For the second year in a row I ran the Double Blue Ridge Marathon. The first loop being an unofficial run through the course just prior to the start of the official race. This was my 3rd year running the official marathon. I can't say enough how much I LOVE this race!!!!! It's so well organized, the race officials and volunteers are the kindest people you will ever meet. The course is so beautiful that you don't even care that it's "America's Toughest Road Marathon" It will totally beat you down but the people of Roanoke really show up for this race. They are out giving full support. Not only are they cheering but they have their own aid stations everywhere, they set up hoses/sprinklers, they have music playing and even moo-mosas and beer. It's just the best. And the feeling you have conquering Roanoke, Mill and Peakwood Mountains, undescribable. It's one of those marathons that needs to be on your bucket list! Did I mention free pizza, free beer and free race photos?!

Check out my full race report here http://runningmarathonmom.blogspot.com/2015/04/you-run-hills-i-run-mountains-double.html