Next up, the Kiawah Island Marathon in South Carolina. Decided to stay in Charleston for this race because, 1. it’s hard to find a place to stay on Kiawah Island and 2. I love Charleston. Stayed in a great hotel called the Ansonborough Inn, an old stationer’s warehouse right in downtown Charleston. Dinner pre race was at the Neon Tiger – first vegan restaurant I’ve been to that I couldn’t get a table because reservations book a minimum of 2 weeks out. Luckily I was able to snag a spot at the bar, because the food was amazing.

The race was on Kiawah Island. A beautiful, upscale island that I’m guessing is known for its golfing. I was not expecting the race to have so many participants. It’s by far the biggest crowd I’ve been in since COVID started. Well organized though. Easy packet pickup the morning of with a small expo in the morning and yoga on the beach. The course was beautiful. Didn’t see much of the ocean, instead we were mainly running through the neighborhoods on the island. But the houses and landscaping was beautiful and lots of spectators lining the course. It was HUMID though. I’m not used to that much humidity. Felt great for the first 9-10 miles, but then the heat and humidity got to me!

After the race (and a quick nap), I did some exploring of Charleston.

20 down, 30 to go!