We jumped on Marta and rode down to the start at Lenox Mall. We sent in previous race times so Andrew was in time group 1A and my Dad and I were in time group 2. It was much better than last year when we were in time group 9 and didn't start until after 8:30. We started off a few minutes after 7:30 am.
The race goes south on Peachtree street through Buckhead. Its pretty much downhill for the first 3 miles. Then you hit Cardiac Hill in front of Piedmont Hospital.
Once you get up that hill, you run right past the building I work in. My Mom decided to come watch this year and she set up camp there. It was nice to hear people cheering for you as you run by.
A little past that you get a nice view of the Hotlanta skyline. Before you know it, you are turning onto 10th Street. New this year, thanks to the drought, the finish line was moved from Piedmont Park to the Atlanta Civic Center. So you have to take the next right onto Juniper. Unfortunately, the race course immediately goes uphill again. Then shortly after that you see the finish line!
We all made it! The race is a lot of fun and it helps you not feel guilty while indulging in Independence Day treats!
Smoked beer can chicken - Yum Yum!
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