Utah race day

One word describes the challenge of today's marathon:  altitude

It was a great course, picturesque with mountains and countryside.  A bit hilly but not too bad.  And the weather was cool and sunny.  A great race.

But, I failed to anticipate the change in altitude which certainly presented a challenge in breathing.  In the end, I finished in 1:49.  

This concludes half marathon/state #31.  Up next is Fargo, North Dakota.

More pics up later today.

Walking to start line over 2002 Olympic Legacy Bridge