"This was my first-ever 1/2 marathon, so nerves were at an all-time high! The pre-race was easy enough, bib and T-shirt pick-up was simple. But when it was almost starting time, the line-up was a disaster, with all the runners fighting for space. And this was just the start of 13

I actually did the Aloha Readiness Series races a few different years. These are very basic and done very cheaply ("bring your own toilet paper" cheap and yes, there is a story to go with that!) But their intention is to help you train for a longer race and

I've run this race about 6 times overall the past 12 years. The organization is good, and the money raised goes to a good cause. The Paramus cops do a great job sealing and shutting off roads throughout the course. However, the signage leading from route 17 to