April 24th, 2010-Thanksgiving Point Half Marathon. I was expecting maybe 200-300 people for this inaugural event, but no...650 runners!!!! We were treated to perhaps the best weather of the year so far, cloudless skies, and by the time I finished I think it was about 55 degrees. We started off through the Thanksgiving Point business section and then meandered through the gardens. I wasn't expecting all the turns and small hills, but it was a real nice change from all the flat, straight training I've been doing. The tulips were in full bloom and it was really gorgeous. Once we got through the gardens we ran along the Jordan River trail and then back up through some neighborhoods to return to Thanksgiving Point. The organization was spectacular and I felt like they were playing to the runners and not just to their cause (to raise money for the new children's museum). I felt wanted and not used. I wasn't too sure how I'd do after running the SLC marathon the previous Saturday, but I was pleasantly surprised to feel really good and felt pretty strong until about mile 11 when I slowed a bit. What I liked the most about this distance is that I didn't feel like throwing up at the end and the day wasn't half over. After grabbing some of the snacks at the finish I was able to still grab breakfast at the hotel and shower before check out time. I wasn't light-headed and only a bit tender the rest of the day. I really, really had a great experience. The medal was very nice, too.
www.thanksgivingpoint.com
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