Great day for a race! Weather was great [for a marathon] but just a bit cooler than I would have liked. At least it didn't rain. Jerusalem needs rain, but it rained off and on for two days prior to the race--thankful that it didn't impede my effort attacking the very hilly course. I finished in 6:34 which is my best time so far this year, and I am certain I was the very last finisher. The quarter mile lane into the finish line was as challenging as the hills. Because of the rain, astroturf was placed over mud so every step was like stepping on a sponge. Not the best footing for accelerating at the finish. I just wanted to keep upright and avoid a face plant. Race report to follow.
My new friends from Sacramento were there for me at the finish, smiling and cheering for me all the way. So thankful to have a cheering squad completing one of the most difficult courses I've experienced. We walked back to the hotel and arrived just as the rain began. Post-Race festivity was a warm shower--the best!
Waited too long to order HOT food, as Shabat begins at sundown on Friday and ends at sundown on Saturday. This is when the Jewish religion honors the day of rest. All the restaurants are closed, or serving only cold food; the computers and televisions in the hotel lobby are turned off. Few cars are on the streets and the busses don't run. Elevators in the hotel are pre-programmed to stop on every floor. In my hotel one of the elevators stopped on even numbered floors, the other stopped on odd numbered floors. Definitely a short night--lights out early for this kid.
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