Austin Marathon

Through work I was able to get a comp entry to the Austin Marathon.  I'm not going to be in any sort of peak shape by mid-February, but this race will accomplish a couple things:

1. Somewhat replaces Houston as my winter marathon, although, unfortunately, I won't be setting any PRs.
2. Gives me my qualifying race for Comrades

I ran the Austin Marathon in 2001, which was my second marathon.  This was back when the race started at the Arboretum and descended to downtown.  I was having a lot of knee pain leading up to the marathon, so on race day I suffered horribly.  I managed to tough it out and finished in 4:19:xx.  Even in terrible shape, I feel like I can beat that.