Chilly Willy Half Marathon

I started 2017 off with a half marathon...ran the Chilly Willy half marathon in Seekonk Ma. The race itself was very well run from beginning to end. There were numerous water stops on the course and what I really loved and made this race stand out was the safety van that circled the course checking in on runners to see if they needed anything. The course was great even if I felt I was running uphill the entire route...seriously felt a gradual incline the entire race with only 3 very low grade declines. I finished in a time I'm ok with but it leaves lots of room for improvement. Overall this was a great race experience even if at mile 2 I was wondering what the Hell I was thinking, at mile 4 I was discouraged but moving forward, I remember thinking at mile 7 I was over half way...then at mile 7.5 at the water stop the woman running it was amazingly supportive and gave me the boost I needed to keep going never once did I contemplated giving up, I knew I would see my friend Amanda at mile 11 and that kept me moving forward to the finish line...I finally made it to mile 11 and there was Amanda and her son Wyatt waiting to hand me and offer words of encouragement...I had the finish line in my sights and just ran...I love the feeling of crossing the finish line knowing I accomplished something greater than myself.