"As a first marathon, the NYC marathon was amazing. The sounds and sights of NYC, and a roaring crowd for nearly the entire race, makes you forget that you are running 26.2 miles (ok, almost).

Truly one of the best experiences of my life.

The aide stations were great, the

I've participated in this race for the past 4 years and I love it! The course contours the lake, people are walking with their dogs, and the weather has been perfect each time -- even the race held in late October. This group of folks put on a superb

This race was HARD! But it was also great. Temecula is beautiful and the majority of the course is on rolling hills of dirt roads through wine country. It was cold at the start (Temecula is a desert!) but when the sun came out it got really hot and added to