MCM was split in two waves (8:15am, 8:45am start). But people with similiar numbers were running at various speeds - not just the VIPs. It was a mess. It was the first time, I've ran in a crowd that sped up and slowed down going straight. I spent a lot of energy weaving and nudging the slower runners/walkers out of the way.
Even though the baggage check was suppose to be next to the start line, according to the program -- the closest one was 1/2 mile away.
Temps ranged from 53 to 65. But it was pretty warm because the sun was out and much of the course was not shaded;
There was no room to do my 1-2 mile warm up; so my shins cramped first 10 miles. I averaged a 9:30 pace on the first 1/2. I decided to use the 2nd half to train my next marathon -- averaging a 8:28 pace. (2:04/1:51 split)
I finally mastered the 14th Bridge at mile 20, holding a 8:31 pace. but failed to conquer the 35 foot climb at mile 26. (It took 2mins to run the last .2 miles)
My brother-in-law said he would never do this one again --mostly from the frustration of weaving through the crowd of runners. There were only 19,000 runners but the roads were not opened up.
Jax, anybody?
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