Atlanta traffic is worse than LA. My blood pressure was 136/99 at Emory Hospital. I had a cardiac CT scan done -- it was a promotion for the marathon. I received a zero calcium score. It means the Spinach and Bacon Panini at Einsteins and the Dunkin Donuts did not make any lasting impressions despite some family history and borderline cholesterol.
I stayed with 2 sets of friends who I haven't seen for at least 3 years. One friend is working a DoD contract on a military base where he last visited as an anti-war (Vietnam) protester and was overcome by tear gas.
The Georgia marathon in Atlanta was all rolling hills. The only person I spotted was Joan from the Saturday group. I paced behind my friend's wife, who is a coach for an Atlanta running group until I lost her at a water stop at mile 17. She hoped to break 4 hours but did not expect much with the hills and the heat. The temp rose to 81 by the time I finished. It was 91 on the drive back.
The race directors will give ING a bad rep -- because they did not have fluids at one water stop and didn't have any electrolyte drinks available at most aid stations. I was counting on getting some calories from Powerade/Gatorade.
I took it easy and just ran the last 0.2 hard. I finished in 4:08. I got no blisters using the Injinji toe socks!
I signed up for the 5k program in hopes of getting some speed back in my legs.
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