Ultimately, it has worked out for the best that the New York Road Runners moved the Queens Half-Marathon to September. First off, I no longer have to try and PR in the brutal August humidity. and, secondly, it means the Staten Island Half-Marathon got bumped to October — October 12, 2008, to be exact. Which coincides absolutely perfectly with: the Phedippidations Worldwide Half-Marathon Challenge! For those of you who read my blog and also listen to Steve and/or The Extra Milers, you will know what good news this is.
There was just no way I was going to get out there and do 13.1 all on my own. I know myself. I’d run 18 as part of my training, but to specifically find a 13.1 mile route, and run it that weekend? Sorry, nope, I’m a stickler and I like my races on measured, official courses.
For those of you who don’t know anything about Phedippidations, or the Extra Mile Podcast, visit the website for the Worldwide Half, and consider registering to be part of this global race. I for one am psyched to put my results up against those of other runners from around the globe. I will run happier, knowing that while I’m out there tearing up Staten Island, other like-minded runners will be tearing up their local road races. And what I’d really like to know is: are there any other WW1/2 racers here, in New York, who will be participating on Staten Island that day? And if so, can you give me a ride to the start?
All kidding aside, I’m glad to make the Staten Island Half-Marathon my WW1/2 race. It was the first Half I ever ran, in 2006, and I can’t wait to go back and crush my old course time, set a new PR, and run my first WW1/2, all in the same day. How often can you run a race for the second time, while also running a race for the first time?
Pigtails Flying 
Aha, I hadn’t heard about the Queens date yet – thanks for the heads up! I’ll add it to my calendar.
Aren’t you a bit presumptuous that you’re gonna crush your PR? That times for the Queens 1/2 will be tough to beat.
I don’t mean crush my PR, I mean crush my time for the Staten Island Half course — which was 2:22:27 in 2006.
Hope the Relay went well. We had a nice time in the backyard and was thinking of you – you were missed!
Hope the Relaya went very well. Very Good
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Hi,
Good job on your PR! I want to register to run the Staten Island Half-Marathon on October 12, 2008 but I can’t find much information on it. Do you know where I can? Thank you.
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