Big Sur Marathon 2023

A count down of 7 things about Big Sur Marathon 2023


7. 20 Mph head winds that slowed everyone down hitting us at mile 5 and staying till past mile 16. They calmed down after that. There were gusts that I learned were 35mph. 



6. 2200 Feet of elevation, that's the official number. Garmin reported 2340 ft, making it the most elevation I've climbed in a run.


5. I ran this race mostly on natural foods. My usual packet of seedless dates offered a delightful burst of energy in the initial half, and then there were cut bananas through out the route, to finish with a few strawberries.

4. No pain any time, I have taken a 'preventive' ibuprofen around mile 18 in the past. Neither did I have one on me, nor did I feel the need.






3. I carried a small backpack. Came in handy with an additional t-shirt I could peel off, and I had a battery backup that helped power up the phone.


2. I took lots of pictures, and looked at the scenery. Yes, that slowed me down, but I had a blast on the run


1. I had family. That made logistics super easy (marathon friendly diet prior to, drop off to the buses at 3am) and most importantly, waiting at the finish line to see me come through. thanks Sanju & Nanna

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