Ocean State Rhode Marathon–Narragansett, RI

Posted on November 2, 2020 by tootallfritz

After the trail marathon in CT, we headed over to Narragansett, RI to run the Ocean State Rhode Marathon on Sunday, October 25th. It was a short 50 minute trip, which made this a great double without too much driving between venues. Since we had walked/hiked a majority of the CT race, we were hoping for a great day in Rhode Island!

It was dark by the time we arrived in Narragansett so we didn’t see the town, just checked into the hotel, ate, prepped for the race & went to bed. We woke with the sun to the sound of waves crashing. That’s always a good start to the day. It was cool and crisp in the low 40s and a perfect day for running!

We were less than 2 miles from the start/finish. Quick trip along the ocean to the Narragansett Town Beach. Even though it was cool, there were quite a few surfer’s out trying to catch some early morning waves. Now that seemed crazy! Smile

This was one of the first races to occur in Rhode Island since the pandemic started. The organizers worked hard to provide a safe atmosphere for everyone. This included some new precautions including: shortened packet pick up windows, no race day packet pickup, staggered start times for each race, limited participants, no bag check, no stretching/warm ups by the start area, as well as the mandated masks at the start/finish & aid stations. They also asked all runners to carry their own hydration in an attempt to limit or minimize the use of aid stations, and then cut down the number of aid stations available on course.

I was thinking the event had 666 “in person” registered participants according to a prerace email; however, only 423 recorded finishers. Marathon finishers = 185, Half finishers = 169 & 5K finishers = 69. Each race started separately. The marathon started the 6+ hour marathoners at 6:30am. The 2-4 hr marathon runners at 7:30a & the 4-6 hr runners at 7:50a. The half and 5K were staggered starting at 8am.

Julie & I masked up and were ready to stand on our respective “dots”. The road was marked with red dots that were separated in each direction by 6 feet. Very easy, just stand on a dot and get ready to run!

They asked that we keep our masks on until the runners spread out from the start area. We were happy to oblige and most other runners did great and ran with their mask until the crowd started to thin.

The first 10K of the course was the most scenic. We did not run thru the town of Narrangansett but we had ocean views, and that’s a win!

Nice neighborhoods. Nice roads. Perfect weather. A few hills & about 1200 ft of climbing.

Even as we turned away from the water, the course was still great. We did run along some busier highways but had plenty of room to run and the overall condition of the roads was impressive. Where I’m from, the roads are not smooth, or flat, so this was noticeable. Especially since my feet felt pulverized from the rocks of the Pachaug Trail, the day previous. Lots of great neighborhoods, and then long scenic roads. A lot of the course had out & back sections, so we saw the runners in front and behind us. Everyone was super friendly, runners, aid station volunteers & the police that were helping direct traffic & keep runners safe. Rhode Island, you were impressive!

But all good things must come to an end and well, I was ready to be finished!

We ran from Narragansett, to Bonnet Shores which was definitely the most scenic area. Then to Saunderstown, North Kingstown which was the “turnaround” point. Back thru Annaquatucket, past the Narrow River & to the finish at Narragansett Town Beach.

Great course. Great race. I’d definitely go back to do this one again! Thanks to the organizers of the Rhode Races & Events. We know this wasn’t easy getting this approved and letting us run thru several areas/towns. But we appreciate it and would definitely come back to run and hang out when Covid is a long and distant memory. Thank you!

SWAG – Buff, anyone? And the medal is a tribute to the local Narragansett Indian Tribe which inhabited this area long before it was known as Rhode Island.

Rhode Island was my 35th state & 59th marathon. Getting closer to that 50 state goal!

** Happy Running ** Amanda – TooTallFritz

Pachaug Trail Marathon–Voluntown, CT

Posted on October 30, 2020 by tootallfritz

As we all know, 2020 has brought its own set of challenges and running & triathlon racing has not been the priority. However, the US is starting to reopen, in stages. Each state is responsible for its own guidelines and like with all things, some states are more lenient than others. If you are willing to travel and/or do some self quarantining, you *might* actually be able to run a race. In person. With other living humans. Last weekend I ran 2 marathons. A trail marathon in Connecticut & a road marathon in Rhode Island. Let’s talk trails!!

The Pachaug Trail Marathon was in Pachaug State Park on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Voluntown, CT. There was a 50K, marathon and half marathon. Each race was limited to 100 participants. The temperature of each participant & volunteer was taken the morning of the event. Each race took off at a different time. Runners were staggered & wore masks at the start/finish & aid stations. Lots of added procedure to ensure the safety of the participants, staff & volunteers.

This is a small race. I’m not really sure how I found it but its been on my list for over a year. Normally, the event features a 50 miler, marathon & half marathon. However, this year the 50m was downgraded to a 50K for safety reasons and to keep the event moving/quick due to Covid-19 concerns. My race schedule is a lot about timing around the kid schedules. I don’t usually read too much about races. I like the element of surprise and want to experience it for myself without too many preconceived notions about quality, difficulty, etc. So, with that being said, I knew this was a trail race and that it would be hard. I knew that there was “about” 2400 ft of climbing. I also knew that we started by climbing Mt. Misery. That should have been foreshadowing. If you follow me on Instagram or FB, then you’ve seen some of the photos. But let it suffice to say, that this was a difficult race. I have a new PW (personal worst) for trail running performance. But we made it to the finish line safely and as someone so kindly mentioned, we received the same finishers medal as the person who finished first. First climb of the day, Mt. Misery.

Photo credit – Jen C.

Photo from the Live Loud Running page.

Big rocks, boulders & tree roots were the foundation for this trail run. Apparently in Connecticut, the Pachaug Trail is very well groomed & runnable. If you are from the flatlands of Indiana or Illinois, then you probably haven’t seen anything quite this technical.

We spent a lot of time walking/hiking/climbing.

The venue for the run was in Pachaug State Park. Over the course of the marathon we hit the Pachaug, Nehantic & Quinebaug trails. The double loop marathon course also took us up/down Mt Misery, Breakneck Hill & onto Hell Hallow Road. As road runners we love our roads. Up/down or otherwise, the terrain is usually good!

It was a beautiful run. Very scenic. Most of the climbs were manageable.

But as I mentioned previously, we spent a lot of time hiking vs running. I love my trail shoes but if I were to do this again, I’d go with something a lot thicker on the sole. My feet were pulverized by the rocks. Plus our ankles and all the stabilizing muscles/tendons really took a beating due to our overall lack of grace when it comes to traversing rocky terrain.

Overall, great race. Great experience. But we were slow, plus we hit a few wrong turns! There were only 2 aid stations on the loop, then one at the start/finish. Everyone carried hydration packs and that was very necessary since the aid stations were spaced out and the time it took between aid stations was pretty long, particularly for us since we were riding the struggle bus.

We did have a slight issue on loop 2. We hit the 2nd loop with plenty of time to spare but we were last. Like DFL (dead fuc*ing last) and the ~~Balloon Ladies~~ sweepers were following us, cleaning up the signs and markers. We were kissing the cutoff times & the first aid station had been cleaned up before we got there. Slight stress since some of the crew was out of water but the 2nd aid station was waiting for us. THANK YOU! Everyone was super nice. And we even had a lady in a truck that kept meeting us at intersections, checking on us, who was kind enough to tell us to “take our time”. Very thankful that we were able to finish. We did beat the cutoff for the entire race, which was 8 hrs. We finished in 7:41. Yes, new PW. As my buddy Todd so kindly pointed out, if my PW keeps increasing, it will eventually get to the point where it will be UNBEATABLE. Why thank you, thank you for that.

Thanks to the Indiana/Illinois crew who traveled & ran with me. No idea how I have any friends after some of these “adventures” but this crew usually shows up to either bail me out or suffer with me. Thanks, guys!! Me, Matt, Julie & Todd.

SWAG – Buffs are all the rage now. Who knew that 2020 would be the “year of the buff”.

Pachaug was my 58th marathon (or longer) & my 34th of the 50 states. Connecticut is in the DONE column. Beautiful part of the country. I’ll definitely go back!

** Happy Running ** Amanda – TooTallFritz

Charleston Marathon (2019) Race Review

Posted on January 31, 2019 by tootallfritz

I’ve had the Charleston Marathon on my list for years! The race always falls on the second Saturday of January. That’s a popular weekend for many races in the southern states. Since my long term goal is to run a marathon in every state, I try to pick races that fit into my schedule AND are also in a new state. I finally made it to Charleston this year to check off South Carolina, my 31st state.

I was really looking forward to this race. Charleston is one of my favorite places. I love the location, the weather, the town and the people. The city never disappoints and I basically begged my friends to go run the marathon with me because of those reasons. Thanks, Tamyra & Julie for making the trip with me!

We rolled into town on Friday for the Saturday (1/12/19) race. The expo was in downtown Charleston at the Gaillard Center. Easy in/out. Small expo. Metered parking. Cool SWAG. A long sleeve tech tee, which is about the only type race tee that I actually wear, plus a buff & gloves! All very useful.

The race was on Saturday morning at 7:15am. We stayed in a hotel that was close to the start and were able to walk over. It was about 40 degrees with a cool breeze. The start area was at a local high school. Runners and spectators were able to wait inside & even use the school bathrooms, if they had time. Race started on time and we began our 26.2 mile tour of the area. First up, Hampton Park, the Citadel & the Battery (my favorite area).

Then we turned down King Street, which is known as the art & shopping area. New and old mixed together. I loved this old pharmacy sign.

Once we got thru the shopping district, we headed out of Charleston toward North Charleston. I’ll be honest, the sightseeing kinda stopped when we left Charleston between mile 7 & 8. It was a long way up to North Charleston, we did run thru some sort of Government area that allowed us to see some of the swampy areas but it was a lot of time with just us, the road & our fellow runners. We made fast friends with those around us to pass the time. There were a couple spots with live entertainment. Aid stations (and potties) were every 2 miles or so. Lots of water, Gatorade & GU brand gels. The volunteers & police support were great.

The skies were overcast most of the day and the temps were 40s to low 50s. Great weather for those of us who came from the northern states!

Once we got up to Riverfront Park in North Charleston, it was around mile 18. The half marathon runners turned off to finish, the full marathon runners went out and looped North Charleston. This is the map from my watch, if you want to see the course.

We could hear the finish line music and fun during a lot of the 8 mile loop around North Charleston and it was a welcoming return as we headed back to Riverfront Park. Cute area & a great place for the finish line festival.

The finish festival greeted us with music, food & several varieties of Sam Adams beer, plus mimosa’s. Plenty of space to hang out with the family. But the temps were cool and it was windy so we headed for the buses to shuttle us back to Charleston as soon as all of us finished. No lines for the buses! Huge win! And just like that marathon #52 was in the books.

I was a bit disappointed that the race didn’t showcase more of the great city of Charleston. Especially the bridges that go over the Coopers River. So we got up early and went to run the Arthur Ravenel Bridge on Sunday morning before starting the drive home. This bridge goes from Charleston to Mount Pleasant. There is a walking/running/biking section on the bridge and it’s a popular spot, any day of the week. My favorite time of day is always sunrise, so we started early enough to catch the sun coming up.

If you want more information on Charleston, the bridge, or would like to see more photos, check out my previous post from a visit in 2015: Charleston SC, I Ran That Town.

** Happy Running ** Amanda – TooTallFritz

Hatfield McCoy Marathon Race Review/Report

Posted on June 14, 2017 by tootallfritz

At this point, I feel like its fair to say that I’ve ran a few marathons. The Hatfield McCoy Marathon was my 43rd marathon. I know a good one from a bad one. I know that each of us has personal preferences but there are a few things that we all want in a good race: community support, great aid stations, frequent aid stations & a great course that keeps our mind off the miles. Hatfield McCoy delivered all that and much more at a very low cost.

The expo was easy & fast. Not a lot of booths but Gypsy Runner was there and she always has fun things for those who are looking for great gear! The registration, which was very reasonable ($65 for early birds) also included a free pasta dinner at the expo location for each registrant.

The race started in Williamson, WV and ran into KY. The half way point was Matewan, KY. Therefore, we were able to use this race for either KY or WV for those of us who are trying to run the 50 states. As a result, there were lots of 50 Staters, Marathon Maniacs & Half Fanatics who were trying to grab a new state. The race also offered 2 half marathons, one for each state, so the half runners could actually run both to capture 2 states in one day, if they were so inclined.

This race was really a great mix of terrain from main highways that were partially closed to traffic, thru neighborhoods where residents were out sitting on their front porches, on trails (paved, gravel & mud). We saw a little bit of everything but what was consistent were the aid stations and the amazing volunteers who were super friendly and welcoming.

A bit of the course.

A few hills. Otherwise know as mountains. Some up. Some down. Some steep. Some gently sloping. I actually didn’t even get a picture of any good “ups”. Boo! Third photo below courtesy of Amy from Gypsy Runner.

Varied terrain, bridges & river views. 1st & 2nd photo below courtesy of Amy from Gypsy Runner.

We loved the wobbly bridge!

And friends. That’s what I love about marathons the most. The people I meet along the way. The stories I hear. The places we go. Extra person in pink. Amy in yellow (back), Lainey (white & red – left) & Julie in green. A little blurry but still a fun shot.

And some history about the Hatfield’s & McCoy’s thrown in along the way.

This was a great race. One of my favorites thus far. The first half was shaded, which is a total win in my book! There were hills but it seemed manageable even though this race took over the #1 spot for the most elevation gain (1,544 ft) of any road marathon that we’ve done to date. We had steep accents & descents but a lot of flat ground in between. Better for me than the continuous up and down rollers! In case you’re keeping track of my road race elevation gain list, #2 is now Mississippi Blues Marathon (1,319), #3 is the Georgia Marathon (1,265), #4 the Rock N Roll Nashville Marathon (1,121), and that bumps Cincinnati’s Flying Pig Marathon (1,020) to #5.

The second half of the race was full sun. Not ideal but the aid stations were close together, about every mile. They had cold water, ice, bananas, oranges, watermelon, gels, electrolyte tabs, pickle juice & other random goodies. We even had a volunteer or random stranger (who can really tell?) drive by at some point handing out Twizzlers. Smile We definitely felt welcomed into the various communities and even though the race shut down a lot of roads, everyone seemed content to help out or sit on their front porches & wave as we ran past.

SWAG? Unisex tech shirt & a mason jar with the race logo. I love unique SWAG!

Smaller race. 256 full marathon finishers. Then another 400ish runners between the 2 half marathons offered. Great day. Great race. Great area. Loved it. I’d highly recommend this race and anticipate it being the best “bang for my buck” for this year. Registration was low ($65) and the hotel was reasonable ($115 with tax), plus there were much cheaper options for those traveling on a budget. Put this one on your “must do” list!

** Run the Hatfield McCoy Marathon ** Amanda – TooTallFritz

Lincoln Marathon Race Review & Fun Facts About Nebraska

Posted on May 11, 2017 by tootallfritz

When one thinks about marathon running, they might not immediately think Lincoln, NE. But Lincoln is certainly thinking about marathons and the Lincoln Marathon strives to bring the best possible marathon & half marathon to approximately 13,000 runners each and every year. The 2017 Lincoln Marathon was held Sunday, May 7th.

This was a quick trip. Timing with Track & Baseball was tight. I might have gotten up at 3am to drive to Lincoln in order fulfill Mommy duties and still run the race. Maybe. Uust Maybe. Smile I didn’t know much about the town of Lincoln. I certainly didn’t know that Nebraska was the birthplace of the Rueben Sandwich (Fun Fact #1) or we would have eaten a Rueben while visiting!

The expo was held at the Cornhusker Hotel in downtown Lincoln. Medium sized expo. Great size for the amount of runners. Organized. Fun booths. Easy in and out.

Fun Fact #2 – Lincoln NE is the birthplace of the 911 emergency system that is now commonly used across the US.

Race day arrived & we had detailed maps regarding downtown parking. Parking was plentiful and ranged in prices from metered parking to covered garages. We quickly found a spot a couple blocks from Memorial Stadium & we were headed to the start line with plenty of time to relax & hit the potties. Lots of potties here, thanks, Lincoln!

The stadium was amazing, even empty. However, I have now heard so much about Memorial Stadium that I wanted to share this pic, image source HERE. Filled to capacity, the stadium will hold 90,000 spectators. Go BIG RED!

The race started on time. The National Guard was visible & present. Fun Fact #3, there are 5 army forts open to the public in Nebraska. The armed forces have a real presence in Lincoln & throughout Nebraska. The race was no different. There was a special division just for National Guard members. 117 members finished the marathon & 5 finished the half, many in full gear with loaded packs. And this doesn’t include those who volunteered time & helped with the race.

The course was pretty easy without a lot of turns, which is always our preference. It is described as flat. There are some rolling hills in Lincoln. Nothing crazy but if you come from Chicago or NE Indiana, yeah, there are some hills, total of 502 ft of elevation gain.

We passed by the Capital Building shortly after hitting the first mile. I’m not sure if it wasn’t visible or I didn’t notice. I was fighting myself mentally & physically for a good portion of the race. I was trying to trick myself into believing it was going to be a great day. It was a great race. And I felt good. So I spent a decent amount of time in my head trying to move my body forward, even though I wasn’t remotely recovered from the hills & heat that Nashville threw my way 8 days earlier. But I wish I had seen the capitol so I could take a photo. Fun Fact #4 – Nebraska is the ONLY state that doesn’t have 2 houses in their legislature. The norm is for a House & Senate but in Nebraska, they are unicameral & nonpartisan. The legislature has 49 senators & is the smallest legislature in the country. Even Alaska has more members than Nebraska! Source. Stock photo of the Capitol Building below.

Image Source

We ran thru town, turned on Sheridan Boulevard around mile 3, passed thru the vicinity of Memorial Park & the Lincoln SE High School at mile 4, then hit 48th Street, passing Union College, until it connected with the Helen Boosalis Trail. The trail was crowded but still lined with spectators and supporters. I remember seeing a lot of dogs throughout the course & I think I high-fived more kids in Lincoln than any other race. The kids were out in FULL FORCE to support the runners! Lots of signs. My favorite was a women holding a sign that said “Motivational Sign”. Wow. Creative or not? Still thinking on that one. Smile

Fun Fact #5 – Charles Lindbergh moved to Lincoln, NE in 1922 to learn to fly airplanes at the Nebraska Aircraft Corporation Flying School.

We left the trail around mile 8.5 & headed up 20th Street to Irvingdale & Rudge Memorial Parks, then jogged over to 10th Street for a straight shot back to Memorial Stadium where we dropped the half marathoners at mile 13. This greatly thinned the crowd & started the marathoners on an out & back portion for the final miles of the course. It was heating up by the time we dropped the half runners and aid stations were a little further apart than I like when its hot. Fortunately, we had a nice breeze, it was beautiful day & the aid stations were well stocked & had lots of friendly volunteers when we got to them.

After passing the stadium, we jumped on the Rock Island Trail (photos below) and ran the backside of campus to connect to Capitol Boulevard & Normal Avenue which was the course for our “out”.

Once we hit Capitol Boulevard, we saw the Lincoln’s Children Zoo! This was a highlight for me & we passed it at mile 16 & again at 23. After the Zoo, we headed to the turnaround at Holmes Lake Park (approximately 19.6). The “out” stretch was long but it was flat, we had some shade and a little bit of a breeze. But it was long. Really long. My pace slowed considerably in this section.

Fun Fact #6 – Lincoln NE is the home of the National Museum of Roller Skating.

After the turnaround, we were headed toward the finish. We knew exactly what to expect. We knew where the aid stations were & how long until we could get ice. And we picked up the pace by quite a bit. Splits don’t look that impressive because of the amount of time that we needed to spend at aid stations for cooling & hydration purposes but we were moving pretty well between aid stations. And one of the stats that came up in our finish results were the number of people we passed between mile 20 & the finish. 90 people!

The finish in Memorial Stadium was really awesome too. I really enjoy finishes in big stadium’s like this one. Nice race, Lincoln.

SWAG: Nice gender specific shirt in a v-neck, finisher’s medal & finisher’s key chain. All commemorating the 40th anniversary of the event.

Overall a good race. Not as exciting on the “sites” as some that we have done but it was organized & done well. Excellent support from the volunteers, National Guard, local police & spectators. Excellent start & finish in and around Memorial Stadium. And the lilacs were in bloom which always makes me think of Grandma C.

Finisher Stats: 1050 marathon finishers, 9121 half marathon finishers. 81 degrees “feels like” temp at the finish line.

Fun Fact #7 – Kool-Aid was invented in 1927 by Edwin Perkins of Hastings, NE.

Nebraska is done. That’s officially 23 states in the done column.

I’m hoping I can finish my quest to run a marathon in every state by the time I’m 50. I’m 43 now but a lot of the states that we still need are ones which require airfare. That means more $$ and in turn pushes out the time frame. But it’s a long term goal and that’s what I like about it. No pressure. No rush. Just grab the states as we are able. Its FUN. And that’s what running & fitness is to me. Fun. A way to connect with friends. See sights that I would never see in a million years. Like really, I can’t imagine why I would have traveled to Lincoln NE had it not been for the Lincoln Marathon. It’s an adventure. One day, one state, one race at a time …. and whatever happens in between.

** Until Next Time, Run Long, My Friends ** Amanda – TooTallFritz **

The sources for the listed Nebraska facts, as well as additional info/facts can be found here or here or here or here. Enjoy!

Rock N Roll Marathon Series – Nashville TN – #RNRNashville

Posted on May 4, 2017 by tootallfritz

Saturday was my first time at the Rock N Roll Marathon Series event in Nashville TN. While most are talking about the unprecedented heat (93 degrees & 86% humidity) or maybe the many hills that Nashville presented to us over the course, I want to talk a little bit about the SPIRIT of Nashville. The crowds, the volunteers, the residents, the race officials and the overall good vibe from the city as it welcomed us with open arms. And by “us”, I mean me & 25,000 of my closest friends. People further than the eye can see. This photo is as we were attempting to get to our corral for the start.

This is one of the largest Rock N Roll races in the country with only RNR Vegas being larger. If you’re a half marathoner & making your rounds, do put RNR Vegas on your list too. It’s fun & so awesome to run the Strip at night.

Finally we were into the corrals & ready to go. There were 40 or 41 corrals in order to ease congestion on the course. But the race was busy. The entire way. Both with runners & spectators.

We started out on Broadway heading east toward the river. This is otherwise known as “Music Row” and we ran past all the famed “Honky Tonks” that make Nashville & its various artists famous. If you like country music, live music or bars in general, this might be the town for you. Plenty of places to grab a drink & hear some live performers. Grab a group of friends & make a weekend out of it!

Quick trip down Broadway, then over & back up Demonbreun to pass the Country Music Hall of Fame & the new Nashville Music Center (location for expo & packet pick-up). I just love the architecture of the Nashville Music Center. One of my favorite buildings in this town, pictured below, on the left, brownish building.

Then a quick pass by the start line & all the runners still awaiting their start in the corrals.

Photo Credit: Julian Smith, visiting from England!

Next up, the Visual Arts Center & Music Square, which features Carnival Music & the RCA Studios. Thanks to Mr. Julian S. for grabbing a few photos of this area (below). This is the location of the famous “Studio B” from RCA that recorded early greats such as Elvis & Dolly Parton.

On to Belmont University (pictured below, photo courtesy of Julie Molenar), Troutt Theater, McAfree Concert Hall, Children’s House of Nashville & the Battle of Nashville Monument Park.

Between mile 5 & 6, somewhere around Gale Lane Community Park, we saw our first collapsed runner. Others had seen one down much earlier around mile 3, but by mile 5 to 6, everyone was really feeling the heat. RNR did an excellent job with aid stations that were close together. The medial teams were well staffed. Sprayer hoses, ice, cold water, Gatorade, oranges, salt packets, Glukos gels/chomps, cold towels/sponges. It was just a matter of getting from aid station to aid station. And that’s pretty much how most of us had to think about the race, just one small segment at a time.

On to 12th Avenue where there were lots of shops, restaurants, and spectators. I’ve got to give it to the spectators, residents of the city & volunteers. They were tireless (and hot too!) as they moved around to help out the runners. The neighborhoods that we ran thru were in full on party mode. Music, beer shot stations, Krispy Kreme donuts, bounce houses for the kids, local bands. It was fun, fun, fun! Another pic from Julian below of the neighborhood parties. Great selfie, Julian!

Back around Belmont University & Jane Ayres Academic Center (Julian S’ photo below), another loop thru downtown. As we headed back out of the downtown area, we caught a glimpse of the Tennessee State Capitol & then split with the 1/2 marathon runners around mile 11.5.

Shout out to the Nashville Rescue Mission for all of those cheers as we passed at 11.75 & 15.25. YOU all, rocked our run! Thank you! Then we rejoined the half marathoners at mile 16. That’s when reality really hit. We could see probably 1000 or more people on the half marathon side, all walking. Not one runner. Just a sea of people in good humor walking & talking. Heading toward their finish line.

I was a bit surprised that we had so many people on our side for the full marathon. It wasn’t packed like the side for the half, but there were still a quite a few toughing it out with us. We were never alone. Those of us who ran the full got a special treat too as we were able to loop the field at First Tennessee Park.

Next up, Musicians Hall of Fame & Woodland Street. The finish line was off Woodland in the Nissian Stadium. We said good bye to the half runners for the final time around mile 17-18. But not before some of us took a run thru a fountain in the business district! I may or may not have instigated the fountain running. Michael would be proud of me. Smile

East Park, 5th Street & Davidson Road along the Cumberland River. One loop around Shelby Park & then we FINALLY headed back to the finish line at Nissan Stadium. Long race. Took us 5 hrs & 18 minutes and no that’s not a personal worst. We’ve had some really hot races. We don’t run well in the heat but we have learned how to survive. If you find yourself running a really hot/humid race, I suggest: 1) stay on top of your hydration – drink before you’re thirsty; 2) plan to use extra fuel because your body is working harder & you’ll be out on course longer; 3) use any means necessary to keep cool – ice, water sprayers & cold towels work great, 4) wear a visor to keep the sun off your face but it will in turn allow the heat to escape thru your head, 5) use sunscreen cuz if you burn, your skin can’t breathe & 6) make sure you have access to salt tabs. When you are taking in a lot of water to stay cool, your tummy get sloshy. You may throw up. The chances of vomiting & dehydration are less if you can get that water in your tummy to absorb. Salt/electrolyte tabs/capsules will help the water to absorb.

Huge shout out to all the runners who managed to FINISH RnR Nashville despite the heat! There were several points where some of the full marathoners got turned around/diverted due to weather & cut-off times. Please don’t get discouraged if you got cut-off at this race. The heat was bad. Nobody was hitting the times that they trained to run. It happens.

Stats: 2,445 marathon finishers, 67 marathon finishers that got cut-off/turned around at the 10.7 mi mark, 18 marathon finisher that got cut-off/turned around at the 18 mi mark, 20 marathon finishers that got cut off at the 20.2 mile mark, 17,821 half marathon finishers, 2,776 5K finishers, 841 mile run finishers, 12 half marathon wheelchair finishers, & 11 full marathon wheelchair finishers.

Congrats to all the runners! Thanks to all the volunteers, medial staff, police, spectators & the bands that kept playing even though the sun was beating down on them too! The spirit of Nashville really showed throughout the weekend but especially on race day.

SWAG:

Quick note about the marathon finisher jackets. The cut is the same as last year but they are longer. The length now goes over most of our rumps, at least for the ladies. I’m tall, if it goes over my bum, it will probably go over yours. Utilize the sizing station at the expo to determine the correct size. You may want to size up if your bum is bigger than your waist. Otherwise you won’t get this jacket zipped. Example below.

** Run Happy, all! ** Rock N Blogger – TooTallFritz**

Georgia Marathon–Atlanta, GA

Posted on March 28, 2017 by tootallfritz

On the way south for Spring Break, the kids & I stopped off in Atlanta, GA for the Publix Georgia Marathon on March 19, 2017.

This was my 40th marathon & my 23rd state. I haven’t been to Atlanta for a long time so was excited to go back. A few new additions to Atlanta include a huge Ferris Wheel beside Centennial Olympic Park (pic below) and the College Football Hall of Fame that used to be in South Bend, Indiana. Noticeably missing was the old vibe from the Underground shopping area that is in the process of changing owners. I was sad to see it so empty and hope that its revitalized by my next trip to Atlanta! I loved the Underground!

Photo Credit: Laura Snead

The expo was small but hopping. Music. Giveaways. Fun atmosphere. Local businesses. We were in and out in a short amount of time & I even bought a shirt, which is unusual.

We spent Saturday walking around town, riding the Ferris Wheel & just clowning around.

Sunday was race day and the city came alive. A quick meet up pre-race with one of the awesome ladies from the Best TRI Club Ever. Laura S, Me & Julie M. Yes, I had to stand in the middle because I’m a giant.

Once the crowds rolled in on marathon day, Atlanta hosted 1463 marathon runners & 5227 half marathon runners. Race day was charged. It was a bit chilly at the start. Dark. But everyone was excited and ready to run. We had heard the race was hilly but had no idea what to expect. As Midwestern runners, we don’t have a lot of hills so honestly, a ramp or slight incline is a hill for me! But we soon found the hills. And lots of beautiful neighborhoods. Plus we caught a great view of the city as the sun was coming up.

This race really made me fall in love with the various Atlanta neighborhoods. They shut down a lot of their town to let us run their streets on a Sunday morning. The amount of volunteer & police support was off the charts. I’d like to send a shout out to all the WOMEN on the Atlanta PD who were working the marathon route. I’ve never seen that many women officers and I LOVED it.

But the theme of the day was definitely hills. Small ones. Long ones. Steep ones. Long, slow graded hills. Rolling hills. And then more and more hills. We walked quite a few hills but tried to just keep moving. The hills didn’t stop but neither did we!

Both Julie & I were thinking this was the hilliest marathon we had ever ran. It inspired me to go back over my garmin data for previous races. We were wrong, this was NOT the hilliest road race we had ever ran. That award goes to the Mississippi Blues Marathon in Jackson, MS with 1,319 feet of elevation gain. Atlanta (the Georgia Marathon) ranked #2 at 1,265 feet of elevation gain. #3 is Flying Pig in Cincinnati, OH with 1,020 feet of elevation gain, just cuz I knew you’d want to know. Smile And of course, this only pertains to road races that we have ran to date.

But even with the hills, the entire race was just fun. Great atmosphere. Lots of crowd support. Plenty of aid stations with both fluids & food. Candy. Pretzels. Oranges. Happy volunteers. Plus we ran thru 3 colleges which is always great. Anges Scott College for Women (first photo below), Emory University (second photo below) & Georgia Tech.

The finish line finally came into sight & we not only received a medal but a cool, thin jacket! We got to pick our color & size. I think they had red, black & aqua jackets. Nice perk! Race shirt was a pale green, unisex, long sleeve tech tee, which I like. It doesn’t fit me great but I do like the color and style!

Loved the Georgia Marathon! Great town, great crowds & so many beautiful neighborhoods.

** Run Atlanta ** Amanda – TooTallFritz

Little Rock Marathon – 2017

Posted on March 15, 2017 by tootallfritz

2017 has been all about preparing Aby & Annika to run their first marathon. I must admit when they said they wanted to run a marathon, I tried to talk them out of it. Marathons are long. And hard. And tough mentally & physically. The distance will frequently break experienced runners. The girls are young. Aby is 15 & Annika just turned 17. Yet they wanted to run a marathon. It was really hard to wrap my brain around. Its not something I would recommend for any teen, let alone those I know & care about! Initially I wasn’t sure how to react but I put on the “mom hat” and explained to them that an early spring marathon would require them to be running outside, all winter long, in the early a.m. when I was running. No sleeping in, I wanted them out there with me for every long run so I could monitor their progress, fueling & how they were tolerating the distance. They would not be deterred. In fact their first “long run” was the Huff 10 Mile Trail Race which was hilly, hard, snowy, cold, with freezing rain. Absolutely miserable conditions.

I asked them after Huff, do you still want to run a marathon that requires winter training? Yes. So we signed up for the Little Rock Marathon. The 2017 theme was “Runalicious” featuring candy, bright colors and lots of fun.

An abbreviated training plan & a somewhat mild winter delivered us to Little Rock mostly healthy & ready to run. The girls were slightly nervous but mostly calm. I heard them say many times “we trained for this, we can do it”. But they were notably tired from the travel so we tried to keep things pretty low key & not do much. The Expo was a great size for a small town race. There were 2181 marathon & 3699 half marathon finishers on Sunday, plus a 5K & 10K on Saturday. Lots to do Marathon weekend . Something for everyone.

We hit the expo, picked up our bibs, walked around town, found ice cream, took some pics & then had take out for dinner. I think we were all asleep by 9pm.

We woke up to rain. Heavy but steady rain with a “feels like” temp of 43 as we headed to our corrals. We were none too early either because I didn’t want the girls out in the cold rain for too long before we started to run. I was a bit surprised to see how busy the streets were & the back up getting into the corrals. Pace wasn’t an issue for us but I really wanted to be around the 4:30 pace group because that was the pace where we would start out. I didn’t want to waste too much energy weaving around people in the early miles. We were on the “just finish it” plan but we wanted to stay together & I wanted to try to keep a consistent pace. I knew that I would have to be paying attention in order to keep them slow & steady. They are XC runners and they just want to GO!

Pre Race:

In the corral, headed to the start. What are they thinking?

And we are off! Let’s Run! #Runalicious

The beginning is crowded. Normal for most races & a great time to ease into a pace rather than take off and regret it later. Also a great time for pics. But apparently my selfie game was OFF cuz I couldn’t get all three of in a pic for anything.

The course had changed since I had ran in 2014. I didn’t really know what to expect and was kinda okay with that. This was my 39th marathon, 2nd time at Little Rock. I kinda enjoy just running the course and enjoying it for what it presents. We headed over to North Little Rock first, looped around. Ran over a few bridges (steep inclines & declines, yes, please!).

The girls were calm. We all agreed that we didn’t feel awesome but we didn’t feel horrible and that’s a pretty sweet spot to be in on marathon day. It curbs expectation but also delivers a bit of hope. Patience is the name of the game. You must be patient in the marathon or you’ll have a very bad day.

The rain continued. Light but steady. People were complaining. We just ran past them & pulled our hats/visors a little lower to block out the rain & wind. Back over the bridge into downtown Little Rock. Over the trolley tracks. I tripped but didn’t fall. We laughed. Down Market Street, along the Arkansas River, around the Heifer International campus. And then back thru town, up a few hills. Then I recognized a street from last time and knew the Governor’s Mansion was coming up. Aby had asked me ~~100~~ several times by this point if the Governor would be out. I didn’t know but was hoping so & sure enough, I could see his guards flanking him from pretty far down the street. I pointed out who he was (verses the guards) and the girls ran right up to him for a photo. Thanks for standing out in the rain, Governor Hutchinson, you made their day!

Then Little Rock Central HS:

The Capital Building:

My favorite part of the course – Miles 14-17: Hillcrest area, Kavanaugh Boulevard, North Lookout Road & Alsopp Park. Breathtaking area. Aby & Annika running relaxed & easy between mile 16 & 17.

After we left Alsopp Park, reality hit as we entered an out and back loop along Riverfront Drive. The out & back covers miles 18-23. I knew if something were going to go wrong, it would be in this section. Not only is it boring but very windy because its along the river & a little daunting because you can see the runners in front of you coming back while you have seemingly “forever” until the turnaround. This section is mentally exhausting but the girls looked strong. Aby was starting to get antsy. The 4:30 pacer crept up on us and we ran with her for awhile. Aby was not happy. She wanted to be IN FRONT of the 4:30 pacer. Annika said, “who cares!”. LOL! But Aby really did not want to let her pass. The pacer was only running with one other person so we ran with her for a while. It was entertaining because everyone had something to say as she passed them. Many, like Aby, were not happy. “Oh no!” was the common remark as she passed. I told her it was like running with the Angel of Death. Nobody was happy to see her that late in the game. I asked if she was on pace, and she was ahead of pace. She was planning to stop & walk at mile 20 to get back on track. We stayed in her vicinity until she walked. I didn’t want to stop at mile 20 but rather push on to mile 22 for our last “pit stop”. Then I knew that we would be pushing to the finish.

After 22, it was heads down. The pace was getting progressively faster but I knew there was a hill at mile 24 that was super ugly & would probably slow us down. So I just let it go. They looked good, hadn’t blown up, were well fueled, looking to run faster & well, I figured I had done my job at that point. If something happened in the last 4 miles, we’d just deal with it. And I’m happy to report, no blow ups. They killed it!!! The Lipstick Station at mile 26 was on the opposite side of the road this time, so I almost missed it. I went back to grab lipstick for us, sending the girls on and it was a sprint to the finish for them. Great job, ladies. 1 & 2 in their age group (15-19).

Awesome race. Lots of crowd support. Volunteers, police & everyone seemed happy that we were there. Sometimes when a marathon rolls into a town, the residents aren’t happy because it’s a huge inconvenience for them. I genuinely feel welcome each time I go to Little Rock. If you are looking for a smaller race that feels like home, this is a great one. Elevation is much greater on the 2nd half, so save something for the bigger hills. There were 3 hills that were bad enough that we walked part of them but otherwise, we ran the entire race other than potty stops (2) and the photos we took. It was a great day in Little Rock & I’d be happy to go back.

SWAG was a unisex race shirt & lipstick (if you grabbed it at mile 26) and a medal that’s heavy and bigger than your head. For those of you who ran 2014, I’ve added the two medals together for comparison. They are both over 2#s and I can’t hang them with my other medals for fear of pulling down the rack/rod.

Details on the 2014 Little Rock Marathon HERE.

** Hope Your Run was Runalicious ** Amanda – TooTallFritz

Rock N Roll Las Vegas Marathon … Strip At Night … Race Review + RNR Discount Codes

Posted on November 16, 2016 by tootallfritz

This weekend I was at the Rock N Roll Marathon Series Las Vegas event. Otherwise known as “ The Strip At Night”. This was my first time at Rock N Roll Las Vegas and I was pleasantly surprised. I haven’t been to Vegas for a long time but its relatively easy to navigate by using the monorail, cabs/uber or walking. The expo is just steps from the monorail at the Las Vegas Convention Center and was open from Thursday thru Saturday. This is one of the largest RnR events with over 40,000 registered runners! They offered several races throughout the weekend: 5K (8249 finishers), 10K (5498 finishers), Half (22,052 finishers) & Full marathon (2655 finishers). PLUS there were 230+ people who participated in the Run Thru Wedding during the half & full marathon.

Packet pick up was quick & easy. However, if you wanted to purchase race gear, the lines were long, unless you were a Tour Pass Holder or a VIP. Medium sized expo that could definitely cover you for anything you needed or left behind. I was in and out because I had hubby in tow and didn’t want to thoroughly bore him but the expo looked fun!

Las Vegas to hubby & I is all about the sights. We spend a lot of time walking around the strip, downtown, various casinos & checking out exhibits. So by race time on Sunday night, I already had 70+ miles of walking on my legs. If you want fresh legs for your race, I’d recommend getting to Vegas right before the race, then staying afterward to see the sights. The Vegas event has some additional obstacles too. It’s a “must do” race because the course features the legendary Las Vegas “Strip”, at night, when all the casinos are lit up. They only shut the strip down to vehicular traffic 2x per year. For New Years Eve & Rock N Roll Las Vegas. Its something to see and a huge event for runners, visitors & locals alike. But do be careful of what you eat & drink leading up to this late afternoon race so that you have fun running & not running to the potties!

The half & full marathon started at 4:30pm on Sunday night. Four different wave starts. Numerous corrals in each wave. I started in the first wave since I was a marathon runner. Each wave started with a burst of fireworks.

This event is definitely crowded off the start but thinned out quickly. It seemed like everyone was very excited and many people wanted to run fast. Like really fast. The sun was just starting to set when we began to run & it was cooling off. Kinda nice. The first thing to be seen on course was the Vegas sign. Welcome to Las Vegas.

After passing the Vegas sign we were headed toward the more well known parts of the strip with lots of casinos and flashing neon lights. This is only about 1.5 miles into the race & you can see that I already have plenty of road to run. I didn’t feel hindered by the crowds and could run the pace I wanted.

2 miles into the marathon & half, the Luxor & Excalibur.

Mile 3 – Planet Hollywood & Paris

Mile 4-5, Mirage & Treasurer Island

There was definitely an excitement in the air. I think this race was about so much more than running to many of the participants. I heard a lot of chatter about this being the first time at a particular distance. So many spectators. So much energy. It was dark. It was cool without the sun beating down on us. It was beautiful. The night was lit up with all the beautiful lights of Vegas. It was an experience like no other. This was my 36th marathon and I must say, it will stand out in my memory for a long time to come.

At mile 6, near the Stratosphere, we were welcomed to Downtown Las Vegas.

Around mile 8, Meb passed me. Fast. I heard someone shouting that Meb was passing & to say “hey”. And then he was gone. No pic for me. Boooo! Mile 9-10 down Freemont Street for a peak at the lights.

And as the lights of Freemont Street faded behind me, I knew that the “fun” was almost over for the marathoners. As the half runners were joyful & close to their finish, we turned off around mile 11 into the darkness. Away from the lights. Away from the crowds. Away from the “fun”. Some streets were lit with streetlights. Some not lit at all. Random bands were out on the marathon route and since we were weaving in and out of parallel streets, in a very close vicinity, I could hear a band multiple times at various places on the course. We still had a clear path, no question as to where we were headed or where to run. It looked really confusing on paper but the route was well marked and there was never a question as to the direction we were headed. I was impressed with the volunteers & the volume of Las Vegas PD Officers who were out on course helping us. I can’t imagine the number of people it took, all working together, to make this a successful event.

Miles 13-18 were all in and around the World Market Center. Getting in and out of this area is where you will find the only “hills” on the course. It was kinda nice for some varied terrain. I really loved this section. Looking at it on paper looks insane & confusing. I couldn’t picture it in my head at all. But we ran around the World Market Center several times in roped off “pathways” created by organizers. There were a lot of lights & music that could be heard throughout the complex. Cool area.

Miles 19 & 20 were non-eventful. Then we hit the strip for a millisecond at mile 21 near the Stratosphere. We were on the strip for maybe 3/10ths of a mile before being directed off, toward the back lots of Circus Circus. I now understand that this was the 5K route. So if you ran the 5K, then you know the route of which I speak. There was loud music & a huge display of fireworks with lots of neon lights. By this time, I was not having fun. My stomach was upset & I had some abnormal aches & pains. I was ready to be finished. Headed out of the back lots & back to the strip for 3/4 of a mile, then we were once again directed off strip for our final detour before the finish. Mile 25 & we were about to return to the Strip for our final 1.2 & what we were all awaiting: the finish.

And the finish was sweet. I was so happy to see it. #36 was in the DONE column.

We received a spinning, glow in the dark Finisher’s Medal!

And a gender specific Finishers Jacket with reflective accents. I used my New Orleans Finisher Jacket on the left (below) so you can see both the back & the front; however, I only received one jacket for finishing the Las Vegas race. The race tee is in the middle. Gender specific.

I really loved the first 18 miles of this race. I’m sure the miles that I had logged walking around Vegas the days prior to the race didn’t help me get thru the last 8 miles swiftly. But I ran conservatively and tried to enjoy it. Just kept moving toward the finish. It doesn’t matter how many marathons I run, it still all about patience & surviving whatever the day & conditions bring me. And trying to enjoy it, no matter what. Smile

This race had 14 aid stations on the marathon course, 18 music stations (many which you could hear from multiple locations), and 3 medical stations. They also handed out Glukos gels & gummies 3-4x. It was a well supported race. Clear direction as to the race course. Members of the community, even in less populated areas were out and cheering on runners. Great race but if you came for the party, stick to the half marathon because you’ll see everything & maybe still get back to hubby before he breaks the bank.

Sound fun? They are doing a early pre-sale for 2017 RnR Las Vegas HERE. You can register thru Sunday, 11/20/16 for $99 for either the half or the full.

If you loved Vegas and/or are trying to squeeze in a couple more RNR events, feel free to use my $15 off discount code (TTF2016) for these upcoming events: RnR San Antonio (12/4 – I’ll be at this one!!), RnR DC (3/11/17), RnR Dallas (3/19/17) & RnR Nashville (4/29/17).

** As always, Happy Running ** Amanda – TooTallFritz

Indianapolis Monumental Marathon ….. 2016

Posted on November 9, 2016 by tootallfritz

Saturday was the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon. This was my 3rd time running this marathon. First at the inaugural event in 2008, 2015 & then this 2016 version. The race has grown by leaps and bounds because its well ran and has a reputation for being flat and fast. This was my fastest marathon for 2015 and my 2nd fastest this year (and I’m not at all in good shape right now). Its small enough to feel intimate but big enough to feel fun and like a real road race. I really love it.

The expo is medium sized. Local vendors. We found some good deals from a local run store that had 30% off everything, even high tech winter run jackets! Packet pick up was smooth & fast. They also give a commemorative poster which lists every registered participants name. Nice touch. This is last years poster (hard to see with the glare in my sun room, sorry). The one this year wasn’t as cool and I doubt I’ll put it up but I love that they do this.

The Monumental Marathon is a downtown Indianapolis race. We stayed downtown so that we could walk to the expo, dinner and the start/finish line! I think we left our hotel 30 minutes before the start and had plenty of time. There are start corrals but they are not policed so as always, plan for slower runners to find their way to the front. Its inevitable. The first mile is very crowded and slow. If you are looking to hit a particular pace from mile one, that’s difficult and I’d encourage you to start closer to the front, or plan accordingly for that first mile to be a minute slower. Try to take it all in before you put the hammer down, enjoy the city and the crowds and the remember why you run.

This is a race where I normally have a lot of friends running with me, so we just start behind the corrals and enjoy ourselves. We don’t rush. We don’t push. We just run. Things definitely thin out after a couple miles but really, there are quite a few runners until the half marathon turns off around mile 7.5. This year my crew had 3 high school girls in tow. They were running the half. One for the first time. Two for the second time. So I just stuck with them and had fun. I love watching the enthusiasm of young runners. These 3 ran Cross Country for their school this fall and they have a lot of spirit. They entertained the crowd around them the entire time by cheering, yelling & singing. I loved every minute of it. This is what running is to me …. fun, fitness & friendship. M, A & Aby (on the right).

They are getting ready to turn off for the half. Good luck, girls!!

The half and the full sold out this year. 2016 was the biggest year so far. They had 8,154 finisher for the half. 2,762 finishers for the 5K. And 4,237 finishers for the full. There was also an extra medal for the runners who ran both the Indianapolis Half Marathon earlier in October, in addition to the Monumental Half. More Bling = More Runners!

As the half turned off, the road opened up in front of me and I think we all sighed from relief. I love the energy from the half runners but its nice to get down to business and start focusing on my race. I remember feeling the same way last year. It doesn’t scare me that the crowds thin. We still have ample spectator support. There were still a lot of runners out there. I was never alone, just free to run whatever pace I wanted. It was a great day. Warmish. I saw several bloggers report that it was in the high 30s when we started but it wasn’t that cool according to my AccuWeather app. It was 47-50 degrees by the 8am start time. No wind. And the sun was coming up. My crew had on arm sleeves and could have gotten away without them. I was very comfortable pre-race in shorts, a tank & arm sleeves. And it was going to heat up as we ran. Time to get down to business and run.

After the half split, we headed to the State Fair Grounds. Then a long straight stretch down Washington Boulevard. Love this part. Lots of room to run and it’s a night straight stretch that doesn’t require much thinking. Not a lot to see. Traffic on the other side of the road but many motorists cheer us on as they wait in traffic. Then onto Broadripple. Riverview, which is short but scenic. Meridian Drive. Butler University. Beautiful campus. Lots of older alums hanging out but where are the students? Indianapolis Museum of Art. Lovely area. White River Parkway. Burdsal Parkway. Miles 21-22 ocne and go, that always seem to be a challeng. Fall Creek Parkway. Back on Meridian and heading back downtown, we are getting close!!! We can see Monument Circle in the distance and keep pushing forward. Finally, mile 25. Then 26. Then the finish. That lovely finish. Another one in the books. Thank you, Lord. Thank you, body. Thank you, mind for pushing me thru another finish.

In all, this is a great race. I’d love to run it again next year if it fits into my schedule. Lots of water & potty stops, plus medial about every 1-1.5 miles. 20 aid stations in all. They also had at least 5 food/fueling stations. Plus so many kind spectators that set up their own personal aid stations offering Halloween Candy, beer, water, pretzels, oranges, etc. Great race. Great community & spectator support. Thanks, Indy!

Swag: Gender specific tee, finishers hat & medal. Last year we got a hat too. That one had the year embroidered on the hat. This one was more “generic”, probably so they can use leftovers for years to come.

Great race, hope to see YOU next year!

** Run Indy, Be Monumental ** Amanda – TooTallFritz

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