Carmel, IN marathon anyone

BoilerTom90

posted: 1/25/2012 at 9:16 PM

I'm trying to decide on a spring marathon and am considering the race in Carmel, IN. For those familiar with this race, do you have any comments pros or cons on it?

Thanks!

spaniel

mileage hound

posted: 1/25/2012 at 9:22 PM

If he does not reply, PM C-R and he can give you the low-down on the course. Several of us are (probably) running it this year. Perhaps there will be beer afterwards, but I will not speak for the location yet.

My understanding is that it's a pretty fast course. There are a few rollers in Carmel but I don't think the course runs over them. I have not done races by the organizer, but my perception from being on the email list and hearing about last year was that the organization is solid for a small/medium event. I am happy they moved it from June to April this year.

2013 goals: Kick some arse. Moreso than 2012.

"If you want to be a bad a$s, then do what a bad a$s does. There's your pep talk for today. Go Run." -- Slo_Hand

"Determined is what I am. Maybe a little sick in the head? Ok who am I kidding ALOT sick in the head" -- rockenmamaof5

C-R

posted: 1/25/2012 at 9:28 PM

Its a fast course. Should be well organized. I'll be running it. If you want more details, drop me a line.

If enough RA folks run it, there will be a post party bbq at my place. 2.5 miles from the start finish line.

"He conquers who endures" - Persius
"Every workout should have a purpose. Every purpose should link back to achieving a training objective." - Spaniel

BoilerTom90

posted: 1/25/2012 at 9:40 PM

Thanks for the quick replies, Spaniel and C-R. I watched the 5 minute video of the course and I like the fact that there appears to be quite a bit on bike paths. I think I'm in. I'll have to sign my son up for the 8K.

And, hey, if there's Beer and a BBQ afterwards, that's just gravy!

hacker2000

Cool Jump Suit

posted: 1/25/2012 at 9:41 PM

Quote from C-R on 1/25/2012 at 9:28 PM:

If enough RA folks run it, there will be a post party bbq at my place. 2.5 miles from the start finish line.

WooHoo!!! Andy can bring the pickled eggs!

The only difference
That I see
Is you are exactly the same
As you used to be

spaniel

mileage hound

posted: 1/25/2012 at 10:07 PM

Quote from hacker2000 on 1/25/2012 at 9:41 PM:

WooHoo!!! Andy can bring the pickled eggs!

Hell yes. I wouldn't want your wife to put you in the dog house again.

2013 goals: Kick some arse. Moreso than 2012.

"If you want to be a bad a$s, then do what a bad a$s does. There's your pep talk for today. Go Run." -- Slo_Hand

"Determined is what I am. Maybe a little sick in the head? Ok who am I kidding ALOT sick in the head" -- rockenmamaof5

flatfooter

posted: 1/25/2012 at 10:40 PM

Which course is this and when? I'm training for a 50M in May, but if it is in very early April I might be in...

2013 Goals:
Run trails.

Trent

posted: 1/25/2012 at 10:42 PM

Quote from flatfooter on 1/25/2012 at 10:40 PM:

Which course is this and when? I'm training for a 50M in May, but if it is in very early April I might be in...

FF, which 50m?

I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.

Poor baby

flatfooter

posted: 1/25/2012 at 10:50 PM

Quote from Trent on 1/25/2012 at 10:42 PM:

FF, which 50m?

Ice Age 50 in, WI. 50M is sold out (but there is a waiting list).

2013 Goals:
Run trails.

beef

Ostrich runner

posted: 1/26/2012 at 12:04 AM

I didn't realize it had been moved to April. Otherwise my comment would be to avoid it due to the weather, but that changes things. It still suffers from being in Carmel though.

http://www.runningahead.com/groups/Indy/forum

spaniel

mileage hound

posted: 1/26/2012 at 6:52 AM

Quote from flatfooter on 1/25/2012 at 10:40 PM:

Which course is this and when? I'm training for a 50M in May, but if it is in very early April I might be in...

April 21st.

2013 goals: Kick some arse. Moreso than 2012.

"If you want to be a bad a$s, then do what a bad a$s does. There's your pep talk for today. Go Run." -- Slo_Hand

"Determined is what I am. Maybe a little sick in the head? Ok who am I kidding ALOT sick in the head" -- rockenmamaof5

C-R

posted: 1/26/2012 at 7:22 AM

Quote from beef on 1/26/2012 at 12:04 AM:

I didn't realize it had been moved to April. Otherwise my comment would be to avoid it due to the weather, but that changes things. It still suffers from being in Carmel though.

Hater Wink

Not all races can be in Lawrence

"He conquers who endures" - Persius
"Every workout should have a purpose. Every purpose should link back to achieving a training objective." - Spaniel

Shikari1

Cotton mouth

posted: 1/26/2012 at 8:27 AM

I'm in.

BCR

posted: 1/26/2012 at 8:38 AM

Here is the link for those interested.

http://carmelmarathon.com/pages/home

I am very tempted just because Spaniel and C-R are running it and beer and BBQ are involved. However, I am back at Indy in Sept due to my wife registering and then not being able to race that weekend. If they have strong winds again like they did last year I am never coming back to that race :-)

C-R I feel like it has been a long time since I have seen anything from you. How goes the running?

2013 Goals:

Sub 18:30 5K ()
Sub 1:29:30 1/2 marathon (1:29:52 try at Heart Mini 3-18-2012 )
Sub 3:010:00 Marathon ()

spaniel

mileage hound

posted: 1/26/2012 at 8:42 AM

Quote from C-R on 1/26/2012 at 7:22 AM:

Not all races can be in Lawrence

Yes, I stick to shorter races there because it is not so uncomfortable to pack heat as for a marathon. Wink

2013 goals: Kick some arse. Moreso than 2012.

"If you want to be a bad a$s, then do what a bad a$s does. There's your pep talk for today. Go Run." -- Slo_Hand

"Determined is what I am. Maybe a little sick in the head? Ok who am I kidding ALOT sick in the head" -- rockenmamaof5

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