I think that the course was more difficult this year. It was more hilly and definitely hotter. I was sweating by the third mile! Given all that has been going on the past 4-5 months, I was incredibly happy with my race. I had expected a much slower time. This is a fun race, with tons of fans cheering and screaming! There were lots of bands playing along the course, some better than others! Overall, it was a fun time!

Train more and weigh less!!

With my plantar fasciitis, I didn't run at all for a month and my volume was way down after that. I wasn't able to do any speed work or hills. I am also about 10 pounds heavier than last year. But, life happens and I tried to make the best of what the situation is.


The finish line area was a zoo. It was in a new location this year. I stood around trying to get out of the finish area for a while, but could not move because there were so many racers, and spectators were clogging the exit area.