tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70001258571868262.post7558246094593463112..comments2023-04-02T10:06:40.734-04:00Comments on The Old Runner: Race #124 - New River Half Marathon - Todd, NC - 05/07/11Richard Hefnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09246831437118666738noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70001258571868262.post-30230125223994353362011-05-27T11:23:09.955-04:002011-05-27T11:23:09.955-04:00What a fantastic time you had on this race! I thin...What a fantastic time you had on this race! I think this was the hardest race I have ever completed. At the 10K mark a spectator said "It is mostly flat to the finish line." This pumped me up, then I saw the hill on 194 right outside of the Todd General Store. After cresting the hill I told myself, "I will never run again! 16 years of running is enough." Of course, I changed my mind, as the last 5K was beautiful and I made a new running friend. Your blog is such an inspiration! ~ Avid follower Carly, age 30Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70001258571868262.post-72469112446556452332011-05-12T14:05:48.321-04:002011-05-12T14:05:48.321-04:00Richard,
The next time you're in the area, tr...Richard,<br /><br />The next time you're in the area, try Smoky Mountain Barbecue in West Jefferson. An Ashe County native has informed me that they have delicious barbeque and reasonable prices.Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17374691722674668757noreply@blogger.com