2008 Philadelphia Marathon

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nov. 23, 2008

I didn't get a chance to do a write-up on this race while the memories were still fresh, but I can summarize my thoughts in a few sentences here. I thoroughly enjoyed the first half of the race, which took us through the historic sections of the city and downtown, as well as through a very scenic stretch through a park near the river. I didn't, however, enjoy the long out-and-back that comprised the second half of the race. I struggled with severe thigh cramps in the last six miles and finished about 10 minutes slower than hoped.

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