Atlanta Half Marathon - RunHalf Marathon

The race started and we were up front and on the right just like I like. We started off a bit fast as usual...8 minute mile. Paul ran off right away..later found out he ran a 7:10 first few miles. After the first mile the sprinkling started and well...it didnt stop until half way through. Some down pour occurred between lenox and piedmont. To say I was soaked is the understatement of the year. Was feeling heavy so I took off the long sleeve and carried it a few miles (up cardiac hill) and finally threw it off by a friend's house (only to later find it still there!). Anyhow back to the race..Amy from ATC bailed at Phipps due to a stress fracture in her foot so it left Nick and I to run. This was his first half mary and I had talked him into it, so i felt like I couldnt whine about my soaking wet feet and crazy blisters. Thankfully he was there or else I would have stopped and walked my feet were so miserable. Ok so now I have on no sleeves and lil running shorts. Then the temp dropped 10 degrees and i was freezing through midtown. Left Nick at 26th street and just decided to take it on in solo. I am so glad I talked myself into finishing the race. Got to the Capital hill and saw Paul and he ran me in. I know my goal was under 2 hours but I was completely happy with my time. Hurried to my warm car and dry clothes...and got a power bagel. God bless Einstein's for being open on Thanksgiving!

Waited around after to cheer people on..I was just to cold and wet to enjoy the post race festivities. Other then that I am gonna continue on with training....i've missed racing.

Just trying to find my car.....


cold/wet feet


As always everyone was so happy to be out on thanksgiving which made for a great race..even in the cold there were people cheering us on. I love this race and will continue to do it so I can eat lots of turkey and not feel guilty!