Yesterday afternoon I got my Chocolate Milk Team Refuel gear on for the Las Vegas half marathon. I was nervous that I’d be cold so I went to Ross earlier for an undershirt.
The race started at 5:30PM so I tried to stall as long as possible inside to avoid the chilly air. I stayed at the Luxor which is right next door to the race start. Finally it was time to head down to get in line! 
Once I got to the start I looked for Anne and Meghann. We decided earlier to run together and just enjoy the strip at night!
I wore a free beanie I got from a random booth at the expo and ditched it at mile 2.
(photo source Meghann)
The sun was down and it was windy, but the bright lights of the strip and excitement of running down Las Vegas Blvd. kept us pumped!
The race went by surprisingly fast – maybe because there was good company and so much to look at?! Maybe because I was running like a pimp was chasing me? I took a Gu at mile 7-ish and Cytomax or water at every stop. I did have to pee, but decided to hold it as long as I could. I ended up waiting until after the finish. Besides, I figured this wouldn’t be the first time I peed myself in Vegas…
We stayed together the whole race and just enjoyed it! I think this might be the most fun I’ve had in a race so far!! I’m very happy that my stomach cooperated too!
Our time was just under 2 hours – which I’m proud of considering the circumstances 
(photo source Anne)
We warmed up quickly during the race, but the cold air cuts right through you when you’re sweaty so the space blankets were very appreciated.
Then, I met up with the other girls from Team Refuel for some post-race chocolate milk. Obviously, I was the last one to finish, so I had to wrestle SR for hers. 
Okay, I actually had Anna from Refuel stash me a bottle because I told her I might take 6 hours give or take 
Normally I try to eat or drink something with protein and carbs within 30 minutes of a long run. Since I wanted to hang around after the race to talk this was perfect. I didn’t have to rush off for food! I guess today I’m Run, Drink, Repeat… 
After some time with the girls I headed back to my hotel for a quick shower and wardrobe change. Then, it was dinner at Serendipity 
This is my victory lap – a frozen Oreo hot chocolate
It was magical – the drink, not our cheesy pictures.
I ordered the triple decker grilled cheese that came with tomato soup. The sandwich was HUGE and overflowing with cheese.
Ben got the Hangover omelet it was stuffed with French fries. Long life is over-rated. Eat fries in everything!! 
We had planned on driving back last night, but when we got back to the room we were exhausted. So, we decided to sleep in Vegas and get up super early to drive home. I set my alarm for 5am and we were on the road within 30 minutes.
Pit stop at state line for an egg sandwich for Ben and a few bites for me.
Then, another stop in Baker for some milk. I had it with granola and PB (that I brought). 
Now we’re enjoying the gorgeous view and headed home. See ya later!
I just read your review and realized that’s me in the dark pink right behind you guys running! I remember noticing the Team Refuel shirts, but I didn’t know who was in front of me. I had a blogger celebrity sighting and didn’t even know it!
Wait…there was chocolate milk?
Glad you had a great time!
Oh hey, fancy meeting you in Vegas, and that nice husband of yours. Glad we got to meet, and congratulations on your race!
Completely random but i love the way your makeup is done. Very simple but pretty. You must have great skin!
This looks like such a cool run! Scenery is such a must-have for running (hence why treadmills SUCK)…it makes the time fly by! Great job!
Aw, I love the cheesy pictures 😉
It looks like a fun race! Although, I’m shivering just thinking of the cold. No wait, I’m shivering because it’s freezing in my apartment. Eh, either way.
If I only run 30-45 minutes per run, is it really necessary to fuel after or before?
I feel like it’s not that many calories burned in the end to have to fuel up for such a short distance. Plus, I walk parts of the run as well.
Guess we’re suckers for the bright lights! Glad to hear that you had a great race and that grilled cheese looks divine. Drooooool.
May I ask what fantastic nail color you’re sporting? I love the bright light pink.
Also, congrats !!
congrats on the race!
all that food looks amazing, and now i’m pretty sure i NEED some chocolate milk.
Congratulations on another half marathon! Looks like a blast! I am super jealous!
Best race ever! 🙂 And still laughing over those milkshake pictures, hehe.
xo
I had a really fun time watching the live footage last night, but it’s been great to read all 3 of your recaps of the race today! I’m glad you were able to have such a fun run:)
I can’t get over that grilled cheese. I saw it on Meghann’s blog and I died. Best post-race food decision ever.
🙂
i love serendipity. wanted to eat there today and jaymo nixed that idea. blah.
You should have crashed our party – the place was surprisingly dead!
Jealousy on multiple fronts. For one, I’ve never been to Vegas. For two, your hair actually looks cool in pigtail braids, I look like a goober. For three, I’ve never been to Serendipity. Jelly Jelly Jelly.
That race looks like a blast! Definitely on my to do list!
The looks like one of the best post-race meals ever!
I like your review. I think if I run it next year, I’m going to have that kind of attitude, no stess-just fun!
So fun! Congratulations! Serendipity is the best. I love the one in NYC.
I sooooo wanted to do that race. I hope to run it next year. Just because it’s a race…in Vegas…and I’ve never been to Vegas. Glad you had a BLAST!
FUN!! Nicely done. I too love chocolate milk after a hard workout to refuel!
Congrats on the race! I love Vegas, must have been so cool to run through at night.
So, basically Ben had a California burrito in omelet form. Brilliant.
Nice! I am hopefully going to be able to talk my S.O. Chad into running Vegas next year- he thinks Vegas is all about gambling and drinking so it is nice to read your posts about the “other” Vegas. Was it walker friendly though as I am not a huge runner? (Chad is though- he runs them- I run/walk/crawl/cheatandtakethebus to the finish line)
There were walkers, but there is a course time limit, so you would have to still be keeping pace 🙂
good to know….i’ve walked the strip from one end to the other and back in 5 inch heels…I blame the alcohol for the lack of sense…but I think i’ll sign up for this half mary next year! 🙂
Ha! I think if you trade the heels for running shoes you’ll be golden 🙂
Great recap and wonderful photos! I’ve always heard that RNRVL is cold.. glad you were able to stay somewhat warm. Nice job on a great finish (glad that pimp never caught you)!
Me too.
I thought the pimp joke was rather crass and tasteless. Violence against women is not funny.
You’re right violence against women is not funny at all.
But you didn’t let me finish – I didn’t want him to catch me because I’m a big woman and would have done some damage myself – and I don’t think violence against anyone is funny.
Looks like you had such a great time! I gotta work on my running skills so I can try it out in 2012 or 2013 🙂
Ha I think the cheesy pictures are magical too. My Hus and I do that nauseating nonsense all the time and surprisingly, we’re the only ones who thinks its hilarious…
Congrats on your run!
Looks like a fun race, running through Vegas at night with all those lights has got to be awesome! =)
Great recap! That meal at Serendipity sure looks serendipitous 😀