Of Mice and Marathons

Should be fun (both vegas and philly). Are you going to do the full there in Philadelphia?

RnR's are indeed pricey. Gotta cover that marketing budget I suppose. They don't do themselves any favors - In the St. Pete RnR last month - I had to pay $15 to park at Trop Field - just to pick up my race packet. I asked the attendant if anyone else complained about charging for the parking to pick up the numbers...his response - "just about every single car."

That being said - they are well organized and the bands and crowds that come to these races make it fun. You'll have a great time in the Philly race I am sure.

I'll be doing the half as my tuneup for the Monumental. I did a half last year at the same time and it was perfect. My long run tempos should set me up for a nice PR assuming the it's not blistering that day. But it's too early to think about that.

Thanks for the info, Brett. I'll be using the train to get there I imagine. I'm guessing they know people will complain but the number who refuse to park on principle with be insignificant.

I will miss the fact that I won't be right behind the starting line though. You know, with the course record being 1:00.xx :)

I've always seen the series as a giant moneymaker (which is fine, just not something I can finance every year). I was going to sign up last year (late) and it was $115 I think. But you should see the increase in the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon prices. In a few years I think it's going to be a sizable race (some sub-2:20s on that course already, one of them Paul in 2010).