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@brettw76
Huntsville, AL Raving since 2022 50 States hopeful/finisher Active 3 months, 1 week agoAbout Me
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Personal Bests (1)
| Race | Distance | Location | Date | Result |
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| Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Townsend, TN | Sep 8, 2023 | 1:38:43 |
Future Races (6)
| Race | Distance | Location | Date | Paid |
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| Bridge Street Town Centre Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Huntsville, AL | TBD | |
| Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon | Half Marathon | Cincinnati, OH | TBD | |
| Maui Oceanfront Marathon | Marathon | Lahaina, HI | TBD | |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon | Half Marathon | Pass Christian, MS | TBD | |
| Race to the Cave Half Marathon & 10K | 10K | Woodville, AL | TBD | |
| We Run This Beach Marathon | Half Marathon | Gulf Shores, AL | TBD |
Past Races (4)
| Race | Distance | Location | Date | Result | My Raves | My Performance |
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| Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Townsend, TN | Sep 8, 2023 | 1:38:43 |
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| Grand Teton Half Marathon & 5K | Half Marathon | Wilson, WY | Jun 3, 2023 | 1:38:51 |
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| Lake Powell Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Page, AZ | Oct 8, 2022 | 1:44:09 |
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| Yosemite Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oakhurst, CA | May 7, 2022 | 1:54:18 |
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Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon
Running on a slant
Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon
Overall, great race. These are always well organized. It's my favorite series of races so far. If I had one negative thing to say, it would be the course had … MORE
Overall, great race. These are always well organized. It’s my favorite series of races so far. If I had one negative thing to say, it would be the course had a sideways grade that was unpleasant at time. But, they don’t make the roads!
Plenty of aid stations, and good folks to run with. The course was a little shorter than 13.1, me and some fellow racers discussed this and it seems to be a common thing with the VR races. Not sure why. Anyway, great race, well organized, beautiful place to run.
Grand Teton Half Marathon & 5K
Beautiful high altitude run
Grand Teton Half Marathon & 5K
This was my 3rd Vacation Races race. These folks really do a solid job on these events. They offer lots of fuel during and after your race. The views are … MORE
This was my 3rd Vacation Races race. These folks really do a solid job on these events. They offer lots of fuel during and after your race. The views are fantastic too. With plenty of bathrooms on the course you never have to worry about much besides running your race, your way. I will continue to run in these events as long as I am capable. If I had one complaint it would be that the course always seems to be about a 10th of a mile short. I notice this in my previous races and have talked to other participants about it, they agree. If, they could make it a true 13.1, it would be fantastic!
Lake Powell Half Marathon
Beautiful race!
Lake Powell Half Marathon
This was my 2nd Vacation Races, race and it was absolutely gorgeous! The course was mostly pavement with a trek of trail, 2 miles or less. I'm not a trail … MORE
This was my 2nd Vacation Races, race and it was absolutely gorgeous! The course was mostly pavement with a trek of trail, 2 miles or less. I’m not a trail runner but this was my favorite part of the course. It just added to the beauty of the experience. As far as the rest of the course good amount of downhill but not super aggressive. A few up hills as well. I think it was a pretty good balance. Overall a fast course.
Vacation Races always puts on a great event and I have already signed up for my next race with them. As far as this particular race, I would probably do it again if it lined up right. Great weather and loads to do if you like to hike and explore. My Lake Powell race experience was top notch.
Yosemite Half Marathon
Not disappointed
Yosemite Half Marathon
This was my first half-marathon and I wasn't sure what to expect. The overall experience was great! The check in was smooth and well ran. The staff, volunteers, and runners … MORE
This was my first half-marathon and I wasn’t sure what to expect. The overall experience was great! The check in was smooth and well ran. The staff, volunteers, and runners where all friendly and pleasant to talk with. I enjoyed how the course was broken up dirt trail, a speedy/aggressive down hill and rolling hills to finish off. This course, in my opinion, is a test to your training. Solid foot landing, control on the down, and don’t skip your hill runs.
I would say it was a well rounded course, with a beautiful back drop. I’m hooked! I’m looking forward to doing one or two of these Vacation Races events annually. The locations seem to offer more than just a great run with hiking and outdoor activities all near. Truly living up to the series name.