Beachside Half Marathon

Vero Beach, Florida

Sunday, January 7, 2018

On January 7, 2018 I race walked the Beachside Half Marathon in Vero Beach, Florida.  The temperature remained in the 50’s with mostly sunny skies and a breeze of 10 mph in exposed places.  The course utilized roadways and paved bike paths that were mostly closed to traffic through the Vero Beach community.  Except for two high level bridges that cross the Indian River, the course was almost flat.  The course was planned well so that traffic did not seem to back up anywhere.  Intersections were controlled by friendly police that insured that the traffic and the approximately 300 participants flowed safely and efficiently.  The course was well marked with yellow arrows painted on the roadways.  There were also signs at each of the numerous turns and one or more volunteers as well.  Water/Powerade station were located approximately at one mile intervals and they were manned by plenty of friendly efficient volunteers.  This is the first time that I have done this enjoyable well organized event.  I even managed to place third in my running age group even though I walked the entire way.

Before the Race

After the Race

Chester "Key West Southernmost Walker" Kalb

Daniel Noonan