It is a similar course set up like the Little Miami (grade charts look almost exactly alike) and the finish is uphill. We encountered construction equipment parked on the path … MORE
It is a similar course set up like the Little Miami (grade charts look almost exactly alike) and the finish is uphill. We encountered construction equipment parked on the path and had to stop and slowly maneuver around it. The race started at 8:30 and needs to start at 6:30 or 7:00 as there is little shade and this year’s race was hot! It was my 7th half marathon to date and first that I had to stop and walk/run, which I did for the final 2 miles. At that point you are moving uphill and facing east, with the sun directly beating on your face and head (77 degrees at the time). The pacers took us out slow for the downhill portion then realized at the halfway point that we were way behind on pace and sped it up for the second half on the way back which was mostly uphill. I lost them at mile 9. I had planned on a personal best for this race but the late start and high temps stopped all thoughts of that before the race even started.
Swag was nice and the Wendy’s Frosties at the end were a nice touch.
It’s a nice race and I would do it again next year if the start time was adjusted to earlier-at least 7:00 am.
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Needs To Start Earlier
It is a similar course set up like the Little Miami (grade charts look almost exactly alike) and the finish is uphill. We encountered construction equipment parked on the path … MORE
It is a similar course set up like the Little Miami (grade charts look almost exactly alike) and the finish is uphill. We encountered construction equipment parked on the path and had to stop and slowly maneuver around it. The race started at 8:30 and needs to start at 6:30 or 7:00 as there is little shade and this year’s race was hot! It was my 7th half marathon to date and first that I had to stop and walk/run, which I did for the final 2 miles. At that point you are moving uphill and facing east, with the sun directly beating on your face and head (77 degrees at the time). The pacers took us out slow for the downhill portion then realized at the halfway point that we were way behind on pace and sped it up for the second half on the way back which was mostly uphill. I lost them at mile 9. I had planned on a personal best for this race but the late start and high temps stopped all thoughts of that before the race even started.
Swag was nice and the Wendy’s Frosties at the end were a nice touch.
It’s a nice race and I would do it again next year if the start time was adjusted to earlier-at least 7:00 am.