The Route 66 Marathon, as always, was spectacular. The weather was the only downer to the day. What was supposed to be a mild and pleasant Sunday morning turned into a bitter, cold and windy experience. Luckily, the Professor and I packed warm clothes as a precautionary measure. It was, after all, not our first marathon! The wind chill was in the high 20s for much of the race and the wind was brutal at times. The course change meant that there were many more hills than in past years. The combination of weather and hills probably added to the misery index...and our finishing time, although I am happy with the result. I felt most prepared for this marathon. I will definitely use Hal Higdon's training guide for future marathons.
Hats off to the organizers and volunteers, the Ambassador Hotel, Tucci's Cafe Italia and Kilkenny's Irish Pub. We will see you next year.
Time: 4:13:50
Distance: 26.20
9:41 avg. min/mile
Temp: 35 degrees Fahrenheit
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