JayKnight Life: Running, Reviews, Photos

     Rock n Roll Raleigh is where it all began for me three years ago and this is where it all ends! I quit. Nah, just kidding... but after completing my first half marathon here in in 2014, yesterday I completed my first full marathon. 26.2 miles. Now it's time to sit down (until Nashville on April 30th.)     So, if you read through my race recon, you know how nervous I was. I scoped out all  the tough hills and I was ready for them. I also checked the weather. It was a chilly but not unbearable 30 degrees at start time. But Rock n Roll was really good about getting the word out... Issuing cold weather and wind advisories in the days leading up to the race.  I was really surprised. It was almost like CNN was sending breaking news messages to my inbox because let's face it,... that's all I cared about this weekend.       Well, the weekend started off with a blast. I took my son to the health and fitness expo even though...

     So, there's about one week left before Rock N Roll Raleigh Half Marathon, Marathon and 5k. I'm pretty excited. This will be my first marathon after 7 half marathons... Perfect right? I hope so. Some people wonder why I picked Raleigh to be my first full marathon. "It's so hilly," they say. But the benefits really outweigh the negatives. First, I'm running it as part of the Rock N Blog 2016 Team. So, that's cool. Plus, I get to run a race at home. I can drive to the start line and drive home. My family can come and see me cross the finish line and cheer me on. I can possibly see co-workers, friends, church family all running this race together. Plus, there's a really strong local running community full of some awesome people who have been running longer and have a higher running I.Q. than I do. So, that'll make this experience really cool.       Since this is my first marathon, ... I think I am probably pouring over the details too much. So...