I made a last-minute decision to run this half marathon just because I was passing through the area and thought it would be a good training run. I am glad … MORE
I made a last-minute decision to run this half marathon just because I was passing through the area and thought it would be a good training run. I am glad I did it, as it turned out to be much better than I thought. It was a small-town run done on the Three Rivers rail trail. The trail was smooth and straight, and the stiff wind was at our backs for about 3/4 of the race. The trees were in their fall glory, and the sun was shining, but there wasn’t much in the way of spectators except for the volunteers at the aid stations. After the race, a free pancake and sausage breakfast was served by the local Kiwanis club. What surprised me most was the bling. The finisher’s medal was modest, but well done, and we were given a zippered bag with the race name, a long-sleeved technical shirt, and a commemorative beer glass. I think the number of runners was down this year, but it was sufficient for it to count for the Half Fanatics and 50 State Half Marathon Club. All in all, not bad for a fun run in the country.
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I made a last-minute decision to run this half marathon just because I was passing through the area and thought it would be a good training run. I am glad … MORE
I made a last-minute decision to run this half marathon just because I was passing through the area and thought it would be a good training run. I am glad I did it, as it turned out to be much better than I thought. It was a small-town run done on the Three Rivers rail trail. The trail was smooth and straight, and the stiff wind was at our backs for about 3/4 of the race. The trees were in their fall glory, and the sun was shining, but there wasn’t much in the way of spectators except for the volunteers at the aid stations. After the race, a free pancake and sausage breakfast was served by the local Kiwanis club. What surprised me most was the bling. The finisher’s medal was modest, but well done, and we were given a zippered bag with the race name, a long-sleeved technical shirt, and a commemorative beer glass. I think the number of runners was down this year, but it was sufficient for it to count for the Half Fanatics and 50 State Half Marathon Club. All in all, not bad for a fun run in the country.