Anyone running Woodlands? I ran the full in 2021 simply because it was the only race I could find that wasn't shut down. Good race and well organized. I will do the half this year.
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I miss that race more than Houston. No potholes! They do a great job. Except for that year the motorcycle cop took a wrong turn and we all followed him. Cut about 8 tenths of a mile off the course.
I am running the half w/ my brother (class of '14). My first time. His second.
Probably running the Half with my 11yo. It sure is expensive for a suburban race. But its really the last decent race option for the season.
USA Fit, Seabrook, Oklahoma City?
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
You're probably talking about Houston area, but if a weekend trip with your kid sounds appealing: McKinney (Towne Lake March 5), Frisco (Texas Big Star April 15), and Dallas (Dallas Running Club May 6). All of these HMs are $75.
Yeah, Houston area. Did the travel trip with the kid for the B/CS Half. Maybe next year we'll pick another out of town spot. I am doing USA Fit by myself for time. The Seabrook option looks interesting...although its starting to get a little late weather wise.
There's also Galveston on 2/26. I ran it last year in yet another installment of my failed pursuit of sub-4. The Galveston Heartbreak occurred on the way back from the second 13.1 loop, when the beautiful 45 - 50 degree temperature was ruined by a 20 mph straight line headwind. I had banked about 5 minutes and knew it was going to be my day, and that wind wrecked me. The problem is, I have a house down there, and I can't remember a time when the wind wasn't blowing along the beach in one direction or the other, so even on a perfect temperature day, it could be a miserable marathon.
To top it off, I finally finished in 4:10, and there was basically nothing at the finish line. No Tiki Wheat, not hamburgers, maybe some orange slices.
Seabrook, on the other hand, is a first class event. And I mean event. They have half marathons on consecutive days. If you run the full one day and the half the next,, you get some extra swag (and maybe a free psych eval). It's 4 loops on their greenbelt system. The trails are a maybe a little slow, but the course is flat. I've completed the Texas Triple twice - if you run Kingwood (Texas Marathon), Galveston, and Seabrook, you get a shirt and a hat. It's no biggie, but they are 3 races that each bring their own unique features.
The Texas Marathon is the first one on 1/1 every year. Galveston is in February, and Seabrook is in March. As for Seabrook weather, it's been around 60 at the finish both times I've run it. I'd probably wait till the week of the race to register if you care about a PR. Those trails are well packed. I suspect they decrease efficiency by a small amount though.
To top it off, I finally finished in 4:10, and there was basically nothing at the finish line. No Tiki Wheat, not hamburgers, maybe some orange slices.
Seabrook, on the other hand, is a first class event. And I mean event. They have half marathons on consecutive days. If you run the full one day and the half the next,, you get some extra swag (and maybe a free psych eval). It's 4 loops on their greenbelt system. The trails are a maybe a little slow, but the course is flat. I've completed the Texas Triple twice - if you run Kingwood (Texas Marathon), Galveston, and Seabrook, you get a shirt and a hat. It's no biggie, but they are 3 races that each bring their own unique features.
The Texas Marathon is the first one on 1/1 every year. Galveston is in February, and Seabrook is in March. As for Seabrook weather, it's been around 60 at the finish both times I've run it. I'd probably wait till the week of the race to register if you care about a PR. Those trails are well packed. I suspect they decrease efficiency by a small amount though.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
USA Fit weather looking sketchy as of now. 60 and rainy. Blech.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
Looking even worse today. Upper 60's and rain? C'mon Houston, get your act together.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
Planning to run the Woodlands Half again.
I don't know why, but I really like this race.
I usually alternate B/CS and the Woodlands.
I've run all of the "big ones" in Texas.
I don't know why, but I really like this race.
I usually alternate B/CS and the Woodlands.
I've run all of the "big ones" in Texas.
Got up to 8 miles in my training program this past weekend. Was able to power through even though I had a little bit of cramping. Just under an 11 minute pace for the whole thing. Starting to feel better about making it through 13.1
Only 26 days to go....
Only 26 days to go....
I'm doing the half again this year and it will my 5th Woodlands race. Aside from the convenience of living here, I love the course. Its simplistic, yet great scenery and the last mile or so crosses the lake.
Doing the half 2 days before birthday #58.
Got up to 10 miles this past Sunday. Had some foot cramping/soreness the last day or two but its completely fine now. I actually felt better after this run than I did the week before when I got to 8.
Only 17 days to go....
Only 17 days to go....
Galveston is looking like hot garbage for next weekend, with temps in the high 60's. Does The Woodlands fill up, or can I wait til the last few days and get the weather report?
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
Crap weather for Kingwood, Houston, USA Fit, and Galveston. That leaves The Woodlands and Seabrook. Otherwise, well, I don't know what. OKC?
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
Got in 10, 11 and 7 last three days. Think I just might pull it off, just not as fast as I'd like.
The Woodlands now looking like 60's as well. Forecast has moved from pleasantly cool to pleasantly warm the past few days. C'mon, Houston - can we un-spring spring for just a few days? My azaleas just bloomed.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
Had a nice light 4 mile run yesterday that had me sweating my a** off. Praying its a little cooler w/ low humidity on race morning.
Now I'm seeing a front moving in Friday with cooler temperatures on Saturday. Depending on when that front moves in, it looks like we might have a shot at low 50's for race start. So, afaik, somewhere between almost ideal and the northern part of hellCFTXAG10 said:
Had a nice light 4 mile run yesterday that had me sweating my a** off. Praying its a little cooler w/ low humidity on race morning.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
I'm in. Looks like the good Lord has provided a 2 day window this spring. I am asking Him to not turn that dial. I beseech all mono-theists to join me.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
Race week! Woooooo!
Weather is looking on the high side of perfect.
Weather is looking on the high side of perfect.
The end is creeping up a bit, but hopefully the 0645 start can keep us out of that.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
Temps looking good,...
Good luck to all of you!
I'm out this year, but will be back next year.
I really like this race and hate that I am missing it.
I'm out this year, but will be back next year.
I really like this race and hate that I am missing it.
Seems like the only other time I did it a few years ago, I got to a parking space REALLY early, as in TOO early it seems.
What the prevailing thought? And which lots fill in earliest?
What the prevailing thought? And which lots fill in earliest?
The high temp for Saturday looks to have gone up considerably, but hopefully we miss that with the early start.
Could we organize a TexAgs Running Club for this race next year? With custom shirts and handle names?
CFTXAG10 said:
The high temp for Saturday looks to have gone up considerably, but hopefully we miss that with the early start.
50-70, at least for my 11 a.m. finish. The second half starting to look pretty bad. First half may be better than Houston, though.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
Weather looking nice early then getting a bit warm pretty quick.
Do y'all try to park at least 1 hour before start time to be assured a parking space in most lots?
Do y'all try to park at least 1 hour before start time to be assured a parking space in most lots?
Good luck, everyone!
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
The walk in from the green lot was short but very chilly
3:59'37"
Yes. 7th try.
Yes. 7th try.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
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