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on fireReason #20 to come to Penguin Winter Carnival, Tampa, Florida, February 4-6, 2005:
THE WORLD'S LONGEST CONTINUOUS SIDEWALK
Tampa claims the distinction of having the World's Longest Continuous Sidewalk, seven miles in length along Bayshore Boulevard. This linear park has some of the most scenic views in urban Tampa, looking out directly on Tampa Bay. A favorite with joggers, walkers, skaters and bikers, it is the city's center for fitness fans and was cited by AAA as one of Florida's "Top Roads."
Why is this important to Penguin Winter Carnival Participants?
From about Mile 22 to the finish, the Hops Marathon By The Bay will run along this route on Sunday, February 6, 2005. The marathon finish line is open for seven full hours. At noon (six hours after the start), those remaining on the marathon course will be asked to use the Bayshore Boulevard sidewalk. In some cities, "moving to the sidewalk" means fighting traffic at multiple intersections. However, in Tampa, due to the generous nature of this continuous scenic route, moving to the sidewalk should present no special hardship to slower marathon finishers - instead, it provides a closer view over Tampa Bay along with a bay breeze for the last few miles of your race. In 2003, times were reported for marathon finishers at times up to 7:57; In 2004, times were reported for marathon finishers at times up to 9:11.
What does this mean for you?
This is a GREAT VENUE for tackling your FIRST MARATHON, surrounded by cheering and supportive penguins on a beautiful course with a generous finishing time! If you're an experienced back-of-the-packer, it's also a GREAT opportunity to tackle your tenth marathon on a flat course with low time pressure, enjoying the Florida sunshine with the fellowship of other penguins! Plus if you start preparing now, you have over NINE FULL MONTHS to train!
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We are delighted to announce that the official host hotel for the Penguin Winter Carnival 2005 is . . . .
The Marriott Residence Inn in Downtown Tampa
101 East Tyler Street Tampa, FL 33602 USA
Phone: 1 813-221-4224 Fax: 1 813-221-4228
http://marriott.com/property/propertyPage.mi?marshaCode=TPATD
Only ten rooms are currently reserved at this special Penguin Winter Carnival rate: $109 per night for a suite with a separate bedroom, a complete kitchen, and a sofa bed in the living room. You must tell them when you make reservations that you are with the Penguin Winter Carnival.
You can call the number listed above or the Marriott toll free reservations number: 1(800) 331-3131.
The Residence Inn is in a great location for RUN TAMPA 2005 participants! Easy access to the race expo and start lines (about half a mile). Easy access to historic Ybor City (about half a mile) and shopping (Channelside about one mile) and world-class sightseeing opportunities (the Florida Aquarium about one mile).
They offer room service and they have a FREE HOT BREAKFAST every morning. We are working with them to see if we can get breakfast to start early enough for us on race mornings, but if not, breakfast will be provided in the hospitality suite!!! Additionally, they have a pool and a whirlpool and high speed internet access. :-)
Plus they have a reception for guests every Thursday evening, which is where the party will be until we head upstairs to the hospitality suite. :-)
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This is one of a series of newsletters about the PENGUIN WINTER CARNIVAL, FEBRUARY 4-6, 2005 in Tampa, Florida.
Penguin Winter Carnival is a fun social meeting of runners, walkers, friends, and family attending the Run Tampa 2005 events, and will include special Friday morning workshops and get-togethers throughout the weekend. Race options include your selection of 5K, 15K, half marathon, and marathon distances over two days, plus special challenge awards for those intrepid folks who would like to tackle a 5K, a 15K, *and* a half-marathon or marathon within two days.
For complete details and periodic updates, bookmark these websites:
Penguin Winter Carnival website: https://www.angelfire.com/ult/pwc2005/
Penguin Winter Carnival news:
Join the Penguin Winter Carnival email discussion group: http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/PenguinWinterCarnival/?yguid=103428986
Calling all snowbirds! Fly south in 2005 to join the flock for fun, friends, and frolic! All are welcome!
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Updated: Monday, 26 April 2004 8:42 PM EDT
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