Joe, we were there...should've tried to meet up with you guys but you're right; it's ridic before the race. I had in-ear headphones and the speakers were hella loud. Last year I ran the half-marathon and was happy to finish...this year I ran the quarter with wife and FiL, and I still had a great time; probably will never run a half again (just do quarters).
Yes, it's hilarious how my Runkeeper app said I burned ~900 calories and I'm pretty sure I consumed more than that back in champagne, Mick Ultra's and Papa John's
The crowds are amazing...It's what keeps me running. Longest I had completed was a 2.8mi run Wednesday before and I am proud to say I did 6 miles without walking.
OhioHealth signed a 5-year deal to headline the run, so we'll be participating with my FiL again next year. :thumbup: FYI, the quarter-marathon is the shortest you can run and still get a T-shirt and medal.