#RNRBrooklyn

[runningforthecarbs]

Cruising to a PR. And yes, I crossed the finish line looking down. So dumb.

[runwestin]

Course Preview: Synchrony Financial Rock’n’Roll Brooklyn Half Marathon

Did you know that the month of October is the busiest month of the year for runners? Yup.  There are more half marathons and marathons in October than any other month of the year. With, hopefully, ideal weather conditions, October is when many runners may experience a PR. And if you happen to running the Rock’n’Roll Brooklyn on October 14th, there’s a chance you could see your fastest half as well.  Here are some notes on the course and what you can expect:

Arrive early. Security is tight so allow for some extra time to have your bags checked and get through some lines. If you arrive late, you may unnecessarily raise your heart rate because you’ll be nervous about missing your start time and that’s no way to go into a race. 

This is a relatively flat course, but I’d still approach your first 5k somewhat cautiously because you’ll need your legs for the final 5k. Around mile 3, you have a quick climb and then it levels out for the next 6 or so miles.

What surprised me when I ran last year, was how much I enjoyed seeing runners on both sides of the street from miles 4.2 - 10. I saw the elites whiz by on the other side and cheered them on and loved hearing friends cheer me on as we passed each other as well.  This is a great course to spread some love as you run. 

Prospect Park is where you’ll either make or break your race. The hill from mile 12 - 13 is most definitely a hill and you’ll want to save your legs for this part of the course. 

It’s a nice finish line chute and you’ll end up in the middle of Prospect Park for a great show by Brooklyn’s very own “Here We Go Magic.”

Enjoy Brooklyn. It’s a fantastic city with plenty to do and see. 

Good luck! Run Well!

[primaryinfection]

Brooklyn - Grand Army Plaza Soldiers' & Sailors' Arch The grounds of the Grand Army Plaza was a battleground of the Battle of Long Island, which was the first battle of the American Revolution. The arch is dedicated to those lost during the Civil War ----------------------- #americanhistory #arch #archlovers #newyork #brooklyn #history #monument #whatisawinnyc #explore #welivetoexplore #getoutside #discovernyc #cloudyday #travelgram #instatravel #rnrbrooklyn #instagood #instagram #instadaily #scuplture & #statues #ig_nycity #ig_brooklyn #takeawalk (at Grand Army Plaza)

[runthesol]

It was a very busy race weekend, and we just want to send a huge congrats out to all this #medalmonday, who got out on that pavement and put in some major work! #RuntheSol #raceforthecure #freepmarathon #runhartford #rnrbrooklyn #rnrdenver #rnrstl #run #runners #running #13point1 #26point2 #runcation #racecation

[jasonrjoyce]

Early morning Brooklyn Half 🌫🍁🍂#rnrbrooklyn #sftonyc (at Brooklyn, New York)

[padawonton]

20th half marathon!!!!!! And free beer!🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺 #rnrbrooklyn #beer #freebeer @michelobultra @runrocknroll (at Prospect Park)

[traindaly]

#TeamEQX representing at the @runrocknroll Brooklyn half marathon #rnrbrooklyn (at Rock 'n' Roll Brooklyn Half Marathon)

[prmedalengravers-blog]

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[slow-poke-50]

Medal 🎖 Monday. Yes it was a good weekend to see the place I grew up in and spend some time with family. Also got to run into new friends. This race was dedicated to Kim. My friend @a1mikeybat sister who we lost to a dreaded decease recently. And of course I alway run for mom and my Linda. A lot of people don't know that at these runs a lot of the money goes to a charity. It's a great feeling that when we cross the finish line, you are not only doing it for you but also someone else. This race was for st. Jude's. research and treatment for kids with cancer. My next race is rock and roll LA and the charity is ASPCA yep we running for the animals 😀 well ok it's 5AM I'm already at work here on a Monday. While everyone in New York has off for Columbus Day. Enjoy the work week and let's rest and get back to training soon. Oh and that's my new friend @alieoop34 she's fast. #WeOutHea #RNRBROOKLYN #FriendLessPete #SmilesAndMiles #RunHappy #RunForPizza (at Rock ’n’ Roll Brooklyn Half Marathon)

[navarrps]

I'm pretending to be awake face 😨 #RNRBrooklyn #EarlyMornings (at Rock ’n’ Roll Brooklyn Half Marathon)

[usho]

#throwbackthursday to my "Coast to Coast" challenge last year. Ran the inaugural Rock N Roll Brooklyn half marathon on Saturday, then jumped on a plane to pace Long Beach half marathon the following day. So sad that I won't be able to run Brooklyn again this year. #tbt #bk2lb #east2west #runrocknroll #rnrbrooklyn #runlongbeach #lbmarathon #pacer #ocmarathon #beachcitieschallenge #ambassador #running #halfmarathon #asnailspace #asprc #teamnuun #blacksheeprun #werunsocial #furtherfasterforever #instarunners #worlderunners #maurrunning #maurfinishes #brooklyn #longbeach (at Rock ’n’ Roll Brooklyn Half Marathon)

[runthesol]

@runnergirl_debrich spent the morning giving back by volunteering at #RNRBrooklyn. Congrats to all the finishers! ..... #RuntheSol #BlackMenRun #LeanStrongFast #run #runners #running #5k #halfmarathon (at Rock ’N’ Roll Brooklyn Half Marathon)

[traindaly]

Look forward to running again with the @equinox recruiting team this weekend for the @runrocknroll Brooklyn half marathon #tbt #rnrbrooklyn

[taisaveras]

We ran Miami, Ausbury Park and today we conquered #Brooklyn 🏃🏻🏃 #RNRBrooklyn #rnrbrooklyn2015 #brooklynwegohard (at Rock ’n’ Roll Brooklyn Half Marathon)

[navarrps]

#10 for 2016 in the books!!! #RNRBrooklyn (at Rock ’n’ Roll Brooklyn Half Marathon)

[usho]

The inaugural Rock N Roll Brooklyn half marathon medal and the Stairway to Seven "heavy medal" for running 7 @runrocknroll races this year (#rnrsf, #rnrsd, #rnrsea, #rnrchi, #rnrvb, #rnrsj, #rnrbrooklyn) to go with Long Beach half marathon and Beach Cities Challenge medal for running @runsurfcity, @ocmarathon, and @lbmarathon. My second time completing the challenge, but this time I was an official pacer for all 3 races. #medalmonday #runrocknroll #tourpass #heavymedals #questfor10 #lbmarathon #beachcitieschallenge #medalwhore #brooklyn #newyork #longbeach #california #easttowest #backtoback #nuunbassador