This was my first time doing the Garden Spot Village Half. It was just 20 minutes from home, not sure why it took my so long to do this race but I certainly will return. The course was awesome, maybe my favorite ever. It snowed this year, which didn't bother me. Funny how everybody has a different outlook on the weather. Some people found the snow to be horrible but I've run through such severe conditions in the last few months that I found it to be relaxing. The race did a great job with the unexpected spring weather though. They had heaters in the recovery tent. Food was top notch. Medals were awesome. Shirts...it was cool to get two shirts, I LOVED the design on the cotton shirt that said 'The road is my happy place' but the sizing wasn't good. I'm usually a medium. I ordered large because you never know on women's sizing and ended up exchanging for extra large, still pretty tight. The course does have hill but they are manageable. You get both the uphill and downhill in this course. Parking was easy and right onsite with the start and finish. Volunteers were terrific. Can't wait for next year! Full recap: http://www.inthelongrunliz.com/#!April-Garden-Spot-Village-Half-Marathon/c1kod/570b0e350cf2e66d024a690a