Lake Effect Half Marathon

I am starting to add more races to my schedule and signed up for my first half marathon of the year.  The Lake Effect Half Marathon is a fun February race that was exceptionally snowy the last time I attempted it.  Traction was iffy at times but it felt great to finish it.  It was a run/walk for me, depending on the portion of the course, and I'm hoping to improve on my time from the last time I lined up for this one.  I think that was back in 2015 and the race director found a new location this year starting at the New York State Fairgrounds so it won't be a direct time comparison.  It looks like the course will be much less snow covered and the course as a loop (as opposed to the out and back) has me excited to try it.  

My milage isn't high enough to feel like I'm ready to run this one but I'm happy to take it slow.  I need a few more miles in my legs and this race will force me to get them.  The race is coming up in 2 weeks so it's time to hit the treadmill again.