Hiya! Chip here. My status? Happily married. Two amazing daughters. Getting over a little cold... lol! Kidding. I actually addressed this on the first page of the thread. Appears to be a little mix-up with USATF! One day, I hope to be able to hang with these guys! Here's what I wrote, if you missed: +++ Hi, it’s me! While my daughter did recently just suggest that I “do the Olympics” (ha!), I can assure you that I won’t be lining up with the pro field or on any start line in Atlanta this weekend for that matter. Months ago, this race was also meant to host the master’s half national championship and I had filled out a form for more info on that. But it was cancelled, so I moved on. I’m not registered. Excited to watch this one, though!
Why is the U.S. half marathon championship in Atlanta two years in a row? The Atlanta Marathon is a very average race on a challenging course. Expo terrible, food after terrible. No split at mile 7-ish, the split doesn't happen until about mile 12.5. Lame. I don't want to run with the half marathoners that long. My favorite Marathon, The Flying Pig Marathon, kicks its butt from expo to finish line.
Probably because no one else wants to pay the ridiculous fees USATF charges for cities to host these championships. It's becoming harder for them to find hosts every years because of their absurd demands.
Then why are you running it if you seem like you don't like anything about it?
I love to run Marathons/Ultras, love it. Atlanta Marathon is very close; I run it every year. Still an average at best race, never said I didn't like anything about it. Bet the shirt will be green, haven't seen it yet. Almost always seems to be green. Hello, there are other colors. 100+ Marathons/Ultras
Seems likely that Publix sponsoring the marathon has something to do with the shirt being green.
I love to run Marathons/Ultras, love it. Atlanta Marathon is very close; I run it every year. Still an average at best race, never said I didn't like anything about it. Bet the shirt will be green, haven't seen it yet. Almost always seems to be green. Hello, there are other colors. 100+ Marathons/Ultras
Seems likely that Publix sponsoring the marathon has something to do with the shirt being green.
The shirt is green! Shocking! Faux Pas or not, wearing the shirt of the race during the race? I think so. Lame. What if one DNFs, LOL, will they still wear the shirt later? I will Never wear the shirt, not even past years shirts, during that race. 100+ Marathons/Ultras.