Well after a
little over a month of listening to fellow runners and weekend warriors I can
finish this post. I know as I get to
looking at the calendar for running I have to put an overlay on it to match my
work schedule. My work schedule and the
fitness training there most times compliments my running training however, there
are times where the Army has me doing crazy things the week of my big
events. This has happened to me on five occasions
now. I wait to see work’s calendar now
before scheduling my big events.
Most runners
who I spoke to or replied on this thread were on the same sheet with
prices. $30 seems to be about the cap
for a price for a 5K while some were willing to pay as much as $45 for a
10K. Other factors that drive runners to
the 5K scene are swag. What do I get for
running in your race? T-shirts are a
draw for many 5Ks. Although sizes need
to be spread a little further. Race
directors should know that most starting fitness programs are a bit bigger and
hit the 5Ks to get going. Do you run in
5Ks only because you know you will place in them and shy away from those you
won’t? What is the biggest 5K you have
run in that is not commercialized? (color run, zombie run, etc.)
I scan the
running chatter on Facebook and Twitter and always see people talking about the
big name races for Marathons and 1/2s. I
know many people have said they love the medals of the Rock and roll
series. I have run in many big
Half-Marathons. I have also hit the
small quaint ones as well. My first
Half-Marathon was the Chief Ladiga Half-Marathon. There were no medals for finishing; I got a
pair of good running gloves. Each year
the race switches directions between Piedmont and Jacksonville, Al. I then found out what bling was a couple
months later when I ran the Mercedes ½ in Birmingham. What is the best bling you have earned
finishing a race?
Do you have
any other factors you want to add?
Thanks for the feedback :)
