My ex-Boston Marathon 2010

Last week I run one of the most beautiful races in the country. Imagine red rocks, bell shaped ones, beautiful sunrises, and you just imagined Sedona, Arizona. Place known by its natural beauty and some more or less believable powers of mystical vortexes, etc.

This year it was fifth running of Sedona Marathon, so they creatively named it Cinco de Marathon. Like our dear holiday Cinco de Mayo, annual event where we celebrate drinking, with some ethnic story behind, one truly dont care much about (also see St.Patrick Day) There is something strange about runners and drinking. I run for beer, stickers, hmmmmm

It was my first time running in Sedona, second half marathon of 2010, running as part of Team World Vision. Arriving night before to 4500 feet elevation, i didnt expect personal best or anything else then finish, and have fun. Expo was one of the smallest ever, but it had its charms, Mayor of Sedona was there, so was another interesting person many of us never heard of before. Person who is inspiration and story behind the movie “My Run”. Then 57 year old Terry Hitchcock who in 1996 ran 75 consecutive marathons in 75 consecutive days to bring awareness to the struggles of single parent in USA.

Race itself was perfectly organized, from start line to support in every single water station. Challenging course takes you via the streets of Sedona to surrounding wilderness. Could it be the near-by vortex or just natural beauty, but it is enjoyable race. For now it is one of my favorite places and i will definitely be there next year.