After registering for the NJ Half Marathon I received the below email, followed by Christine's response to the group email:
From: njmarathon.org
Subject: NJM Festival-Race Director Update #2
Update #2 ? Mar. 7 (8 weeks to the NJM Festival Weekend)
Timing & Scoring:
You must start in the correct time slot: Wheelchair = 7:55AM; Full = 8:00AM; Half & Relay = 8:30AM. If you line-up and start in the wrong time slot, you will be Disqualified (DQ?d).
On the Course:
I am pleased to report that we will again be using Gatorade-Endurance Formula (lemon lime) at each of our Fluid Stations with Gatorade served first and water second.
Fluid Stations: Most Fluid Stations are less than 2 miles apart and will be staffed by many service organizations and NJM charity volunteers.
Energy Gels: GU, energy gel (vanilla and chocolate) will be at multiple locations from miles 14 thru miles 21. Please be prepared to carry your own favorite gel packs that you have been training with and only take a GU if necessary. We will have 6,000 gels on the course to service our Full marathon participants.
Bananas: Located on the course between miles 13 and 22.
We will be again increasing our numbers of portable toilets at the Start/Finish area as well as along the course. On the course they will be located at or very near each and every Fluid Station. Please do not relieve yourself on private property!
I know many of you train with iPods or headphones. The NJM Festival organizers strongly recommend that you leave your headphones at home for safety reasons. You need to be aware of your surroundings w/r to fellow runners passing and the possibility of errant traffic on the course. Besides, there are so many distractions along the course the need for your favorite music really becomes secondary!
Christine's Response:
In summary, we are doing great!
