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DanQ Cool Runner	posted Feb-11-2006 09:20 AM quote: Originally posted by MarleneD: Speaking of Cincinnati chili... can someone recommend an eatery near the race that serves it up? My DH gawked the first time he made chili and my first reply was "where's the spaghetti?" I grew up in Louisville and never knew people ate chili without noodles in it for like 30 years! Oh, and he always makes spaghetti for the chili now. Marlene Marlene,the two main chili chains are Skyline and Gold Star (and yes, Dixie too, you Northern Ky. people) Combined, they have about 200 locations around the Greater Cincinnati area, so it would be hard not to be able to find a location near by. Here's a link for Syline chili locations. http://www.skylinechili.com/skyline_locations_main.php#downtown And one for Gold Star. http://www.goldstarchili.com/locations.asp?post=true&bystate=true&state_id= [This message has been edited by DanQ (edited Feb-11-2006).] IP: Logged
R K Tekt Cool Runner	posted Feb-11-2006 10:41 AM quote: Originally posted by MarleneD: Speaking of Cincinnati chili... can someone recommend an eatery near the race that serves it up? Marlene - I believe that the closest one post-race is less than 1/2 mile away from the finish - Skyline on the corner of 4th and Sycamore (I had lunch there yesterday). It is just a block north of the ballpark. There is also a Gold Star in the Tower Place Mall if that is your preference. PacerChris - I'll email you and see if we can set up a few long runs. I'm on the West side, close to Mt Airy Forest and usually do my long runs at Miami Whitewater. Mike ------------------ Stats IP: Logged
reagiesmom Cool Runner	posted Feb-14-2006 01:58 PM OMG I don't live that far away (PGH) but I have never heard of chili on spaghetti..... that picture has my mouth watering! Where do I have to go to eat that!?!??!?! IP: Logged
reagiesmom Cool Runner	posted Feb-14-2006 02:01 PM ooops, didn't see the above posts somehow..... IP: Logged
bdwarp Cool Runner	posted Feb-15-2006 12:11 PM For the most part in Cincy you can trip over Chili joints, they are everywhere IP: Logged
FlyingFinn Cool Runner	posted Feb-15-2006 12:23 PM quote: Originally posted by crunningman: And then During the Cleveland Marathon, around the 10 mile mark, Lloyd sneaks up on me on his bike and we meet again. So crunningman, my DH was just asking me about bikes at marathons. Since this is my first I didn't know what to tell him about riding his bike as a spectator. He wants to be able to get around easily, not on foot, to watch the race. Would it be easy to get around on a bike in the crowds? IP: Logged
reagiesmom Cool Runner	posted Feb-15-2006 05:44 PM I've seen many bikes on the courses I have run, whether allowed or not. Seems like the best way to watch to me. My hubby is an expert marathon spectator, and he always has a stroller with him so he can't use a bike. But if you guys have a chance to drive around before the race you can usually figure out how to do it in a car. (Many of the race materials will say no bikes on the course, but I don't know whether that is a rule and if it is a rule whether it is enforced at the Pig.) IP: Logged
DanQ Cool Runner	posted Feb-15-2006 06:00 PM In the official rules, bikes are banned at The Pig. Something new for this year. There will be prizes awarded for being the male/female and age category person who runs the last mile of the Pig the fastest. Here's the link. http://www.flyingpigmarathon.com/news_flash/press_releases/pr020906.shtml IP: Logged
R K Tekt Cool Runner	posted Feb-15-2006 07:58 PM quote: There will be prizes awarded for being the male/female and age category person who runs the last mile of the Pig the fastest. I saw that too. I'm curious as to how they will pull that off. Another timing mat at the 25.2 mile mark? As for spectating on race day, I was part of a relay team last year and it was difficult (but not impossible) to get around to different points on the course, especially when dealing with the 1/2 marathon course peeling off. We drove from relay point to relay point dropping off and picking up team members. We cut it very close on one exchange. I would stay outside of the loop rather than inside since there would be more opportunity to access the course. A good place to watch from is Hyde Park Kroger which is right next to the 2nd relay exchange point around mile 12. Getting back to the finish line using Columbia Parkway would be ideal. Getting to it may only be possible using Red Bank Rd. and Wooster Pike to get to Beechmont Ave. From Beechmont you could get right on Columbia Parkway and take it all the way to 6th st. downtown. I hope you have a good map or a tour guide! Mike ------------------ Stats IP: Logged
MarleneD Cool Runner	posted Feb-20-2006 03:35 AM Thanks for the eatery input! IP: Logged
MikeBro Cool Runner	posted Feb-23-2006 04:19 PM Logistics question here: If I stay in a hotel on the KY side of the river (say the Holiday Inn that's a few blocks from the expo), will I have trouble getting across the river on foot the next morning to get to the start? Looking at the map, it looks like the Clay Wade Bailey bridge (looks like Rt 127 goes over it?) would be convenient for me to jog across. But is this bridge open to foot traffic 1-1.5 hours before the race (I know the race goes across it but can I jog over it beforehand?) and after the race, for that matter. If not, what about the Taylor-Southgate bridge (looks like Rt. 17 goes over it?) a little to the east? Or would I have to go over all the way to the L & N Pedestrian bridge even farther to the east? Trying to figure out where to get a hotel room. Any advice re the above would be appreciated. (Also trying to bump this thread up and didn't want to just gratuitously "bump.") Thanks! Mike ------------------ Me IP: Logged
R K Tekt Cool Runner	posted Feb-23-2006 09:00 PM quote: Originally posted by MikeBro: Looking at the map, it looks like the Clay Wade Bailey bridge (looks like Rt 127 goes over it?) would be convenient for me to jog across. But is this bridge open to foot traffic 1-1.5 hours before the race (I know the race goes across it but can I jog over it beforehand?) Mike, The Clay Wade Bailey Bridge does have a sidwalk along the East side. In fact, all of the bridges except for those carrying interstates have sidewalks for pedestrian traffic. I haven't had the need to use one on race morning but I see no reason for any sidewalks to be shut down. There may also be a river shuttle carrying passengers on race morning. I'm not sure where/when it departs but there may be info on the Pig site. You shouldn't have any trouble getting to the start line (and back) if staying in KY. Mike ------------------ Stats IP: Logged
MikeBro Cool Runner	posted Feb-24-2006 09:52 AM Thanks, Mike! IP: Logged
R K Tekt Cool Runner	posted Feb-25-2006 03:07 PM Anyone interested in familiarizing themselves with a portion of the course, see the following post on that "other" message board: http://forums.runnersworld.com/thread.jspa?threadID=331580&tstart=0 See you next week. Mike ------------------ Stats IP: Logged
MikeBro Cool Runner	posted Mar-02-2006 10:19 AM To bump without just posting "bump," can anyone who's familiar with the course describe the makeup of the hills from miles 5 - 8? I've read the verbal description on the Pig website and I saw the pic of a small section (maybe 200m or so) of that part of the course that someone posted on the first page of this thread, but I was wondering if someone would supply a more quantitative description. Would anyone be willing to section those three miles off, in terms like "It starts out with about 1/4 mile of a slight incline, then 100m of flat, then 1/4 mile of pretty steep incline..." or something on that order? The elevation profile on the Pig's site makes it look (to me) like pretty much an unrelenting climb for three miles, but the scale of those marathon elevation charts is somewhat deceiving (the vertical and horizontal scales are very different) that it's hard to tell. Yeah, I know, a little anal-retentive of me, but it'll be my first marathon and I won't be able to tour the course beforehand and this is the part of the course that I'm most curious/worried about. Bump. TIA! Mike IP: Logged
PacerChris Cool Runner	posted Mar-02-2006 09:57 PM MikeBro, I may not be able to satisfy your complete anal retentiveness request, but the hill varies from fairly steep to less so and then fairly steep again. There's really 2 sections if memory serves that are tough - on is early in the hill, then it evens out a little bit, then a slight decline, then it starts to go up again, and the last little section is pretty steep. Right after you crest the hill, there's slight declines and flat sections for the next few miles so you really get a chance to get your feet back under you again. Truly, it ain't that bad - add a few hills in your long runs (which build lots of strength anyway) and you'll be right as rain. Happy training! Chris ------------------ Pacer Dude IP: Logged
MikeBro Cool Runner	posted Mar-03-2006 01:42 AM Thanks, Chris, that's what I was looking for. I just didn't want to hear that it was three straight miles of climb, even a gradual one. IP: Logged
DanQ Cool Runner	posted Mar-07-2006 09:02 AM 2 MONTHS TO GO!!!!....I hope everyone's training is going well. Are you feeling creative? There's this contest on the Pig website: http://www.flyingpigmarathon.com/hogku_entry.pdf I've never been too good at writing Haiku er.. I mean Hogku [This message has been edited by DanQ (edited Mar-07-2006).] IP: Logged
kevron1 Member	posted Mar-07-2006 02:33 PM Anyone have any tips on where to stay in Cincy for the Flying Pig Marathon in May. The hotels listed on the website appear to be already sold out. A locale across the river in KY is fine as long as it's not too far from the foot bridge or a ferry. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Kevin kevron1@mindspring.com IP: Logged
DanQ Cool Runner	posted Mar-07-2006 03:22 PM Here is a link with some No. Ky. hotels on it, all of them close to the Pig starting line. Hope this helps! http://affiliates.travelhero.com/index.cfm/country/US/state/KY/city/Covington/aid/375/index.html IP: Logged
bunnyfeet8 Cool Runner	posted Mar-13-2006 12:58 PM I guess the first hurdle on my way to my third flying pig has been cleared. I ran a 5k on Saturday... but, it really wasn't all I had hoped for! Bummer! I ended up finishing in 20:03... my goal being 19:xx. I really didn't improve at all from last year. I'm going to stick to the story that I run better @ the longer distances now. Hmmm... Anyhow, I have 3 more races scheduled between now and the pig... 1 half, 1 10k, 1 10 miler. It's going to be a fun month and a half... love the spring race season I guess using race predictors... I am ready for a 3:17. Ummm... but, those things have never once been accurate for me... But, I'm going to pretend that it will be. Anyhow... hope everybody else's training is going well! IP: Logged
PacerChris Cool Runner	posted Mar-13-2006 01:58 PM I wouldn't sweat your 5k time too much with this much time to go. The longer races will be a better indicator since they are a) Longer and therefore more similar to the marathon, and b) Closer to race day. Plus a handful of seconds in your race and you would have broken 20:00...amazing how we all can be disappointed when it's only a few seconds from our goal! A friend of mine wanted to break 41:00 for a 10k - he ran 40 flat but was disappointed because he didn't break 40:00! (Truth be told - I'm the same way) ------------------ Pacer Dude IP: Logged
DanQ Cool Runner	posted Mar-31-2006 08:50 AM Just a reminder for those thinking about running the Pig. Entry fees will go up after April 3rd....From $65 to $80 IP: Logged
crunningman Cool Runner	posted Mar-31-2006 11:08 AM [QUOTE]Originally posted by FlyingFinn: Originally posted by crunningman: And then During the Cleveland Marathon, around the 10 mile mark, Lloyd sneaks up on me on his bike and we meet again.[quote] So crunningman, my DH was just asking me about bikes at marathons. Since this is my first I didn't know what to tell him about riding his bike as a spectator. He wants to be able to get around easily, not on foot, to watch the race. Would it be easy to get around on a bike in the crowds? This is a great "?". For marathons like The Pig and Cleveland, I really don't see it as being a problem. At Cleveland, less than a mile from the finish, a woman was on a bike trying to help get her boyfriend/husband to the finish as I passed them. With words of course. I think as long as the hubby doesn't stay with you the whole race you should fine. You're going to love this race. Just be careful on this as well as you don't want to be pulled from the race by a race official. Rare, but it does happen from time to time. [This message has been edited by crunningman (edited Mar-31-2006).] IP: Logged
PacerChris Cool Runner	posted Mar-31-2006 12:40 PM I agree with crunningman - the Pig course is pretty conducive to have a biker riding along the runners through certain sections (Hyde Park, Eastern Ave). The race is not so crowded that the biker is intruding on anyone's space - but I agree that it's best to ride alongside your runner for a while, then peel off and meet them up the road a little ways. I ran a race in Charlotte once and this guy in front of me had a bike friend for a good chunk of the race - he would ride ahead and then come back and say "there's a 200m hill up around this bend" or a heads up that a water station was coming up. He was very careful not to get too close and I actually found it helpful (and entertaining - his buddy was giving him grief about how bad he looked). ------------------ Pacer Dude IP: Logged

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