

I am! Up to 6 miles, but my back is out of Whack, so this week only stretching and walking! I hope I'll be ready. If not, I'll fake it.

[SWGB]

I think I said I'd do the 5k w/ a friend in a moment of weakness. Hope it fills up fast so I can sleep in instead!

You can sign up and sleep in anyway.

[bluemtnrunner]

I'm in for the third year in a row. Hopefully this year will be way better than last but since I'm just making a comeback I'll just have to hope for the best.

[SGB]

I think I said I'd do the 5k w/ a friend in a moment of weakness. Hope it fills up fast so I can sleep in instead!

Both races are filling up faster than ever. The 5K is very close to being filled. Sign up now! www.seasidehalfmarathon.com

[Beach Runner]

Sorry to be offensive, but are the Vera Bradley bags for barfing at the finish line? I just can't stand those things. They are so incredibly horrible and old-school preppy. I hated them 20-something years ago, and I still hate them. They look like freakin' diaper bags. Every redneck girl on our campus carries one. I guess they think it makes them look stylish. I don't think so.

It isn't just me. Daughter agrees. She now carries a Louis Vuitton Damier Neverfull that she got for Christmas.

If you have a friend who carries a Vera Bradley and you are a true friend, please advise her/him not to carry one any more. S/he will thank you in the long run for that advice.

But I'm up for a 5K.

[NoHall]

I'm in, and I'm bringing a gullfriend with me. Who has a place where we can stay for cheap?

[beachmouse]

Vera Bradley's work isn't to my taste either, but I appreciate her efforts to help out local schools.

[scooterbug44]

Vera Bradley's work isn't to my taste either, but I appreciate her efforts to help out local schools.

Yep, I would carry a publix bag before a VB (or a LV ), but tastes vary!

[NoHall]

Vera Bradley's work isn't to my taste either, but I appreciate her efforts to help out local schools.

I agree wholeheartedly with beachmouse---this is a wonderful event because all the money goes to the school. (It's cheap, too!) It's also one of my favorite half marathons for other reasons--it has the best t-shirt, the best medal, it's cheap, it's flat, it's in SoWal, and I think it's amazing that Vera Bradley donates her bags.

Whatever the taste in bags--it's a free Vera Bradley bag. I have 3 free backpack-type bags from races that have "Publix" stamped across them that are far uglier, but they're useful and not nearly as well made. I use them all the time. Goodies are goodies, and hers is a great goodie.

[SWGB]

Sorry to be offensive, but are the Vera Bradley bags for barfing at the finish line? I just can't stand those things. They are so incredibly horrible and old-school preppy. I hated them 20-something years ago, and I still hate them. They look like freakin' diaper bags. Every redneck girl on our campus carries one. I guess they think it makes them look stylish. I don't think so.

It isn't just me. Daughter agrees. She now carries a Louis Vuitton Damier Neverfull that she got for Christmas.

If you have a friend who carries a Vera Bradley and you are a true friend, please advise her/him not to carry one any more. S/he will thank you in the long run for that advice.

But I'm up for a 5K.

Sell it on Ebay under the header:

Vera Bradley bag for sale. Limited Truman show edition.

I'm in, and I'm bringing a gullfriend with me. Who has a place where we can stay for cheap?

Casa de skunk, or if that doesn't pan out you can use our futon.

[Beach Runner]

Vera Bradley's work isn't to my taste either, but I appreciate her efforts to help out local schools.

I agree. Thanks, Vera.

If any of you carries a Vera, I still you. I'll just divert my eyes when I see your bag to avoid making a grimacing face.

[seagrover]

I'm in for both races!!! Ok, only I'll be the one directing traffic at West Ruskin Place. I have been at this location for the last 4 years, I think it is.

I got to wear the bright orange traffic vest last year - I was so "official"!!!

Wave at me when you go by - I will cheer you on the finish line!!!

[Miss Kitty]

I agree. Thanks, Vera.

If any of you carries a Vera, I still you. I'll just divert my eyes when I see your bag to avoid making a grimacing face.

Sort of like we do when you wear your jorts.

[Beach Runner]

Sort of like we do when you wear your jorts.

You are too funny!

Hey, wearing jorts and being tacky is just something that becomes part of you if you go to UF. The Gator spirit just overtakes one's judgement.

[ShallowsNole]

You are too funny!

Hey, wearing jorts and being tacky is just something that becomes part of you if you go to UF. The Gator spirit just overtakes one's judgement.

Bless your heart. You are truly a sport!

(Though I spit diet coke at Kitty's post...)

[Beach Runner]

Bless your heart. You are truly a sport!

(Though I spit diet coke at Kitty's post...)

[NoHall]

Sell it on Ebay under the header:

Vera Bradley bag for sale. Limited Truman show edition.



Casa de skunk, or if that doesn't pan out you can use our futon.

Groovy... I have to get my tail in gear and prepare for this thing.

I'll do that tomorrow.

[Geo]

I am! Up to 6 miles, but my back is out of Whack, so this week only stretching and walking! I hope I'll be ready. If not, I'll fake it.

Coolio. What is your pace?

I started Hal Higdeon's (sp?) half marathon training program this week. I should've started it over a month ago but hopefully I should be okay sjumping in with Week 5 since I have been running 3-5 miles at least three times a week for a few months now.

Who you training and running with on race day?

G

[SWGB]

Coolio. What is your pace?

I started Hal Higdeon's (sp?) half marathon training program this week. I should've started it over a month ago but hopefully I should be okay sjumping in with Week 5 since I have been running 3-5 miles at least three times a week for a few months now.

Who you training and running with on race day?

G

Want to kick it off with a bonfire the night before?

[Geo]

Want to kick it off with a bonfire the night before?

Good one!
I wish someone else besides me could appreciate how brilliant your post is.

[supermom262]

Vera Bradley has made a huge contribution to this race. Whether her bags are your taste or not, her bags have contributed to a large increase in runners, which in turn increases the money the school receives. This race is vital to the Seaside Neighborhood School's budget, so we are extremely grateful for her generous donations to the school.

They also make great presents to other family members who might have different tastes!

Sneaker sponsorships are a great way to sponsor too - $100. gets your name on a sneaker-shaped sign located along the race course!
You can pm me if you would like to be a sponsor!

[Grayton Girl]

I signed up for the 5K yesterday! I've run the Seaside Half twice but will join the 5K crowd this year. I'm really looking forward to it!!

I live in Old Seagrove and like to run 3-5 miles in the mornings sometime between 6:30 - 9:00, the earlier the better. I usually run on 30A or on the Watercolor trails, which I know very well. I am not real fast - maybe 9 to 9 1/2 minute miler. If anyone wants to join me or set a schedule for runs, please pm me. I would love to have someone to run with.

[supermom262]

I signed up for the 5K yesterday! I've run the Seaside Half twice but will join the 5K crowd this year. I'm really looking forward to it!!

I live in Old Seagrove and like to run 3-5 miles in the mornings sometime between 6:30 - 9:00, the earlier the better. I usually run on 30A or on the Watercolor trails, which I know very well. I am not real fast - maybe 9 to 9 1/2 minute miler. If anyone wants to join me or set a schedule for runs, please pm me. I would love to have someone to run with.

I would like to run with you but I need a few weeks to get back in shape. You are much faster than me. I need to be pushed right now.

[bluemtnrunner]

I would like to run with you but I need a few weeks to get back in shape. You are much faster than me. I need to be pushed right now.

Supermom, Grayton Girl and Geo and whomever else....it looks like we are all at different paces and distances right now but we could still start a run together. I am still doing the run walk run deal myself. What if we ran Grayton and/or did an out an back from there. The faster folks could lap the slower folks and we could all encourage one another.

I have been in the lead, dragging in last and in the middle of the pack and no matter how I run, I have always found it helpful to have someone else there at the start.

How about Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m. at Grayton Corners, park over by Pandora's. Start running by 7:40????

[SGB]

I signed up for the 5K yesterday! I've run the Seaside Half twice but will join the 5K crowd this year. I'm really looking forward to it!!

Uh oh, if you're running, who's going to be the cheering section at Grayton Corners this year?

[ShallowsNole]

Uh oh, if you're running, who's going to be the cheering section at Grayton Corners this year?

I will. I need to get ShallowsSquirt signed up for the 5K before I forget!

[supermom262]

Supermom, Grayton Girl and Geo and whomever else....it looks like we are all at different paces and distances right now but we could still start a run together. I am still doing the run walk run deal myself. What if we ran Grayton and/or did an out an back from there. The faster folks could lap the slower folks and we could all encourage one another.

I have been in the lead, dragging in last and in the middle of the pack and no matter how I run, I have always found it helpful to have someone else there at the start.

How about Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m. at Grayton Corners, park over by Pandora's. Start running by 7:40????

Ok! I'll be there!

[bluemtnrunner]

WooHoo....we went, we ran...we walked some and we will do it again Monday morning at 8am. Anyone else want to meet at Grayton Corners?

[Grayton Girl]

WooHoo....we went, we ran...we walked some and we will do it again Monday morning at 8am. Anyone else want to meet at Grayton Corners?

Bummer!! So sorry I missed the run today, but I have not been checking the thread like I should. I will plan to meet y'all on Monday at Grayton Corners at 8:00 a.m.

See you - and anyone else who would like to join - then!

[Grayton Girl]

Uh oh, if you're running, who's going to be the cheering section at Grayton Corners this year?

Oh my Gosh! Manning that music station at Grayton Corners last year was SO MUCH FUN! I was exhausted from all the dancing around and cheering we did. I seriously thought about not running this year, just so I could do the music station again.

But I'm hoping that Mr. Grayton Girl (who is injured and can't run right now) will commit to doing the station again, along with the young lad and his posse, and that I can bike down to meet them after the 5K. That way I could have my cake and eat it too.

[Geo]

I am doing my weekly long run on Sundays. Fridays are my rest days and Saturday is cross training. Sorry I missed ya'll...

[momof2kids]

I have also signed up for the half - it's my first! YIKES! I'm not ready at all, but looking forward to it whole heartedly!

[SGB]

Oh my Gosh! Manning that music station at Grayton Corners last year was SO MUCH FUN! I was exhausted from all the dancing around and cheering we did. I seriously thought about not running this year, just so I could do the music station again.

But I'm hoping that Mr. Grayton Girl (who is injured and can't run right now) will commit to doing the station again, along with the young lad and his posse, and that I can bike down to meet them after the 5K. That way I could have my cake and eat it too.

Great, it sounds like the family tradition will continue - and of course we love that you're running the 5K.

If anyone else wants to run the 5K, I'd sign up TODAY! It is extremely close to be closed out.

[bluemtnrunner]

I was late this morning. Sorry if I missed you.
I did see two cars in front of Pandoras and at least one sowal sticker. I endured the cold and ran short. When shall we try again?

[Geo]

How's everyone's training coming? I ran 6 miles last night and boy am I sore. For this distance I am just under 11 minute miles. Can I really do this? I am both committed and scared...

:)

[bluemtnrunner]

If you're skeered then you are doing it just right! I'm so far behind in training but am determined to get the mileage back up.

[SGB]

If you haven't signed up for the 5K and want to run, do so today. We are closing out registration tomorrow because we are filled up. This is the earliest we've ever had to do this, so thanks for all the support! The half marathon will still be open for registration, but that is filling up faster than ever too. You have no idea how exciting it is for us to have such a great response so early!

Many thanks to our awesome sponsors, especially Vera Bradley, who has been extremely generous to us. The excitement level when giving out those bags is very high. A few runners last year that collapsed from dehydration wouldn't go to the hospital until they were assured they would still get their VB bags.

Good luck with all your training. If you're not running and you'd like to volunteer to man the race course, please PM me.

[beachmouse]

I'm in for the 1/2 and the mister is in for the 5K.

[jules33]

I am signed up and training. I will have to say the training is going slllloooowww! Doing 8 this weekend. This will be my first and I am very excited. We have made our reservations to stay in Seaside. Can't wait!!! Hope it is pretty weather!

[Beach Runner]

Dang it! I went online Wednesday to sign up for the 5K. Closed out!

I guess that's my punishment for criticizing Vera bags. What goes around comes around.

[NoHall]

Dang it! I went online Wednesday to sign up for the 5K. Closed out!

I guess that's my punishment for criticizing Vera bags. What goes around comes around.

I managed to get out of training for the half by procrastination, too!

[Beach Runner]

I managed to get out of training for the half by procrastination, too!

I think the half marathon is still open. You just can't do the half 10K, i.e., the 5K.

I hear people are selling their badges for the 5K on eBay! JK.

[NoHall]

I think the half marathon is still open. You just can't do the half 10K, i.e., the 5K.

I hear people are selling their badges for the 5K on eBay! JK.

Nope--both are closed.

[Beach Runner]

Nope--both are closed.

[beachmouse]

I know it's a joke here, but it's really not good to sell race entries to others- if you're caught, most race directors will ban you from ever legitimately registering for the race again. It screws things up from a legal liability perspective because the person racing is not the same person who signed the race waiver, and there have been ugly lawsuits in other endurance sports where someone who bought number ended up getting hurt and going after the RD in court. (RD was not negligent- it was just one of those accidents that can happen sorts of things)