Hello! I’m running Rock N Roll Phoenix Half Marathon in the morning! Is it weird that I want to run the full? Yes. Yes it is.
No pics from last night because it was epic.
This morning I got it together and hit up the expo…
And visited some friends aka Pro Compression. 
After the expo we went to eat… Someone insisted on Grapefruit Mojitos and far be it from me to turn down the alcs.
It was a completely gorgeous day so we sat outside…
I am a big fan of RnR races, I know they’re expensive but they’re so well organized and fun! I’m kinda pumped for their international races – Norway anyone?
I got super inspired at the expo and I kind of want to run across the USA – any ideas on how I could pull that off?!
Haha, thinking about Forrest-Gumping it across the U.S.? Sounds like an adventure. That would be so fun to run a race in a foreign country. My sister and her friends are thinking about trying to do a marathon in Munich, Germany next fall during Oktoberfest. Looks like the expo was pretty cool, I really need to get myself some compression gear.
Can’t wait for the running skirt post! You looked amazing;)
Can’t wait for the running skirt post! You looked great;)
Run a race in each state or maybe run enough runs in each state to equal the distance west-east across it to be a grander challenge?
Wow, what an amazing PR!
You’re Speedy! 🙂
So excited to hear about how much fun the R&R races are. I just signed up for R&R New Orleans for my second half marathon! I live about 2.5 hours west of New Orleans so we go there frequently. Let me know if you have any questions about the city. I am hoping I can see you at the expo to say hello. I’ll likely have my husband and kids with me too! Congrats on the PR!
Yes, I’ll probably give a time frame of when I’ll be at the expo so we can meet!
You live in SoCal, right? So you go outside, turn to face East, RUN! Keep running until you get to that other ocean. I’ll bet you have enough blog friends that you could run from home to home. Of course, the Mojave is pretty big…
Okay. Probably need more planning and support than that idea. Never mind.
I was going to do the SF one for my first 1/2 but didn’t get signed up before it sold out 🙁
I know! I can’t believe it sold out so fast 🙁
I hope the race went well!
Have you ever been to Norway? I nearly starved when I visited because I couldn’t afford to eat. It is so expensive! I’d vote for RnR Ireland if I was going international…simply due to costs!
I think that I’m going to run the RNR Pittsburg this summer. Everyone seems to really love the races & we love Pitt. I’m crossing my fingers that my plan will work out!
I appreciate the organization of RnR races but the massive over-commercialization of running is definitely something that bothers me a tad. Just another way to make money…
This Indiana girl is longing for warm weather. It was warmer yesterday but SO WINDY! Hope you had a great race. I’m looking forward to doing the IMS Arizona Half out there next month. Until then, I’ll sit next to the space heater.
Good luck! I’ve only run one RnR race, the Brooklyn one last year, but it was great! I’m drooling over the thought of running the Lisbon race.
Hey, if you ever decide to do Norway, feel free to stay on my couch 🙂
Wow! Is this already #2 out of the 13 in 13? You are on a roll!!!
Running in Norway would be amazing!
Hope you had a great race today!
I loved RnR Philly! It was such a perfect, FLAT route! 🙂
Good Luck today! Can’t believe you want to run the full!
I like RnR races! I just wish I had more money to travel to races..
I ran the Phoenix RnR marathon last year. It was my first RnR race and I can’t wait to do another one. Wish I was running it this year! Have a great race.
Good luck! I’ve never done any RnR races, but they’re on my list!
RnR is coming to Cleveland this Fall – it’s a great add to the city’s racing schedule. The race in Nice would be AMAZING – it’s a beautiful town, but I think the Madrid race peaked my interest most.
I don’t want to be jealous but I am SO JEALOUS!!! (not of the running expo ..ha! OF SITTING OUTSIDE ON SUCH A GORGEOUS DAY!!)
It’s zero flipping degrees out side right now..but, wait…factor in the windchill and it feels like MINUS 8! High of MINUS 4 tomorrow and with the wind chill it may be MINUS 15???? I would be rich if I had a dollar for every time I told hubby I want to move out of MN!
Would be awesome to run across the US – or aim towards running a race in each state? Imagine all the “free” sightseeing! And you should totally look into doing the int races, perfect “excuse” to travel! Come to Norway 😀
Hey there,
I just wanted to say that you’re amazing and such an inspiration with all the marathons and half-marathons you rock!
My number 1 goal is to run a half-marathon, and reading your running adventures helps keep me super motivated to achieve that. 🙂
Also, keep up the fantastic blogging! Your blog is definitely up there in the first ones I go to every morning, and I really enjoy the humour and fun in your posts; as well as the healthy livign aspect, and running, which are things I’m extremely passionate about.
Keep up the good work!
Kloe
I’m so jealous of your grapefruit mojitos! And the RnR!
Running across the USA would be so cool. Have you heard about the world relay?? It’s a relay race around the globe!
Looks like fun! The gorgeous day and the sassy drink are making me wish for summer!
My friend the the first R&R outside US last year – Madrid – amd had fun.
ahhh I soooo wish I was racing soon!!
Good luck girl, I’m living through you!
Good luck tomorrow! Sorry we missed you at the expo.
The Kidless Kronicles
I ran RnR Edinburgh last year. It was wonderfully run and lots of fun. I want to do Norway too!!
I love rnr races. I ran 2 in a year Nashville and Philly and they mailed me there double rnr medal. Totally want the triple crown!! Good luck!!
Looks like so much fun…I’m jealous.
Have fun tomorrow!
OK, so grapefruit mojitos sitting outside in gorgeous weather?! Um, yes, I think I may move to AZ soon. Or at least run the RnR marathon there next year!
We are hoping to do this race one day!!! Best of Luck tomorrow!!