Little Rock Marathon

Hello Race Fans,

Made it back from Little Rock and I am happy to report that I have a new marathon personal record! It was a tough course with plenty of hills but the weather was outstanding. Averaged around 50 degrees. My brother Kyle and I ran most of the race together which was very awesome. I came in just a few minutes a head of him. My time was 4:49:06. I am not the speediest, but love to run, love the challenge and love to finish! I had 4 PowerBar PowerGel's to keep my blood sugar up along the run and ate a half of banana and a slice of orange along the way. I drank a mixture of water and Gatorade at the many water stations they had along the way.

My brother and I stayed at the Peabody Hotel. $125 a night! Can't beat it! The Expo was in this hotel and the start and finish line were in walking distance from the hotel. Very very nice set up.

I drove 5 1/2 hours to and from the race. Not a bad drive from St. Louis at all. All interstate. It went much quicker than I would have thought.

We ate twice at a restaurant called Big Whiskey's. I would highly recommend it. All types of food and very delicious. Also walking distance to the hotel.

This is now my 8th marathon and 7th state marathon I have run. Finishing the race is a new and awesome experience every time. The people that we met are just incredible. They motivate me to continue to push very hard. I met a lady who was 45 and this was her 38th marathon. We also met a couple who are travelling around the country and trying for 50 half marathons as well. Great people, great food and great experience! Run, run as fast as you can!