tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post931622092805038270..comments2024-02-21T14:16:41.586-05:00Comments on Jess Runs: Nike Women's Half Marathon Pros and ConsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-892247752693796902013-05-06T22:37:17.000-04:002013-05-06T22:37:17.000-04:00I love your breakdown, thank you so much for this ...I love your breakdown, thank you so much for this :)<br><br>It's strange to see that Nike ran everything though facebook, watch out world.Kay Whttp://nitricsupplementreviews.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-40530012991350115872013-05-02T06:57:54.000-04:002013-05-02T06:57:54.000-04:00The g/f did the race and had a list of the same Co...The g/f did the race and had a list of the same Cons. I also noticed that the later water stops did not stack multiple levels of cups and couldn't keep up with the demand.Brian Jhttp://brianstriblog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-82878449355782335072013-05-01T11:10:05.000-04:002013-05-01T11:10:05.000-04:00I was more at your mom's group and I have to a...I was more at your mom's group and I have to add that at the first two water stops I poured my own water and lined up cups and poured about 6-8 more cups while I drank mine. There was not enough volunteers and people were really upset about blowing their PRs due to the forced stopping in several places and aid station without enough staff. It was crazy negative and a major buzz kill. Other than that I agree with your assessment. I was at the expo saturday and waited about 40 minutes. I doubt that I would run another Nike race after this and the comments I have read about San Francisco being the same disappointment.Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-76206238582043439302013-05-03T23:36:37.000-04:002013-05-03T23:36:37.000-04:00Even though based on the American Podiatric Medica...Even though based on the American Podiatric Medical Association, you'll need to eliminate any footwear thatlouis vuitton outlethttp://www.picklegendarymonogram.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-80149292305724945002013-06-30T02:51:10.000-04:002013-06-30T02:51:10.000-04:00epomfcphvutkepomfcphvutkctixqmcvegbphttp://www.qtolfkhkinbe.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-6563846835051152072013-06-30T02:51:35.000-04:002013-06-30T02:51:35.000-04:00qzlrakeroxqoqzlrakeroxqosckgmslyltuahttp://www.lsepntlsrzbn.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-63201031324595015672013-06-30T02:50:52.000-04:002013-06-30T02:50:52.000-04:00kqztztqurhypkqztztqurhypwoah, magnificent site thanks ihcxsadwqg click here 8| kqihcsilpnobvzy, :-* smucjtkbsx [url="http://www.rznwzmjyypks.net"]or here[/url]http://www.vxwoeyrdrvtz.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-8490209842075823052013-05-03T09:40:08.000-04:002013-05-03T09:40:08.000-04:00Hi Jess! Congratulations on finishing. I ran too a...Hi Jess! Congratulations on finishing. I ran too and I can definitely identify with some of race cons. I felt like I was running on top of people and was disappointed with the expo. Hopefully, I'll run again next year and they will implement a few changes!Danahttp://www.thegreatdanaj.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-87167829959800961642013-05-03T08:06:15.000-04:002013-05-03T08:06:15.000-04:00Totally agree about the expo. Our line was long b...Totally agree about the expo. Our line was long but really only took us about 20 minutes to get our packets but then the expo itself was just a waste. Very crowded, small and in a hot tent with hot lights. Location was awful and Georgetown Nike store was too crowded to even attempt to look.<br>Race start was also a train wreck. Spent the first 3 miles using tons of energy to weave around walkers and even a girl on crutches - I was in the 9 pace group.<br>Other than that, I did like the race and was glad I participated. Doubtful I will do another Nike event unless they improve starting as well as communicaiton.Lisa RunFastMamahttp://runfastmama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-41843530660097791742013-05-30T05:10:37.000-04:002013-05-30T05:10:37.000-04:00Great pro/com list! I especially agree with the no...Great pro/com list! I especially agree with the no website/only use Facebook thing. I do really understand why they don't make an actual website! I always find it difficult to find NWM info!Janelle Kayhttp://Airplanesandtreadmills.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-24661991117162361582013-05-06T05:17:27.000-04:002013-05-06T05:17:27.000-04:00Great post! A Nike women's race is on my to-do...Great post! A Nike women's race is on my to-do list someday, so it was neat to hear some perspective from one. Gotta love some Tiffany goodies! Congrats on your PR; that's awesome. :)Jessicahttp://www.runjessrun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-53372730181881751892013-06-16T09:24:31.000-04:002013-06-16T09:24:31.000-04:00zeeehhfxfodmzeeehhfxfodmcgryyhxdaodqhttp://www.qawilnbqlbve.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-40483031406946634992013-06-16T09:24:57.000-04:002013-06-16T09:24:57.000-04:00jvnekmboyptojvnekmboyptowhere did you receive this theme? ibyhqnphvy click here :/ hgddbdlervaqghx, :'( qgdvbfuwmr [url="http://www.xxwvugyitkmt.net"]or here[/url] :) vdczhcbr, 3:) ykgzocqnkj http://xxwvugyitkmt.info :D vdczhcbr, :|] rknpniwrbt [url=http://xxwvugyitkmt.ru]ronqymhttp://www.khmmzpbumrfc.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-22854394239051563582013-04-30T03:19:31.000-04:002013-04-30T03:19:31.000-04:00I agree with all of your pros and cons! I was one ...I agree with all of your pros and cons! I was one of the people that couldn't make it to the expo til Saturday and yes, 50 minutes waiting on your feet the day before a race is pretty horrid...I am so thankful the weather was nice because that would have been really terrible if it had been raining or really windy.Krissy @ Shiawase Lifehttp://shiawaselife.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-60645286655051980162013-04-30T03:25:43.000-04:002013-04-30T03:25:43.000-04:00Great recap! I love the pros and cons format - it ...Great recap! I love the pros and cons format - it really highlights what they did well and what they did not-so-well. As with all inaugural events, there are always areas to improve. However, I cannot believe a brand as big as Nike didn't have a website or utilize a wave start!!! I would be upset over those as well. I'm excited you got a PR and that you got to share the experience with your mom!Meganhttp://runningtowardtheprize.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-47270814240307322692013-04-30T03:40:12.000-04:002013-04-30T03:40:12.000-04:00You definitely nailed the pros and cons! The line ...You definitely nailed the pros and cons! The line for the expo was crazy insane so I skipped and I'm definitely happy to learn I didn't miss much. Getting out of the finish line was insane too and I know my husband was sad he didn't see me cross the finish--it was too jam packed see even see the finish line. Overall, I really loved the race though and would definitely do it again. Glad you and your mom had fun!Sarah Jane | Clean & Properhttp://www.cleanandproper.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-85351844033020438682013-04-30T04:08:35.000-04:002013-04-30T04:08:35.000-04:00Great list of pros & cons!Great list of pros & cons!@TwinsRunhttp://www.twinsruninourfamily.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-85582215924682635682013-04-30T04:10:51.000-04:002013-04-30T04:10:51.000-04:00The cons are what scares me away from big events l...The cons are what scares me away from big events like this. But it seems like they could do a few minor changes and have a much better experience next time. I hope you emailed the RD with your suggestions.Lisahttp://chasinbunnies.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-44360566218501940592013-04-30T04:55:46.000-04:002013-04-30T04:55:46.000-04:00I had the opposite experience with the bathrooms! ...I had the opposite experience with the bathrooms! I followed their instruction to enter through the side where my coral would let me in (next to Old Post Office) and there were only 10 port-o-potties there with lines 20 plus deep! I waited over 30 mins and never made it :( It was also too hard to cross back over the corrals but I had NO issue getting into my corral with 5 mins to go. Interesting to know other perspective!Leahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-50287431592532833982013-04-30T05:53:10.000-04:002013-04-30T05:53:10.000-04:00With Leah on the bathroom situation - the lines I ...With Leah on the bathroom situation - the lines I saw were fairly long prior to the corral closure, so I chanced it and ended up making a pit stop at Hains Point. <br><br>While bag check was a breeze, splitting up the bag check onto 2 different streets according to bib number was confusing, with a lot of people not sure where they needed to go.<br><br>Agree completely with the Expotique - it was a showcase of sponsors, with the shopping to happen at Nike Georgetown, which was a madhouse when I walked by.<br><br>Some of the pros for me included the runner's name wall in Georgetown - I thought that was a nice touch; the water/Nuun stations - they were well-stocked and staffed; the free Clif shot bloks on course; the on course bands/music was nice and energizing; and yes, the course was great.kaprianhttp://www.twitter.com/kapriannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-83489024082974388472013-04-30T05:54:37.000-04:002013-04-30T05:54:37.000-04:00Oh, by the way, Nike just sent out a survey to run...Oh, by the way, Nike just sent out a survey to runners - I never miss the chance to give feedback so next year's race can be even better! :)kaprianhttp://www.twitter.com/kapriannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-56482283066793673452013-04-30T06:55:03.000-04:002013-04-30T06:55:03.000-04:00Completely agree on the website - cannot believe t...Completely agree on the website - cannot believe they did it all through Facebook. Although my blog benefited since I did a post early on with the name of the race as the title and a lot of people found it through google, haha.<br><br>Also, sad to hear about runners in the later corrals having so much trouble - that really stinks!Colleen Lhttp://heart-and-sole.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-26355121526384297712013-04-30T07:43:34.000-04:002013-04-30T07:43:34.000-04:00Long time reader, first time commenter. Living in ...Long time reader, first time commenter. Living in the Bay Area, I've run the Nike race here and was curious to see how it would go. Sounds like DC experienced the same problems the race has every year in SF. It's too bad the race organizers have yet to make any attempt to improve it. Congratulations on your race!Naomihttp://www.inaomi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-90905274840008748772013-04-30T09:39:15.000-04:002013-04-30T09:39:15.000-04:00I think I'm with you in terms of the Expo. Sou...I think I'm with you in terms of the Expo. Sounds unusual, but I would prefer vendors to check out and explore. I'm not a big hair/make-up person, so I'm not sure where that comes into play with a race. <br><br>Being a slow runner, I would be in the same boat as your mom (further back in the corrals) and her problems don't make me want to run a race like that. I agree with you in terms of every runner, irregardless of their speed/ability, should have the same experience. I think race directors miss that for us back of the packers.Chrishttp://www.nevertrade.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25824302.post-23259977309390985602013-04-30T09:50:30.000-04:002013-04-30T09:50:30.000-04:00I ran the sf Nike race a few years back. Same comp...I ran the sf Nike race a few years back. Same complaints. I doubt they will ever fix it. Sounds like this is just how they run their races. I hated how crowded we were the entire time- so frustrating and dangerous. Ridiculous. So many big races are run so much better and for less money! The big sur half in Monterey is an excellent example. Great post!!Anne collongenoreply@blogger.com