Race: Rock the Parkway Half Marathon

Runner: Eddie Grier

Race Date: 04/08/2023

Location: Kansas City, MO

Results: NEW PR 1:21.02, 22nd Overall/3rd in Age Group

3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most?

• Crowd support was really good, well attended
  
• People that you know who also ran this race.
  
• Laying down a NEW PR

Highlights of your race – What did you do well and enjoy about your race in particular?

I decided to be a little more aggressive at the start to see what happens & that seemed to turn out good at the end.

Aesthetics – Is it a pretty course?

It runs just a shade away from downtown KC.

Difficulty – Is it a tough course?

The course is half flat, half hilly with a downhill finish.

Organized and well run – Did it feel like a well-oiled machine or were they flying by the seat of their pants?

Shoutout to Kansas City Running Company, well organized

Competition – Is there a strong field?

YES! Absolutely. This is one of the more popular half marathons in the Midwest