First the expo. It is a pretty good expo. A lot of vendors and there was beer. Who doesn't love free beer!!! Parking was easy and everything was pretty organized.

The transportation to get to the race one must take Marta. This is not an out and back course therefore I found a $5 parking lot near the finish and took Marta to the start. The Marta station is about a half mile from the start so not bad. Be prepared for crowds on the train, remember you're racing with 60,000 of your closest friends.

The run is amazing!!! Yes it is so hot that you are most likely running under a red advisory and it is dreadfully humid but the crowd is what makes it great. There are people everywhere cheering you on and ringing cowbells. Restaurants handing you food and beers, I had a slice of pizza and two beers on route. Why you ask, because I could!!!!! Be prepared for cardiac hill which is a monster to climb and remember this is Atlanta so there are rolling hills throughout. The finish was good as you are funneled into the park to collect your shirt and freebies such as snacks, water, ice towels and lots of entertainment.

This is a great race of you prepare for it. Make sure to start hydrating the day before and keep hydrating throughout the entire race. Organization and security are wonderful. The support is top notch.