I Am the Bloggy Wrangler
So basically every Seattle blogging runner (and even some from out of town) is running some distance at the Seattle Rock N Roll race on Saturday. Except me. It’s okay. I thought I’d be a marathoner already, and just go spectate.
Well, I’m not a marathoner, but I’m still going to spectate for a little while (I have a schedule conflict). I can’t stay for the entire time, so I’m really excited to meet up with everyone before the race. That’s right; before the race that starts at 7 a.m. On a Saturday. A race I’m not running. In fact, I even volunteered be the designated Bloggy Wrangler, a title I made up and gave myself.
I may make a sign. I may have a clipboard. I may wear an official Bloggy Wrangler shirt. If I do, I will post it so you can find us if you are going to be at the race. I’d let you know exactly what I’m going to wear, but I have no idea what the weather is going to be like at this point. It’s been raining for a week straight and in the mid-50s. Hopefully race day will be nicer: 60 and overcast for all the runners would be great.
Ever spectated a marathon/half marathon before? Got tips for me? Poster ideas? I’d love to hear them.
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18 comments · closedYes I have been a cheerleader!! I went down to San Diego to cheer for all the runners I knew running the RnRSD!!! I made signs-here is my blog post about it! Make the sign BRITE!!!http://www.planetynneprunning.com/2010/06/cheerleading-101.html
Kerrie, you rock! Hope you have a great time. My tip would be to tie something tall to yourself… helium balloons, orange bicycle flag… something that's easy to see over the crowd. The amazingly tall people are always the easiest to find so if you can simulate that, you'll be easy to congregate around!
Ooh! I'll be there. I'll be pushing SailorBaby in the stroller and carrying a bright pink sign for my friend Steph, TallMom and Amanda (5 miles..) We should meet up and sip starbucks while they run. Is that evil? hehe
YES! Please wear a special t-shirt…or are you a Glee fan? Please wear an awesome track suit and DEFINITELY a CLIP BOARD and a WHISTLE! I need you to do that!!! and Miss Navy Wife: YES, EVIL!!!! I can't wait to see you with the sign!! How fun!!! I didn't know you were planning to do that!!! So cool! this is like the Bloggy Event of the Century! totally cool!And don't feel bad Kerrie! I am so thankful for you to be the Bloggy Wrangler! I might just buy you a cup of coffe to show how much I appreciate it!
I forgot-I also had a big smiley face balloon attached to my chair-so people could see that first!
Runner's can never get too much cowbell. It also saves the hands from clapping.
Like the new blog look! Hard to spectate when you wanted to be running, but your support will be greatly appreciated!!
I like Kelly's idea 🙂 Have a blast!
I have heard from many people who ran marathons and halfs that people with balloons were easier to see. Have fun! LOVE the look of your blog!
Just let us know! I want to meet up with you! So glad you are at least able to come! Thanks Kerrie!
you are amazing! Please be my wrangler….I am fearful that it may be the longest race of my life! can't wait to meet and see everyone!
If I didn't live in Vancouver (BC) and have a race on Sunday I'd totally have joined you! And if I'd known how many people lived near Seattle I would have entered this half instead… Have tons of fun!
thats awesome. I'm just finding your blog! new to bloggy world…and running Seattle on Saturday (my first marathon)! I'll look for you!! 🙂
Awesome that you are still going to come up. I appreciate the support … and can't wait to meet you!
At the last marathon I spectated, I made a sign that said “Chafe now, Brag later”. I got more than a few chuckles from that one!
I spectated at the Orange County Marathon from the back of my bike. Was very cool to hop around from place to place on the course.
I actually like cheering for other runners:) I always have a blast and it is nice to give other runners encouragement! You will have a blast!
Woot! Bloggy Wrangler for the win! See you Saturday!(And I LOVE the new layout!)