This is the second half of the course and this is where the hills begin. We merge with the half marathoners. "Oh my goodness,!" I yelled as I looked at the sea of thousands of runners ahead of me. We're not alone anymore. It was a breathtaking sight to see nothing but runners filling the streets - picture perfect. This is why I love running. I welcomed the chatter and the excitement that the half marathoners brought because it gave me a boost of energy. There were plenty of spectators here, also. They were cheering loudly, giving out food, giving us high fives. I felt like a celebrity. "Hey, you were pacing me, I was part of the 4 hour group, too" yelled a runner to me. "Well, now you can pace me" I said as she passed me.