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GAR 07
Sept 25, 2007 9:48:53 GMT -5
Post by mertz on Sept 25, 2007 9:48:53 GMT -5
I was just wondering if there was anything new for this years GAR. Are there going to be splits given out like they talked about last year. I was also wondering what peoples goals were for the race. Is jimmy or chris going to make their return and dominate all of us.
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GAR 07
Sept 25, 2007 9:54:34 GMT -5
Post by Justin on Sept 25, 2007 9:54:34 GMT -5
I read in the paper this morning that the 5k was on the highland trail. Is this true?
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GAR 07
Sept 25, 2007 11:28:33 GMT -5
Post by mertz on Sept 25, 2007 11:28:33 GMT -5
The 5K is run on the same course it has been. The two-mile walk is on the highland trail.
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GAR 07
Sept 25, 2007 12:01:49 GMT -5
Post by frojoe23 on Sept 25, 2007 12:01:49 GMT -5
Don't know about the situation on splits. I really have no goals. I will be running it just like last year - a final marathon prep. I'll make sure to wear all of the gear I will be wearing at Marine Corps and I'll make sure to take a gel and to grap water at all stops. If I were you, I'd do the same thing. You don't want to find out at the marathon that your shoes are going to cause blisters! Find out now.
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GAR 07
Sept 25, 2007 12:03:01 GMT -5
Post by frojoe23 on Sept 25, 2007 12:03:01 GMT -5
Obviously, I want to run fast, but a certain time goal is not in the back of my mind. I'd just like to come out of the race thinking that I am in good shape. It will be a confidence booster for me as I start my final hard week and then into the taper.
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GAR 07
Sept 25, 2007 12:58:38 GMT -5
Post by tommy on Sept 25, 2007 12:58:38 GMT -5
I'd like to not die at the 8 mile marker, and I'm thinking around 54 for a time hopefully.
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GAR 07
Sept 26, 2007 8:13:55 GMT -5
Post by davetreber on Sept 26, 2007 8:13:55 GMT -5
Everything will be pretty much as it has been for the GAR. The two-mile walk has run on various courses through the years and this year we'd like to showcase the AH Trail for the walkers. Thanks to the County for supporting that. The walk is not competitive, so it seems a good way to incorporate the trail without it changing the character of the GAR.
Hope to see everyone there.
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GAR 07
Sept 26, 2007 8:56:42 GMT -5
Post by baldisbetter on Sept 26, 2007 8:56:42 GMT -5
I'm going for the "not competitive" trail walk... I'll still get beat and have to puke in the end.
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GAR 07
Sept 27, 2007 11:14:57 GMT -5
Post by flyinghighrunner on Sept 27, 2007 11:14:57 GMT -5
I was just on iplayoutside.com....any reason we don't have the race posted on there?
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kw
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GAR 07
Sept 27, 2007 12:26:10 GMT -5
Post by kw on Sept 27, 2007 12:26:10 GMT -5
Anyone know of any festivities after the race? Jaron mentioned something about Ocktoberfest on the mall a while back. Any idea?
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GAR 07
Sept 27, 2007 12:54:09 GMT -5
Post by frojoe23 on Sept 27, 2007 12:54:09 GMT -5
I think that Ocktoberfest is this weekend. There was talk of them having it the same weekend as GAR this year. I didn't hear anything further about it and then last week I saw a flyer for Ocktoberfest here in the office. I plan on the festivities being that the Fab Four go to the Creamery after the race for a little frozen dessert!
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GAR 07
Sept 29, 2007 15:14:46 GMT -5
Post by davetreber on Sept 29, 2007 15:14:46 GMT -5
1. Yes, Oktoberest is later that same day. I have talked to Ed Mullaney from time to time over the last two years and we talked about how this would be a good way to make it a whole day on the Mall for all.
2. We will be meeting on Monday night to talk all logistics for the GAR. 6:30 pm, YMCA, any/all are welcome. Plan is for the Scouts and Arrowettes who are at the water to have splits ready although we'll need to make sure we've got someone (or two) running the clock along on their way to Cumberland.
3. Rob is welcome in the two-mile walk and we'll make an awards category that he's the only one in. If you puke, do it away from all the doughnuts!
4. If anyone wants to find out more about iplayoutside toward getting us on there, they're welcome. I know Randy was getting us on a lot of sites and I'd like to be as many places as possible. We advertise on RacePacket. it's on Darrell's site and he takes great pictures and video, so I'd rather it be Darrell if it is about one group being our picture site.
5. Hope to see everyone at the GAR. If you're not running, you're welcome to help out at the finish or on the course.
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GAR 07
Oct 1, 2007 9:10:43 GMT -5
Post by frojoe23 on Oct 1, 2007 9:10:43 GMT -5
Flavor of the day for Saturday is Boston Cream Pie!!!
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GAR 07
Oct 2, 2007 8:02:32 GMT -5
Post by baldisbetter on Oct 2, 2007 8:02:32 GMT -5
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GAR 07
Oct 3, 2007 8:21:03 GMT -5
Post by davetreber on Oct 3, 2007 8:21:03 GMT -5
Flavor of the day is Boston Creme Pie, all right. A new tradition -- the post-race dip in the Potomac. I love it! When you go to the Creamery, ask for the Michaels and thank them for being sponsors of the GAR. There will be good coffee from Mark's Daily Grind and doughnuts from M&M just for us runners and volunteers and anyone hanging out on the Mall, too.
See you all at the GAR.
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