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30 Apr 2016 - Kentucky Derby Half Marathon

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Have you ever been to the Kentucky Derby?  It is probably the most famous of all the horse races and if you haven't been I'm sure you've heard of it. They call it the fastest two minutes in sports.  Each year it kicks off the journey to the elusive triple crown and is an event people all over America schedule to watch.  They dress up, wear fancy hats, place bets and gather to watch horses make history.  When I heard there was a Kentucky Derby half marathon where you get to run on the infield of Churchill Downs, it was an easy choice for my Kentucky race. I don't know if my eyes will ever grace the track during the actual Derby so I thought this would come a close second.  We arrived in Kentucky on Thursday and drove to our condo that was booked through Homeaway. The condo was in downtown Louisville and a short walk to where the race would start. We have learned that we enjoy staying at a condo or house instead of hotels and the price is usually cheaper o