April showers meant soggy runners. But the amazing crowd support, fast course and post-race goodies more than made up for it.
By Henry Howard
When I counted down the days to my March marathon in Raleigh, N.C., I regularly checked the weather forecast. Up until two or three days before the race, it looked like rain would be factor.
Thankfully, my race started and finished under dry skies.
That would not be the case for the April 30 Illinois Marathon in Champaign-Urbana. And when I mean it rained, I mean it rained. Literally from the time I woke up, throughout the entire race to when I returned to the hotel. Continue Reading →