<p>I'm not ready to BQ at Victoria on Oct 10th, so I'm going to run the half there. I'd like to take more time to train for the marathon.</p>
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<p>So....now I am looking for the usual characteristics...flat & fast. A few minor hills OK. Also -- certified, not too crowded (crowds are thickest at my speed), and still open for registration.</p>
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<p>Anywhere. I have frequent flier miles to burn. </p>
<p>Maui does sound a tad warm. Y'know, I could maybe do Tri-Cities and if that attempt goes sour, go for RnR in Phoenix in January.... I know CIM is fast, but somehow it has never sounded like very much fun. If I run Phoenix I get to pick up another state, too. </p>
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<p>hum. I could bring Ma Econo -- I bet she'd love the whole RnR experience.</p>
<p>OK, here are my data....</p>
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<p><strong>Date............Race........................................Cons</strong></p>
<p>Oct 31st.....Tri Cities Kennewick WA.......too soon to gear up</p>
<p>Nov 7th.......Santa Clarita CA....................a little soon, plus a little warmer temps than others</p>
<p>Nov 7th.......Eye-Q Fresno CA...................a little soon</p>
<p>Nov 13th.....Richmond VA..........................crowd size a bit larger than I like</p>
<p>Nov 14th.....Harrisburg PA.........................course includes "fine gravel", 1 mildly hilly portion miles 18-20</p>
<p>Nov 14th.....Fort Worth TX..........................some gravel? Past runners report getting lost</p>
<p>Dec 4th.......Memphis TN............................2461 full, 6850 half; too crowded</p>
<p>Dec 5th.......CIM, Sacramento CA.............5800 marathoners (no half); a bit crowded</p>
<p>Dec 5th.......Palm Beaches FL...................6am start (hard for a West Coaster), warmer temps</p>
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<p>They all look great! So much fun going through and looking at what each one offers. I ruled out Route 66 due to scheduling issues.</p>
<p>Thanks GGP, and it's great to see you again! </p>
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<p>Yeah, today's HM kind of changes the equation. How about I adopt the Zen approach and just see how Victoria goes? No pressure; can always drop down to the half or treat it as a supported long run (run 20 or so) if it doesn't feel like it's my day. Then, CIM and a few other December/January marathons offer alternatives if needed.</p>
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<p>Yeah, that's the ticket. Thanks for chiming in, everyone.</p>
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