tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666058531918387271.post4101496531412335417..comments2023-10-18T09:45:41.047-04:00Comments on Brooklyn Running: NYC Half: Did You Get In?Brooklyn Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08864757096225104891noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666058531918387271.post-20764940413238668962010-12-17T11:27:05.956-05:002010-12-17T11:27:05.956-05:00Any idea when then Brooklyn Half will open for reg...Any idea when then Brooklyn Half will open for registration?heathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666058531918387271.post-11603260925203114102010-12-16T09:31:10.031-05:002010-12-16T09:31:10.031-05:00I registered and didn't get in. I'm bummed...I registered and didn't get in. I'm bummed, and it seems that NYRR just isn't handling the whole process, or the fallout, very well. There are a lot of people asking for clarity on the breakdown of how many lottery slots go to locals/non-locals and no response.<br /><br />I run one half every year, and want it to be a "big" one--fun, interesting course (and running through Times Square sounds like both)and a relatively big race that is organized and has big energy that I need to feed off of. Thus why I wanted in. Will I go the charity route, or just head to LI? Remains to be seen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666058531918387271.post-35773527658462090922010-12-16T05:09:23.348-05:002010-12-16T05:09:23.348-05:00I paid for the NYC Half once and then felt it was ...I paid for the NYC Half once and then felt it was to much money to be in a Nike ad. The course is kinda boring after the fist time.<br /><br />It is about 13 miles from the Cloisters to the Battery. <br /><br />http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4195667<br /><br />Shut down the West Side Hwy and 20 or 30 Thousand people can do thatchickenunderwearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043134998899686830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666058531918387271.post-20094718285312039082010-12-15T23:01:19.508-05:002010-12-15T23:01:19.508-05:00I didn't get in. I'd love to run the race...I didn't get in. I'd love to run the race again (I ran 2007 and 2008), but I'm fine with not getting in. Just means I have more money to run other races. There are plenty.<br /><br />The reality is that NYRR can't win. There are many many many many more people that want to run than Central Park can accommodate. No matter how you slice it, people that don't get in will be upset.<br /><br />When registration opened, people complained that it was too expensive. It is expensive because it is very popular and there are many people (around the world apparently) willing to pay. This is simple supply and demand.<br /><br />Now, when many people didn't get in, we see more and more complaints. Trust me, even if hundreds of people drop their membership and stop running races, there will be many others taking their place and NYRR races will continue to sell out. <br /><br />My suggestion is that people register for the 13.1 New York race, being held in Flushing Meadow Park, on April 2.<br /><br />By the way, Brooklyn Half filled very quickly last year, and with no warning, so when that opens for registration, don't delay...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com