I planned to average just under 10 minute miles and was able to do that. Managed to hold it back at the start and maintain a good average pace. I walked at the water stops long enough to drink w/o bouncing. Had a gel at mile 4. Got a gell handed to me at mile 5 and tried it about mile7, bad mistake, it was a different brand than I normally use it tasted like s*** and nearly make me puke. After I rinsed my mouth at the next water station I had a second gel I had brought with me. Not sure if I needed it but it got the last taste of the bad one out of my mouth. The last 3-4 miles had the most hills but I managed to run those without too much slowing. For the last 3 miles I was not passed by anyone and managed to pass several people I had been seesawing with the entire race.

Stop smoking and eating to excess about 20 years sooner.

Walked around, got a water and a bannana


For a first half marathon, I was happy with this time. I think I could improve if I lost some more weight. This race was a tool to keep me motivated to run during the winter months and it accomplished that. I am ready to give my knees and hips a break from the long runs for awhile and get back on the bike.


Since this race is so close to home it is on my list every year. I love driving a shorter distance to get there than the length of the race. The entire highway is closed down and a 5k, 10k and half are run. Lots of post race activity and kid attractions. Attendance seems to be growing every year.