2014 nafhmn5m race guide

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This event would not be a success without their support.

We sincerely thank each and every one of our sponsors for their generous support of the Navy-Air ForceHalf Marathon. We are extremely grateful for their help in making this event possible!

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Event Schedule Runner Spotlight

Runners Expo and Packet Pick-up

Race Day, Course Info & Course Map

Race Rules, Policies & Post Race

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2014

9:30 AM Runners Expo and Packet Pick-up begins

12-1 PM Meet Nationals mascots Teddy, Abe, and George

12-2 PM 98.7 WMZQs Aly Jacobs

6:30 PM Runners Expo and Packet Pick-up ends

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

6:00 AM Metro opens

6:45 AM Half Marathon runners begin lining up at the starting line

6:55 AM National Anthem and Opening Remarks7:05 AM Half Marathon wounded warrior and wheelchair participants start

7:10 AM Half Marathon runners start

7:20 AM Half Marathon starting chute closes; 5-Miler starting chute opens

7:35 AM 5 Miler wounded warrior and wheelchair participants start

7:40 AM 5 Miler runners start

7:50 AM 5 Miler starting chute closes

10:00 AM Awards Ceremony begins

10:15 AM Runners who have not reached mile #10 will be asked to board the

SAG vehicle

11:00 AM Roads re-open. Timing and scoring ends


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R U N N E R S P O T L I G H The Navy-Air Force Half Marathon is quickly approaching. With all excitement for the race arousing, we take the time to interview Patrick Fernandez, runner who set the record in 2013 with a time of 1:07:52 and a 5 minute 11 secondmile per mile. Before he was an amazing runner, he was an ordinary runner like meand you. Heres his story:

You set the record for the run in 2013 and are running the race again to defend it.How did your running experience start? Were you always a fast runner like you aretoday?

Ive been involved in athletics for most of my life, competing in my first official rawhen I was in 3rd grade. I participated in various sports throughout elementaryschool, but it wasnt until high school that I began to really specialize in distancrunning. I competed in Cross Country and Track throughout high school andcollege, and although I was a good runner, I wasnt what you would call a superstarrunner who was winning major titles or making the local sports news page. When graduated college, I just wasnt ready to hang up the running shoes and decided tostick with the sport. And Im happy I made that decision because I have had my besrunning performances in my post-collegiate years and hope my best performancesare yet to come.

What is your favorite memory from the Navy-Air Force Half Marathon?

My favorite memory of the Navy-Air Force Half was definitely my race last year, whI ran my personal record for a half marathon and also set the course record. I thinkmost runners have photographic memories when it comes to the time and place theyearned a personal record for any given distance, this race was no different for me.

What are you looking forward to about racing this year?

Im training to eventually run an Olympic trials qualifying time for the marathon, sIm increasing my mileage and the intensity slightly during my current training cycIm looking forward to seeing how my time this year will stack up against my timfrom last year, and hope it will give me a good measure of where Im at in terms ofachieving that elusive marathon trials standard.

What, specifically, do you like about the Navy-Air Force Half Marathon? Is it thescenery, people, prizes?

My favorite part of the Navy-Air Force Half is the course. Along with the gett

a scenic tour of some of the nations most treasured monuments, I really love thewinding roads up through Rock Creek, and picking up momentum for the homestretch as you round Hains Point. And having a course with very distinct landmarkmakes it a good course to race strategically, as you can plan and stay aware of whenand where to make your moves.

What advice would you give to new runners?

The advice I would give to new runners would be first, to have fun! A large part odistance running involves staying in the right frame of mind. Attacking the course wia positive, can-do attitude is paramount for running at your full potential, and suchan attitude is best achieved when you are having fun and enjoying the experience,no matter how much physical pain you may be experiencing. The second and mostimportant piece of advice I would give is to believe in yourself! The body follows tmind, so if you want the body to perform successfully, you have to allow only thoughof success to enter your mind while putting to rest any thoughts of failure that try tcreep in. Think only of what you CAN do, never of what you cant do.

Interview by: Shannon Mackenzie, MWR Marketing Intern

Overall Male Patrick Fernandez 1:07:52(2013)

Overall Female Shannon Miller 1:21:40(2012)

Masters Male John Zimmerman 1:15:20(2012)

Masters Female Cindy Conant 1:28:14(2013)

HALF MARATHON RECORDS

Overall Male Michael Franklin 24:52

(2013)Overall Female Hilary May 30:12

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Masters Male Andrew Micu 27:16(2012)

Masters Female Robyn Humphrey 32:52(2012)

NAVY 5 MILER RECORDS

NAFHMN5M Facebook Question:

What is your favoriteunning song?

Darcy: Eye of the Tiger - SurvivorNneka: Girls- BeyoncGiulia: Remember the Name - Fort MinorLana: Ready Set Go - Royal TaylorTerri: Til I Collapse- EminemNatalie: Dont Stop Believin - Journey


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TRAVELParking: Free parking is available in the stadiums Garage B, nearthe intersection of S Capitol Street SE and N Street SE. There is alsometered street parking around the stadium.

Metro: Green line to the Navy Yard station, then a half block Southto the stadium.

EXPORace Merchandise: Purchase your official Navy-Air Force HalfMarathon & Navy 5 Miler race apparel and accessories.

Ultimate Warrior Medal: Place an order for the Ultimate WarriorMedal.

Exhibitors: Visit exhibitors with a variety of products and services.

Nationals Mascots: Meet the Nationals mascots Teddy, Abe, andGeorge from 12-1pm

WMZQ: Join 98.7 WMZQs Aly Jacobs from 12pm - 2pm for ameet and greet, giveaways and prizes! Plus 98.7 WMZQs promoteam will be playing todays hottest Country Music!

DATE:Saturday, September 13, 2014

TIME:9:30 AM to 6:30 PM

LOCATION: Washington Nationals Stadium1500 South Capitol Street SE

Washington, DC


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PACKET PICK-UPAll runners must pick up their packets at the RunnersExpo and Packet Pick-up. Packets will include yourbib number with a B-tag, safety pins, a clear bag forGarment Check, complimentary race shirt, and racenformation.

My Packet: Bring a print out of your registrationreceipt or email confirmation with a photo ID.

Friends Packet: You may pick-up a maximumof 5 packets, including your own. Bring acopy of your friends registration receipt orconfirmation email with your own photo ID.

What to Expect: Bib numbers are assigned whenyou come to pick up your packet. When you arriveat the packet pick-up station, provide your photoID and a volunteer will bring up your registrationinformation on a kiosk, assign your bib number,and hand you your bib number and packet. Yourcomplimentary event shirt may be picked uptoward the exit of the expo.

Log into your ChronoTrack Live accountto obtain a copy of your registrationreceipt or email confirmation.

Half marathon participants will have red coloredbibs and the 5 miler participants will have bluecolored bibs to distinguish which race you areparticipating in. Course directional signage willbe color coordinated with your bib.

We request all runners to write an emergencycontact and phone number on the back ofyour bib in case a medical emergency occurs.

Only the clear bag provided at packet pick-upmay be used for Garment Check on race day.

ULTIMATE WARRIOR MEDUltimate Warrior Medal Eligibility Requirements:The Ultimate Warrior medal is an achievement medal for those who participate inthree United States Military organized races between January 1st and December31st, 2014. The medal will be mailed to you after you complete your third race.

Eligibility Requirements: Participate in three races organized by a United States military service

branch (Air Force, Army , Marine or Navy). Must be during a calendar year (Jan. 1 - Dec 31, 2014) Race results must be available online One race must be the Navy-Air Force Half Marathon or Navy 5 Miler.

$16 medal + $4 shipping. Orders can only be placed at the Expo.

*Note the timeframe for the 2015 Ultimate Warrior Medal will be from September15, 2014 thru September 13, 2015.

NAFHMN5M Facebook Question:When did you start running and whatare your running goals?

Oscar: When I was 16ran to lose weight. I lost about 3pounds over a year and my go

now is to run and finish the Marathon!

Zach: I started running 12 years old because I want to ba seal, Im 16.

Rebecca: I started running January 2010. Mfriends and I decided to make our new yearsresolution to run the Navy 5-miler. After running the5-miler for three years, I decided to sign up for the

Air Force half this year since I am turning forty i

November. My goal is to finish it around 2.5 hours. Marc: I started running in 1973 when I qu

smoking. I have been running and racing for morethan 40 years. My goal is to continue running andracing for at least another 30 years.

Alec: Started running two years ago. Ran a 3:16marathon last year and a 1:32 at the Navy-Air ForceHalf Marathon. This year the goal is to qualify fthe Boston Marathon and run one Ultra. After thathe goal is a sub 3 hour finish in Boston.


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RACE DAY | SEPTEMBER 14, 201TRANSPORTATION

All runners are encouraged to utilize the metro.METRO: The Metro will be opening at 6:00 a.m. onrace-day, Sunday, September 14. Take the orange or

blue line to the Smithsonian station.TIME YOUR RIDE: www.wmata.comCHECK TRACK WORK SCHEDULE: www.wmata.com/trackworkPARKING:Special parking arrangements have NOTbeen made for race day.PUBLIC PARKING is available on the street. You areresponsible for any parking fees. The Ronald Reagan Building parking garage

is open 24 hours to the public. The garageentrance is on 14th Street and is one block from

the event site. Visit http://www.itcdc.com/Visitor-Information/Parking.aspx for more information,pricing and to pre-pay for parking.

ROAD CLOSURESRoads will close at 5:45 a.m. 15th Street, South of Constitution Avenue Independence Avenue SW, West of 14

Street SW 23rd Street SW Lincoln Memorial Circle

Arlington Memorial Bridge and Memorial Circle Rock Creek Parkway Ohio Drive SW East Basin Drive SW Maine Avenue, West of 12th Street SW Raoul Wallenberg Place

GARMENT CHECK A tent will be provided, for runners only, to checkpersonal belongings. No backpacks or bags. Allitems must be placed in the clear bag that you

received at packet pick-up. Markers will be providedto write your bib number on your clear bag. Runnersassume all responsibility for checked items. Navy-

Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5 Miler is notresponsible for any lost, stolen or damaged items.

COURSE INFORMATION

COURSE SUPPORT Mile Markers and Digital Clocks: Located at every m

along the course.

Directional Signage: Course mile markers and directionasigns are color coded to match bib color. Half marathonparticipants will have red colored bibs and the 5 milerparticipants will have blue colored bibs to distinguiswhich race you are participating in.

Water Stations, Sport Drink, and Porta Johns: Groand organizations have Adopted-A-Water Station andare encouraged to cheer runners along the course. A

voting station will be available at the Information Tenafter you finish to vote for your favorite water station.START Washington

Monument Water Porta Johns

Water Station 1 Near HM mile 1.75 Water

Water Station 2 Near HM mile 3.00 Water, Sports Drink,Porta Johns

Water Station 3 Near HM mile 5.25 Water Porta Johns

Water Station 4 Near HM mile 7.25 Water, Sports Drink,Porta Johns

Water Station 5 Near HM mile 9.255M mile 2.75

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Water Station 6 Near HM mile 11.005M mile 2.75

Water Sports Drink Porta Johns

FINISH WashingtonMonument

Water NesquickChocolate Milk Porta Johns

First Aid/Medical: Start, Finish, and along the coursprovided by LifeStar Response and GW MFA EvMedical Staffing. We request all runners to write aemergency contact and phone number on the back ofyour bib in case a medical emergency occurs.

Help keep our National Parks clean! Please hold onyour gel and energy pack trash until you can disposeof it in designated receptacles.


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NAF HMN5M: Race will be held rain or shine. No race dayregistration or packet pick-up. Entry fees are non-refundable.

SAFETY:The safety of all runners is our number one priority. Use of audio devices (CD players, mobile phones,

iPods, MP3 players, etc.) on the race course is stronglydiscouraged due to the reduction in a runners awareness

with his/her surroundings; especially, from what may becoming from behind you. NOT ALLOWED on the race course: Strollers, baby-

joggers, video devices, backpacks, pets, bikes, rollerblades, skate boards, etc.

ALLOWED on the race course: Heart rate monitors,camelbacks, water bottles and belts, GPS watches,medical kits and gel packets.

All items are subject to be searched.

TIME LIMIT: All participants must finish the race by 11:00 a.m.when roads will re-open and official timing will end. Runnerswho do not complete the course before 11:00 a.m. will notreceive an official race time. Runners who do not meet thefollowing mile marks by the stated time will be asked to boardthe SAG vehicle. The SAG vehicle will return runners to thefinish line. Once on the SAG vehicle, you may not get off. Mile 10 10:15 a.m. Mile 11 10:30 a.m. Mile 12 10:45 a.m.

SCORING: Run Washington will be providing the officialtiming of the race. Your bib number must be attached to thefront of your clothing. The B-Tag, attached to your bib, is adisposable UHF RFID tag that records a runners official time.Do not remove the tag from the bib.

OFFICIAL TIME: Official time begins when a participantcrosses the start line and concludes when he/she crosses the

finish line.GUN TIME:Gun time will be utilized to determine the awardsfor the top three male and female finishers. All other awardswill be determined by net time.

WHEELCHAIR:Push-rim and hand cycles will both be scored.If you are a wheelchair participant, please be aware the courseterrain is mostly flat, but does include some hills.

BIB POLICY: Runners are required to wear the officialparticipant bib with the number on the front of their clothing.

SWAPPING is not allowed. Handing-off bib numbers leads toliability issues if a medical emergency occurs and has an adverseimpact on scoring, results and awards. Any unregistered runnerthat competes with a registered runners bib number will bedisqualified. If the bib number is associated with a team thenthat team will be disqualified from competition.

WATER STATION VOTING: Groups and organizations haveAdopted-A-Water Station and are encouraged to cheerrunners along the course. A voting station will be available atthe Information Tent after you finish to vote for your favoritewater station.

POST-RACE FOOD & BEVERAGE: Post-race food and beveragewill be available after you finish the race. Nesquick will be inthe village providing chocolate milk to runners.

FINISHERS MEDA All finishers will receive afinishers medal signifyingtheir achievement in thehalf marathon or 5 miler.

Volunteers will be handingout the medals just past thefinish line.

RESULTS:There will be a results tent in the village area wkiosks for you to look up your unofficial results.

AWARDS: The awards ceremony is scheduled to start at 10:0a.m.

CEREMONY: Awards will be presented to the half marathon and5 mile male and female winners (1st, 2nd & 3rd) in the followincategories: overall, masters, and wounded warrior. First placeawards in each of the team categories will also be presented

Age group winners and 2nd & 3rd place teams must pick-uptheir awards at the awards tent after the race. There will be noduplication of awards.Individual Awards (1st, 2nd & 3rd places):1. Overall Male & Female (Gun time)2. Masters (40+) Male & Female (Chip time)3. Wounded Warrior Male & Female (Chip time)4. Age Group Categories (Chip time)

a. 10-14b. 15-19c. 20-24d. 25-29e. 30-34f. 35-39g. 40-44h. 45-49i. 50-54j. 55-59k. 60-64l. 65-69m. 70 & Over

5. Team Categories (Chip time)a. Military Challengeb. Corporate Challengec. Open Challenge

RACE PHOTOS: Finisher Pix is the Official Photographer capturing your exciting moments at the 2014 Navy-Air ForcHalf Marathon and Navy 5 Miler. Runner photos will be takealong the course by professional photographers. Bib numbersmust be worn on your chest so that you can be identified in thphotos. Runners will be notified 24-48 hours after the event bemail when pictures are ready to be viewed. Dont forget to signup for the FinisherPix Facebook App! A selection of your photwill be automatically posted to your Facebook timeline after thrace! Link to sign-up: https://apps.facebook.com/FinisherPix/

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, September 13, 2015 and keep aneye out on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/NAFhalf)

and your email for an announcement as to when registrationfor 2015 will open.

RACE RULES, POLICIES & POST RAC


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2014 SHIRT DESIGN CONTESTCongratulations to Kimberly George for designing the winning

runners shirt! Her t-shirt design will now be on every NAFHM and

5-mile race t-shirt this year. She will also receive a $100 VISA gift card,

complimentary race entry and a free ticket to the Freedom Live Concert

featuring Little Big Town and Ceelo Green. Kimberly will receive these

items on stage at the award ceremony the day of the race!

2015 SHIRT & FINISHERS MEDAL DESIGN CONTES

The Navy-Air Force Half Marathon will be holding another runners shirt design contestand adding a finishers medal design contest for the 2015 event. Keep an eye on the event website(navyairforcehalfmarathon.com) or Facebook (www.facebook.com/NAFHalf) page for information aboutdesign and submission specifications.

GET CREATIV

BE A PART OFCHEER ALLEYBe part of the race! Spectators are encourage to participate by cheering on ourunners during the final stretch of the races. Cheer Alley is located on 15th street from

Jefferson Drive to Independence Avenue intersection South.

Feel free to create motivational signage to energize runners to reach their goal!

NAFHMN5M Facebook Question:What is your favorite motivational quote? Xtina: Just Keep Running!

Tracy: No one said it would be easy but it will be worth it

Camille: The miracle isnt that I finished. The miracle is

that I had the courage to start - John Bingham

Joey: Pain is weakness leaving the body


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AT A GLANCEImportant Times:7:20 AM Half Marathon starting chute closes to prepare for the 5 miler start.7:50 AM 5 Miler starting chute closes to prepare for the half marathon wheelchair finishers.10:15 AM Runners who do not reach mile #10 or each mile mark after by the designated time will beasked to board the SAG bus.11:00 AM Timing and scoring ends. Roads re-open. Packets will NOT be available on race day.

Your bib is color coded with the directional signage on the race course. Half marathon participants arered; 5 Miler participants are blue. Only the clear bag provided at packet pick-up may be used for the Garment Check on race day. Bring

it with you if you plan to check some items. Backpacks and bags are not allowed. The race course will split before the finish line. Half marathon runners are to finish on the right; 5 miler

runners are to finish on the left. Please do not hand off your bib number to another runner. Doing so leads to complications with scoring,

results and awards. Not to mention liability issues if an emergency occurs.

INTERESTED IN SPONSORING THE 2015 NAVY-AIR FORCE HALF MARATHON & NAVY 5 MILER?

Call the MWR Marketing Department at 202-767-8148

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