Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans

Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans

Date: 2.24.13

Time Finished: 1:59:40

Pace: 9:08

Place overall: 2117 out of 9270

Web: http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/new-orleans

First Rock ‘n’ Roll of the year! ... yeah that means that their will be a lot more to come. New Orleans is a pretty cool town to visit, lots to do and lots to drink.. unfortunately with the thought of doing a half marathon that weekend we couldn’t really enjoy a drunk night. Early bedtime - and lots of water was in order all weekend. 

The Expo was great - we actually got to enjoy it two days!  Lots of great vendors - RoadID, KT Tape and many more! Since there was few participants at the friday expo, I got to enjoy more activities, such as participating in Brooks’ solemate matching. In which i got told that i don’t really pronate too much despite the fact of being flat footed ha ha. Now i know that my solemate running shoe is the Dyad. Having plenty of time i also got a chance to get taped up by KT Tape! 

Crazy Alert!!

So, as my bf and i were discussing Rock ‘n’ Roll races, heavy medals, and pass tour, the crazy idea of signing up for RnR Las Vegas came to mind. So now we are signed up for RnR San Antonio and Las Vegas! .. Meaning.. We are going to be doing RnR San Antonio in the morning,  hoping on a plane and doing Las Vegas at night!

The logistics are still being worked on and more details to come. Needless to say - 2 Halves, 2 States, 1 Epic Day!

The whole weekend the weather was kinda crappy, wet and cold. I was happy that the morning of  the race glimpses of the sun peeked through! I was slightly disappointed on the course, no Bourbon Street and part of it was up and down a street. Regardless, it was still kinda fun. A couple of DJs, few bands, and lots of energy. I did like the fact that we ran by a couple of important statues, General E Lee, and Joan of Arc. 

The shirts and medals were pretty freaking cool! the medals’ ribbon was beans! what an appropriate ribbon for this rock and roll. I am cant wait to do it again, specially since it falls around my birthday, and its only a short 8 hours away!

Half marathon #4 done! until next one! . 

Austin Livestrong Marathon & Half

Austin Livestrong Marathon & Half

Austin Livestrong Marathon & Half
Date: 2.17.13
Time Finished: 1:45:09
Pace: 8:02
Place: 848/9326
Web: http://www.youraustinmarathon.com

Austin Livestrong is the third half marathon in this crazy adventure. From the get-go i had a great feeling about this half marathon. I did the full last year and i had a great time. I am not sure if its because i live here and i know the course or i felt better trained, but it was an easy race.

The Expo was great, lots of vendors and lots of other possible races to sign up/look forward to! The Route 66 in Tulsa seems a like a strong future possibility.  We did a crazy thing at the expo, signed up for another half just one week after the Austin Marathon - Rock and Roll New Orleans here we come!



The Morning of the race was a chilling 40 degree! oh why, oh why are Austin's races so cold?? But the good thing is that it help me stay cool throughout the race! The course was easy, just a couple mile long hills, lots of spectators. I guess knowing that you are running for a cause helps a lot!

What was really neat about this race- was able to run along side the Austin Front Runners, the GLBT running community here in Austin. Lots of friends on the course and spectating keeps you motivated and helps you run faster.

Third Race is done! with an awesome time. I'll be doing this race again next year but i am thinking the Full is in my future! Btw the Medals are freaking cool! i love Austin :-)

Now i am getting ready for my next race this upcoming weekend! - peace! 

Hero-Thon Half Marathon

Hero-Thon Half Marathon

Date: 1.27.13
Time Finished: 2:08:23
Pace: 9:48
Place: 468 / 2068
Web: http://www.herothonlls.com/

Hero-Thon was the second half-marathon of the year. I must say, for being an inaugural race, I was very impressed with expo. One of the vendors had their own screen printing on site! where you were able to pick your shirt color, design and the option of imprinting your name/message. At $35 a shirt they were reasonably priced. Another cool thing they offered was a photo booth, were you were able to pick up a costume from an assortment of things and posed infront of a green screen. On our picture, we were Thor and Captain America - check the picture before (and btw, it was a free Picture!)

The course was pretty easy, a few hills here and there. It mostly resembled the San Antonio Rock 'n' Roll. I havent done many races in San Antonio to determine if its a pre-determine course, but i am sure it is. 

The weather was nice, and it felt great running it. Well... aside from the fact my foot started to hurt from mile 2. I hope it getters better before my next race. 

At the finish line pictures were taken, and you even had options of background! - since the photographer was busy taking pictures on the other backdrop, we took advantage, and took our own picture! Btw check out the BLING!!

 

That's it! it was a great race, awesome expo, superved bling, defenetly a do over!!! - maybe next time i will actually dress up :-) 

Thats #2!  -  till next time!