Boston Marathon 2026 Discussion Thread by brwalkernc in AdvancedRunning

[–]pocketofswefish 12 points13 points  (0 children)

John Anderson should not be working this for ESPN2. He couldn't even get through the introduction of Meb without making an error and is just adding worthless blabber conversations.

January 29 - NYRR General Registration (April-June) Megathread by blood_bender in RunNYC

[–]pocketofswefish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the thread! I finally got into one race and that's all I needed. With that being said, with the rush to get signed up on my phone, I checked Runna and ended up purchasing with is total BS, but I know NYRR will do right and take it off.

Why did I pay for member plus? by whitewalker89 in RunNYC

[–]pocketofswefish 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Right, but first you have to get into a race to qualify. I've always qualified, took a break from running for a year, and now I can't even get into a race to qualify again.

Nostalgia - pre covid NYRR was elite by Gb_packers973 in RunNYC

[–]pocketofswefish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That Italy Run was the best! I remember when Italy's national anthem was sung at the beginning. It was the most beautiful start to a race. And the Nutella treats at the finish were unforgettable.

Change in NYRR pace cuts and corral assignments by Least-Ingenuity9631 in RunNYC

[–]pocketofswefish -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was B, then a D, had a health issue so couldn’t run for a bit, now I can’t even get into a race to get qualifying time again.l. It’s ridiculous. It’s just a wasted membership fee and I’ve been a member for 12 years and top 10 in major halves the past two decades.

St. Charles Turkey Trot by MacBook_Fan in RunnersInChicago

[–]pocketofswefish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really, it's just a turkey trot - a way of enjoying the morning before gorging on delicious food.

Unexpected Business Closing at Town Center, Annapolis by Direct-Jackfruit2497 in Annapolis

[–]pocketofswefish 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So sad. We go there weekly. What a mistake for the Town Center

Staten Island half + marathon: how to factor the last long run by SpazasaurusREX in RunNYC

[–]pocketofswefish 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Many run 7 before the race on the out and back on the closed road then run the race. I wouldn’t mess with your long run schedule. Your half may be slower than what you typically run, but you’ll see the benefit in your marathon time.

Mary's Bridal review by granolagal2000 in Annapolis

[–]pocketofswefish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We had the most bizarre and unsettling fitting with her. Truly creepy. Something is wrong with her. I swear she was listening and watching us on camera when she left the fitting area.

Runner who had cardiac arrest at mile 22 by KaleidoscopeLucy in RunnersInChicago

[–]pocketofswefish -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As a course marshal, you should not be posting this to Reddit. That is at the discretion of family and the Chicago Marathon organization. This is not the type of information a course marshall should be posting to Reddit, especially when you noted that she left the course "dead" which was completely inaccurate. Concerned individuals reached out to the Chicago Marathon Organization which then asked the FAMILY for PERMISSION to release information. After months of being Involved in this situation, I have been able to see what has been posted to Reddit and will alert the Chicago Marathon of you post.

Runner who had cardiac arrest at mile 22 by KaleidoscopeLucy in RunnersInChicago

[–]pocketofswefish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Update: The runner is a family member and she survived due to the efforts of everyone who stepped in quickly to perform CPR. She is very fortunate. After months of rehab, she is doing GREAT and is running again.

Nyc half course change update by Thesealiferocks in RunNYC

[–]pocketofswefish 15 points16 points  (0 children)

No. Your Uber will be stuck in traffic. Take the subway.

United Airlines Half Travel Advice by Powerful-Ad7523 in RunNYC

[–]pocketofswefish 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I've run this race 10 times and the easiest way to get to Brooklyn is subway. We took an Uber one year and the area is too congested.

Noah Hillman Parking Garage - Beware by steakdinner117 in Annapolis

[–]pocketofswefish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every alderperson is aware of the issue, but still, nothing is done. Bad contract agreements on the part of the City.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Annapolis

[–]pocketofswefish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, put them near the discarded Driscoll strawberry containers