How will I come around the mountain?
For some reason when I think of this weekend’s Blue Ridge Half Marathon, I think of this song (and yes, this is the cheesiest of the cheesy versions I could find):
But in all seriousness, I’m really looking forward to this event. Besides a one-mile race in 2006, I’m pretty sure I haven’t been a part of any other inaugural events. I also am rarely impressed by an event until it happens, but so far I like what I’ve seen from race officials. The communication online through their website, Facebook and Twitter have been impressive, as well as the media stories I referred to in my post yesterday. I am often frustrated that races don’t use social media tools to build a buzz around their race. For this being a smaller race, they’ve already done more than what I’ve seen from Shamrock.
It’s impossible for me to come up with a goal time for this race. With an elevation gain of nearly 1,400 feet with a mostly uphill first 5 miles, I’ve never done anything like this. 1:50? Two hours? Or is 1:45ish realistic? Will I be able to fly downhill after painful uphill miles? I don’t know. It’s just something I’ll have to figure out once it starts. Or figure out after it’s over and try again next year. No matter what, it’ll be a course record. A PR is completely out of the question on this one.
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Wow…just, wow.
That elevation is going to make for quite the experience, should be pretty awesome though. Good luck!
Do you listen to music when you race (I've heard some races don't allow it)? That song should be at the top of playlist if you do
Yeah, definitely let the course dictate your pace on this on. Who knows, who cares how fast you'll go; just enjoy the scenery and don't work (too) hard.
See you there!
@Steve - I stopped running with music about five months or so ago. But this song will be in my head, I'm sure. @Josh - thanks for the comment. I want to make sure that I soak in this experience and take in all the great views that this course offers. I might take a camera with me.
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David, great post. I am glad to see the social media efforts are noticed and unique. Having been involved with the organizing committee, it has been cool to see the community that has sprung up around the race on Facebook. Good luck on Saturday!