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The Red Hot Pink Chicks are going to be hosting a 1/2 Marathon down Provo Canyon July 11th, 2009.  This run is meant for a great time on a great course with great friends and runners.  All are welcome to join us. 
Hola Chikas!
The Michelle-Lowry's-Pain-in-the-Butt-Sausage-Toed-Ankylosing-Spondylitis-Race-for the-Cure-Water-Proof-Dye-in-da-Blue-Crazy-Nut'n-Gonna-Stop-us-Fun-Lovin'-Red-HOT-Pink-Chicks" 1/2 Marathon is upon us :)  This is the new official name of our first RHPC 1/2.  (Sorry Michelle- I just can't help myself ;)
I have an address for the start and a time and everything :)
The address is 450 W 4620 N, Provo Utah.  The easiest way to get there is to take the Center Street Exit in Orem and head East (toward the mountains ;)--YES- Orem, NOT Provo.  This road will majically change into 4800 N in Provo as you head east.  You are going to turn right at 300 West.  (It is the light before the light that you turn into The Riverwoods Shopping Center.)  There is a large sign that says "Vintage....something" ;)   After you turn, this road is going to eventually veer right and then dead end at 450 W.  At the dead end, please go left and park in the parking by the playground.  We will meet there at 6 am.  The race will start at 6:30 am at the gas station at the mouth of the canyon.  Thank you to Josse for mapping this all out for us.
Please send me a confirmation email to verify your entry.  Please also let me know if this is your first 1/2.  Please don't forget a treat to share at the end and a prize for another runner.  This prize should have something to do with either, RED, HOT, PINK, or Chicks/chickens ;) ...or all four.  There will be several 5 gallon coolers with gatorade and water :)
Please also note that there will be NO aide stations.  You will need to bring your own fuel and fluid.  There are potties and water at a few places on the route.
This is also officially really more of a "training run."  Please only participate if you are trained for this distance.  We want everyone to have a GREAT time with some GREAT company.  Please forward this to any others that are planning on coming.
I am making finisher medals, race #'s, and awards for the first timers, so an RSVP would be WONDERFUL!!!
Hey- if anyone has any great ideas for the prizes for the brave men running and the first timers, let me know... or feel free to make some and bring them :)
Oh- the t-shirts should be done this week.  If you did not order one, there are a very few extra.  First pay... first get ;)  Email me if you are interested ;)

You have my order.

How are you planning on handling payments on this?

I will take chocolate and whipping cream ;)  Personal checks are fine.  I have never used Paypal- do you think that would work?

You should see if Sasha will let you use his new timing thing, and even registration.  This would make it kind of cool.

I agree, I'll hit him up.  I was sort of hoping he'd offer... hint hint, Sasha, if you're reading  ;)

We might be able to do something depending on when and where you start your race.

Hey Sasha- we will be starting up Provo canyon and ending 13.1 miles down ;)  I am hoping some seasoned runners will help with the course... hint hint nudge nudge Josse :)  We all love the beautiful run down the canyon.

Here is the deal with the "cool" timing/registration system. In order to set it up for a race, I have to put in some labor. I am willing to do it, but only for races that meet the Eligibility Rules. I do not want your average fun run fund raiser race director to get an idea that this resource is just out there for everybody to use whenever with no strings attached. It is meant to be a reward for the race directors that are willing to organize competitive races.

So I will make the system available  if you take some measures to comply with the rules. To help with the correct course length I could lay out the course. Since you do not have an entry fee, elite comps are covered automatically. I assume you do not have a raffle, so the raffle rule does not apply either. For the prize money requirement, can you afford something like $20 cash for the winner or a gift certificate? Also, could you move it to a different date? E.g. June 20th or 27th?

I am more than happy to have you measure the course for us :)  That would be great :)  As for the date- it has been set for quite some time and the runners all agreed upon that date way back when.  The runners also agreed to a "no prize necessary" thing :)  We are doing more of a "YOU ARE THE BEST", "WOOO hOO!", "Queen of the Red Hot Pink Chicks" kind of celebration.  Oooo.. I am going to make a crown for the winner :)   We may throw the winner into the river, too ;)  I will check to see if a local running store would like to donate a gift card.  there will be no raffle, but as an entry fee, each runner is being asked to bring a prize for another runner.  The race is really a celebration of the amazing sport that is running and what it offers for us, especially women.  We of course invite all men, and why wouldn't they want to run this race, TONS OF CUTE GIRLS ;D  We'll have to come up with a special prize for the brave men who come.

Here is Tarzan's brilliant input!  Let's just stick with our original plan to have this as a half marathon/fun training run that people can choose to push as a personal race if they want to. 

I do like the idea of throwing people in the water and will personally help with that.  We can use our Garmin settings from the previous run (or I will run it one weekend) to figure out 'satellitically' where the finish line will be and can post a dead cat (dressed in red or pink) or some other symbolic items near there as an ending place. 

My concern is now that Marion has taken on the role of race director - she seems to think that we need to bow and adore her and I just can't do that. 

However - as my entry fee - I will also throw in 3 (yes - that is THREE) laundry marking pens or perhaps cloth paint pens so that we can decorate each other's running shirts for future admiration and adjulation. 

Maybe we can provide second and third place with scepters made from empty paper towel tubes. 

(Personally - I think we need a 'roadkill' award for last place - something that can get passed on from year to year).

Will you bow down to me if I give you a Royal Title ;)  Her Highness Maurine?  What about if we name the race after you?
I LOVE the road kill idea!!!

How many people are running this? Just curious. I was going run East Canyon half on that day with my sister who has just started running but may look into this to. Sounds fun! I would love to meet more of the bloggers from the area.

Hey Sue- We'd love to have you! It will be very small- say like about 20-30 runners of ALL levels and speeds.  I know most of the ladies running this and they are all AMAZING and super fun :)  We ran the course today and it was BEAUTIFUL!!!  PM me for more info.

SUE---come and run this one with us!!!  If you and your sister are just running for fun, this race will be that!  And the "medals" will take a place of honor among your other medals!!

We do not need no stinking timing device!  We have Garmins and stop watches and we are all starting at the same time.  AND when the first runner in hits 13.1 miles she (or he) can just STOP and we will all run to that spot and plow her (or him) over.

Let's stick with our date, we do not want it to get too hot.  We have everything we need to do this on our own and our way.  No need to conform.

K. It is official. It is my sisters first half and she would like to run this one instead of East Canyons so hooray! We will probably make our own shirts!

Whoo Hoo!!  Two more RED HOT PINK CHICKS to party with :)  It's gonna be so much fun!!! :D

SUE, I still have not gotten the shirts done (but it will be soon!)  If you have two shirts you want to send me I can get the stuff put on your shirts, too!

Oh awesome! You are doing shirts?  I better get on the ball. I will need to get your address.

NEW INFO-----The RHPC 1/2 Marathon is almost here.  It will be July 11th down Provo canyon.  The entry fee is a treat to share at the end AND a prize for another runner.  The prize should have something to do with Red, Hot, Pink or Chicks/chickens.  The grand prize is being donated by Patty's Ceramics in Provo.  I commissioned a ultra tacky red hot pink glitter covered chicken.  It should be awesome!  Now please know that ALL are welcome, runners, walkers, wheelchairs, bikes, strollers, dogs, WHATEVER!  Please come in costume (red and or hot pink) and be ready for fun.  The winner will most likely be cast into the river :)  We are looking for volunteers to help shuttle us up the canyon.  Please pimp out your spouses, children or other unsuspecting loved ones for these duties.  There will be no aide stations, so you will need to haul your own fluids and fuels.  We will have finisher medals- they are going to be SO cool!  There will be "special" prizes for any men who are courageous enough to do this run, and seriously, what red blooded male would not want to do this run with all of the super HOT chicks running around? :)
PLEASE forward this to others who may want to do it.  I need a head count for medals, so please RSVP asap.  I will have a large cooler of gatorade and water at the end.

Kellie I am too lazy! Go ahead and do your shirts. I probably won't get our shirts to you in time. Although my brother has a fancy T-shirt printing business if you want to send yours my way! He might give us a deal if we have his logo on the back or something.

Marion I was looking for a time. What time does this start? and is there a location? I have been known to not read things through completely before I ask questions so forgive me if you feel like you are repeating yourself :)

This will be great. Thanks ladies.

Sue- Josse is working on the course and we will have a meeting place soon.  We are going to meet at 6am to drive up to the start together :)  I have your email address in my inbox and will email you with the address asap.
ALSO- WE ARE GOING TO HAVE SPECIAL AWARDS FOR THE FIRST TIMERS.  Please let me know if it is your first time, so we can be ready for you :)

Dang, I did not read this until just now!  The shirts are gone and off to get done.  I wish I had read this, a deal would have been good!!!  Next time send me a PM.  I rarely get on the discussion board because it only tends to tick me off.

Yeah, Kelli!  You are pretty controversial and annoying.

The RHPC 1/2 Marathon is now officially called the "Michelle-Lowry's-Pain-in-the-Butt-Ankylosing-Spondylitis-Race-for the-Cure-Water-Proof-Dye-in-da-Blue-Crazy-Nut'n-Gonna-Stop-us-Fun-Lovin'-Red-HOT-Pink-Chicks" 1/2 Marathon.

Better change it back, I don't like it.  Too long.  Thanks for the support, though.

Too bad... David added a bit more :)  "Michelle-Lowry's-Pain-in-the-Butt-Sausage-Toed-Ankylosing-Spondylitis-Race-for the-Cure-Water-Proof-Dye-in-da-Blue-Crazy-Nut'n-Gonna-Stop-us-Fun-Lovin'-Red-HOT-Pink-Chicks" 1/2 Marathon.[/font][/color]
Unfortunately the only proceeds for this race will be old food and maybe some super cool, aka tacky, prizes ;)

Michelle - if you choose to show up and cheer us in on this race - I promise that I will throw Marion in the river so she will avoid the temptation of doing the same to you. (Got your back babe!).

Maurine, not ignoring you, just chewing on it.  It just depends on how everything goes the next couple of weeks.  I considered wheeling down the course but my wheelchair shakes and acts like its going to fall apart at moderate elevation drops.

Hola Chikas!
The Michelle-Lowry's-Pain-in-the-Butt-Sausage-Toed-Ankylosing-Spondylitis-Race-for the-Cure-Water-Proof-Dye-in-da-Blue-Crazy-Nut'n-Gonna-Stop-us-Fun-Lovin'-Red-HOT-Pink-Chicks" 1/2 Marathon is upon us :)  This is the new official name of our first RHPC 1/2.  (Sorry Michelle- I just can't help myself ;)
I have an address for the start and a time and everything :)
The address is 450 W 4620 N, Provo Utah.  The easiest way to get there is to take the Center Street Exit in Orem and head East (toward the mountains ;)--YES- Orem, NOT Provo.  This road will majically change into 4800 N in Provo as you head east.  You are going to turn right at 300 West.  (It is the light before the light that you turn into The Riverwoods Shopping Center.)  There is a large sign that says "Vintage....something" ;)   After you turn, this road is going to eventually veer right and then dead end at 450 W.  At the dead end, please go left and park in the parking by the playground.  We will meet there at 6 am.  The race will start at 6:30 am at the gas station at the mouth of the canyon.  Thank you to Josse for mapping this all out for us.
Please send me a confirmation email to verify your entry.  Please also let me know if this is your first 1/2.  Please don't forget a treat to share at the end and a prize for another runner.  This prize should have something to do with either, RED, HOT, PINK, or Chicks/chickens ;) ...or all four.  There will be several 5 gallon coolers with gatorade and water :)
Please also note that there will be NO aide stations.  You will need to bring your own fuel and fluid.  There are potties and water at a few places on the route.
This is also officially really more of a "training run."  Please only participate if you are trained for this distance.  We want everyone to have a GREAT time with some GREAT company.  Please forward this to any others that are planning on coming.
I am making finisher medals, race #'s, and awards for the first timers, so an RSVP would be WONDERFUL!!!
Hey- if anyone has any great ideas for the prizes for the brave men running and the first timers, let me know... or feel free to make some and bring them :)
Oh- the t-shirts should be done this week.  If you did not order one, there are a very few extra.  First pay... first get ;)  Email me if you are interested ;) 

Hey, so it was a fun event today wasn't it?  I won the prize of the most treats eaten, especially since I was left to guard them while ya'll were racing (what a person to put in charge of guarding treats!).

Here's the order in which our runners came in today:

1. McKenzie Montague (MacK)                1:40:19  Winner of the wretched rainbow rooster
2. Julie Esplin                                       1:40:21
3. Josse Tobiasson                                1:41:17
4. Tyler Shepherd                                 1:41:18
5. Scott Stephenson                             1:42:15
6. Rhonda Harrop                                  1:44:08  Happy Birthday Rhonda!
7. Kristel Liddle                                     1:45:26
8. Kelli Stephenson                                1:45:29
9. Kyle Harrison                                     1:46:02
10. Michelle Nelson                                 1:46:09
11. Rachel (RAD) - what's your last name?  1:46:10  Winner of the coolest drawing prize :)
12. Julie Gomez                                     1:49:00
13. Kelli Shepherd                                  2:01:08
14.  JaNae Harrison                                2:02:52
15. Kylee McClellan                                2:03:10
16. Tiffany Roundy                                 2:06:47
17. Gloria Valgardson                              2:06:49
18. Leandra Call                                     2:07:52
19. Alexis Levie                                      2:07:53
20. Alisha Despain                                  2:07:56
21. Gordo (?)                                         2:08:00
22. Susanna Lew (Smooth)                       2:13:08
25. Angela Oldroyd                                  2:13:34
25. Tonya Folau                                     2:13:34
25. Heidi Kesler                                      2:13:34
26. Karin Rowley                                    2:14:20
27. Maurine Lee (aka Miles/Tarzan)            2:29:08
29. Jackie Mortensen                              2:50:00
29. Susan Chapman                                2:50:00
30. Ann Larsen                                      3:11:55

Great Job you guys!!  I was with you in spirit!

RHPC 1/2 Pictures :)  http://gs176.photobucket.com/groups/w184/JZBZ1ARX7N/?track=share_email_album_view_click (http://gs176.photobucket.com/groups/w184/JZBZ1ARX7N/?track=share_email_album_view_click)

Ladies, congratulations on putting on such a great event.

Awesome job on a fun, free, fantastic race.

DAvy- YOU have got to experience this type of "Ultra!"  It is an Ultra of a different color!  Only REAL men run this one ;)
Maurine- you are right- this was SUPER fun :)

Davy would be able to count it if he ran to the race over the top of Timp, ran the race, and then ran home.

Thanks so much ladies who put this together! My sister is extremely grateful. We would have never ran one together otherwise and she finished a life long goal!

Sue- You just made my day :)  Thank you for coming.  I know this is a REALLY hard time for you and your family :(  I can't wait to see you on the first :D