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Run, Sun, and Sailing

IMG_8428Sometimes I feel so lucky to live where we live.  On Sunday morning, we packed up the stroller and headed out for an action-packed day.  It started with a good run all the way to America’s Cup Park.

IMG_8432At the lawn, all the beanbags were claimed so Kumquat and I found an open spot and set-up camp.  A few minutes later, I looked over and saw an empty giant pillow AND a beanbag chair!!  Yes!  After looking around to make sure I wasn’t stealing it, I dragged it over to our campsite and it was ours for the rest of the day!! Woohoo!

IMG_5113For lunch, I went over to the food trucks parked nearby and grabbed a bacon-y feast of a fried chicken sandwich, bahn mi, and chili cheese fries.  The food truck was called Bacon Bacon so EVERYTHING had bacon in it.  There goes my low-cholesterol diet right out the door!!  It went perfectly with the water bottle full of wine that we brought from home.  That saved us about $22!

IMG_5112They also had these nifty water stations for refilling your water bottle (with actual water).

IMG_8450We got an awesome view of the race from the big screen and they have cool visual tracking technology to help us see how fast they’re going and where the start and finish lines are on the water.

IMG_5124The lawn got packed quickly as the first race was about to start and as people were practically sitting on top of each other, we had a luxo spot on the pillow with Kumquat’s stroller folded flat on the floor.

IMG_8451I managed to buckle Kumquat into the half-stroller and pulled the shade over her.  It was PERFECT!  She actually slept almost two hours and woke up right after the second race finished.  That was some pretty ideal timing.

IMG_8453Both races were close and really fun to watch.  Who thought sailing could be so exciting!?!  By the end of the afternoon, Jes was sunburned, Kumquat had a runny nose, and I was exhausted.

IMG_8455We had a great time and got a good dose of Vitamin D too!

Slowest. 5K. EVER.

IMG_8126But it was so fun!!!!  On Saturday morning, I got up at 3:45 am and Brother and Joy picked me up at 4:30 to get to the start line. We wore our race tees, which were 1) not very flattering and 2) not very breathable in the heat.  At 5:00 am, it was already 72 degrees and humid.

IMG_4735The beginning of the race took us backstage where we were running in darkness.

IMG_8134Then the race course entered from Carsland at Disney’s California Adventure.IMG_8139Here we are at the boardwalk and they even turned on the World of Color fountains for us!

IMG_8143Next was across the courtyard to Disneyland!  IMG_8147There were Cast Members ready to snap photos for us at each photo op location.  What fun!IMG_8151Sleeping Beauty’s Castle is so pretty at dawn.

IMG_8154The Dumbo ride was running as we passed through Fantasyland.  Kumquat would love this ride!

IMG_8157In Frontierland, we found the chipmunks!!!

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The last part of the park route was through Critter Country.

IMG_8169Here we are with our medals at the finish line.  IMG_8170It’s a rubber medal with the Alice in Wonderland and the White Rabbit on it.

IMG_4750As a special treat after the run, we picked up some coffee and freshly fried beignets.  Yum.

IMG_4753We also had some time to kill before the Diaper Dash so we hung out inside the Grand California Hotel to watch some cartoons.

IMG_4749The course was super fun and I’m kinda glad that Joy couldn’t run.  It gave us an excuse to just take it easy and enjoy the unique experience of wandering the parks at dawn.  IMG_8167I also bumped into Michelle, my good friend from high school and college.  I think she might be running the half on Sunday.

IMG_6616Kumquat also ran in her first fun run – a 100 meter dash!  For a recap of that part of the morning, click here.

Race Prep and Expo

IMG_4673On Friday morning, I went to the park with Koa and my dad.  I wanted to give running a week after my surgery.  I tried running a bit and was still sore at the surgical site.  So, I didn’t go very far and ended up walking around the park instead.

IMG_4680When I got home, Brother was there “working from home”.  Cool!

IMG_4682He got to hang out with Kumquat and Koa and we also convinced our mom to make some kanom krok for us.  Score!

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When it was time for him to take his lunch hour, we drove to the local Chick-fil-A and brought home a feast including a buffet of dipping sauces.  Yum. Gotta love suburbia!

IMG_4708In the afternoon, we went to Downtown Disney to pick up our race packets and to explore the expo for a bit.  IMG_4714They were very well-organized and if anyone can handle crowds, it’s Disneyland.

IMG_4716At the expo, Jes bought ANOTHER pair of headphones.  *sigh*  He’s not even running the race!

IMG_4724For dinner, we met up with my cousin Marie and the boys.  It was still at least 85 degrees outside but everyone managed to endure the heat while we sipped sangrias and ate pizza under the umbrellas.  IMG_8117It was also helpful to have such fun stores to go inside to cool off.  Thanks for coming out, Suminos!

 

10K Finish

IMG_4180This morning, I finished my first post-Kumquat 10K.  Ranee also ran with me and it was her very first 10K ever!  Woot!

IMG_4147Chris ran his first 1/2 marathon in 1 hour 30 minutes!!  Amazing!

IMG_4194It was early and cold but we had a strong finish and our official chip time was 1:04!

IMG_4156Patty also ran the 10K and we found her at the finish.

IMG_4190Here’s the blinged-out medal.

IMG_4159The finish was on the field again but not over home plate this time.

IMG_4161I was also very happy to see Kumquat and Jes out there to greet me at the finish.  It was pretty early for both of them so kudos to both of them!

6-mile Evening

IMG_4059I spent my Monday evening on The Embarcadero.  I missed my Long Run this weekend so I made it up today after work.  As soon as I got home, I changed, packed some dinner for Kumquat, and headed out.  I tried to use two running apps at the same time today (mapmyrun and nike+) and one was started late while the other crashed in the middle so I didn’t get a mapping of my run.  However, I did pay attention to when I started and I know the turn-around point (that Fisherman’s Wharf sign) so I figured out that I finished 6 miles in 01:09.  Not too shabby considering I pushed a stroller through the wind and Fisherman’s Wharf crowd.  Kumquat had a good time and enjoyed cheese, PB&J sammich pieces, and edamame.  I guess I’m ready for the 10K on Sunday!

5-miler

5 milesI went for my weekly Long Run this morning.  This week it was 5 miles and I did it while pushing Kumquat in the stroller.

IMG_3883Here’s the turn-around point.

IMG_3884The first 4 miles felt pretty good but the last mile was a little tough.  I know that’s how it’s supposed to be but I wasn’t sure if my legs and arms were tired or if it was the wind was making it feel that way.  Regardless, I finished.  Phew.