The organizers described the course as "gentle, rolling hills", but it was a very difficult course. Worse than the hills, much of the course was on concrete. Distance running on concrete is very difficult. I hope the race can survive, but it isn't likely without a change to

This was a destination race for me. I had recently spent a long weekend in San Diego. While planning my trip I was looking for a race to run in the San Diego area. Luckily I found this race on Racethread.com. Kudo's to Race Thread.
This event supports military families who

Sweet home Chicago is my hometown marathon. The course is flat, fast, and a great opportunity to push your limits and show off the results of all those summer miles logged under the heat and humidity while your friends sought shelter and air conditioning.

This year's race had perfect weather and