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Race Reports for Cincinnati Flying Pig Half Marathon 2008

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Race rating (5)

Comments: This was a fun event. The course was challenging (but not overwhelming) and scenic. It was well organized, and there were a lot of nice amenities. All runners received a t-shirt, duffle bag, commemorative poster, and finisher medal. Aid stations were plentiful and well stocked. Crowds seemed to line the course over the entire route, and were enthusiastic. Cincinnati is a unique place. It is comfortable with what is is and doesn't try to be anything that it is not. It also is a town that knows how to throw a party, and has a sense of humor. The Flying Pig is a great example. Everywhere you looked, there were plays on words of the Pig theme. For anyone looking for a destination running race worth the trip, try 'The Pig'. You won't be disappointed.

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Race rating (5)

Comments: Excellent race. Very well organized and there were not too many runners like the Indy Mini. Hills were challenging especially since I have never trained on hills. I believe that downhills is where you can hurt yourself even more now. Anyone have any suggestions on preventing my calves from tighening up? I will definitely do this again. Pump and Run RESULTS Bench Presses: 50 reps @ 65% of my Body Weight for max deduction of 100 minutes. Bench Press was done Saturday the evening before the race. Did the Curl portion for fun with 40% of Body Weight. 33 reps. Half Marathon with 100 minute deduction was: Negative 3 minutes and 19 seconds which was 3rd Overall and 1st in my age group (40-49) out of 31. Love the PNR portion of this race. Very happy with the PNR. Got a Gold Award for getting over 30 reps in the bench and Get a Medal for winning the age group. They are sending the medals to me in the next month or so, they better!!!

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Race rating (4)

Comments: This is a great event......you see some of the same volunteers year after year. I think it was only a late start because of them getting the firework celebration together.

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Race rating (5)

Comments: This race was a blast. Music on the Kentucky side, plenty of water and gatorade stations, and spectators lined up the entire way. Plenty of people rooted me on and the people who passed me at the end were also encouraging. A great experience, and perhaps next time I'll try the big boy race ;)

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