View Full Version : Run Forrest Run 5K, Sunday April 26th--who's in?
Malo(gator) and I ran it last year. Easy run through the French Quarter on Sunday morning. Energized me for the rest of the day and night, and was a nice pick-me-up in the middle of my Fest trip. Felt a little less decadent for everything else I did.
I just registered for it again for this year. Anyone else?
http://www.runnotc.org/
stlbarb
04-09-2009, 05:24 PM
Malo(gator) and I ran it last year. Easy run through the French Quarter on Sunday morning. Energized me for the rest of the day and night, and was a nice pick-me-up in the middle of my Fest trip. Felt a little less decadent for everything else I did.
I just registered for it again for this year. Anyone else?
http://www.runnotc.org/
you aint right in the head.
Apostrophe (')
04-09-2009, 05:33 PM
no frequinox?
in the heat and humidity i'll feel lucky if i can walk 5K :D
you aint right in the head.
True, but not because of this. This is one of the more sane decisions I've made.
ibjamn
04-09-2009, 05:38 PM
I only run when someone's chasing me.....
no frequinox?
in the heat and humidity i'll feel lucky if i can walk 5K :D
Yep, Frequinox is the likely sacrifice. I did RnB the night beforehand last year and turned in sometime around 1:00 or 2:00, which was fine, except that I missed New Mastersounds late night that night. I thought I'd have another shot to see them again because they were playing after Dragon Smoke, but I ran out of gas and missed them then too, as I had been going hard from noon on at the patry and then at Dragon Smoke, which together amounted to some 14+ hours straight of live music on my feet. That was a bummer.
Missing Frequinox would be a bit of a bummer for me too, but not as much as missing New Mastersounds was because I've seen variations on that lineup a number of times now and will again. That said, I'll still make it a game time call, and if the spirit moves me to go for Frequinox, the worst case scenario is that I'm out the $20 registration fee for the race. I've made lots of worse and more costly decisions. I'm doing RnB beforehand this year again, so I'll see how I feel when we leave there.
As for the heat and humidity, I hear ya--I hate humidity as much as anyone can. But the race goes off at 8:30 and you're done by 9:00, so it's not that bad yet. In fact, last year it was downright pleasant.
I only run when someone's chasing me.....
That can be arranged.
marignygreg
04-09-2009, 06:22 PM
Malo(gator) and I ran it last year. Easy run through the French Quarter on Sunday morning. Energized me for the rest of the day and night, and was a nice pick-me-up in the middle of my Fest trip. Felt a little less decadent for everything else I did.
I just registered for it again for this year. Anyone else?
http://www.runnotc.org/
Hell no !!!!:)
Orleansnj
04-09-2009, 06:25 PM
I did this a couple of years ago (the walk part....not run) and it was really fun........
maybe....who knows....but I may just register anyway. Thanks for reminding me about this.
I did this a couple of years ago (the walk part....not run) and it was really fun........
maybe....who knows....but I may just register anyway. Thanks for reminding me about this.
And thank you for mentioning that there is a "fun walk" option.
I also should have added that it is a benefit for Children's Hospital, so if it turns out that someone registers and doesn't participate, at least you know the money is going to a good cause.
Voodoohead
04-09-2009, 06:46 PM
I say we start our own race - The Threadhead 5 Miler on the Racetrack.
Here are some of my initial thoughts:
After each of the 1st 4 laps (1 mile per lap) you drink a beer and then on the last lap you drink a beer and eat a softshell crab po' boy! If you throw up, you are disqualified. Entry fee is $5 and cost of beers and po'boy. The entry fees go to the winner. Could be a cool t-shirt involved too. Thoughts?? Who's in?
Orleansnj
04-09-2009, 06:51 PM
got two other people to sign up - so I'm in.
ncfunk
04-09-2009, 07:25 PM
I only run when someone's chasing me.....
I used to say that, now I'm not even sure that someone chasing me would make me run. I think it would be easier to just let them catch me.
mariena
04-09-2009, 07:25 PM
Probably for me and my husband. We usually get up and run each morning before fest anyway. Just signed up for the Marathon Corps Marathon, so I definitely need to get in the run time.
Mariena
ozzie
04-09-2009, 07:54 PM
Ken will do the walk. I'll register us both, but doubt I'll wake up.
MaloGator
04-09-2009, 08:13 PM
I'm in again this year. Keeping the Abita count in the single digits at the RnB Sat night. Well, I hope to anyway...sure would make it a lot easier.:D
mwgirlonherown
04-09-2009, 08:34 PM
I'm in!
pokerchick66
04-09-2009, 08:46 PM
I'd love to but I'm gonna have to take a r**ncheck. I'll be running to Congo that morning. ;)
ABITAGIRL1
04-09-2009, 09:31 PM
Wish we'd be there, I would love to run a race in the FQ. We run most mornings before fest too, so if any second weekenders want to meet up we'd love to have you join us. It cures a hangover 100% every time, I swear.
Zydekitten
04-09-2009, 09:41 PM
I'm in - at least for the walk (it's been years since I was a runner)!
glinda
04-09-2009, 10:04 PM
I say we start our own race - The Threadhead 5 Miler on the Racetrack.
Here are some of my initial thoughts:
After each of the 1st 4 laps (1 mile per lap) you drink a beer and then on the last lap you drink a beer and eat a softshell crab po' boy! If you throw up, you are disqualified. Entry fee is $5 and cost of beers and po'boy. The entry fees go to the winner. Could be a cool t-shirt involved too. Thoughts?? Who's in?
I'm throwing up already
stlbarb
04-09-2009, 10:08 PM
I'm throwing up already
they have a game show called Hurl. it sounds like some of the stuff they put people through.
steffie
04-10-2009, 01:21 AM
I'm in for the run. The sloooooow run.:o
Amyloves...
04-10-2009, 02:00 AM
Lostcajun and I always SAY we're gonna do this one but we never have! And this year he won't be in till that night so he's out. I might do it but I need to work at Ms. Lena's that morning at ten.
Voodoohead's run though....THAT one is perfect!
Amyloves...
04-10-2009, 02:01 AM
I'm throwing up already
ROFL glinda!
Just got this e-mail from the NOTC to remind that the advance registration deadline is 4/20, and to announce that they will be awarding a dozen free Fest tickets randomly at the race:
Online registration deadline is Monday, April 20th for the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company's "Run Forrest Run" benefiting Children's Hospital .
visit www.runNOTC.org for registration details.
*this just in.... we will be giving out a dozen tickets to the Jazz Festival via random awards at the race Mama says....Forrest Gump will be there to meet you.!
register now at www.runnotc.org
/Chuck George
Race Director, New Orleans Track Club
mightyradgumbo
04-15-2009, 09:43 PM
i am pretty sure I will be running this. I ran the Crescent City Classic last Saturday and this was one of the advertised runs. I should pre-reg so I am motivated to join in.
pokerchick66
04-15-2009, 09:47 PM
i am pretty sure I will be running this. I ran the Crescent City Classic last Saturday and this was one of the advertised runs. I should pre-reg so I am motivated to join in.
Yea, count me in! I am so THERE!!
Bwahahahahahaha! :D
mightyradgumbo
04-15-2009, 10:12 PM
Yea, count me in! I am so THERE!!
Bwahahahahahaha! :D
I have a feeling I have heard that response somewhere before about this very same event :p
pokerchick66
04-15-2009, 10:15 PM
I have a feeling I have heard that response somewhere before about this very same event :p
I don't know what you're talking about. ;)