This was my third year running the united airlines half, and the third year for a new course.
The race started in prospect park in Brooklyn this year, so i carpooled to the start from Long Island with some friends.
We had to go through medal detectors to get into the start area.
It was a cold morning, so they handed out hear sheets pre- race, which was really nice.
There were plenty of porter potties in the pre race area, so there was no last minute rush to the start line.
Since it was a cold morning, my feet were a little numb as i lined up in the starting corral.
Once the race got moving, the scenery was amazing as ever. I love that you get to run from Brooklyn into manhattan for this race, the views from the bridge are amazing. Plus, once you are in manhattan, you get to run through times square and finish in central park.
At the end of the race they have UPS trucks waiting with your checked bags.