(Pretend smiles. Leaving at 5:30am on a Saturday is no fun, my friends.)
Beauteous.
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I finished in 1:45 (unsure of net time because it took a while to cross the finish line). Despite the beautiful pictures above (which were taken near our home, a la Manfriend), I was very disappointed by the race course. I ran this half three years ago and 90% of the course was along the ocean. This year, zero %. The race was close to the water, but to see it you had to peer between the tall surrounding buildings (and that was if you had good eyesight). Yes, it was flat so a good qualifier for Boston. But I would save your $$ if you're thinking about flying here, renting a hotel, etc. Will I run it again? Probably. But only because we own a home here (free stay) and it's a good excuse to take a mini-vacay.
One amazing thing happened however... A WOMAN won the marathon! And there were 7,000 runners!
One amazing thing happened however... A WOMAN won the marathon! And there were 7,000 runners!
Mama-dukes coming in for the finish
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After a good race, it's time for some good eats (a la my sister)..
2 over-easy eggs cooked in EVOO spray
whole grain bagel thin
strawberries, banana
OJ
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I'm off to get some outlet shopping in!
How are you spending your Saturday?
Have you ever been very disappointed by a race course?
that is so amazing to me that you guys ran as a family. My family would NEVER do something like that!! And thats so awesome that a woman won! Us girls are strong :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the half-marathon, girl!! That's so amazing! I love that a woman won! And btw, your pictures are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAww well done!! Great race, and your mom is AMAZING for running a half! Looks like a gorgeous day:)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that a woman won!! That's SO amazing! :D
I love that you raced as family, that's so amazing!
ReplyDeleteGreat time on the run!
congrats! I love the pretend smiles pic! I have a whole vacations worth of pics with pretend smiles, Its so funny :)
ReplyDeleteHow sad to have such a naturally beautiful place to run and not be able to see it the whole time! Btw, that picture of Michael in the last post is the cutest thing ever! Love your blog and you! I mean that in the most uncreepy way possible haha, you're just an inspiration to me on how I'd like to live my life! Great job!
ReplyDeletelove the 'pretend 'smiles! U and the fam are adorable!
ReplyDeleteSo proud of you girl! Congrats! Congrats to your mom and dad too!!!!!
Have fun shopping!!! xoxo <3
I love that your family runs with you! So awesome!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!! My second half is 5 weeks today and I'm actually really excited for it.
ReplyDeleteYESS I love that a woman won the race!! And you with your 1:45...speed demon girl!! Congrats!!
ReplyDelete@Natale Thank you, Natale. You made my day :)
ReplyDeletewesome job! I love that you do it togetheer:)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe a woman won the race, that's WILD! Congratulations on the race, you're a rock star.
ReplyDeleteAwesome time! Enjoy the weekend at the beach!
ReplyDeleteWow! Amazing pics---too bad you couldn't have enjoyed that scenery more during the race, but it still sounds like a great time and how awesome to do it with your parents!
ReplyDeleteI'm totally jealous about your weather too...
I was way less productive than you yesterday, that's for sure!
congratulations! and what beautiful scenery!
ReplyDeleteI have been disappointed by race courses many a time.. I was on the triathlon team at UCSB and our national's course two years ago was ridiculous. There was a hill that I swear was like a 75 degree angle!
Also - I am in biochem right now in school and I am in love. Its making me consider being a doctor - perhaps specializing in metabolism diseases or something... !
ReplyDeleteWow! Your time is amazing :) I love that your parents ran with you, I think that's really fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteI think it's so awesome that your family did this together!!! Congrats on a great race!
ReplyDeleteI love that you all run together!!! I want to do that with my future children.
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