Hello and Happy Weekend time 
First, I have to back up for a second and profess my love to the Warm Whiskey Chocolate Cake I had last night. Yes. Please. 
(If you follow me on Instagram @RunEatRepeat you’d be one step ahead of the game.)
Okay… this morning I met up with the lovely Skinny Runner to attend the Surf City Marathon / Half Marathon Expo. First we had to make a the obligatory iced coffee stop. And I thought it was about time that I showed you guys my car… if you see me driving please HONK!!! so I know you read RER.
Expo time…
This race is about 16 miles north of mi casa – and actually pretty near and dear to my heart since I’ve ran the full once and half a few times.
The whole theme of the race is “Surf City” since that’s what Huntington Beach is known for. 
SR checking her bib #
Just as we were about to walk in reader Leslie spotted us. She’ll be running the half tomorrow – so we plan on hanging out for a few hours on the road too 
The last two races I attended – ING Miami and RNR AZ have BIG expos, so this one is pretty small in comparison. It’s just a big tent set up on the beach parking lot. There are a few vendors and booths to get the pre-race loot you need and that’s it. 
The race starts and ends right on the street off the beach. I doubt I’ll pull a Santa Barbara ice bath though – this is frigid. 
ONE of the girls in this picture is NOT named Sarah – you guess which one. 
After the expo the two Sarah’s and I got comida and the Big Belly Deli.
I got a grilled veggie salad with chicken (they brought the chicken out after because they forgot).
And now I’ll spend the rest of the day getting nervous and carb loading with bananas. If anyone wants to call me with race day advice I’m standing by the phones…
I think this sums up how prepared I am for tomorrow’s race: “Not exactly new and improved, but it’s been worse.” 
Okay, since the expo had Beach Boys playing the whole time I’m inspired to create an entire playlist of their songs.
Vote California Girls or Don’t Worry Baby?
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Oh those good ol’ Beach Boys. Makes me remember those classy times.
Looks like a fun expo! Good luck tomorrow!!
California Girls, hands down.
Surf City was the last half I did… and the one I decided that I needed a break from running during. Nonetheless, it’s such a great, local race! Have fun and good luck!
Half or full? Did I miss that? Good luck
Full! You didn’t miss it, I just didn’t say yet because I was waiting till the last minute to decide! Eek.
I’m impressed you can decide last minute!! You will rock the full…hoping to run my first in SB in Nov!
Was gonna ask the same Q! Anyway, all the best M!
Love the feel of that expo and miss the coast so much – one of the many reasons I love reading your blog. Also, you look extra-beautiful these days (hopefully that comes out the right way; you’re so pretty but lately you seem extra-so…fresh and like you’re feeling good!).
Lastly, California girls, FOR SURE (spoken from one who’s been misplaced in Canada). 
Ha! Just read on SR’s expo post that you’re looking “all shades of fabulous these days” – exactly what I meant.
Thanks Bonnie! CA misses you
You should lure me to Canada with a race…
GOOD LUCK! Just remember how many times you have done this before. You’ve got it, girl!
Obsessed with Big Belly Deli.
I get their turkey sandwich every time and it is amazing every time. So simple but so good!
I’ve been reading your blog for about 6 months now but have never felt confident enough to leave a comment before – but I just read SR’s page and she pointed out what I was already thinking – you are looking ‘ten shades of fabulous’ you look so happy, fit and fresh in all your photos – i’m almost inspired to try the eggs and nut-butter Monica diet! I’ve just moved from England to Canada and reading your blog has inspired me to go back to running longer distances. I was a 5km-specialist for a few years, but i’m signed up for a half marathon in a few weeks and really looking forward to it. Good luck with your race tomorrow x
Wow! Thanks Emma, that’s super sweet
Good luck on your race!!!
Good luck at the race girl! I think that cake is going to be good luck for you
California girls
Good Luck tomorrow!!
Did you move? I thought you were living down in Irvine. The only reason I even notice is because I live in Huntington, so was confused by the “20 miles south of mi casa” part. I’m also deliriously tired so may be reading stupidly. =)
No, I’m dumb I meant to say 12. I didn’t really look it up just figured…
Oh, I meant the north vs. south thing. I have no clue on the number of miles, either. It could easily be 12 or 20 in my mind.
Good luck on your race! I know this expo might have seemed small, but it’s massive compared to most of the ones I’ve been too! I love the theme!
You look great girl!! Good luck at the half marathon!
Thanks Angela!
You will do great!! I’m pretty sure you are the only person I “know” who is running their 4th half of the year only 34 days into the year!!! I think that is beyond amazing!
I hope you have a great race day!!!!
Thanks Kim!
I love your blue shirt. Where did you get it?
So, since you’ve mentioned that Ben would like to have a baby & because I have no tact , are you looking especially beautiful because of the special glow of motherhood?
Maggie, no. Sadly for Ben I’m just glowing because I’ve been running so much – it’s the endorphins
Did you go to Bru for that cake?? Yummy!
Yes! It was amazing! But, I didn’t get to try the pretzel sticks – I think you were the one that told me about them?! It felt like we were the only table that didn’t order them.
The pretzel sticks are dangerous. They come with a cheese/wine sauce that I could eat with a spoon.
I have to go with California Girls. I was walking down the street in Key West today and a random guy living out of his van was playing that song!! What a coincidence?!
Good luck tomorrow!!
GOOD LUCK TOMORROW! You are gorgeous lady!
You look extra beautiful in the picture of you with the banana phone! Good luck in the race. Oh, and California Girls is my vote!
Have fun today! Good luck!
I vote California Girls. Best of luck today! By the way… you look fabulous!
You girls are gonna have tons of fun! Can’t wait to hear your re-cap!!! You look super cute! : )
Good luck today! Hope it went well! I did this last year with my sister and LOVED IT!! It was also my first ever half a number of years ago (but that was the year it poured!)
Got to love So Cal!
Good luck tomorrow!
Yum! Where did you find the Warm Whiskey Chocolate Cake?? I will run a marathon if it means I can try one of those!
Whiskey chocolate cake= AMAZING!!!
Don’t Worry Baby always makes me think of the ending of “Never Been Kissed.” Michael Vartan is one of the best looking men on the planet. Sigh . . .
California Girls! What a great idea for a playlist for races near the surf
Don’t know why I haven’t thought of this before?! I’m planning on making a Dropkick Murphy’s playlist for my 10k on St. Patrick’s Day. Have fun and good luck!
that blue shirt you’re wearing is the cutest!