Charlottesville Half Marathon
Charlottesville, Virginia
Saturday, April 17, 2010

Health problems forced me to withdraw from the Charlottesville Half Marathon on Saturday, April 17, 2010 in Charlottesville, Virginia: however, my wife, Gerda, finished the race over the hilly mainly out and back course. The most challenging up hill was about a half mile in length just past mile five on the way out that became a challenging down hill just before mile eight on the way back. The temperature remained a stead 65 degrees, with some strong winds in exposed areas, and overcast skies. The course was controlled by plenty of police and volunteers that kept the participants safe from the traffic. Water/Gatorade stations were generally located every two miles and were manned by plenty of enthusiastic volunteers. There were not enough port-a-potties at the start/finish area and along the course. The awards were not very impressive for an event that had about 3500 entries. Gerda enjoyed the challenge and won third in the 60 and over women’s age group.