Team Member: Tracy Palmer

Race Name: Nashville Rock n Roll 1/2 Marathon

Race Date: 4/24/2010

Race Placement/Time/Qualification: 20th in AG and 75th out of 15K overall 1:39

Tell us about your race (limit 500 words)…: I didn’t realize how big this race was and how crowded race day would be–25 thousand entered in the 1/2 and 6 thousand in the marathon…the starting area was a zoo! Because of a long port-a-pot line, I missed warming up, missed the start of the race, and most importantly, my corral (1). I finally made it to the start of corral 18 and learned a quick lesson about corrals…the front of the start line is best! I had a good 5 miles of weaving through thousands of runners, but finally found some room for the last 8 miles and found myself at a PR by the end of the race! It was a hilly course, but perfect running weather and lots of great music and supporters along the course. For my first race of the season and only my second 1/2 ever, I was pleased. I am now ready to focus on my bike to prepare for my triathlon season.