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OK girls!  The Canyonlands Half Marathon is on March 8th, and we are going to register as a group.  It's not a relay or anything--we just either all get in or don't get in.   So who's in?  So far it is Lybi, Michelle, Mik'L, and Christi.  Anybody else?   What about the 5 miler?  Same day and location.  Just an excuse to get together, really.  So leave your name and which race you want to do.  Also leave name ideas for our group(s).  I was going to write out a whole bunch of suggestions, but I've gotta be honest--I'm feeling too lazy to be creative just now.  So far the name suggestions are "Dashing Divas" and "Shuffling Sistas".  I was thinking about the "St. George Angels" or something, just because I like the idea of angels--like "Charlie's Angel".  EVERY girl invited.  No exclusions on this blog!

Hey, if there are shorter races, I'd like to come too!  I don't think I could pull off a half marathon in 6 months - at least not without injury.  Maybe I could run the 5 miler with Stacy - if she's still thinking of coming.

I can't think of a good name, but I was thinking of a t-shirt that said something like: "Fast running bloggers.  [second line] We'll chick ya in the end!"

Hey, Cody, they're stealing your motto!  :D

Thats all I need... more chicks in shape.  I have a hard enough time as it is to not get chicked.  I like the motto though!

Laughing...

I'm in.  I would go with Charlies Angles.  But I like Lauras too.  And if we don't get in we should do Ogden half it is a couple of weeks later, its a good one.

Maybe forget Moab and just go to Ogden. No lottery. Less expensive - we have a lot more bloggers in the area to stay with. The closest we have to Moab is Michelle in Richfield, and it is quite a drive. I think the entry fee is less. Plus, we can have another blogger party. And, I have a higher opinion of Ogden - they do a really good job on the prize money, unlike Moab which can give a lot, but gives exactly nothing, Ogden gives what they reasonably can. For me this makes more of a difference than a chance for some extra income if I run well and the competition does not. It draws the line between a race and a running parade. I get a greater sense of accomplishment out being booted out of money with a quarter to go in a money race than from winning a no prize money race by 5 minutes.

Moab is basically a vacation race, and gives a good chance to get some sun and warm weather at the end of a long winter. Stacy and I are going for our fifth time, just because it's fun! It's good there will be some FRB groups going as well.

How about a shirt that says "Fast Running Blog" on front, and "You just got chicked!!" on back?

I love that idea for the shirt, Paul!  He he he.  Hmmmm about Ogden.  I like that it is cheap and has no lottery.  Is there an airport in Odgen?  That would help.  But I do really want to run with Michelle and Mik'L and Stacy etc.  I suspect I'll end up taking the path of least resistance.  I go where the FRB Chicks go!   

Although Moab looks beautiful, Ogden looks a lot more doable to me with my work schedule. Also, it would help reduce my costs if I could find a family to stay with. It would be easy for me to fly into Salt Lake. I would really like to meet all the wonderful people on this blog!

OK- I'm a little slow to get into the discussion forum.  I'm cool w/ Moab or Ogden.  My parents live in SLC, so good place for me to stay and I could have run for a few others as well! But like Lybi- I go where the FRB Chics go- so we'll have to vote on it.  I gotta say, I also really like the look of the PF Rock n' Roll 1/2 in AZ in Jan- I would consider that instead of Painter's if anyone else is game... My friend Heather is interested in doing the Moab 1/2 if that's the one we decide on- so add that to the group for lottery.  Paul- I LOVE your t-shirt idea!!!!

I meant to type I have "ROOM" for people at my parent's house if we go to Ogden run... duh!

Christi,
You can edit your posts. Click "modify" in the upper right corner of your post after you push save. It allows you to edit. ;D

Yeah, I'm definitely in.  At this point I'm not ready to commit to the half, since I can't even run a mile yet without walking (my short-term goal), but I'm planning on doing the 5 miler.  The nice thing about Moab is that you can switch between the two races without any hassle.  So, you could theoretically sign up for the half and then switch to the 5 miler if you aren't ready when March comes around.

Paul--I love your idea for the shirt, too, and it has nothing to do with being married to you.

On a slightly related note--we should get a team together for the Wasatch Back Relay.  It would be so fun!  (That might be the first time I've used the word fun in reference to running.)

I'm up for what ever, Moab is fun but Ogden is to and I like the course better and the less expensive part to.  For the shirts we can do "Fast Running Blog Angles" on front, and "You just got chicked!!" on back?

Ogden is a really fun, fast half. I like it alot, but I have never tried Moab. P.F. Chang 1/2 is my favorite race. It's so much fun. I've done it every year. I'm not sure what halves I'm doing this year, it will depend on track season, but I'm pretty sure I'm doing P.F. Chang.

OK, I have made a final decision about which half I am doing!  It's Moab or bust, baby!  My big end-of-the-year piano recital conflicts with Odgen.  (I know you think I could change it, but trust me, I can't.)  Of course, lots of FRB's will be at Odgen, so I am sure there will be a pretty good group there, too!  Registration for Moab starts in November, so we've got some time to play around with names.  I'll do a poll sometime in the next couple weeks.

I'm in on Moab. We love Moab and the course sounds really pretty. My running may not be so pretty, and who knows, I may end up switching to the 5 miler, but that makes it even more enticing! I like Paul's shirt idea...if I was fast! Clyde and I were thinking about reserving a condo that maybe a bunch of us could go in on and just pack in there?

Lulu:
There should be no problem finding a place to stay near Ogden. I would be surprised if we could not find 10 houses if we searched through every blogger and his connections.

I think a 5 miler "may" be doable for me (definitely not the half though) I am leaning to Ogden for those of you undecided. Boston looks like our family vacation next year. Cash flow restricts a trip to Moab as well.
PS this is Bethany, didnt notice I was logged in as Cody.

I still think that I want to do Moab.  When are the dates on Ogden?  Maybe we could use Ogden as a back up if we weren't able to get into Moab.  Should we think about getting those condos sooner than later and then cancel if we don't get in.  I think that I will be taking the hubby, possibly a couple of kids, but that's depending on the housing situation we could flexible there.  Mik'L do you know where to check into the condo rental.

Ogden is May 17th--same day as the marathon.  There will be zillions of bloggers there!  So it is a great fallback, only I will have to miss it this year.  : (  I LOVE the idea of sharing condos.  Michelle, could you head that up since you live closest?

They are two months apart, I know I'm sounding ambitious but we could do both? ( For those who live close.) 

Michelle you are sounding ambitious! But maybe...I think Clyde might do the Moab Half and Ogden Marathon, so we will probably be at both. I'll find out where to look in to the Moab condos and post later.

Ogden also has a half in March as well It is the first half of the marathon course,  that is the one I was talking about.  But the one that is with the Marathon would be great it is the last half of the course which would be faster.

stacey-i think that is a great idea about the wasatch back relay...i've always wanted to do it!!!

opps. that is marci that said that above..i am signed on JOn's for some reason!

Moab for me! Remember Heather's in too. We just have to make sure to register in a few weeks right? Stacy- I'm interested in Wasatch Back too!

Don't totally hate me girls...but i think i am going to do the Ogden race. 

There's nothing wrong with doing Ogden--good goal, Marci!  There will probably be lots of FRB's there.  Just make sure to come to St. George again next year, so we can all say 'hi' to you.

This is Kim.  Count me in on Moab 1/2 please. 

We couldn't do it without you, Kim!  No worries, I've got you down.

So I don't know what I was thinking, but March! Hello! That is track season! I will have to check with the boss (Holt) to see if I am even available! I think that weekend is usually the Hurricane Invite so I may be out on Moab.  :'( Sorry!