I appreciate it man. I've run a few before and I definitely know what you mean by first half verse the second half. First one I did I hit the half well under 2 hours and had a complete lock up around mile 18 or so. I'm dreading the heat and walking to class monday more than anything. I'll be running with my cammelback, endurolytes for electrolyte loss, and Hammergel in two small squeeze bottles. I think the rassberry goes down well without requiring a ton of water to get rid of the crap in your mouth. I think my dad will be running with vanilla GU. I hope there will beer at the finish line!