The rain let up after about the first mile or two and it was absolutely beautiful seeing the sun coming up. We were all soaking wet by the the time we started and I don't think I had the best socks on and my shoes were pretty new. I could feel a blister starting on my left heel about 6 miles in. It got nothing but worse. By mile 13 it was getting bad and I had to stop and get it taped up. I had to have it taped again 2 more times which took a LOT of time and really messed up my finishing time. Other than the blister I felt pretty good for about the first 17 miles. Then at mile 19 I sort of went into a trance and my body was just done. The last few miles are kind of a blur. I just kept putting one foot in front of the other. My girlfriend "who has done 2 prior marathons" was great. She stayed by my side the whole time. She could have gone ahead but stayed with me to make sure I finished in one piece. What a gal.

Not run in semi-new shoes and wear socks without an ounce of cotten in them.

Passed out in the grass. Had to walk barefoot back to the car as my blister was out of control.


Blister.


GREAT race and extremely well organized. I love the course. I would definetly do this race again.