This was my first time running Las Vegas and it was great. The Rock n Roll people are well organized and have all of the details worked out. The course is always well marked and aid stations in good locations. \n\nThe course for the half marathon was Mandalay Bay out to Freemont Street and back. I had completed five half marathons prior to this, but had not actually trained until now. The course was excellent and I enjoyed running down the strip - it just goes to show how deceiving Vegas is when you are out walking the strip. Granted, most people don't walk to Freemont, but just walking the strip and back is a good distance. You get sucked in by the buildings and next thing you know, turn around and your hotel is miles away. So it was fun that it was a half marathon and the distance was expected :-) \n\nThe post race concert rocked. Bret Michaels sounded good, the crowd was huge and it was a good time. Speaking of good times - the course was flat and fast. I was pleased to set my best times at 5K, 10K, 10 miles and a PR in the half marathon. \n\nThe weather was great, the crowds were great and I am glad that I could mark Nevada off my 50 state half marathon club punchlist - and complete my second Rock n Roll event in 2010. Good job, Las Vegas!
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