Hi Ken,  I was there but I did the half and I know what you mean about that last hill.  It must be some sort of Alaskan humor to throw that one in at the end!  I read that even the record breaker in the marathon walked that last hill.  What a great trip it was.  I only wish I could have stayed longer, I left Sunday night and got in Monday mid-day.  I would say that Virginia had the most enthusiastic group of mentors, coaches etc.  Before the half began while it was raining Virginia team was booty shaking to some music in the parking lot (half marathoners waited outside - no warm gym for us!).  We only had a few people from our South Carolina team as most went to San Diego a few weeks before - they have no idea what they missed.  50 degrees and rainy is perfect weather for running and no I am not being sarcastic!  I will do this again.

Mary Team South Carolina, Charleston Chapter

Hi Ken,

I actually ran the half marathon this year.  I left on June 18th which is also my birthday, maybe your sister was watching over the race!

Mary