Volunteer Race Director-- Would you participate in a race like this?

jojo61397

posted: 2/25/2013 at 6:38 PM

Hi,

I do volunteer race directing in Florida for two charitable organizations, both charities benefit Autism. I have a 5K/10K coming up in April. In September, I do another race a 5K. The second race, I'm thinking about adding a 1000 Meter Paddle Board race. Paddle Boarding is really "hot" here. It's a very popular sport, and you can board all year long.

We would still do the 5K run. But we would add a 1000 meter paddle board to the run, so the people could do a 1000 meter paddle + 5K, or do a 5K run without the 1000 meter paddle board race. What are your thoughts?

Thanks

Jodi

PR:

Half: 1:48 (March 3rd, 2013)

Full: 4:05:40 (March 17th, 2013)

2013/2014 Goals:

Sub-4:00 hour Marathon

Sub- 125 pounds
Sub- 1:45 hour half.

ilanarama

yeah, that's me.

posted: 2/28/2013 at 11:11 AM

I would! Er, if I knew how to paddleboard. You should also make a paddleboard-only option.

I did a duathlon race in the Bahamas that was a beach run plus a short swim. I came in second and won a six-pack of beer!

PRs: 5K 21:03 (4/2012) 10K 43:06 (12/2011) 13.1 1:37:01 (3/2010) 26.2 3:29:13 (1/2012)

seilerts

posted: 2/28/2013 at 2:27 PM

1K is pretty short for a paddle board race. 2 miles - 5km might generate more interest. Swim/Run/Paddle is another kind of event that is catching on and might be a huge hit down there in triathlon hell.

http://www.pacificpaddler.com/1210/swim_run_paddle.pdf

2013 H1: 7 hours/week base. Q3: Train for goal race. Q4: Goal Race.

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