SeaWheeze Half Marathon

SeaWheeze Half Marathon

SeaWheeze Half Marathon

( 25 reviews )
100% of reviewers recommend this race
  • Vancouver,
    Canada
  • August
  • 13.1 miles/Half Marathon
  • Road Race
  • Event Website

Becky

Madison, Wisconsin, United States
4 4
2015
"Best. Half. Experience. Ever."
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Becky 's thoughts:

The Seawheeze Half was probably one of the best, most well-organized races I have ever run!

The expo was fabulous, super easy to get your packet and then shopping at the exclusive lululemon store was also really fun and easy (I went later in the day and maybe didn't have the same product selection as others, but avoided any insanity!) Around the convention center, there were other super fun activities. I didn't end up making it to any of the yoga the day before the half, but I wish I had!

The morning of the race was great - we convened outside of the convention center, which was perfect since we could go inside to be warm until it was closer to the start. Gear drop was also really easy and I was really grateful for that. I don't know that I've ever had it be more smooth!

I participated in a group warm up by a super energetic lady who got everybody moving! Once that was over, I meandered over to the start line along with a bunch of other runners. I was glad there was a big group of people going as it was slightly confusing to find and get to the start. Once I was there though, it was great!

The first mile or so was nice and easy (and downhill) which was a great confidence booster for the rest of the race. It definitely got hilly with some of the bridges you go over in the middle, but overall, the race was definitely not bad elevation-wise.

Probably my favorite parts of the run were going through Stanley Park near the end - it was awesome to run so close to the water, especially when I was starting to be pretty tired. Telling myself just to get around the next bend and then the next really helped. I also REALLY enjoyed the different cheer stations. I've never been to a race where they've had SO many - my favorites were drag queens that cheered at you while you were running up a particularly short, steep and nasty hill. It was the BEST encouragement! Also, while we were running through Stanley park there were ladies dressed up as mermaids on paddle boards! The cheers REALLY helped and the environment overall was SO positive, it was infectious.

The finish was really easy to get through and I was easily able to reunite with my family :) I didn't end up making it to yoga at the Sunset Festival, but I did go for the band and had a blast. The Sunset Festival was SO fun. I just missed the cut off for going on their trapeze, but I'm hoping next year I'll get myself amped up enough to give it a go!

Overall, I can't recommend the race more - the environment was just amazing, it is incredibly well run and the perks (free lulu shorts, awesome bag, kickass carrot medal, post-race party, training app etc) make it worthwhile. I will be back in 2016!

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