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Myrtle Beach Marathon? (Read 349 times)

Wings view log	posted: 1/23/2008 at 2:58 PM
	Has anyone done Myrtle before? We have a fairly large group from the Rocky Mount, NC area heading down for the race next month. We are staying at a hotel which will require us to drive a little ways to the start - I've heard parking is not a problem, is that the case? Any other comments, tips, etc. would be appreciated! Thanks!

JDF Non-Stroller-Still Crazy	posted: 1/23/2008 at 3:04 PM
	The local Raleigh NC North Carolina Road Runners Club has a Huge group going down to it. We are all staying at the Breakers hotel which is not too far from the start. They said that parking shouldn’t be a huge problem. However, it is a really early start so we will have to get there extra early. Good luck. Hope to see you there.
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Wings view log	posted: 1/23/2008 at 3:12 PM
	Early is an understatement...the 6:30 am start is a concern of mine. Could be quite cold! Most of us are staying at Dunes Village. Our group has at least 8 people running the marathon, 5 running the 1/2, and countless kids running in the kids race. I am sure yours is much larger but this is all from little ole Rocky Mount.

JustMarion view log Me n' LAB-SA 26.2	posted: 1/25/2008 at 9:58 AM
	Not in a group but I'm running it! I'm going to stay at the Comfort Suites and from I understand, they're a mile or so from the start. I figure I'll use that as a warm up I've been checking the weather regularly for MB and the lows seem to bounce out of the high 30s into the mid 40s. Good luck!
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Wings view log	posted: 1/25/2008 at 1:38 PM
	I plan on driving to the start and using the first two miles of the race as my warm-up! I just hope the winds aren't too bad. My only "beach" marathon was the 2007 Shamrock Marathon in Va Beach and the wind nearly killed me! Good Luck!

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posted: 1/26/2008 at 3:54 PM

Myrtle Beach was my first marathon. (last year)

It was darn cold at the start (28-) but the winds were mild. Normal lows are high 30's for this time of year, so hopefully we get that this year. Parking should be a problem at all. (although last year I walked to the start...this year I'll be driving)

The 6:30 start is pretty early, but it's nice getting done early, too. Smile

Aside from that, I thought the race was well run.

One note...the post race party...will be absolutely packed. They really need to find a new place to have it as the race has outgrown the House of Blues. We'll be skipping that this year, unfortunately.

Wings view log	posted: 1/28/2008 at 3:59 PM
	I assume everyone had their last long run this weekend in prep for Myrtle...everyone feeling alright?

Wings view log	posted: 1/31/2008 at 7:02 PM
	Question - Does anyone know if Myrtle provides a Gear Check? If so, do they provide the bag you use or can you use your own? I checked their sorry website but couldn't find anything! Thanks!

GaReb770 view log	posted: 2/4/2008 at 12:04 AM
	They do provide a gear check as well as a bag for you to put your gear in.