The Brooksie

The Brooksie Half Marathon is quickly becoming one of my favorite races. Granted, this is only the second year and it is very challenging, but I enjoyed it all. The hills are tough, quite tough, and one needs to train for them. But, it's a great challenge. How can one not like it?

I felt just great the entire race. I finished strong, but don't think I left anything out on the course. It might have been the best race I could have possibly run on this day.

I had three goals, two of which I met pretty handily. The third I likely would have also met, except for a trip to the porta-potty early on for gastro-intestinal difficulties (Chinese food last night!). It would also have likely placed me second in my age-group. I would never have caught the first-place guy, a good runner on whom I have about 50 lbs.

And, did this race advertise for terrific-looking women????? They were out en masse, as runners and spectators. I know, I know...what a sexist pig!

I'm very happy with my race. I look forward to next year's Brooksie.