tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349528968660309588.post4118706470362991866..comments2023-12-30T05:28:57.079-05:00Comments on Run, Théoden, Run: Our big ol' Thunder Road previewUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349528968660309588.post-52774848489187289512009-09-02T20:05:20.506-04:002009-09-02T20:05:20.506-04:00I took my marathon application into the RFYL store...I took my marathon application into the RFYL store. I later went to the Thunder Road web site to check on my registration and to see who else was registered. I did not see my name. Some running friends said their names were also not showing up. Can you shed light on this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349528968660309588.post-83874834747569688092009-09-02T16:35:00.590-04:002009-09-02T16:35:00.590-04:00This just in... seriously! I've just been tol...This just in... seriously! I've just been told registration figures for this year's Thunder Road Marathon are WAY up versus this time last year. Registration for the full marathon is already nearly 40% ahead of schedule, the half is nearly 70%, and the 5K is more than 200% -- yes TWO HUNDRED percent. We're expecting the 5K and half marathon to close out sooner than last year with caps of 3500 and 4000 respectively. Also, we've announced a cap of 2000 for this year's marathon. Get in early, folks! This one's turning into a hot ticket! You can register at any of the three Run For Your Life shops, or online anytime at www.runcharlotte.com.DC Lucchesi, Run For Your Lifehttp://www.runcharlotte.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349528968660309588.post-71466604910584541322009-09-02T09:32:09.663-04:002009-09-02T09:32:09.663-04:00If you're racing the marathon 8am is more than...If you're racing the marathon 8am is more than early enough for a start time. Racing at that time requires being up at 5am to get ready. I'm sure it's a bit different if you're doing a run/walk or just trying to finish, but I would really hate to be getting up at 4am to get ready. <br /><br />Also 6 hours is more than enough time for the course to be open. If you're concerned about finishing in under 6 hours then either find a marathon that is open longer or work on training harder and getting faster.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349528968660309588.post-41065235680248306132009-09-01T21:50:10.762-04:002009-09-01T21:50:10.762-04:00Ever thought about starting the race earlier? Mos...Ever thought about starting the race earlier? Most of us runners are up early on Saturday' s doing long runs. 8:00 seems late for a marathon. Start early and finish early!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349528968660309588.post-33046690214765781012009-09-01T21:47:30.791-04:002009-09-01T21:47:30.791-04:00Why is the race on open for 6 hours? There are ma...Why is the race on open for 6 hours? There are many runners who are in the 5 hour range and we sometimes feel that we get dirty looks from Police for running slower. Just think of the additional runners and walkers you could get if the finishing time was extended. Myrtle Beach has a 8 hour time limit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349528968660309588.post-28230828889405003762009-09-01T21:44:55.689-04:002009-09-01T21:44:55.689-04:00I would hate to see what D.C. Lucchesi calls a hea...I would hate to see what D.C. Lucchesi calls a heartbreaker hill. The best I remember Trade Street from Johnson & Wales up to Tryon St at mile 17 and Hawthorne Street hill at mile 24 are both pretty tough!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349528968660309588.post-46812890736598725052009-09-01T21:41:04.804-04:002009-09-01T21:41:04.804-04:00I am a slow runner and finished last year in over ...I am a slow runner and finished last year in over 5 hours. There are sections of the second half of the marathon that I felt I was the only runner on the course. There were certain areas on North Davidson and Central Avenue, where I was concerned about the safety of the neighborhoods. I am planning to run the marathion this year, and I hope there are plenty of Police for traffic control and volunteers to halp point runners in the right direction. Hopefully this will make me and other runners not have to think about the safety of neighborhoods we are running in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349528968660309588.post-87144696465496537972009-09-01T21:34:21.240-04:002009-09-01T21:34:21.240-04:00I have run Thunder Road Marathon several times. T...I have run Thunder Road Marathon several times. The hills are definitely a challenge with more in the first half of the race. The second half of Thunder Road has less hills, but quite a few turns in the NoDa , Plaza-Midwood area. Has anyone ever thought about reversing the course and running the NoDa section first and Myers Park / Dilworth as the second half. You would certainly feel less alone on the first half of the marathon because of additional half marathoners and full marathoners would feel have more crowd support on miles 13 to the end!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349528968660309588.post-71680507399283834522009-09-01T21:25:59.947-04:002009-09-01T21:25:59.947-04:00This will be my fifth time running Thunder Road. ...This will be my fifth time running Thunder Road. I live in Charlotte and take pride in supporting our marathon. The race has grown leaps and bounds since year one. As the numbers of participants have increased, the quality of the race has continued to improve. In addition to easy parking, you can also take to Lynx light rail to the race. The finishing metals are outstanding. When you cross the finish line you get your name announced and there is beer at the finish line!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349528968660309588.post-2008129898241264942009-09-01T21:10:15.965-04:002009-09-01T21:10:15.965-04:00Thanks for the info. Plan to run the half for my f...Thanks for the info. Plan to run the half for my first and looking forward to it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com