This was my first half marathon and it went great. I had knee problems between 9 and 11 miles and then the last mile and though I might have to walk but I was able to hold on. I slowed atmile 10 which helped me get through it, had it not been for that I would have been under 1:50. I was amazed at my later splits and very happy to break 2 hrs (my second goal, my first was to finish). Mentally, it was a breeze which was also a surprise. I could not be happier. My 5Ks are in the twenties so running 22:25 for the final 3.1 was awesome.

Nothing, first race of this distance and not specifically trained for except some runs of 9 and 12 miles. Next year I'll train for improving my time and add some speed work. I'll also start out faster if possible now that I know what I can run at the end.

Walked around wrapped in my foil wrapper. I felt like a real runner wearing that, at least it blocked the wind until I could get changed.


Nothing.


I've heard complaints about the organization about previous races and it sounds like they have the same problems. In the local paper they were very proud of the run and expected to get an A across the board in regards to it's organization. I heard they ran out of t-shirts. I know they ran out of subs after the 1/2 marathon-before the first marathoner crossed the line. Perhaps they put more out later but I did not hang around long enough to see. They did have bagels and bananas.