started a little too fast for me...but got caught up in the moment. I know this effected my end performance...but I ran the entire race with my daughter only stopping to use the restroom or to get a water...Not coordinated enough to run and drink...and this did help me to recover a bit. Did feel like I could have really sprinted to the finish..but know that is dumb and realize now, I could maybe have kept a higher pace. this is my first HM and I am pleased with how I did.

not much...felt good about how i did...would like to speed up..but that will come as I run more.

walked thru the finishers shoot...they keep us fenced off from the others...there were tons of volunteers as well as racers in this area...got our finishers medal then as you walk thru the shoot on either side were volunteers handing out cut fruit, cytomax, bagels, energy bars, waters, muffins....I was soooo full of energy gel that all I wanted was water and to get somewhere to stretch. Tried to find the BT group...but really didnt know who to look for? I made a couple of trips there but thought they probably already left. Headed to the beer tent...saw the guy who I work with and who had hired all the bands....he pushed us to the front of the line...did I look that thirsty??? ;) listened to the band for a little while but we were getting chilled and our warm dry clothes were in the car 15 minute walk from there...so we decided to leave...plus, we were going to Golden Gate park tonight for a huge Bluegrass festival with 59 bands playing on 6 various stages.


my legs! ;)


I signed up for next year...now I know what to expect! ;) was a great race...and my hats off to the race director. great bands, nice quaint neighborhoods to run in...I was a bit disappointed with the goody bags...they had dog treats and some other random thing..but really no energy bars! WHAT UP WITH THAT?...great t shirt though! and I have never in my life seen more volunteers at the water stations and everywhere in between!