My first running of the Peachtree 10K Roadrace Friday was a blast. I didn't submit a qualifying time so I got placed way back in Corral 5 (50,000's). We actually started the race some 10 minutes after the winner finished. Regardless though it was a blast. I left my iPod at home and chose instead to talk to complete strangers - most of whom were running by themselves with their families looking-on.
Every half mile or so of the race was met with another band, DJ, comedian, you-name-it. I stopped for a quick snapshot with the onlooking wife at Uncle Julio's Casa Grande near the halfway point. At about mile 4 I threw any hope at a PR out the window and gladly accepted an ice cold Milwaukee's Best to help with Cardiac Hill.
From a technical standpoint the race is a nice fun run through Atlanta, highlighting the Buckhead and Midtown commercial areas. Basically he first 3 miles are downhill, and the last three uphill. It not being a loop or "out and back" also adds some appeal but also some logistical hassle.
But who cares about the details?! It is one big sweaty 6 mile party that I will surely find myself in again next year.
Godspeed. And Chicago is just 3 months away...
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Congrats on your first Peachtree! Mine was last year. This year I had to walk it due to an injury just 3 weeks ago in a race.
Good luck in Chicago!
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