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Post by burgrunner on Oct 25, 2010 9:31:24 GMT -5
For anyone interested in traveling with the group to DC.
We will be meeting at the train station in C-land by 8:00 so that we can get on the road. This allows us enough travel time in case we hit traffic, have to stop, or whatever else may come up. Once we arrive in DC, we will head to the hotel first and make sure that everything is OK there and get checked in. We can park the cars and use the metro. After check-in, we need to go pick up our race stuff at the expo. In years past, we have always done a bigger lunch consisting of some sort of pasta. I found two promising restaurants near our hotel if you want to check them out: Filomenos's Ristorante and the Cheesecake Factory. Depending on the time we arrive, we may want to eat before we go over to the Expo, we'll have to play that by ear. Later in the evening we need to find a place to grab dinner. Traditionally, we have done Subway, but any kind of restaurant that serves sub's/sandwich's will do. If we don't eat at the Cheesecake factory for lunch, we could do it for dinner.
If anyone has any questions or concerns please post them or you can send an e-mail to jrice1@hotmail.com.
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Post by bevj on Oct 25, 2010 22:17:36 GMT -5
Good luck down there guys! Tear it up!
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Post by wvrunner on Oct 26, 2010 15:12:34 GMT -5
Let's hear some goals for the group!! I'll be tracking Sunday from the computer. Good Luck!
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Post by ericjoe on Oct 26, 2010 18:16:44 GMT -5
I hope to run between 3:12-3:15. Hopefully I can hold that pace and no bonking at mile 23 for a change!!
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Post by woody on Oct 26, 2010 20:45:45 GMT -5
My goal is between 2:38-2:43
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Post by dan on Oct 27, 2010 16:45:26 GMT -5
Spinnler alerted me to a group of USAF guys who will be running 2:30 pace on Sunday. Mark Cucuzzella e-mailed me and told me I could tag along with them. I don't know what kind of shape I'm in but I'm going to give this a try and see what happens!
I'm getting excited!
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Post by ericjoe on Oct 27, 2010 17:39:05 GMT -5
I am pretty excited too.
Dan I don't think you will have too much trouble with 2:30 race.
Woody I know you are in shape to meet your goal.
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Post by Justin on Oct 28, 2010 7:36:05 GMT -5
I'm really excited to see how everyone does, and just being down there with a group will be a great change. From what I hear about everyone's training this fall I think some of you guys are really ready to break through.
I'm going into it with not great expectations. My preparation has been sub-par for lots of reasons. My primary goal will to "feel" what the early goings of a marathon should be like. I want to make sure to go out comfortable and not die. A good time for me this fall would be 3:40ish I'm thinking.
I'm looking forward to seeing everyone there!
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Post by burgrunner on Oct 28, 2010 11:41:35 GMT -5
Thanks to Jaron for the heads up. This shouldn't have much of an impact other than the footing. This part of the National Mall is dirt and crushed stone. You may have to watch your footing, especially on the curbs. Apparently the road is under construction.
From the MCM website:
UPDATE: A minor adjustment will occur on the MCM Course at Mile 17 at 14th Street where the runners will move from the street to the National Mall path parallel to Madison Drive. The course will continue on the path until 3rd Street. Please note there will be several curbs to traverse and the MCM team is working to install ramps to make the transition as smooth as possible.
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Post by burgrunner on Oct 29, 2010 9:30:32 GMT -5
Runners: Don't forget your e-conformation card to pick up your stuff at the expo (and if you are reading this Tim; don't forget your stuff at the expo once you get it!).
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Post by ericjoe on Oct 29, 2010 14:08:51 GMT -5
My e-confirmation is in my bag with my running clothes. No long shorts this race! See you guys in the morning.
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