It was hot and humid during the race. And I started in the back with my sister so had to pass tons to get ahead and unfortunately got hung up a few times with packs in front of me. HR was a bit high but I felt ok until the bridge... whew! I was hot and wearing a cotton baseball cap made my head feel like an oven. And I didn't save enough juice to finish stronger but I went into it figuring I'd run with my sister and at the last minute she told me to just run my own race and not to hang back with her. I wore my Donkai jersey so I felt faster ;)

Would have seeded myself toward the front. I was 7 seconds behind 3rd place. I was not too pleased with my speed either but considering the heat and humidity, I did ok.

waiting for sister and cheered her into the finish. she didn't feel very well so we hung out a bit and drank some water etc... we gave our beer tix away because A. we don't drink and B. it was 9 am. Had it been 20 some odd years ago, I would have probably imbibed before the race LOL


lack of leg strength for hills, hr spiking in heat and being at back of pack.


Would do this again or do the 1/2. Great venue in Wilmington NC. Plus for me, it's a great way to see family too. Just wish my dad was feeling better so he could have walked the race with us.