tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277843615899886596.post2837113370537976348..comments2023-09-01T08:40:13.584-04:00Comments on Abby's Road to Amazingness: The Brooklyn Half: Volunteer RecapAbby's Roadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03188525132746093007noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277843615899886596.post-4168149089685661822013-05-23T12:11:43.254-04:002013-05-23T12:11:43.254-04:00No prob! Hope you had an awesome race! No prob! Hope you had an awesome race! Abby's Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03188525132746093007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277843615899886596.post-16706442174388407012013-05-22T21:25:35.080-04:002013-05-22T21:25:35.080-04:00Thank you for volunteering!! I ran that race and ...Thank you for volunteering!! I ran that race and all of the volunteers were AMAZING!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277843615899886596.post-91390866844576244702013-05-22T09:56:35.058-04:002013-05-22T09:56:35.058-04:00Right?! I hadn't felt that tired in a long tim...Right?! I hadn't felt that tired in a long time!Abby's Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03188525132746093007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277843615899886596.post-28283450707696536012013-05-22T09:56:13.273-04:002013-05-22T09:56:13.273-04:00So jealous of handing out medals- that's next ...So jealous of handing out medals- that's next on my list. I'm crossing my fingers for the next volunteering opportunity. <br /><br />An ULTRA?! You go, friend! I remember when you thought Goofy was going to be scary! Abby's Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03188525132746093007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277843615899886596.post-32272933703456106752013-05-22T09:54:51.681-04:002013-05-22T09:54:51.681-04:00I'm glad we feel the same way about the corral...I'm glad we feel the same way about the corral situation. But I feel like rD races are a different animal, everyone is slower and just having fun.<br /><br />You should! I volunteered for the RNR here doing packed pickup. It was fun! And the tshirt is usually cute! Abby's Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03188525132746093007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277843615899886596.post-44224404838680235802013-05-22T01:40:14.012-04:002013-05-22T01:40:14.012-04:00I am exhausted just thinking of 4 a.m. (and 2 a.m....I am exhausted just thinking of 4 a.m. (and 2 a.m.!). But yay for you for volunteering! It is such a good way to experience the race from the other side.Emilyhttp://travelwithemily.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277843615899886596.post-38604573420067870382013-05-21T21:48:11.384-04:002013-05-21T21:48:11.384-04:00I've only volunteered at a handful of races bu...I've only volunteered at a handful of races but have done package pickup (which I like), marshalling (its fun to cheer for the runners) and handing out medals (which is awesome!) Since I've run so many races myself it's really neat to be on the other side for a change and be the one to encourage everyone. This Saturday I am running my first ultra marathon but will be volunteering on Friday and at the other events (half, full, 5k, 10k) on Sunday. I can't wait!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775254688394259213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277843615899886596.post-33188261342610573022013-05-21T17:44:10.073-04:002013-05-21T17:44:10.073-04:00Abby, I love this post. I'm always torn about ...Abby, I love this post. I'm always torn about jumping corrals for a few reasons (despite the fact that someone who shall remain nameless loves to call me a Mary Poppins) and one is that it makes a volunteer's job harder. Also, I feel really badly about being in front of faster runners. There have been a couple of races like the DL Half where it was so jam packed that it was impossible to get to my corral, so I got in where I could.<br /><br />I'm going to have to volunteer one of these days. Maybe I'll volunteer for RnR Arizona in January.Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07412864659613068146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277843615899886596.post-84682164297805887782013-05-21T16:20:18.906-04:002013-05-21T16:20:18.906-04:00Oh, those sound like they were a blast!
No prob! ...Oh, those sound like they were a blast!<br /><br />No prob! I hope your friend had an awesome race. It felt like perfect running weather. Abby's Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03188525132746093007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277843615899886596.post-20439014966661442712013-05-21T15:58:47.917-04:002013-05-21T15:58:47.917-04:00I've volunteered for two races - a 10K and a R...I've volunteered for two races - a 10K and a Ragnar Relay. Both were a lot of fun. I LOVE cheering for racers. =)<br /><br />A special thank you to you - a friend of mine ran Brooklyn, and I'm sure she appreciated all the volunteers out there!! RunOrDihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15920586686953450898noreply@blogger.com