tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888934192192872344.post7576288632429367843..comments2023-11-03T08:37:54.363-04:00Comments on Running Towards Myself: Staten Island 1/2, Here I Come!!!!M*J*Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14213075091985167893noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888934192192872344.post-424571901583702282008-10-09T13:34:00.000-04:002008-10-09T13:34:00.000-04:00So glad you decided to join in the fun. The SI ha...So glad you decided to join in the fun. The SI half is a nice one to do.<BR/><BR/>Yes, I've done the course before. For the most part, it is very scenic and somewhat flat. The hills are not that tough. It is mostly an out and back course meaning all the uphills and downhills cancel each other out by the time you're done. <BR/><BR/>I know there's a gradual hill at the beginning at first mile but then it is pretty flat up to midpoint where's there's a turnaround and then a big hill at mile 7-8.<BR/><BR/>Otherwise, that's about all that's challenging about it. Weather looks good so not much to worry about it on that front.<BR/><BR/>If you're coming from NJ, I think parking and taking the bus is best way to go. If you're coming from the city, then take the ferry definitely.<BR/><BR/>Other than that, if you've got questions, let me know, and i'll answer best as I can. Good luck!The Laminatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17171521739644023071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888934192192872344.post-81064698929381105612008-10-09T13:32:00.000-04:002008-10-09T13:32:00.000-04:00(The 1 is a subway line, by the way) :)Drop me an ...(The 1 is a subway line, by the way) :)<BR/><BR/>Drop me an e-mail at absolutromantic at gmail dot com and let me know where you're coming from... it might make less sense to drive. Also, I'd love to meet up before or after!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17100746061554733157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888934192192872344.post-51676455958456986202008-10-09T13:22:00.000-04:002008-10-09T13:22:00.000-04:00I've never done it, but my plan is to take the 1 t...I've never done it, but my plan is to take the 1 to South Ferry and then take the ferry across. They said as long as we're on the 8:30 ferry we'll be there in time.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17100746061554733157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888934192192872344.post-50207505464658375112008-10-09T13:21:00.000-04:002008-10-09T13:21:00.000-04:00i just realized... laura at absolute(ly) fit is do...i just realized... laura at absolute(ly) fit is doing this half this weekend too... i dont know if you read her blog or not but check it out! its on my links incase you dont have it :)Aronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418163097675963683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888934192192872344.post-25213047662039907702008-10-08T19:23:00.000-04:002008-10-08T19:23:00.000-04:00I am so excited for you! Sounds like it should be ...I am so excited for you! Sounds like it should be a good time and a great experience! Good luck... and remember ... ENJOY!teacherwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15791382386588836461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888934192192872344.post-3346771972595002022008-10-08T18:23:00.000-04:002008-10-08T18:23:00.000-04:00It's scary going to a race by yourself, but you ca...It's scary going to a race by yourself, but you can do it! Can't wait to hear about it.P.O.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16410533843419723414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888934192192872344.post-74482020642188457952008-10-08T15:50:00.000-04:002008-10-08T15:50:00.000-04:00I can't offer much help, but I'm wishing you tons ...I can't offer much help, but I'm wishing you tons of luck! Have fun!Jess https://www.blogger.com/profile/04319493454447862771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888934192192872344.post-11488976630055740782008-10-08T14:37:00.000-04:002008-10-08T14:37:00.000-04:00Sorry I'm of no help but i wish you . . the BEST O...Sorry I'm of no help but i wish you . . the BEST OF LUCK ;D ;D ;DMarcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148093449696230770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888934192192872344.post-65625255467574853312008-10-08T13:45:00.000-04:002008-10-08T13:45:00.000-04:00why don't you take the ferry instead of renting a ...why don't you take the ferry instead of renting a car - might be easier. It seems like the start is close to the ferry landing - I googled it. PS I have two gf's that live on SI - really 4 but one just had a baby and then contracted menagentis so I feel bad asking her and the other is due any day - but I emailed them and asked for some help for you!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09818557360984552467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888934192192872344.post-74988610248738017212008-10-08T13:23:00.000-04:002008-10-08T13:23:00.000-04:00ohhhh good luck!! thats so fun! i am so glad you...ohhhh good luck!! thats so fun! i am so glad you are doing it :)Aronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418163097675963683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888934192192872344.post-7238591966058386652008-10-08T13:04:00.000-04:002008-10-08T13:04:00.000-04:00I've never been. I'm no help at all!! :-) I'm e...I've never been. I'm no help at all!! :-) I'm excited for you!! My first(and only) half was a great experience.jahowiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10811401776273137603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888934192192872344.post-52302353769880399022008-10-08T12:03:00.000-04:002008-10-08T12:03:00.000-04:00I went to Staten Island once and it was nice! Doe...I went to Staten Island once and it was nice! Does that help?Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09818557360984552467noreply@blogger.com