When was it supposed to be, again? Tomorrow? I live so close, I COULD literally bike down there and see, but IIRC the damn thing was to start at 6am, and well, I might want to sleep in..
When was it supposed to be, again? Tomorrow? I live so close, I COULD literally bike down there and see, but IIRC the damn thing was to start at 6am, and well, I might want to sleep in..
Monon Runner wrote:
When was it supposed to be, again? Tomorrow? I live so close, I COULD literally bike down there and see, but IIRC the damn thing was to start at 6am, and well, I might want to sleep in..
I just saw this post. Unfortunately, i don't remember when it was supposed to start. I am truly itching for a report from the start, though, so if you get a wild hair and feel like going down and checking it out, I know I'd be interested. Hey, you can always nap later, right?
Just got back from Indy, had a great time. Ran the IU half, nice college town, everyone was friendly. No Indy Classic Marathon sign-up sheets or anything at the expo. I asked around, no one had even heard of a marathon that was supposed to be occurring. No surprise there. Very humid in Bloomington but it was cloudy all day, so no troubles. Probably would have been decent enough to run a marathon in Indianapolis, but WDIK?
The Children's Museum was a huge hit with my kids (and my wife), thanks for that suggestion, absolutely it was the perfect thing to do.
Had dinner and drinks at some micro-brewery downtown near the Hyatt, excellent food and beer. I have nothing but good to say about Indiana. The only thing missing from this experience is the marathon finisher medal. Oh well... at least I won't mind coming back...
wishiwerethere wrote:
I just saw this post. Unfortunately, i don't remember when it was supposed to start. I am truly itching for a report from the start, though, so if you get a wild hair and feel like going down and checking it out, I know I'd be interested. Hey, you can always nap later, right?
You know, I went to their site and it said they were mailing confirmations, and there was no packet pickup on race day. After reading that, I assumed no one would show up race day -- people either would have figured something was wrong when they didn't get a confirmation in the mail, or they would have figured it out when they tried to pickup their packet, which never happened either.
Or they were actually informed that the race was postponed....
Here's another thing that is so weird about the Indy Classic: the near lack of any discussion on the Runners World forum. So far there's been from what I can tell, only two threads on it. One basic "Anybody running this race" type and one about the schedule change and refunds. Only three posters over there apparantly signed up.
Usually the posters there are very vocal about their goal races, with endles threads and posts about their "training," their progress, and race weekend logistics. Odd that it's so quiet.
Yeah, but nordicpolewalking.com is all atwitter about about the race..
Where do I find a nordicpole?
Runner Bob wrote:
Where do I find a nordicpole?
I'd check at the Polish Embassy, Olav Kyrres Plass 1, N-0273, Oslo.
Has anyone heard any update with this race? I have called several times, and emailed once, that I was available to volunteer but I have had no contact back.
Looks like things are improving...
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200770925046
I wonder if they will change the start time. Right now it still says 7:00 am. Sunrise on Nov. 3 is 8:15 am, which means you could conceivably run the half and be done before sunrise. DST ends the the next day, and sunrise is back to 7:15 am. Probably they don't realize this, or are unaware that DST has been pushed back into November. Starting the race in the dark doesn't seem safe, I dunno.
Anyone want to place bets on how the 6500 participants are divided up across the marathon/half marathon/5k distances? For the sake of this question, let's forego the debate on whether or not there will actually BE that many...
My guess:
400 26.2 marathon (6%)
2000 13.1 marathon (31%)
4200 5k marathon (64%)
Indy Guy wrote:
6500? The site claims 13,000! I guess those other 6500 are in the 5k pole walk marathon.
I saw in the paper that the city is reviewing their request to host the marathon and that they hope to run it on Nov 3rd. At first it was shut down, but they regathered their stuff and the second time they were prepared and the city will try to help them this time. The biggest issue was the time line and using off duty police officers for security on the course.
Taavi:
"I saw in the paper that the city is reviewing their request to host the marathon and that they hope to run it on Nov 3rd. At first it was shut down, but they regathered their stuff and the second time they were prepared and the city will try to help them this time. The biggest issue was the time line and using off duty police officers for security on the course."
indy classic web site (www.indyclassicmarathon.com/Datechangeinfo.html):
"Due to other events taking place in Downtown Indianapolis, combined with the threat of warmer than expected temperatures on September 8th, 2007 the persons in charge of medical could not and/or do not have the resources to cover any emergencies that could arise during the marathon. It was not expected for the Indy Classic Marathon to have so many participants registered in the first year of the event."
Question 1:
What is the PRIMARY reason for the postponement?
A) Time line
B) Using off duty police officers
C) City didn't help them
D) Other events
E) Threat of warm weather
F) Lack of medical resources
G) Too many participants
H) Security, generally
I) Medical, generally
J) Incompetence, generally
K) Other: NFL/Colts conspiracy
Nike lies about sponsorship
USATF certification issue
$500,000 purse attracts too many elites
Nordic Pole racing requirements
Indianapolis marathon sabotage
Whatever...
Question 2:
Who has more credibility at this point?
A) IndyStar newspaper
B) Indy classic web site
C) The letsrun troll (various names) that blogs here
D) Miriam Abacha and/or Charles Soludo
E) Satan
Answers will be revealed at the Expo. Again, from the indy classic web site
http://www.indyclassicmarathon.com/HealthandFitnessExpo.html:
"Dates and times for the 2007 Expo and Packet Pickup Dates:
TBA 2007 at 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.
TBA 2007 at 9:00 am to 6:00 pm."
See you there...
From
http://www.indyclassicmarathon.com/Datechangeinfo.html
"We understand that this may cause some of you to rethink your commitment to running in this year's event due to scheduling conflicts; if that is the case we will offer a refund. To compensate for the inconvenience for those who are registered as of August 21, 2007 and remain registered for this year and participate in the event, Indy Classic Marathon will give entry to the dinner buffet for free, and a 50% off an entry into next year’s event, at this year's prices."
LOL. Next year's event.
I would have thought there would another article in the News Paper since their meeting was last Tuesday. Has anyone heard anything else on the Marathon?
They now say registrations are at 15,000 and they are getting thousands of requests to re-open registrations (following Chicago).
From indyclassicmarathon.com
ICM is pleased to announce that it now has now reached 15,000 Participants. Thank you for your interest in the Indy Classic Marathon. Due to a recent early shutdown of a major marathon, ICM has received requests from an additional 10,000 plus persons wanting to register for our event, in addition to the 2000 others already on a waiting list. Presently, however, the amount we can accommodate is at its maximum limit. We are trying to place as may of you as possible based upon the waiting list. As spots open we will notify you and place you in the race. See above for the decision we have made about registration.
Comedy gold. Hope you got on the waiting list, this is one POPULAR marathon!!! Of course it is very common for a group of 10,000 plus runners to decide to converge upon a first-time marathon. It would be stupid not to do that! We'll all meet at the expo, wherever that is. The menu for the pasta party looks great, but it might be a bit crowded. Get your spot now! Don't worry, even with 15,000 "participants", there are plenty of hotel rooms left!
But wait, there's some news!!!
Due to the thousands of requests to re-open registrations for the 26.2 mile marathon event, ICM will re-open registration for a limited time to accommodate those of you wanting to run our marathon. Starting Thursday, Oct. 11th, 2007 at 12:01am we will begin to accept registrations for the 26.2 event, until a maximum of 5000 participants is met.
We presently have 15,000 runners registered for all events and will cap at 20,000.
No registration for the 26.2 will be accepted prior to the time stated above.
ICM will close registrations for all events without notice once the intended amount is achieved.
If you did not confirm your registration, prior to Oct. 1, 2007, we are obliged to issue a refund of your entry fees.
Ooh, I hope everyone on the "waiting list" got in! Hurry, there is a limited amount of time for you to send your money. I recommend the 26.2 marathon, it's much easier than that 5k marathon - whew that's a long ways, even without Nordic Poles! Don't worry, as long as you did not confirm your registration before Oct 1, you'll get a refund ... whatever that is supposed to mean...
Is this a SNL skit? A hoax? Can anything be this ridiculous? Are you kidding me?!?!?!?! The lies are getting more and more fabulous! This is either a train wreck or brilliant satire! Great job ICM!!!!