This is my fourth straight year running in a Savannah Rock and Roll event. I did the half this year and I can honestly say that I have never experienced anything like what I saw out on this course. The weather was warm and humid- unseasonably so for November. I realized within the first mile that not only was my time going to be bad, but that if I didn't slow my pace down that I may not even finish. It was rough. I saw numerous runners struggling- three of whom were totally down and surrounded by medical personnel. They ended up having to divert runners and cancel the full marathon because the medical staff could not keep up with all of the people who needed help due to the heat/humidity. I was able to pull out a 2.27.58. It's a personal worst for the half, but I seriously did the best that I could do. I am still just so happy to be uninjured and running again that my chip time is an afterthought. It was my friend Kim's birthday and she ran her first half (and did great). I was happy to get to do this "bucket list" item with her.
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