Running to High Point
I'm not saying necessarily I'm going to run in it, but I am excited about the N.C. Marathon shifting to High Point.
Good reporting by Robert gives us the story behind the story:
"Sources who asked not to be identified said it came down to money: Greensboro police wanted $65,000 to provide security for runners and volunteers; High Point police said they would provide the same services for free."
And:
"The Greensboro police's initial request of $87,000 for the May 2 race was nearly double last year's budgeted $45,000 and would have been four times as much as security for last year's City of Oaks Marathon, a Raleigh race with a larger field."
I'm sorry the organizers of this event had such difficulties working with Greensboro that they had to find another host city.
But I think they'll be happy with High Point. Its city government usually finds a way to get things done with a minimum of red tape and inconvenience.
The course hasn't been set yet. I've got some ideas, but certainly there are limitless possibilities.
Not that I'm necessarily going to run it, mind you.
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Not that I'm necessarily going to run it, mind you.* Doug
Really! How come the local bookies are giving you 10-1 odds that you will place and the Greensboro Cops will take down the High Point Cops with 2-1 odds and the Race will be move to Grandfather Mountain next year!
Posted on January 9, 2009 3:41 PM
Grandfather Mountain already has a marathon, and I can promise I will never run in that one.
Posted on January 9, 2009 3:48 PM
Doug, don't know why I'm posting this on a thread called "Running to High Point", but it looks like Robby got paid on Canada Dry, and, baring devine intervention or Yvonne receiving a moment of clarity,(the former maybe more likely), Allen's sister most likely will get paid on EEOC .
When's the Dougster getting paid? I mean, I know you're like the Johnny-Come-Lately over there, but you not getting paid? Bleep that! There has to be a way! Seriously Doug, talk to somebody!
Posted on January 9, 2009 4:05 PM
That's BS, John. And, yes, it is off topic. I'd rather not have to police this blog to the extent of removing irrelevant comments (although I have done that to Connie from time to time.)
Don't become another Connie.
Posted on January 9, 2009 4:14 PM
It's just that High Point always seems to get shafted.
Posted on January 9, 2009 4:41 PM
We're getting a flippin' marathon. This is the biggest coup since we took the Lazy Boy HQ from Greensboro.
Hey, bright idea, race organizers:
Winner gets a recliner!
Posted on January 9, 2009 4:45 PM
You saying about "policing the blog". There's no malice here. If I'm an editorial writer or editor and I have the Sophie's Choice of; "do I write a needed editorial on this subject such that I could be promoting taking twenty large out of my sister's (who possibly has a bad temper) pocket or do I...not write it? I'm not sure what I'd do. If I had to decide between riding herd on an obviously incompetent politican, but at the same time possibly adversely influencing my wife making a real estate coup, do I continue?
I don't know the answers to these things but I think it's perfectly fair for others to ask the questions.
Posted on January 9, 2009 5:00 PM
John, I've known you a long time, and when you're not being malicious you're usually being mischievous. You've made these allegations at JR and Allen's blogs. Fine. They're out there. I think they're BS. They don't belong on a post on my blog about a marathon in High Point. I will remove them if they continue. Understand?
Posted on January 9, 2009 5:09 PM
Doug, if you choice to run, run. Quicker, than you think, you find you can no longer do these things.
Posted on January 10, 2009 7:47 AM
Doug J, truer words were never spoken.
John, as promised, I removed your last off-topic comment. Don't make me take the next step. If you want to engage me in conversation about matters of interest to you, feel free to call me at work. My number is 373-7039. I am not going to let you turn my blog into a forum for your inquisitions on the subject of your choice. Clear?
Posted on January 10, 2009 9:03 AM