April 2, 2011: Cooper River Bridge Run Race Report

In the midst of a whirlwind tour of Washington DC (for work), I found time to fly down to Charleston to arrive near midnight on Folly Beach for the 6:00 am departure to the race start. I got to start in the corral behind the seeded runners. That made for a less congested start with fewer people slowing in front of me. The weather and conditions were perfect. Rueben Studdard, from Birmingham and past American Idol winner, sang the National Anthem. He sounded great. Heba and Ed Salama and other Biggest Loser reality stars spoke on the starting over hang and participated in the race.

I'm very pleased with my results and the race was awesome. I ran 10 miles on Folly Beach the next day too. We went to Bowen's Island Restaurant for oysters and beer the next day, Sunday. We didn't know if it would be open. There was an event underway benefitting the AFFA. I even met an ex F-111 pilot. We had a good time and met several very nice people. The band, 2 people, who's name I wish I could remember were totally awesome. The female singer had a voice that was simply beautiful and the both played multiple instruments, some at the same time.

Then, back to Washington DC for more work.

April 2, 2011: Charleston, SC Cooper River Bridge Run, 10K
	Distance:	6.2 Miles
	Time:	50:20
	Heart Rate:	170
	Pace:	8:03
	Weather:	Clear Temperature-54° Humidity-72%
	Route Results