What is a "rolling course"?
I am considering registering for my 4th 5K and it's listed as a rolling course. What exactly does that mean? The other courses I've run have been varied - mostly flat pavement, hills and flat pavement, in the grass, gravel hills, pavement and back to wooded trails. So, does rolling mean "some" hills, many hills???
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AP Standard band - 1st fill 2/07/08 1cc, 2nd fill 4/07/08 1cc, 3rd fill 6/09/08 1 cc, 4th fill 8/04/08 .3 cc, 5th fill 11/05/08 .15 cc - total 5.05 cc in a 10 cc band
I have found that race directors usually advertise courses to be easier than they are. If it says "rolling hills", there will be hills and it will most likely be a bit worse than you expect. However, that just adds to the joy of finishing. "Flat and fast" may mean "flat and fast" or it may mean some minor hills and a "hilly" course means there may be some cursing to onesself. 
Scott
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Link to my running journal
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1303681
4 full's - 14 halves - 2 goofy's and one Mt. Washington!
Thanks Scott. That's what I'm afraid of - that it'll be much harder than they try to make out. I suppose I'll go for it, even if I do have to walk up those hills! Thanks for your reply.
(includes 9 lbs lost on 2 week pre-op diet)
AP Standard band - 1st fill 2/07/08 1cc, 2nd fill 4/07/08 1cc, 3rd fill 6/09/08 1 cc, 4th fill 8/04/08 .3 cc, 5th fill 11/05/08 .15 cc - total 5.05 cc in a 10 cc band
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