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13 Replies Last post: Jun 2, 2007 12:30 PM by DCRunningDiva  
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Apr 30, 2007 4:45 PM

half marathons in July or August?

I'm looking for a half marathon for part of my training for the Chicago Marathon. Do you know of any half marathons in July or August? I've looked on the internet and can't seem to come up with anything.
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1. Apr 30, 2007 5:58 PM in response to: Teresa05
Re: half marathons in July or August?
Chicago Distance Classic - August 12th[/URL" target="_blank">

I hope to be there as part of my training as well for the Chicago Marathon.
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2. May 1, 2007 12:07 PM in response to: Teresa05
Re: half marathons in July or August?
July 28--LifeLine Half

August 26--Columbus Half

Both are in Columbus, OH.
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3. May 1, 2007 1:23 PM in response to: Teresa05
Re: half marathons in July or August?
30th anniversay of America's Finest City (AFC) Half Marathon in San Diego on 19 August.

http://www.afchalf.com/[/URL" target="_blank">

Mike
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4. May 1, 2007 1:34 PM in response to: Teresa05
Re: half marathons in July or August?
I should have said - any marathons in close proximity to Florida. I'd rather not travel too far for a half. The Carolinas or Georgia would be okay. Any ideas?
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RunForFun001
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5. May 1, 2007 2:35 PM in response to: Teresa05
Re: half marathons in July or August?
There is a nice 20K in Milwaukee Saturday of Labor Day -

There is the Urban Wildlife 1/2 in twin cities area Aug 4th
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6. May 1, 2007 2:37 PM in response to: Teresa05
Re: half marathons in July or August?
quote:<HR>Originally posted by TK5:
I should have said - any marathons in close proximity to Florida. I'd rather not travel too far for a half. The Carolinas or Georgia would be okay. Any ideas?<HR>


I live in AL, so I can say there's not many, if any. Way too hot and muggy for it.
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7. May 1, 2007 3:26 PM in response to: Teresa05
Re: half marathons in July or August?
quote:<HR>Originally posted by 4boysmom:
July 28--LifeLine Half

August 26--Columbus Half

Both are in Columbus, OH.<HR>



Lifeline looks good, not too far from Cleveland. I may run that.



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8. May 1, 2007 5:52 PM in response to: Teresa05
Re: half marathons in July or August?
August is a bad month to find long races unless you are willing to travel. Its too hot. You'll find a lot more options in September.
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9. May 16, 2007 12:11 PM in response to: Teresa05
Re: half marathons in July or August?
A days drive and you'll be in Virginia Beach for the RNR 1/2 on labor day weekend September 2.
!/2's and longer in the South are hard to find in the Summer heat.
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10. May 17, 2007 9:42 PM in response to: Teresa05
Re: half marathons in July or August?
Any idea what the weather is like in VA in early September?
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11. May 27, 2007 3:22 PM in response to: Teresa05
Re: half marathons in July or August?
It will still feel like the HHH of August, unfortunately. My sister ran the Va Beach half last year and said the ocean breeze saved her.
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12. May 29, 2007 11:00 AM in response to: Teresa05
Re: half marathons in July or August?
quote:<HR>Originally posted by TK5:
Any idea what the weather is like in VA in early September? <HR>


Mostly high 80's during the day and 60's at night. The humidity can be a HUGE factor that time of year. The RNR 1/2 starts at 7am so the heat mainly gets to the back of the packers, like me. The wind off the ocean is the big savior. It comes when you are on the boardwalk for the final miles.You also have the chance of a hurricane around that time frame too.
I have run the RNR 1/2 5 out of last 6 years and although the heat is there, it is not a huge factor to me. I just plan accordingly and drink lots of fluids.
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13. Jun 2, 2007 12:30 PM in response to: Teresa05
Re: half marathons in July or August?
I have been running since 2002 and have run many races during that time. I LOVE the Rock & Roll 1/2 in VA Beach because of the crowd support, bands/cheer squads every mile, organization, etc. but I will NEVER, EVER, EVER run it again because the HEAT in VA Beach on Labor Day weekend (hint: hotels are HARD to find) is unbearable!

My 2 cents.
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