I have run the Brooklyn Half Marathon once before. It was 2011, and I had just started training for my first marathon. I was in the best shape of my life. I was fast, fit, strong, and confident. The Brooklyn Half Marathon that year was in no way a goal race. And was working toward 26. I wanted a strong race with a proud finish. Imagine my annoyance and pissed of.

After transition 1, I ran out to my bike with my shoes, helmet and sunglasses on. Last year I remember a volunteer grabbing my bike and conveniently having it ready for me, but this year I had to fend for myself. I was a little discombobulated from the swim still, so it took me a while to actually find my baby in the sea of bikes, but alas, there she was! I gave her a quick smile and thumbs up and was on my way. The second loop started off decen.

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