THE GOOD: I ran at a great pace- 1:27:28 or 8:45min/mile pace. I couldn't believe it! The course was also way flatter than my half marathon course, so that probably explains some of the discrepancy (HM pace was 9:07min/mile). Also, the weather was ideal racing conditions at least IMO-- 50s, not too sunny, not windy. The half marathon was 60s and sunny, which sounds lovely, but felt like it was 80 and I was dying.
THE BAD: No Cherry Blossoms! Unfortunately those buggers bloomed about two weeks earlier than expected this year and then were quickly washed away by the rain. Although, I got my share of morning runs near them. Would have been really beautiful to do the run with the beautiful pink blossoms everywhere.
THE UGLY: So. Many. People. Now I know what it feels like to run in an unorganized race with 19,999 of my closest friends. Super annoying when people start in the earliest waves and then walk the race. Also super annoying when people wear headphones the whole race and have zero situational awareness. Annoying people aside (and running around/zigzagging for 6 miles), it was still a fun time.
*Next time I'll have to take some pre/post-race photos to post!
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