One of the few smaller more intimate races that I've done. Only a few hundred did the Half. I knew it would be hillier than what I'm used to in Chicago and I was also trying for a significant PR (7:47 race pace with a previous PR of 8:31 pace).

I fell into a good rhythm and enjoyed the peacefulness of not having to constantly dodge the packs (standard for all the halfs in Chicago). The lakepath was also nice and the volunteers were great at all the stations to get me water or gatorade. I sprinted towards the finish and ended up finishing 3rd in my AG with a 1:39 (7:33 pace!).

The spread post-race was also great - volunteers offering baked goods, sandwiches, and snacks. I would definitely do this one again!