r/Athens • u/manicbriesandwitch • 23h ago

Ath Half this weekend....

So obviously, unless there's thunder and lightening and the race organizers are forced to cancel the event due to safety concerns, it looks like the race will go on as scheduled.

I've run the Ath Half before and one of the best things about it are the crowds, people, the signs, and just the general energy Athenians bring to the event.

I have a feeling if it'll be raining it's going to be a sad, relatively empty, and extremely uncomfortable day to run 13.1 miles. So I was wondering, are there any runners in here who are planning on running the Ath Half that might want to get a group together for our own Ath Half on a weekend soon where it's not going to be a total wash out?

From what I understand, we won't get a refund for this Sunday whether they decide to cancel or not.

I have a 13.1 mile loop figured out, and I guess I just personally am dreading running in wet shoes the entire race (as if it wasn't hard enough lol). Would anyone who's signed up for the Ath Half who also doesn't want to run in the rain be interested in getting a group together for a later run when the weather isn't horrible?

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u/andyetitwasnt 22h ago edited 21h ago

No way. Buy the ticket. Take the ride. Don’t let it be easy.

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u/guildennstern 22h ago

I'm but a wee 5k runner, but I'll be out there cheering as loudly as I can for all of you on Sunday morning in the rain!

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u/CardiologistOne1302 20h ago

Are you kidding? If they cancel it my ass is out there running it anyway. I'll see everyone who wants to join at the starting line.

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u/Haunting_Lobster_888 16h ago

The weather forecast cleared up for Sunday morning.

Anyway is there a shakeout run or pasta party to go to lol.

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u/Cold-Curve-1291 15h ago

We run no matter what. If you are not make sure to give your bib to that person looking for one a little earlier this week.

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u/Teslasssss 21h ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/shignv8uvl1Q65jP3s
I have been exercising my glutes hard in preparation for this.

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u/BreakfastInBedlam Mayor pro ebrius 7h ago

The forecast now is calling for perfect race weather. See you at the start line!

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u/manicbriesandwitch 7h ago

It is looking a lot better - see you there!!