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      • 30000LBS_Of_Bananas@alien.topOPBEnglish
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        11 months ago

        Define scenic? Right now I’m debating next fall’s marathon (I know I’m planning super far out it’s what I do) so currently I’m thinking between duke city, twin cities, Richmond (VA), Detroit, Baltimore and Steamtown for next fall. Twin and duke I would have to fly to but I have friends that live there so I might be able to wrangle free lodging not sure about lodging for the rest though, but I’m not closed to considering other fall marathons for next year.

        • suchbrightlights@alien.topBEnglish
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          11 months ago

          Baltimore is a 50-50 risk of being HECKIN’ HOT. And cool if you live here, but not scenic.

          I hear Steamtown is pretty.

          Have you thought about Wineglass? Haven’t run it, hear great things about the course and organization.

          • 30000LBS_Of_Bananas@alien.topOPBEnglish
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            11 months ago

            I do have that flagged as a NY option but for some reason it’s not on my radar for next year.

            I do 100% have to do steamtown as my PA race because of my namesake (I promise to sing to song to everyone as I roll down the hill) plus my partner does like trains so we can visit the historic park.

            The nice thing with Baltimore is I could take the train there, no driving or flying! And I would get a crab medal to go with my lobster claw medal from this year.

            • Seldaren@alien.topBEnglish
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              11 months ago

              If you want to double-up on crab medals, you can do King Crab. Frederick+Baltimore 10+Baltimore Running Festival.

              Frederick could get you the squirrel medal for the Nut Job Challenge too! More animal medals!

              I was considering the Chessie Challenge, but that’s Baltimore and Ocean City both in October. Not sure I could do marathons that close together.

              • suchbrightlights@alien.topBEnglish
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                11 months ago

                But then you have to do B10 and potentially die in the heat.

                One day I will go back and get revenge on that race because I really like the course.

              • 30000LBS_Of_Bananas@alien.topOPBEnglish
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                11 months ago

                I will certainly let you know if I choose that one! Also if I do I will require some coffee and croissant recommendations!

                • suchbrightlights@alien.topBEnglish
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                  11 months ago

                  Ditto about Baltimore. I have no croissant recommendations but I can point you to some really good duck fat fries.

                  • 30000LBS_Of_Bananas@alien.topOPBEnglish
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                    11 months ago

                    I have no idea how those are different from regular fries but I’m in for it after the race though.

                    I am now confused though as to if you two are trying to talk me into or out of Baltimore.

        • helodriver87@alien.topBEnglish
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          11 months ago

          Duke City is a cool one. The weather in ABQ in the fall is about as perfect as it gets for running, but the altitude is a bitch if you’re not ready for it. Parts of this city are higher than Denver.

          • 30000LBS_Of_Bananas@alien.topOPBEnglish
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            11 months ago

            With that one I would fly out a week early to acclimate and would definitely depend on my friend being willing to put up with me visiting for an entire week to save cost, but I’m a sign up early person and I feel if I ask them now they will probably say something about it being too far away to know yet so it would be a gamble on the lodging costs.

        • agreeingstorm9@alien.topBEnglish
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          11 months ago

          Having done a marathon where I had to travel, I would not recommend it unless it’s a bucket list type race. Sleeping in a hotel is poor sleep to me so recovery sucks. And it’s expensive on top of that.

          • 30000LBS_Of_Bananas@alien.topOPBEnglish
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            11 months ago

            I almost never struggle with sleeping in a hotel, and I’ve already worked the costs into my budget as long as I stay away from the stupid expensive ones like Disney, so none of those are factors to me , plus doing a race in every state challenge means that those are gonna happen.

        • fire_foot@alien.topBEnglish
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          11 months ago

          I live in Baltimore and obviously love it but I think other races on your list are more scenic. I don’t know the course but Richmond as a city is sooo cute and certainly worth a visit.

    • goldentomato32@alien.topBEnglish
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      11 months ago

      I am looking for the best weather. Checking weather underground for historical data and average temps and dew point.