This was a training race for the upcoming Flying Pig Marathon on 5/4/08. My plan was to do the 13.1 and then go back out for 5 more miles. I started off running with two friends and we were probably going a bit faster than I should've been. It's hard to hold back when you're in a race though. I actually felt fine for the whole half mary, but going out for the extra miles was tough. I ended up doing a total of 17.5 miles, so just shy of my goal. I took about a five minute break after running the half to get a banana and waited on a friend. This was a bad idea. I felt tight and got cold after that and the last four miles were tough. Anyway, still a good training run for the upcoming marathon.

Start out slower. Skip the 5 minute break.

Walked around, did some really good stretching, and got some food.


Nothing really, just trying to get in the training miles.


This was a half and full marathon. It was a great race for the price! Only $15 if you register early enough. You'd be hard pressed to find a marathon for that price anywhere. The course was a bit on the boring side, but it was perfect for anyone looking for a training race. Gatorade and water approximately every 2 miles, cops and volunteers at intersections. Would've liked to have seen better mile markers... ran by many without noticing them.