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lgreenberg98

150 posts since
Nov 5, 2007

Jun 20, 2007 11:52 AM

Outer Banks, NC Runners?

Going to be down there June 28 - July 7th.

Anyone want to get together for a run?

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marathon princess

76 posts since
Aug 15, 2007

1. Jun 23, 2007 4:14 PM

in response to: lgreenberg98

Where are you staying?? I am here now..down from Montreal staying until July 7th..I am in Ocracoke though...most OBX visitors don't come all the way out here LOL I have run every day since I got here last Saturday. It's been sweet to say the least LOL

lgreenberg98

150 posts since
Nov 5, 2007

2. Jun 23, 2007 4:59 PM

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We have a house in Southern Shores.

You have to take a ferry to Ocracoke right?

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marathon princess

76 posts since
Aug 15, 2007

3. Jun 23, 2007 6:04 PM

in response to: lgreenberg98

yes you do LOL it's the last of the islands unless you count Portsmourth...the deserted ghost town island LOL

we have been coming here for 15 years...and love the remotness of it.

anyway...if you venture across on the ferry post a note..i check into CR every day.

have a great vacation!!!

lgreenberg98

150 posts since
Nov 5, 2007

4. Jun 24, 2007 12:25 PM

in response to: lgreenberg98

Have you heard anything about the race on July 4th at the Jockey's Ridge Sand Dunes?

marathon princess

76 posts since
Aug 15, 2007

5. Jun 24, 2007 1:26 PM

in response to: lgreenberg98

Funny you should mention that because i just got the tail end of an announcement on the radio today...but did not get the details. I will post them here if I hear more.

lgreenberg98

150 posts since
Nov 5, 2007

6. Jun 24, 2007 1:39 PM

in response to: lgreenberg98

Okay cool.

Let me know.

I was thinking about giving it a shot.

lgreenberg98

150 posts since
Nov 5, 2007

7. Jun 24, 2007 6:28 PM

in response to: lgreenberg98

I e-mailed the race director about the race and here's the response.

"go to www.outerbanksrunningclub.org[/URL" target="_blank"> for an entry form. This is a difficult, hilly, sandy, hot, humid cross-country event over the highest sand dunes environment on the East Coast. 2 miles only, because it feels like 5 when racing it. But if you run slowly or walk, it's only half as bad. Nice mix of out of towners and locals in a low-key club race for charity. T-shirts to first 70 registered. Refreshments afterwards. Water a mile 1.

Think I'll do it.

marathon princess

76 posts since
Aug 15, 2007

8. Jun 24, 2007 6:34 PM

in response to: lgreenberg98

OMG did you see the finishing times?? It looks awesome though. I will have to try and convince my gang to drive 2 hours LOL so that I can run 2 miles in the sand. It's hard enough to convince them to do that for a marathon LOL. Thanks for the info.

lgreenberg98

150 posts since
Nov 5, 2007

9. Jun 24, 2007 6:39 PM

in response to: lgreenberg98

Yeah, LOL. The course record is 18:31 and last year's winning female ran 28:20 - 14+ minute pace! I can only imagine how brutal it is. We go to the dunes every year. There are certainly some steep ones.

Be sure to let me know if you decide to make the trip.

marathon princess

76 posts since
Aug 15, 2007

10. Jun 24, 2007 7:34 PM

in response to: lgreenberg98

I will let you know.

marathon princess

76 posts since
Aug 15, 2007

11. Jul 1, 2007 8:37 AM

in response to: lgreenberg98

hey there,

I will not be doing the race on July 4th as all of the daily activities and festivities have been voted as more fun than going to watch mommy run in the sand LOL

Hope your trip was safe and have a great week.

sistergoldenhair

106 posts since
Jul 9, 2003

12. Jul 2, 2007 7:54 PM

in response to: lgreenberg98

Hi there! I live about an hour west of OBX. My favorite place to run there is the Nags Head Woods area. Not on the trails, but heading toward the sound on the dirt road that leads to the nature conservatory and just going. You can explore some side trails that will take you to the water and there's hardly any traffic.

Kitty Hawk woods area is pretty good too. Have you found the paved path on Woods Road right off 168?

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