RunningAHEAD - Topic: Any one running Steamtown in October?

progman2000

posted: 6/10/2008 at 7:03 AM

Just curious - after not getting into the NYCM I am looking for alternatives - Steamtown is awfully tempting, although the potential for hot weather in early October is a little scary.

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rockenmamaof5

posted: 6/10/2008 at 7:30 AM

Quote from progman2000 on 6/10/2008 at 7:03 AM:

Just curious - after not getting into the NYCM I am looking for alternatives - Steamtown is awfully tempting, although the potential for hot weather in early October is a little scary.

Did it last year and will be doing it again this year!! AWESOME AWESOME marathon!

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MrFinn

Prince of Fatness

posted: 6/10/2008 at 8:16 AM

I ran it last year, too, and can't say enough good things about the race. It was a very warm day, but that would not deter me from running there again, as it was unusual for that time of year in Scranton.

Not at it at all.

seeEricaRun

Awesome

posted: 6/10/2008 at 1:54 PM

Quote from progman2000 on 6/10/2008 at 7:03 AM:

Just curious - after not getting into the NYCM I am looking for alternatives - Steamtown is awfully tempting, although the potential for hot weather in early October is a little scary.

I had planned to, but it was actually cheaper for me to get to and stay in Portland, OR from Boston, so I think I'm going to do that instead.

mattw1970

Injured

posted: 6/10/2008 at 4:02 PM

Running Steamtown this year as my first marathon ever! I Doubt the weather will be that warm in October. last year was not the norm for this area that time of year.

INJURED

BadDawg

posted: 6/10/2008 at 4:53 PM
modified: 6/11/2008 at 10:25 AM

Quote from seeEricaRun on 6/10/2008 at 1:54 PM:

I had planned to, but it was actually cheaper for me to get to and stay in Portland, OR from Boston, so I think I'm going to do that instead.

Or you could just drive up Route 3 to keep me company at Baystate in Lowell. Clowning around

E.J.
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bdanehy

posted: 6/13/2008 at 6:18 PM

I'm running Steamtown! It will be my third marathon. I'm running it with about 10-12 members of the Shamrock Running Club out of Woburn, MA. Good Luck, Bob

Timbodeener

posted: 6/13/2008 at 10:22 PM

I'm registered and have a hotel booked so I'm hoping to be there....a touch of runners knee could keep me away if it gets any worse than it is right now though. BTW it will be my first marathon....really excited about it! Tim

willamona

Hawt and sexy

posted: 6/14/2008 at 3:59 PM

I live here and train on part of the course, so it's a no-brainer. I don't think I am racing this year though, I think Steamtown will be a training run for a November PR attempt. I do have a few friends that might claim me as a pacer for this one though. Oh, and hot weather here is odd in October, last year was not normal temperature wise. But, on the good side, even when it does happen, the people that live on the course come out in full force to set up unoffical water stations. Chicago will never happen here. There is even a beer and donut station on the last mile if you feel the need.

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Girl In Motion

posted: 6/14/2008 at 4:07 PM

Add me to the list. First marathon, too. I've already scoped out the hills I need to run around here for downhill training.

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seeEricaRun

Awesome

posted: 6/24/2008 at 7:26 PM
modified: 6/24/2008 at 7:48 PM

Quote from BadDawg on 6/10/2008 at 4:53 PM:

Or you could just drive up Route 3 to keep me company at Baystate in Lowell.

What's your goal time Dawg? I thought about that too, but the looped course already has me psyched out. It actually looks like I'm going to Hartford (eh) thanks to time/financial constraints. I would have MUCH rather done Steamtown or Portland. For some reason I'm feeling a lot less bad about hijacking other people's threads these days.

roots

posted: 6/24/2008 at 11:20 PM
modified: 6/24/2008 at 11:21 PM

I ran here last year and loved the event. The course is similar style and feel to Boston, with about 20,000 less people. I would do it again some year. In case it's helpful, I wrote a lengthy race report here. Best wishes in your preparations. When it comes time in your training cycle to introduce some sharpening, I recommend a few downhill runs at easy, tempo, or marathon pace. Cheers!

BadDawg

posted: 6/25/2008 at 11:50 AM

Quote from seeEricaRun on 6/24/2008 at 7:26 PM:

What's your goal time Dawg?

Anything that gets me to Boston, so under 3:30:59. Training's going well so far, so I think I should have a good chance.

E.J.
Greater Lowell Road Runners
Cry havoc and let slip the dawgs of war!

May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your SPF30, may the rains fall soft upon your sweat-wicking hat, and until you hit the finish line may The Flying Spaghetti Monster hold you in the hollow of His Noodly Appendage.

rvelich

Another Passion

posted: 6/25/2008 at 1:04 PM

Quote from BadDawg on 6/25/2008 at 11:50 AM:

Anything that gets me to Boston, so under 3:30:59. Training's going well so far, so I think I should have a good chance.

That's awesome news, Ed! Keep up the good training! Piggybacked highjack... out

Rick
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nycpsu

posted: 6/26/2008 at 7:25 AM
modified: 6/26/2008 at 7:26 AM

I ran this last year as well! It was hot as hades but I loved the race atmosphere. Nothing beats starting a race with a canon Big grin

You can read my experience here I'm heading to the midwest for the other hot marathon last year: Chicago!

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