This Race is so special to me because it was my wife’s first half-marathon. We started her training over the summer and hadn’t spoke of running a half-marathon, because at this point the focus was just to run 5 miles without stopping. She progressed fast and she had 5 miles with consistency down quickly.
The Urban Bourbon was an awesome race and amazing fall scenery in Louisville, KY. The race starts out flat, but conserve energy and keep your stride. Hills come right around 6.3 ish, so pop a gel around mile 5 or so. I have ran this race 3 times and each year I see runners tank out on the steep and long hill to the crest of Cherokee Park. Hill training will be a must to maximize your effort in preparation for this 13.1
The key to this race will depend on sticking with a plan to not take off to fast early and lose your legs through the hills. Get a pace in mind you want to maintain prior to race day and plan… you’ll be fine!
This a great race.