Belated Race Report

I ran half-marathon #6 a while back.

Aaaand it was fun.

Like, REALLY FUN.

By far the most enjoyable race i've done. Pretty much because I had friends all over the place. Running it with me, running two steps ahead of me, running past me, running behind me, meeting me at the finish line, and cheering me on. It was seriously the best. Plus, it was the Halloween Half so even total strangers were awesome to be around because people were dressed up in all kinds of ridiculous outfits, making for some high quality entertainment throughout the race. Plus, the course was unbeatable. Perfect time of year, perfect setting. Mm. Yeah. Good times.

Last time I did this race (two years ago) I basically ran it by myself, and I didn't dress up. Can you say lame? It was so much better this time around. However, I was kind of secretly hoping to PR. I missed it by ONE MINUTE and ended up finishing at about 1 hour 53 minutes. But don't worry i'm not bitter. At least thats what I keep telling myself.

Y'all remember Josh. My ex's old roommate who quickly became my best friend who fell in love with my roommate Kristin who finally fell in love with him and now they're married and we are all one great big circle of best friends. You followed that, right? Its a pretty sweet little set up we've got going. Anyway, day before the race, Josh decided to run it with me. The whole thing this time (he's helped me finish a couple of other ones too, the gem). No training, no preparation, and still the boy would have kicked my trash if he hadn't been determined to be my pacer and help me PR. Again, not bitter. He and his dinosaur costume made this race a blast. The kid is nothing but positive and upbeat and fun to run with.

Right before the race started we found our old buddy Dallas and teamed up with him for about the first half. The weather was perfect. What a way to enjoy the perfect fall day!

Better believe I was determined to pass Mr. Tapout guy right at the finish. 

And then I crossed the finish line, and I had some of the best people in the whole entire world waiting for me. Mah gurls. You already know that Annie and Karls and Dez are my forever sisters from sports camp this summer. Not only do we still keep up on friday lunch dates and our never ending facebook chat, but they show up and show the love for me. Shoot man. They're the best.

Then there's my boys. These studly men came out on a Saturday morning because they are THE BEST. Seriously you guys, I am so blessed for all these great people in my life!

And of course, it was a total pleasure to see my girls Bailey and Nicole along the way :)

And finally, you're welcome for this.

Now, who wants to join me in training for full marathon #2 in the spring?! :) :) :)