Having done a few indoor triathlons, I decided to try the Flat as a Pancake as my first outdoor sprint. Swimming in the bay was a little tough for a newbie, but otherwise the race was great. Set-up was easy; the bike and running courses were truly flat, and

This is my 2nd time running this marathon. In 2015, I ran it for the first time and was my first marathon, so it holds a special place in my heart. Will continue to do it.

"I've lost count of how many half marathons that I've completed, but this is the first one that I have ever run where there were no portapotties (that I could see) along the course besides at the starting line. It's also the only race I've ever run where the aid stations