The 2016 Gusher Half Marathon will be remembered by me, and pretty much no one else probably, as the only Half Marathon that I entered but was not able to complete. I looked good (if I do say so myself) in my INKnBURN Tech Shirt and Sleeves. But I started having a pain in my knee and in both of my shins early on, in the first couple of miles, and it did not get any better. I opted for the first time to leave the course and it (excuse my language) sucked. But I felt that needed to listen to my body in order to be okay and rest up for the Walt Disney World Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend. I had already signed up for the Dark Side Challenge (the 10K and Half) as well as the 5K. Plus there is always a great deal of walking to do on any Disney resort vacation. I did not want to be injured on vacation, or run-cation as some call it. It was a difficult call and thought to have, but stopping I feel did keep me from being injured during this run that I had not properly prepared for. The event itself was great and I was able to cheer on others at the finish line while waiting to see my GF finish her first ever half marathon. I just wish I was able to finish it with her.