Delaware Half Marathon

Wilmington, Delaware

Sunday, April 28, 2019

When I finished the Delaware Half Marathon in Wilmington, Delaware on Sunday, April 28, 2019, I finished my 200^th half marathon since I had my left knee replaced on February 20, 2012.  The temperature varied from 50 to 65 degrees with 5 to 10 mph winds and some higher gusts and overcast skies which included about an hour of light drizzle.  The course was on paved city roads and paved bike paths that for the first three miles was relatively flat. After that the course was quite hilly including a 2 mile uphill between miles 5.5 and 7.5 which then became a 2 mile downhill between miles 10 and 12.  None of the hills were very challenging.  Police officers controlled intersections to insure the participants’ safety; however, on two separate occasions as I was approaching a car went through the intersection ignoring the police officers who told them to stop.  Water/Gatorade stations were located approximately every 2 miles and were manned by plenty of friendly efficient volunteers taking care of the needs of the 326 finishers in the full marathon and 785 finishers in the half marathon.  This is the sixth time I have done this event, 2 marathons and 4 half marathons.  The event is always well organized and fun.  I even managed to earn second place in my running age group despite the fact that I walked the entire way.

The Exposition

Before the Race

After the Race