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NJGrl4Now
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NYC Half Marathon on March 17 - What should I do?
Hi!
I just found out that a friend of mine can't run the NYC half this coming Sunday on March 17. She asked if I wanted to take her spot. I've ran only one half marathon before and really enjoyed it. I'm currently in my second week of training for the LI half marathon. Since my first half in September 2012, I have tried to keep up with 20-25 miles per week which would include an 8-10mile run on Sundays. I also did the Run to the Brewery 10 mile race in January. I comfortably ran 10 miles outside today. Should I do it or is this a bad idea? I have a feeling there are a lot of hills in this one and although I've mostly only been running outside, I haven't been really training with hills. I don't know too much about the course, I'm looking into it now. I've heard it's a great race but not sure if I'm strong enough right now to do it.
Any thoughts? Has anyone reading this ran the NYC half before that can offer some advice about the course?
TIA!!
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NYC Half Marathon on March 17 - What should I do?
Do it. I am and it's the most fun half I've ever done. I love it. Nothing like it. Pull do ine. If you don't make your best time, who cares. You ran NYC!! Do it and have fun!
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| Posted 3/10/13 8:04 AM |
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lilqtny
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NYC Half Marathon on March 17 - What should I do?
Pops first six miles are the Central Park hills but then it is easy!!
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| Posted 3/10/13 8:05 AM |
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Re: NYC Half Marathon on March 17 - What should I do?
do it! you are definitely ready! alot of my friends who are running the nyc half only run 10 miles to prep for this race (including me)...you are ahead of the game and its such a fun race!!! you will do great!!
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| Posted 3/10/13 8:40 AM |
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NYC Half Marathon on March 17 - What should I do?
If you can do 10 miles, that's all you need!!!!!! I only went up to 10 in training!!!!
DO it!!!!!!!
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| Posted 3/10/13 8:59 AM |
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NJGrl4Now
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Re: NYC Half Marathon on March 17 - What should I do?
Thank you all for your responses, I really appreciate it! I think I'm going to do it :). Another quick question, I haven't ironed out all the details yet with my friend (for example I'm pretty sure she'll have to pick up the packet since I read they're strict with that) can anyone share what the registration fee was? I feel like anything NYC is usually kind of pricey so just want to have a heads up about that.
Thanks again!
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| Posted 3/10/13 10:02 AM |
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Re: NYC Half Marathon on March 17 - What should I do?
As far as being able to run it, as the others said, you TOTALLY can do it! 10 miles is more than enough to have a great race. Central Park is the only part where you will encounter any hills, and aside from the Harlem Hills, they're really not bad. That will be the first 6 or so miles of the race. I believe the entry fee was about $115-$120, but I'm not sure.
I will say that NYRR is very strict about running with someone else's number and basically threaten to ban you from everything including the NYC Marathon if you're caught - I just wanted to advise you not to publicize on FB or anywhere that can be seen by many that you're running under a different person's number. I'm not saying this to play police officer, just wanted to throw that out there so you know. I do know several who have run under other people's numbers and were fine, but they've gotten so strict about it the past few years. Your friend will definitely have to pick up her own number as they treat the number pick-up like the NYC Marathon pick-up where only runners can pick up their own race materials.
Have fun and enjoy it!!!
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| Posted 3/10/13 4:08 PM |
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NJGrl4Now
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Re: NYC Half Marathon on March 17 - What should I do?
Posted by runlikethewind
As far as being able to run it, as the others said, you TOTALLY can do it! 10 miles is more than enough to have a great race. Central Park is the only part where you will encounter any hills, and aside from the Harlem Hills, they're really not bad. That will be the first 6 or so miles of the race. I believe the entry fee was about $115-$120, but I'm not sure.
I will say that NYRR is very strict about running with someone else's number and basically threaten to ban you from everything including the NYC Marathon if you're caught - I just wanted to advise you not to publicize on FB or anywhere that can be seen by many that you're running under a different person's number. I'm not saying this to play police officer, just wanted to throw that out there so you know. I do know several who have run under other people's numbers and were fine, but they've gotten so strict about it the past few years. Your friend will definitely have to pick up her own number as they treat the number pick-up like the NYC Marathon pick-up where only runners can pick up their own race materials.
Have fun and enjoy it!!!
I was thinking the same thing, that it's really not allowed. It's a friend of my friend. I guess she doesn't want to lose out on the money. Thanks for the advice!
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Erica
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Re: NYC Half Marathon on March 17 - What should I do?
You will be fine having already raced 10 miles.
The fee was $117 plus I think $5 registration fee.
I'm wondering how many drunk St Patty's party goers I will see at 7 AM!! LOL
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lilqtny
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NYC Half Marathon on March 17 - What should I do?
Erica you are running!!! Me too. Have you gotten an email about packet pickup or anythign yet?
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| Posted 3/11/13 9:18 PM |
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NJGrl4Now
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Re: NYC Half Marathon on March 17 - What should I do?
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Erica you are running!!! Me too. Have you gotten an email about packet pickup or anythign yet?
Closer to the bottom of this webpage it seems some dates and times are listed for pickup. The girl I'm running for is getting her packet on Thursday.
http://www.nyrr.org/races-and-events/2013/nyc-half
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Re: NYC Half Marathon on March 17 - What should I do?
I am doing the half this weekend! This is my second year doing the race, I love it!
Definitely do the race, just for fun!
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| Posted 3/12/13 12:45 PM |
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julz33
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Re: NYC Half Marathon on March 17 - What should I do?
you can def finish based on your training. just go and have fun! don't go for a PR! 
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| Posted 3/12/13 4:08 PM |
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Erica
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Re: NYC Half Marathon on March 17 - What should I do?
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Posted by lilqtny
Erica you are running!!! Me too. Have you gotten an email about packet pickup or anythign yet?
Closer to the bottom of this webpage it seems some dates and times are listed for pickup. The girl I'm running for is getting her packet on Thursday.
http://www.nyrr.org/races-and-events/2013/nyc-half
I am!!! You know - I don't think they sent an email about details. They've sent plenty about asking for donations! I've been checking the half page NJG posted above. I really wish I could pick up the morning of, but I think I'm going Saturday.
I know I won't be under 1:50, but I am excepting that I need to take baby steps to get back there. I'm just going to try to enjoy running through Times Square! 
It should be a good start to a fun year - NYC half and full plus I'm doing 9+1 again with my BFF.
Good luck to all.
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Re: NYC Half Marathon on March 17 - What should I do?
I'm running it too, so excited...good luck everyone!!
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Erica
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Re: NYC Half Marathon on March 17 - What should I do?
Got the email today.
Number Pickup
Pick up your race materials at Penn Plaza Pavilion (401 Seventh Avenue; enter at West 33rd Street) in Manhattan on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday. Please note that there will be no race-day pick-up.
To avoid crowds, visit the expo on Thursday or Friday and arrive early in the day.
Thursday and Friday | 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. sharp
Emergency Contact
Write your race-day emergency contact on the back of your bib.
Race Details
•Use the clear bag provided at the expo—no other bags will be accepted—to check any personal items on Fifth Avenue (between 66th and 74th streets) on race day. You must check your bag between 5:45 and 6:45 a.m. at the UPS truck that corresponds with your baggage label. Make sure you have enough time to drop off your baggage on the East Side and get to the race start on Central Park’s West Drive near 64th Street before the corrals close at 7:00 a.m.
•Celebrate your 13.1-mile achievement with friends and family at the Post-Race Festival presented by United Airlines. Enjoy live music, a raffle, Run the City discounts at nearby merchants, and stretching at the Hospital for Special Surgery Recovery Zone, all near the race finish.
•The free NYC Half Mobile App powered by Tata Consultancy Services is packed with race weekend info for you and your fans. Get all the details on our site to download this app with Run the City deals, maps of cheer zones and entertainment, and a race-day tracker.
•This race has a three-hour limit; anyone who is not able to maintain at least a 13:45-per-mile pace will be picked up, starting at mile 8, and will be transported to the finish.
•Visit the race page to review the course map and important details on baggage procedures, start corrals and timing, and more.
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wishing2012
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Re: NYC Half Marathon on March 17 - What should I do?
I've run this race 2x, and both times it was awesome. It's so cool running through Times Square! Good luck to everyone running!
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NJGrl4Now
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Re: NYC Half Marathon on March 17 - What should I do?
Posted by wishing2012
I've run this race 2x, and both times it was awesome. It's so cool running through Times Square! Good luck to everyone running!
I am a 2010 liw bride and actually remember when you ran this that year and thinking wow 13 miles that's so cool. And now I've done one and will most likely do another this Sunday, woohoo! Lol
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racheK
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Re: NYC Half Marathon on March 17 - What should I do?
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Posted by wishing2012
I've run this race 2x, and both times it was awesome. It's so cool running through Times Square! Good luck to everyone running!
I am a 2010 liw bride and actually remember when you ran this that year and thinking wow 13 miles that's so cool. And now I've done one and will most likely do another this Sunday, woohoo! Lol
Funny, I used to be super impressed too, and that's what pushed me to do it too! Its amazing what our bodies can do!
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I would definitely do it! You are going to have to pretend to be her and be incognito. NYRR has rules about taking other runner's places. However, I ran in someone else's place last year in a NYRR place without issue. Bottom line, if you can run 10, you can run 13.1.
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NJGrl4Now
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NYC Half Marathon on March 17 - What should I do?
Good luck to everyone tomorrow. Thanks for all the comments and feedback. Maybe we will see each other throughout the race :).
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| Posted 3/16/13 10:44 PM |
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wishing2012
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Re: NYC Half Marathon on March 17 - What should I do?
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Posted by wishing2012
I've run this race 2x, and both times it was awesome. It's so cool running through Times Square! Good luck to everyone running!
I am a 2010 liw bride and actually remember when you ran this that year and thinking wow 13 miles that's so cool. And now I've done one and will most likely do another this Sunday, woohoo! Lol
Funny, I used to be super impressed too, and that's what pushed me to do it too! Its amazing what our bodies can do!
Funny! And now you guys are running, and I'm envious. Since I had my DD, I have only run 1x in 10 months. What a difference a year makes. It's going to be a long road back for me.
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| Posted 3/17/13 7:04 AM |
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Re: NYC Half Marathon on March 17 - What should I do?
Posted by wishing2012
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Posted by wishing2012
I've run this race 2x, and both times it was awesome. It's so cool running through Times Square! Good luck to everyone running!
I am a 2010 liw bride and actually remember when you ran this that year and thinking wow 13 miles that's so cool. And now I've done one and will most likely do another this Sunday, woohoo! Lol
Funny, I used to be super impressed too, and that's what pushed me to do it too! Its amazing what our bodies can do!
Funny! And now you guys are running, and I'm envious. Since I had my DD, I have only run 1x in 10 months. What a difference a year makes. It's going to be a long road back for me.
Aw I'm sure you'll be back there in no time!!!! And what a gorgeous little reason to take a running hiatus :).
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