Run Together
Last night we had a carbo-load dinner at our place and Jes made some tasty risotto and penne. This morning I got up at 5 am, made my coffee and peanut butter sandwich, and got a ride to the Start Line from Victor. Thanks, dude! I started the race with Vyl but I lost her in the crowd somewhere in the 2nd mile. I ran the rest of the race alone since I couldn’t find Susie but I still had a great time. The weather was very pleasant – sunny but cool. The hills were as difficult as I remembered but I survived. I even scored a finisher’s necklace AND t-shirt when I crossed the Finish Line since they weren’t checking bibs this year. Yes! This year’s race went rather smoothly. My pack didn’t bother me, my earphones stayed in my ears the whole time, and my iPod and Nike+ sensor did a great job recording my race. I guess the only hiccup was that my Garmin stopped working a couple weeks ago. Boo… Afterwards, we had brunch at Home Plate with the Bangs, Tammy, and Angela, which really hit the spot. The rest of the day was spent in my PJs and watching TV. Oh yeah, my finishing time was 2:20 and some seconds.
Here are some photos from Wednesday night’s NikeTown party and today’s race.
Nikki
Sunday, October 21, 2007Hi Nina, I logged on to check out your site and saw that you did the 1/2 today! You’re so motivated and sure do ‘get things done’! Not sure I’ve ever met anyone busier….new job, new house, new classes, new commute, etc., and you STILL find time to train and kick _ss in a half marathon! CONGRATS on a great finish! Talk to you soon….P.S. Have you seen the news about fires in…IRVINE?! I’m glued to the TV–the hills out by Portola and Sand Canyon are glowing. No major evacs yet, but some have voluntarily gone.
beakatude
Monday, October 22, 2007Hey Nikki! Thanks! The race was really fun but the hills were crazy. Just imagine 5 Shady Canyons all in a row. You should run it with me next year!! Keep me posted on the fires. My mom just called me last night about it.
Jes
Monday, October 22, 2007yar…i got me a blue bag of booty…yar
Johnny
Monday, October 22, 2007argh!