Tampa Gasprilla Half Marathon
Tampa, Florida
Sunday, February 24, 2013

It was hot as I race walked the Tampa Gasprilla Half Marathon in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, February 24, 2013 as the humidity was 100% with fog, the temperature was between 70 and 75 degrees, and there was very little breeze. The course was relatively flat and completely closed to traffic, having a large amount of friendly police officers and others throughout the course ensuring the safety of the participants. Water/Gatorade stations were located every 1 to 1.5 miles and were manned by plenty of enthusiastic volunteers. As always has been the case in the many years I have participated, the event was very well organized and enjoyable. I have now completed 10 half marathons since my total left knee replacement on 2/20/2012. Everything is going exceptionally well and my times are slightly better than before the operation.