I'll be there running in the Half-Marathon bright and early Sunday morning. It's right next to the Boutwell Auditorium in downtown Birmingham. Mercedes Marathon Weekend . There is also a running expo Friday and Saturday at Boutwell if you feel like looking at expensive running gear and equipment.

I've run up to a 15K once, and have done 10K a few times. Still, this is my first attempt at a half-marathon and I'm getting a tiny bit nervous. Anything past mile 10 should be really fun.