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Friday Five – Favorite Race Swag

Another Friday! How is it the middle of July already?  We were all just celebrating Independence Day.  Today I am linking up with Mar, Courtney, and Cynthia and this week's Friday Five theme is Favorite Race Swag.  Fun, right?! 1. 2014 New York City Marathon (Recaps Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) This is definitely a sentimental favorite! Nothing out of the ordinary - we received a nice long sleeved technical shirt. One of my favorite medals EVER! The option…

New York City Marathon Race Recap Part 2

November 5, 2014 Missed Part 1? Friday was a long day between traveling from DC to NY and the expo. As expected, Halloween night was a low key affair and I went to bed early. I spent my Saturday reading the “Race Day - At the Start: Do’s and Dont’s” guide, uploading music to my iPod shuffle (thanks for the idea Nevie), sleeping, stretching, and waiting for Cliff to arrive.  I also picked up a couple of bananas and slices…

New York City Marathon Race Recap Part 1

November 4, 2014  What an incredible race experience - from beginning to end. I cannot believe this time yesterday I finished my second marathon!  Image: TSC NYC Marathon My journey to the NYC Marathon actually took quite a few years.  I entered the NYC marathon lottery in 2008 knowing that my chances of acceptance were slim. At that time entrants who were declined via lottery 3 years in a row were given automatic entry in the 4th year (this policy…

PRR Distance Training Program Kickoff (DC)

June 17, 2014 Last Wednesday I attended Potomac River Running’s Distance Training Program kickoff for the DC group.  It was held at their new Penn Quarter store by Gallery Place/Verizon Center (they closed the Cleveland Park location).  Image: Potomac River Running DC I arrived 15 minutes early (surprise surprise) to a quasi empty store. People quickly trickled in from work and from the 6:30 Fun Run (every Wednesday).  We signed in and received a tech tee and water bottle. PRR…