RiverOtter, Will you be down for the Seaside Half Marathon?

[RiverOtter]

Hey RiverOtter,
Just wondering if you are coming down to run in the Seaside Half Marathon and 5k March 4. If you haven't registered, you can still register for the half marathon. The 5k is full. This is a great run, if it doesn't work into your schedule for this year, keep in mind for next year! The t-shirts were just printed and Billie and Justin Gaffrey outdid themselves this year! Best running t-shirt I have seen!
Heard there might be beignets along the course by Blue Orleans (a rumor!) I need to check with Gator on that!

Nope, Running is my worst event after swimming . This year I am focusing on my running and swimming. Last year I thought as long as I was fast on the bike I'd be ok but boy did I get schooled . I've never run over 6.5 miles at one time. More into Adventure Racing and Sprint Triathlons. I am thinking of the Emerald Coast Triathlon at PCB in April. Haven't decided yet though.

 

[Smiling JOe]

... I am thinking of the Emerald Coast Triathlon at PCB in April. Haven't decided yet though.

Isn't that one a half Ironman?

 

[RiverOtter]

Isn't that one a half Ironman?

Nope, there are 3 or 4 sprint races during from spring to fall. The 1/2 ironman is in May or June. WAY out of my league. There is an Olympic distance tri in the Nooga and I'll do that one.

 

[whiteyfunn]

i haven't signed up yet to be a water girl is it too late? i need a station

Too bad I can't make it that weekend or we could defend our title as "best water stand."

 

[Smiling JOe]

Too bad I can't make it that weekend or we could defend our title as "best water stand."

Tell JFunn to bring something other than the garden hose supply of water, and you guys could also win the best tasting water stand.:funn:

 

[whiteyfunn]

Tell JFunn to bring something other than the garden hose supply of water, and you guys could also win the best tasting water stand.:funn:

Dear Brita McGoo,

Beggars can't be choosers. :roll:

XOXO,

Tap water Tammy

 

[jessifunn]

Tell JFunn to bring something other than the garden hose supply of water, and you guys could also win the best tasting water stand.:funn:

i just handed out the water. i would have thought that the organizers of the marathon would have set us up with something other than garden hose water. but i see how much i am appricated. :roll:

 

[beachmouse]

Nope, there are 3 or 4 sprint races during from spring to fall. The 1/2 ironman is in May or June. WAY out of my league. There is an Olympic distance tri in the Nooga and I'll do that one.

I've heard mixed reviews of the Emerald Coast sprint series, mostly because it's not a closed course, and the Thomas Drive area has a lot of not-very-careful drivers.

Gulf Coast 1/2 can be either a very nice first race at that distance, depending on whether the Gulf has kicked up, or if it's 86 degrees and humid.

There's a short sprint on Eglin AFB in mid-June that has the advantage of a bayou swim, if you're not a former competitive swimmer. Also Grandman (or whatever they're calling it now) in the Fairhope, AL area in late May was very well run, and a lot of fun. And they've moved the swim so you no longer have to deal with the 'usually calm waters of Weeks Bay'. Mulletman (spring race the Florabama runs) is a must-do at least once to get one of the t-shirts.

Fall races- Sandestin Triathlon is a bit pricey in terms of entry fee, but they've got a great course. Santa Rosa Island has been a very good race the times I've done it. IIRC, you've done Crab Trap. I like that one because it's a mellow event with a lot of local entries.

 

[kathydwells]

i just handed out the water. i would have thought that the organizers of the marathon would have set us up with something other than garden hose water. but i see how much i am appricated. :roll:

I appreciate you very much. ;-)

 

[RiverOtter]

I've heard mixed reviews of the Emerald Coast sprint series, mostly because it's not a closed course, and the Thomas Drive area has a lot of not-very-careful drivers.

Gulf Coast 1/2 can be either a very nice first race at that distance, depending on whether the Gulf has kicked up, or if it's 86 degrees and humid.

There's a short sprint on Eglin AFB in mid-June that has the advantage of a bayou swim, if you're not a former competitive swimmer. Also Grandman (or whatever they're calling it now) in the Fairhope, AL area in late May was very well run, and a lot of fun. And they've moved the swim so you no longer have to deal with the 'usually calm waters of Weeks Bay'. Mulletman (spring race the Florabama runs) is a must-do at least once to get one of the t-shirts.

Fall races- Sandestin Triathlon is a bit pricey in terms of entry fee, but they've got a great course. Santa Rosa Island has been a very good race the times I've done it. IIRC, you've done Crab Trap. I like that one because it's a mellow event with a lot of local entries.

I am also considering the Sandestin Tri