Niagara Falls Womens' Half Marathon: June 3 2012

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Niagara Falls Womens' Half Marathon: June 3 2012

Postby DLS » Sat Oct 15, 2011 9:14 am

There's a new race on the books: The Niagara Falls Women's Half Marathon on June 3, 2012. It's a circle course where you run past the falls twice, and the swag is supposed to be sweee-t!

Also, it's the bicentennial of the War of 1812, so there will be a lot of other historical events going on in Niagara too.

http://www.nfwhm.com/

Since this is in my backyard (so to speak), I'll be in it.

Deanna

P.S. -- guys can enter, too, but the swag is geared toward women...!
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Re: Niagara Falls Womens' Half Marathon: June 2 2012

Postby orleansrunner1962 » Sat Oct 15, 2011 9:16 am

Too bad it's so close to the Ottawa Race weekend -- oh, so many races and so little time..... will keep it on the radar for upcoming years....
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Re: Niagara Falls Womens' Half Marathon: June 2 2012

Postby Jo-Jo » Sat Oct 15, 2011 12:30 pm

I'm already committed to being at NCM in 2012 cuz Spirit is coming...and then she's gonna come to Kingston for a visit with C-Moss :D :D

BUT...definitely interested for 2013. Hmmm....this would make a nice RM Girl Hoopla!!!
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Re: Niagara Falls Womens' Half Marathon: June 2 2012

Postby QuickChick » Sat Oct 15, 2011 12:41 pm

That's really cool! I will likely be doing Bread and Honey, though.
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Re: Niagara Falls Womens' Half Marathon: June 2 2012

Postby Spirit Unleashed » Sat Oct 15, 2011 12:41 pm

Jo-Jo wrote:I'm already committed to being at NCM in 2012 cuz Spirit is coming...and then she's gonna come to Kingston for a visit with C-Moss :D :D

BUT...definitely interested for 2013. Hmmm....this would make a nice RM Girl Hoopla!!!

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Re: Niagara Falls Womens' Half Marathon: June 2 2012

Postby gnu » Sat Oct 15, 2011 1:17 pm

Thanks, Deanna! I signed up for the eNewsletter.

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Re: Niagara Falls Womens' Half Marathon: June 2 2012

Postby Cupcake Girl » Sun Oct 16, 2011 3:39 pm

Thanks. I may actually do this next year.

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Re: Niagara Falls Womens' Half Marathon: June 3 2012

Postby run mom run » Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:13 am

I picked up their card at the Running Room yesterday. I've been thinking I'd like to do a Women's Half. Emailed some of "my girls" and the bottle of wine in the swag bag enticed them! I strongly suspect I'll be in a van full of drinkers with a running problem heading down to Niagara. I like the 8am start and hope being along the water the whole time will keep us cool(er).

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Re: Niagara Falls Womens' Half Marathon: June 3 2012

Postby getfit » Fri Jan 27, 2012 2:28 pm

This looks interesting, I'm just afraid the June 3rd date could be too hot for me. I hate running in warm temps, especially that far.
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Re: Niagara Falls Womens' Half Marathon: June 3 2012

Postby Killerz » Fri Jan 27, 2012 4:13 pm

The timing is a bit strange for this one, given there's Ottawa Race Weekend and also a Women's Half Marathon in Toronto just a week before.
Of course, I can't enter 2 of the 3 of the races, but it would be nice for the ladies if they spaced things out a bit more.

I wonder when the Mens' Half will be on :roll:

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Re: Niagara Falls Womens' Half Marathon: June 3 2012

Postby gnu » Fri Jan 27, 2012 4:34 pm

Killerz wrote:The timing is a bit strange for this one, given there's Ottawa Race Weekend and also a Women's Half Marathon in Toronto just a week before.
Of course, I can't enter 2 of the 3 of the races, but it would be nice for the ladies if they spaced things out a bit more.

I wonder when the Mens' Half will be on :roll:


You can enter all 3. 2 of them just don't have prizes for you or a shirt that will fit.

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Re: Niagara Falls Womens' Half Marathon: June 3 2012

Postby Killerz » Fri Jan 27, 2012 4:43 pm

gnu wrote:
Killerz wrote:The timing is a bit strange for this one, given there's Ottawa Race Weekend and also a Women's Half Marathon in Toronto just a week before.
Of course, I can't enter 2 of the 3 of the races, but it would be nice for the ladies if they spaced things out a bit more.

I wonder when the Mens' Half will be on :roll:


You can enter all 3. 2 of them just don't have prizes for you or a shirt that will fit.


You saying I'm fat? :lol:

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Re: Niagara Falls Womens' Half Marathon: June 3 2012

Postby ratherawkward » Fri Jan 27, 2012 5:19 pm

If I wasn't already signed up for the Toronto Women's Half the week before, I would be very interested. Maybe next year!
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Re: Niagara Falls Womens' Half Marathon: June 3 2012

Postby DLS » Fri Jan 27, 2012 5:29 pm

I've registered! Anyone else?

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Re: Niagara Falls Womens' Half Marathon: June 3 2012

Postby gnu » Fri Jan 27, 2012 5:54 pm

Killerz wrote:
gnu wrote:
Killerz wrote:The timing is a bit strange for this one, given there's Ottawa Race Weekend and also a Women's Half Marathon in Toronto just a week before.
Of course, I can't enter 2 of the 3 of the races, but it would be nice for the ladies if they spaced things out a bit more.

I wonder when the Mens' Half will be on :roll:


You can enter all 3. 2 of them just don't have prizes for you or a shirt that will fit.


You saying I'm fat? :lol:


:lol:

No, just fLat! :lol:

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Re: Niagara Falls Womens' Half Marathon: June 3 2012

Postby purdy65 » Sat Jan 28, 2012 9:29 am

OK, so since OCW seems to be out for me, this one might work!
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Re: Niagara Falls Womens' Half Marathon: June 3 2012

Postby Robinandamelia » Sat Jan 28, 2012 12:23 pm

I'm doing the Toronto Women's Half as well but this sounds like fun!

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Re: Niagara Falls Womens' Half Marathon: June 3 2012

Postby DLS » Sun Jan 29, 2012 11:40 am

purdy65 wrote:OK, so since OCW seems to be out for me, this one might work!


Woo-hoo! Would love to see you out this way, Lisa!
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Chilly Half Mar 4th - 2:03:33
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Re: Niagara Falls Womens' Half Marathon: June 3 2012

Postby Cupcake Girl » Sun Jan 29, 2012 3:34 pm

I'm also in. Did the Toronto Women's half its first year. Never going back - the course was ridiculous. This one sounds way better and more scenic.
We're combining this with a trip over the border for some Mighty Taco :D

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Re: Niagara Falls Womens' Half Marathon: June 3 2012

Postby Killerz » Sun Jan 29, 2012 7:03 pm

Killerz wrote:
gnu wrote:
You saying I'm fat? :lol:


:lol:

No, just fLat! :lol:


Excellent response. I like it. Sorry I only saw it now! :-BD

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Re: Niagara Falls Womens' Half Marathon: June 3 2012

Postby Dr. S » Sun Jan 29, 2012 8:09 pm

I would love to do this race!! But it'S quite the drive from Montreal and I would have to go without hubby since it'S a woman's race.
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Re: Niagara Falls Womens' Half Marathon: June 3 2012

Postby Andes » Sun Jan 29, 2012 8:50 pm

Cupcake Girl wrote:I'm also in. Did the Toronto Women's half its first year. Never going back - the course was ridiculous. This one sounds way better and more scenic.
We're combining this with a trip over the border for some Mighty Taco :D

That is good to know - I was considering that race but was wondering how it would be as I read that the course is not closed to the public.

I love Mexican but have never heard of Mighty Taco - is it worth the trip?

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Re: Niagara Falls Womens' Half Marathon: June 3 2012

Postby run mom run » Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:02 am

Registered!!

Tell me more of this "Mighty Taco". Is it worth packing my passport?

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Re: Niagara Falls Womens' Half Marathon: June 3 2012

Postby purdy65 » Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:54 pm

Registered! Will have to work out the weekend logistics later, but this looks to nice to pass up. It will keep me going after Boston.
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Re: Niagara Falls Womens' Half Marathon: June 3 2012

Postby DLS » Mon Jan 30, 2012 2:40 pm

Andes wrote:That is good to know - I was considering that race but was wondering how it would be as I read that the course is not closed to the public.


Hey there -- I just checked with the race director, and he says the course is definitely closed from 7am-12pm.

BTW, is anyone interested in doing a wine tour that weekend?

Deanna

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"Make voyages. Attempt them. There's nothing else."

2012
Chilly Half Mar 4th - 2:03:33
Around The Bay Mar 25 - 3:10:19 - PB (de facto, but still!)
NF Womens Half June 4 - 1:59:00 - PB!
Portland Half Oct 7 - 1:59:15
Gorilla Run - 17k - DONE
ING NYC Marathon Nov 4 -- DNS, care of Hurricane Sandy
Philly Marathon Nov 18 -- 5:03:40 -- but completed!

2013
Miami Half 2:24
Chilly Half 2:24


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