OBX Marathon - 12 Nov 2006

OBX Marathon (Outer Banks, NC)
51st Marathon
34th State
11/12/2006
293rd Place
3:52:34
This was the second marathon in my first ever weekend double, so I had no idea what to expect from my legs. Fortunately, they felt OK and I was actually able to run this one a few seconds faster! As for the race itself, it was great. Being the first year, I expected there to be a few hiccups, but there was only one that I could see (not enough Port-A-Johns at the start). Other then the 90 minute rain shower half way in, the weather was perfect. The course started in Kitty Hawk and ran south through the Outer Banks. Passing through various neighborhoods and along the water was really neat. We ran past the Wright Brothers National Historic Site. We also had a short 2 mile section on a rolling dirt road followed by a mile long stretch on a single track trail. This was by far the best part of the course (well, I am a trail runner). The worst part of the course was miles 19-23 when we ran along the main drag and over the bridge. At least we had a whole lane to ourselves! I would also highly recommend this event to anyone looking for a fast race at sea level!