Got a bib but can't race due to injury. I've run Cary a number of times and my advice is this: take the first half out moderate - hard to do since the first mile and a half is downhill - and don't think that the hardest part is over when you crest the hill at mile 9. There are some short, steep hills in the neighborhoods after that - best save some gas for the last 4 miles. Best of luck Sunday!

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TiDriver is correct, I've done this race many times as well. The first six miles are gradually taking you down hill and so you might feel like your having a great day, be cautious! You'll start climbing your way back beginning at mile 8, the hills that come 10 - 12 are the ones that will wear you down.