After doing two marathons in Napa (beautiful .... but yawn) NYC was a completely different experience. I was totally amazed at the number of people lining the streets for over 90% of the race! The large crowd was so supportive and kind. They really got me through some tough miles. I

As always, Rock n Roll races are great races for first timers, friends and visitors to new cities. Well organized, safe, fun. Dallas was more windy then I expected so it was a good course with a some challenge.

I'll definitely run this race next year, but will be toting my own hydration and energy requirements. With an aout and backa� course I would have expected there to me more water stations than at a little over a mile and at mile 4. I recalled there being more stations when