Wow! Congratulations on your great race and improvement over last year. That is so awesome. I hope I can follow in your footsteps and be improving that much year over year next fall.
That sounds like a fun race with the trolls and all. Glad you were feeling well gastro-wise, since it can be a challenge for you. Sorry to hear you've got hip pain now, hopefully it will be short-lived.
Thank you for your advice and info about the US Half back in the summer. I am getting excited for it this weekend. It will be my first half so I just want to finish but your time is inspiring!
~ jennifer



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I can't remember if I mentioned that there are some (not many at all) hilly sections. Take it easy on the downhill section after your first crossing of the Golden Gate. It is a steep-ish grade and unpaved. I started to get some hip pain at this point as I hadn't trained on any downhills leading up to the race. Also, when going across the bridge, make sure to take in the view -- it is spectacular. It's so easy to get tunnel vision, just looking ahead at the jersey in front of you, but you really don't want to miss the views during this race.
