Sunday, September 24, 2017

Marathon #87 (sub-4 state #28, second round state #10): Clarence DeMar Marathon, Keene, NH

3:48 finish, 67/339 place overall. Originally registered for Montreal, which was canceled due to heat, so switched to Clarence DeMar last-minute. Weather in NH was similar, but instead of canceling, this race moved its start time earlier and simply reminded runners to take it easy and hydrate properly. Race is small, but very well organized and supported, running along scenic rural roads of southwestern NH. It did get warm in the later miles, but far from the worst heat I've dealt with in a marathon. Glad to finish sub-3:50 for the third time in four months.

Race map and details