Run away with me....

 

 

Thanksgiving weekend I finally was able to cross off running a FULL marathon off my bucket list. I ran the NCR Trail Marathon in Sparks Maryland on a blustery 23 degree Saturday morning.

There is no feeling like it and until you do it, you won't get it.

 

Can't wait until March to run my next full :)

 

 

 

 

 I love these race shots! I'm all similes the first 15 miles. As you can see in the few miles when the second was taken, I'm not feeling so hot! LOL

 

Saying Sunday

As I live the last few days of my 20's this couldn't be more true. Ran in the first DC Nike Women's Half this am and just finished packing my bags for Ocho's Rios.

We (the hubs and I) leave tomorrow and during our trip I'll turn the "big 3-0".

 

Honestly I couldn't be more excited!

 

 

Run farther than your mascara

A few months back, I posted about signing up for what has been called the most popular race in the country, the Nike Women's Series. For the first time the race was held right in DC, instead of it's usual location San Fran! I jumped on the chance for this race and you may remember I blogged about it (New City Same Blue Box)

 

Well today was race day and I have to say I have never run in a more fun, high energy, positive race!

People were excited and the race was organized so well, from packet pick up to post-race. The route was great, along most of DC's popular sights and waterfront. Here are some pics from this weekend.

Wall of all the runner's names outside of Nike Store in Georgetown

Finisher's "medal" Tiffany & Co. Necklace

Finished!!

Had to buy these! Limited edition Nike Free shoes, with ribbon laces, race date, and DC on back.

New City-Same Blue Box

I have long heard of this "too good to be true" Nike Women's Marathon held each year in San Fransisco. As one runner described, the race is so unique featuring a, "Ghirardelli chocolate mile, bra bar, pre-race expotique and probably the most talked about feature, the Tiffany & Co. finisher’s necklace served upon silver platters at the finish line by handsome tuxedo clad local firefighters". Proceeds of the race go to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. In other words, this is my kind of race!

 

 

 

If only it was closer....well now it is! I was so happy to open my email and see a message from Nike informing me that this same race is coming to DC! The only drawback is that it is only offered as a half, instead of a full.

 

Registration is open now and the price is discounted for college and graduate students! The race is only open to 15,000 people, so it will sell out quickly.

 

 

Here are some of the awesome Tiffany and Co necklaces for the finishers of the San Fran race! I can't wait to see what mine will look like :) In addition to the necklace, runners also get a Nike Dry Fit t-shit.

 

For more info and to sign up, visit NWM26.2

Carb Load! *Delish Recipe*

As a Maryland girl and crabmeat lover, when stumbled upon this delish recipe online, I just had to share!

The recipe is originally from Alexandra Cooks, I made a few modifications:

Linguini with Roasted Red Peppers, Crabmeat & Basil
Serves 2

Ingredients:

• Roasted Red Peppers 3 whole, cut into slivers
• 2 to 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• Teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 lb. linguine (or less — I used about 6 oz of regular not whole wheat linguini)
• kosher salt
• 6 oz. crabmeat — Fresh not pasteurized jumbo lump
• big bunch fresh basil
• fresh cracked pepper

How to:

1. Roast red peppers. If you don't know how it's so easy- go here and learn.

2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a big pinch of kosher salt. (I add about a tablespoon). Place the oil, garlic and red pepper flakes in a small skillet and turn heat to high. When the oil and garlic begin to sizzle, turn off the heat. (If you have an electric burner, as I do, remove pan from the heat source if the garlic begins to brown.)

3. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking liquid. Drain pasta and place in a large bowl. Immediately toss with the garlic-red pepper flake oil. Add the sliced roasted red peppers, crab meat and fresh basil to the bowl. Toss together. Taste. Add some of the reserved pasta cooking liquid if necessary. Season with more salt and pepper if necessary.

My hubs was super impressed with this dish! I was in love- perfect for a night before a long run! Enjoy!

26.2 on 11-24-12

Last year I ran my very first half marathon (See post here ) and this November I am running my very first full marathon and couldn't be more nervous and excited at the same time :)

Running has become my ultimate stress relief and don't feel the same if I skip a run.

miles...ugh.

And no, don't worry I won't be putting any tacky sticker on my car to show off my ability, but I do think I may buy this little charm to add on my Ravens necklace.

Well here is some of my awesome inspiration....hope it can inspire you too!

and remember:

1/2 Marathon

post race :)

I survived my first half marathon this past weekend in Baltimore.

I completed all 13.1 miles in 2 hours and 3 minutes :)

I never thought I would ever say this....but I am going to sign up and do the FULL next year :)

Oh and how cute was this running outfit....

Under Armour  Black top with UA Pink Breast Cancer ribbon shorts :)

I purchased mine at Dick's Sporting Goods and can be found here UA BCA shorts

I HEART my UA running shoes too!!