F3/ThunderRoad
All those years of posting to races #SadClownStyle where nobody knows your name is long over. If you do not already know, ThunderRoad is the premier running event in Charlotte, it’s expected to have 8,000 plus runners on 11/16, and it happens all through the heart of the Queen City. The band of brothers that is F3 is looking to hit this event hard individually and as a unit. Look at this like the grand finale of CSAUP for the year.
Last year, 37+ PAX took on the half or the full and it was a big deal, might have been the most exciting race last year for me. The post CSAUP #CJEmailString after that event was EPIC, in fact the whole event was an eye opener showing the power of this brotherhood. The actual race itself is filled with friends, F3 PAX, and family lining the streets of the queen city rooting YOU on to the finish line. Music blaring, motivational signs, knifing through the city at the end of Fall, you want to go into Thanksgiving having blasted any PR goals with this race under your belt.
If you’re IN, keep reading…
Teams
This is the first year ThunderRoad has implemented a team format. Simply means there are overall team competition metrics floating out there for the taking. I have been snooping around the running community and there is stiff competition, but I think we will make a name for ourselves. Also, team running workshops and Run for Your Life discounts are all part of the deal. The whole nine, just gotta step up.
We are initially breaking down registration into 3 Teams: Metro (Uncle as Q), Area 51 (49er as Q), and NoCo (DriveThru Q).
NOTE****PAX from other regions that are going to run, you need 5+ and a Q if you’d like to make your own team and I can get it setup for you. If not, sign up under one of the three teams above and let’s do this. M’s and future F3ers are welcome to use the promo code below and sign up under the appropriate teams. Contact me with registration questions.*****
Which race are you gonna do?
I am getting the freakin Full done some how some way, although I’m not recommending this course of action for all especially if you are not vested to train. Fishwrap, Stinger, and Drive Thru among others are also taking this red pill with me. I am also betting that the former high school athlete will ‘show up’ for redemption.
Sign up for the 5K at minimum #DontDoThat, push yourself to at least crush the half-marathon. As far as the full, it’s all there for the taking: the trainings, the knowledge from others who know more than you, the clean lean eating program, and enough time to push it to that next level. The red pill is waiting for you, find a reason. If you want it, then take it.
Logistics
What: Charlotte ThunderRoad Marathon/Half/5K
When: Race starts 7:45 a.m., November 16, 2013
Start/Finish: Jungle (Uptown)
Courses: Full Marathon Course Map, Half Marathon Course Map
Dress: F3 Locked Shields Racing Shirt BAB recommended.
Registration Steps
- Promo codes: Full Marathon use ‘F3 Full’, Half-Marathon use ‘F3 Half’, 5K – No Code.
- Register for Race here under on one of the F3 Teams: F3Nation – Metro, F3Nation – NoCo, F3Nation – Area51
- Let us know your IN/PAID in the comments and fill out the form at the bottom of post.
- Run. EH Family and Friends. Run.
Training Overview
F3 Metro Trainings: The writing is on the wall, any weaselshakers out there that want to help develop a more detailed plan with tempo runs, etc. – jump in, please. Options are plentiful in Metro, I will piggyback off the Chicago Marathon training.
- Ritchie Run (long and slow)
- SIB (Bratwurst is a scientist)
- RingRun (L10’s Rat Race on Tuesdays)
- 6Rock: Hilly six miles on Monday morning in C-Rock
- 8@8: Friday’s Gold Man Statue
- Sweet Six: Thursday morning, I think they do the route backwards now. Who knows?
- Ben and Jerry’s Cuda Run Thursday’s.
F3 North Trainings – see @DriveThru
F3 South Training – see @49er
Triple Layer Cake of CSAUP – Should you complete this life-changing combo, surely you will receive a badass patch.
- 11/2 – Tough Mudder
- 11/9 – Spartan Beast
- 11/16 – ThunderRoad Full
rev that engine UP, brother. aye.
Uncle, I’ve had 26.2 miles on 11/16 in my sights since I finished the TR Half last November with the Pax, and was left wanting more. Glad to see we’ve got the F3 Engine behind this one. We’ll be louder than the Willie Nelson tribute band that I look forward to seeing about mile 6…
In for half. Coming of Chicago I don’t see myself running another full since I promised I would only do one in a lifetime. I will go out to PR the half, though.
#FUPA
One Ab at a time…
In, but only “half”-assing it
I am in Vegas that weekend. I will bet $26 on 3.
In for the 1/2 Marathon.
May need to borrow an Egypt special headband. Are those made in Garnet & Black?
Subway – I know a guy, who knows a guy, who knows a guy named Malkovich, who might be able to hook us up with an F3-branded, garnet & black sweatband. We’ll see if we can pull some strings.
You know a guy? Show Mr. Egypt the exit.
In and paid. Thanks, Unc.
boom.
Bang! Done! In for Full
Count me in for Full!
In for the Full this is going to hurt Paid in Full
I did Thunder Road as my first full several years ago and I have respect for anyone that completes it. The hills surprised me. I believe the race was in December then. 27 degrees. I’d normally head up a Columbia group but this is the weekend after our Governor’s Cup Half here in Columbia that we’re making a big group push for as well. I’ll float this though as I’d be up for doing back to back halfs if I can get 4 others to as well. Any chance some of you Charlotte guys do a 2 week CSAUP thing and do both GC and TR?
From the F3Columbia, Chaser and I are both going to do the double half… Governors Cup Half M here in Columbia on November 9th followed by Thunder Road Half on November 16th. If anyone else in the ‘Nation wants a warm-up one week early, come on down.
Happy to have some #COLA brothers in the mix.
Can we create a “F3 Nation – Columbia” under the groups? I see there’s now a F3 Nation – Highlands” in addition to the groups listed in the post.
sure, if you can get 5, some team benefits will kick in. want me to list you as team captain? ‘F3Nation – COLA’..good?
I haven’t pressed the button yet but I selected “create group” and made “F3 Nation – Columbia”. Fountain Head was going to try and tag onto that one when he registers. Is that ok or do you need to/want to create it Uncle? I’ll hold off on finalizing until I hear from you.
You’re good, go ahead! will just double check that creating that group qualifies as a ‘team’, looks like it does though.
Done and paid. “F3 Nation – Columbia” is in the house.
I’m in for the Half. This will be my first Half, so looking for guidance from the PAX, Bratwurst and 49’er!
IN for the 1/2′ and feeling inspiration from Uncle for the Full. I remember running along side Dredd last year saying he took the “Blue” pill and going the full. “Don’t let me catch you”
In for (at least) the 1/2. Contemplating the full.
Marathon FNG, in for the full. After this, I need just 30 more states and I’ll catch up to OBT.
Pesci – I already had you counted for full in calf condoms along with SF duty.
In for a virgin half
In for the Half.
Out, for financial considerations. Sorry guys.
In and paid for my maiden half.
HC for Half. Looking forward to doing it with the Pax. #CSAUP -AYE
And Paid
In for half
And paid
In for my virgin 1/2 and will pay later today. Contemplating either Tough Mudder or Beast, but likely not both this year.
And paid
Myself and father-in-law (Out Cold) HC for the full on the Area51 team. Paid and ready to get the job done. Now for some serious training mileage. Aye!
After 3.1 miles of a run this afternoon, I realized how #CSAUP the half would be for me (10 more miles). IN
And paid.
Can we create a “F3 Nation – Columbia” under the groups? I see there’s now a F3 Nation – Highlands” in addition to the groups listed in the post.
In for the Full – Team NoCo. Virgin marathoner. I’ll be looking for training tips and running partners. Pull me through, Kumquat and DT!
In for the full. Virgin as well.
In and Paid for Half. Aye…
Is anyone else finding the promo code isn’t working?
Hard committing to the half.
got an e-mail out to double-check that….#ItsCaseSensitive
In and paid for the half too. The code didn’t work for me either.
In for 1/2 and paid. Discount code did not work for me.
Promo codes are back in business. #Run
In and paid. Full.
Aye gents. Plan in place and communication coming out this week for Sunday long runs on the actual ThunderRoad course Q’d by @Pesci and friends. The time to start locking it in to prepare for this race is now especially for you FULLS, pun intended. Very excited to move through this and make it happen on 11/16 with you all. I am encouraging leaders to step up and rally the troops to train the right way.
IN and paid #redpill
In and paid for full. My policy is one marathon every 19 years #nomoreoneanddone.
in and paid for half…. still on #brrhigh
In. Half. Paid.
In for half
In for the full and paid.
The form in the post has been fixed, submit if you wanna receive #ThunderRoadChatter.
In and paid for the half.
I’m in for the half and paid in full – but I did it through the main race website, so I’m not tagged anywhere as F3… any way to fix that after the fact?
Brad Huxter? Who’s that? (Just updated my profile to my real name…)
Well all the cool kids are doing it, so I’m in for the half. Paid.
In and paid for 1/2 because I want to be like Gamma when I grow up.
In and registered for the half back in Aug but forgot to comment here.
I’m in and paid for the half but because I turned in a paper application with a physical check, I am not listed on the website’s roster (SPORToften) but have confirmed officially I’m counted amongst the F3 Metro numbers.
I’ve been a HC for the Full since BRR, but am finally registered and paid.
In – 13.1 – aye
In for the half. Paid.
Strange Brew is in for the half and paid. I personally blame Dolphin and 49’er for this craziness…
In for full. Paid.
In and paid for Half. #stupidatfitty. I blame Holtz for making me even consider this event. Uncle, I assume you will organize the Ball of Man pre-race?? If anyone wants a slow running partner (9:00-9:30ish pace), let me know.
I got you St.Paul…Ball of man is where the money is made.
http://f3nation.com/2013/11/01/thunderroad-preblast-nuts-and-bolts/ – All the info you need fellas.
Late HC for 1/2. Paid.
There’s my boy. Needed someone to pull me along
Aye. I’ve got you for the 1st 50 yards or so, after that it’s all you.
In and paid for the Half, finally. No PR this year, but at least I’m not in a walking boot like last year!
In for 1/2. Paid in full.
In for 1/2…paid in full. Can’t run. Anybody who hasn’t signed up and wants to run, take my number. Let me know.
I would be interested, Mr. Delicious.
I am at [email protected]
I am interested as well. Hit me at jamesdrescher@earthlinkDOTnet to discuss further.
Sorry guys Disney got me on my cell phone a couple minutes after I posted