I have ran numerous half marathons, though never a full 26. That takes a big time commitment to train up for it.

I would be interested in a half marathon / DO kind of event.

Fitness-oriented FTers, such as those who posted here, might be interested in this thread in the TalkBoard Topics forum about creating a new forum on travel health and fitness.

If you support this forum, you might want to post your reasons in that thread. Try to relate your post to the forum's benefits for FT, how much activity the thread will have, and so on, rather than just saying you think it's a good idea.

Thanks!!

I have run 32 full marathons. Did Miami last week, no training, I hate running in the snow. I ran with my nephew, he only did the half, I told him he has to try a full marathon. I had run many half marathons, mostly in New York City area. 5 years ago I drove to Cincinnati, I signed up for theirr marathon (Flying Pig) I was nervous about doing a full but it was great and I was excited after crossing the finish line.

I run when there's no ice hockey or soccer. I'm probably about ready for a mini but not a full marathon.

Just discovered this thread, but I'd love to meet up for a race! I've run 64 marathons, live in NYC, work in DC, and I'm happy to go most places in the country (or possibly international with some advance planning). Also happy to provide recommendations for fun races/places... I've run a marathon in all 50 states, so have a pretty good idea of what's good and what's terrible

I'm a runner. Running my first 1/2 marathon in 2 weeks as a matter of fact. Currently run 18-25 mpw. Wold LOVE to do a runners DO!!! Great idea... Runners and FT'ers together..My kind of group. Throw in baseball fans and supermodels and I may just die from excitement!

Welcome to FlyerTalk Texasmoke.

Good luck on your first 13.1 !

Thanks for your post SceneStealer7. I've only met a few people who are members of the '50 states' club (meaning those who have run a marathon in all 50 states as you have). I'd love to say that I could be part of that club some day, but that is an awfully ambitious goal for sure. Kudos to you for such a great accomplishment.

Thanks, Scuba! I know what you mean about it being an ambitious goal; it definitely consumed my life over the last few years, and now that I've reached it, I'm not sure what to set my sights on next that can even come close!

Yes, welcome texasmoke and good luck on your upcoming half marathon. Your post made me laugh (and gave me some great ideas to incorporate into a possible runners DO ). If I can find a running event that is the same weekend as a baseball game and supermodel photo shoot, I'll PM you before I post it anywhere else.

I could definitely be in for a Runners DO. Did my first half-marathon last year and am already signed up for two this year (with plans for more).

Keeping in mind the varied abilities of FTers, what about the San Francisco Marathon (and half, and 5k)? It's on July 31, 2011 (and isn't yet sold out, although it's expected to). Each attendee could pick the race that's right for him/her, since they're all run the same day.

I ran that marathon in 2008 and really enjoyed it - course isn't too difficult, lots of support along the way, and the option to choose which half you do (first or second) is appealing to those doing that distance. They also provide pace groups, which is great for newbies to have someone to follow (though I understand that they don't necessarily do the best job vetting their pacers to ensure that they'll finish on time). Plus, SFO would be a good place to host a DO for all the sites/activities/food. I'm definitely game.

Runner here...

Chicago x2
Grandma's x3
Twin Cities
Kansas City
Flying Pig ('Nati)
Mardi Gras (N'awlins)
NYC
Berlin
Olathe
Big Sur
Los Angeles

My 2011 weekends are mostly booked but would consider a Running Do in 2012 at some point. We will likely wind up at Grandma's in June of '12.

Mardi Gras was last weekend, so that one's out... unless you're suggesting it for 2012?

Which Kansas City do you mean? You didn't put your schedule in chronological order so I can't tell.

I don't think NYC would be a good pick given how difficult it is for non-New Yorkers to qualify.

If you already have 3 people in for Grandma's, that could be a great one, though of course tough to find major hotels for rewards (this IS FlyerTalk! ), but we should probably decide fast before it sells out.

Sorry...I meant I've done Grandma's three times. We keep going back...we have family there. The biggest drawback of Grandma's is finding hotels. Most people who don't already know someone there end up driving quite a long ways before and after the race.

Kansas City is in October. Midsized race...maybe 8k-10k total runners in the field, a majority running the half. The race doesn't seem to overwhelm the hotel market so cheap rates and/or awards should be obtainable.

Qualifying for NYC is hard - you have to be faster than Boston, IIRC - but you can also get in via lottery. But wow what an experience once you get in!

I doubt I'll do it again myself, but I'd recommend Big Sur to anyone...tons of wonderful places to stay and it's a great course, albeit a bit of a hilly one.

For a city Do, Chicago's always a good call and I've successfully used both Marriott and Starwood awards there on race weekend.