This course was pretty much a straight line with a very slow, steady (almost unnoticeable) climb. It's probably the flattest course I have ever run. I really underestimated my ability on this run, since I told a fellow runner I would probably run at about an 8:30 pace and I ended up running at less than 7:30. Didn't know I could so that - even on a flat course.

Not too much. I wish I was warmer right before running, so I might wait until about 5 minutes before the race and then run right up until the start.

Gathered with my family at the finish and had a picture taken for the local newspaper! That was a nice surprise :) Other than that, I just grabbed a drink and chilled.


I really would have worn my Saucony Xodus instead of my TRs. They would have felt better on the loose surface. But, that's just splitting hairs. I doubt it would have really changed my performance.


This is a great course to run if you're looking to set a new PR and don't mind that it's not a typical Pennsylvania hilly course. I almost felt like my final time was a lie because of how easy this course runs, but hey... I like the numbers ! :-)