The humidity was about 90%, and I knew it was going to be trouble from the start. I kept the pace at close to 10 minutes, and resisted the urge to start fast as others passed me. Right before mile 8 I got my first calf twinge, and walked briefly to the water station. Over the next 5 miles I had to stop and walk so many times I couldn't count, usually for only about twenty seconds or so, the longest being a couple of minutes. The race was set up well and the only complaint I had was the humidity.
A couple of memorable moments during the 13.1 miles:
- About mile 11 I was about to pass a couple walking the route, and the lady's hat flew off. I was in a perfect spot to field it, and it's nice to know all that grounder practice in baseball and softball paid off.
- About five minutes later the lady at the water station offered me, "Water or crystal meth." She was horrified and said she meant Crystal Light. I laughed and told her they were the best refreshment stop ever.
- The Family and The Former Virtual Running Partner were out to cheer me on, which really helped during the second half. Seeing the FVRP at several points in the last few miles broke up the frequent calf cramps.
- The finishers' medal was huge.
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