tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666058531918387271.post4754967190468629507..comments2023-10-18T09:45:41.047-04:00Comments on Brooklyn Running: Initial Thoughts on Brooklyn Half (and the Course)Brooklyn Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08864757096225104891noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666058531918387271.post-2665156935234102462012-03-28T06:04:23.741-04:002012-03-28T06:04:23.741-04:00JK
There is no place to park at the start. You s...JK<br /><br />There is no place to park at the start. You should park and the finish and take the Q train back to the start.chickenunderwearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043134998899686830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666058531918387271.post-64142964225739233022012-03-26T21:06:43.683-04:002012-03-26T21:06:43.683-04:00So I am running this race for the first time - wit...So I am running this race for the first time - with all the course changes it probably can be considered a first for most of you.<br />I am coming from Putnam county - with lots of people trying to get to the start - what are my options (car/public transportation options to get there race day?<br />All suggestions welcome and thanks!JKrunnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666058531918387271.post-34397749032111276502012-03-25T17:23:06.341-04:002012-03-25T17:23:06.341-04:00The size of the race is the same as the NYC Half, ...The size of the race is the same as the NYC Half, but I think the size of this course will make it more difficult to fit all those people. I guess we will be the guinea pigs of the race size increase.<br /><br />Also I agree that the race price is fair, despite all the complaints from other runners. I paid more than $45 for half marathons outside NYC. Especially with all the road closures, I think its a good deal.<br /><br />Despite my concerns, I'm still excited for this race. Should be fun (and I can get a nice hot dog at the finish).RunLikeAGrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15760919784948255509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666058531918387271.post-87387235803536263162012-03-25T17:22:21.965-04:002012-03-25T17:22:21.965-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.RunLikeAGrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15760919784948255509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666058531918387271.post-60830642278338979612012-03-25T16:24:18.907-04:002012-03-25T16:24:18.907-04:00I don't see why they didn't do some versio...I don't see why they didn't do some version of Bedford and Marine Park-type course down to Coney Island - if they even have to finish in Coney Island.<br />I do agree, however, that they need to just pin down the date. The course is less important, in a sense, than the date. The Brooklyn Half is the type of race that people will run, even if they don't love the route.sassafrassslshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17524270652558000844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666058531918387271.post-34544127251377668332012-03-23T09:13:41.640-04:002012-03-23T09:13:41.640-04:00The size of the field is kind of mind-boggling, bu...The size of the field is kind of mind-boggling, but I'm happy that more people will have a chance to register (hopefully it means I won't get shut out). <br /><br />I agree the course is really screwy--up and down the outside of the park and looping back on itself?! Hopefully next year they'll find something that incorporates more of Brooklyn. <br /><br />As for the price, I don't have any real complaints. Compared to a lot of other local halfs, $45 is totally reasonable. Compared to big name halfs, it's downright cheep. I'm also happy to see members getting a good discount. <br /><br />I totally agree, though, that it would have been nice to receive all of these details (or even some of them) earlier.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09893724332712804908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666058531918387271.post-80625793911168997512012-03-23T08:21:16.348-04:002012-03-23T08:21:16.348-04:0015,000 runners is the size of each wave of the NYC...15,000 runners is the size of each wave of the NYC Marathon.<br /><br />that is a lot of people and there will be a big, BIG problem getting them on to the boardwalk. The ramp is only about 10 feet widechickenunderwearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043134998899686830noreply@blogger.com