Introduction

A couple years after getting into long distance running, I decided to try to run a half-marathon or marathon in each state. After crossing off my fifth state, I recounted the race to my sister. As I described the hills, puddles, cows, lightning, thunder, and cornfields, she suggested that I begin a blog about my experiences and races. While it’s hard to imagine the many different races running together, I could see how it might happen. So, I looked back in my mind (and with the help of my t-shirt drawer) am going to document my runs through all 50 states. End of 2015 update: 16 states done!

6/24/2012

Kennebec Rail Trail Half Marathon (ME), June 24th 2012


Once again I was ready to escape the North Carolina heat.  After a couple days of camping and a short trek on the AT, I traveled to Augusta for the race.  I have enjoyed learning about small, local projects as I searched for races, and this one was no different.  The race was run as a fundraiser for the Kennebec Rail Trail, so as it should, the half marathon ran along the converted railroad bed with beautiful views of the Kennebec River.  After leaving Augusta, the out and back course alternated views of the river and wooded areas and small towns along the way.  It was an uneventful race, expecting to have tired legs after 2 days of strenuous hiking, I was happy to have the flat course and enjoyed a chance to take in the view while I ran (and somehow managed to set a PR).
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