While in Charleston, I had dinner with Julien Smith, race director of the popular Cooper River Bridge Run. He does a million other things, but I met him through the Bridge Run, the biggest race he directs.

It was really nice to be able to talk to a race director when he actually has time to talk. Most of the time, we’re in the middle of race week or the race expo, and we are all ridiculously busy.

After a great dinner at Fleet Landing, he acted as tour guide and showed me the highlights of Charleston. What a great city! I miss so much when I’m visiting a city for a race.

It was a lot of fun and I’m glad I decided to contact Julien. I think I’ll try to meet other race directors when I have the chance. If they are half as friendly as Julien it could be a lot of fun!

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