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| - As a general rule, it is probably a bad idea to make your first run of the year a half marathon after not training and spending a few months with a case of bronchitis. But after paying the entry fee, buying my plane ticket and agreeing to go in on a hotel, I was kind of committed.
The crowd management for this event was no small task. The expo was the first display of the professional planning - packet pickup was smooth and organized. Amazing how this industry has changed in the last few years.
The race course was geographically boring- lots of strip malls and stuff, but the volunteers were great. Every Jr. High cheerleader in the Phoenix area must have been there, cheering and giving high fives.
Despite the solid support (well-trained and cheerful volunteers & staff , lots of food, good crowd management, I'm not sure I'd go back. The race was just too big and with the flight, hotel, waste produced, it just isn't the experience I'm looking for. But if you're looking for a massive event that is well produced, this might be a good fit for you.
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