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Buzz Marathon in San Miguel, CA

Half Marathon· Race Recaps

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15 Feb

Hello from Morro Bay,CA ! Yesterday I headed north for a road trip getaway – with a RACE thrown in of course Smile

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I’ve been wanting to go to Paso Robles for wine tasting. I love running half marathons. There were birds and stones all over the place.

I’m in Morro Bay, which is south of San Miguel so it was an early wake up call to the race!road trip to half marathon san miguel ca (669x502)

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I ran the Buzz Half Marathon (there is also a full and 5k). It’s actually on a military base, which was super interesting!

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When we got there we had to check in with the base and since it’s on the base there weren’t any spectators. It was a small race, but I felt that as a result the other runners were super friendly!

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I would estimate maybe 100 – 150 people ran. The morning was perfectly cool to start.

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The course had a few hills and one killer one at the end. The volunteers were super nice. That was really the only cheering along the course, so it was very appreciated! I had never been on a military base like this before so I was really checking out the scenery (or lack thereof).

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Since it was such a small race I ended up finishing somewhat solo. SR and I have discussed that I’m weird and am a-okay with no crowds so it was fine by me. running the buzz half marathon (800x451)

Today wasn’t really my day, so I had a so-so race. I just wasn’t feeling it and was happy to just get it done in 1:54

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Love that they gave out dog tags instead of medals!

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Since this was a super small race I was super surprised to meet a reader here – a reader from the other side of the world too! Charlotte is from New Zealand and vacationing with her dad in the US. She spotted me after the race and said hello!

charlotte and dad from new zealand after marathon (669x502)

From there it was time to eat!

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And have some other fun wine tasting…

wine tasting in paso

more on that later.

Check out San Miguel Marathon / Half Marathon if you want to rock it next year!

Question: What did you do Saturday?

Disclaimer: I was provided with a bib in exchange for a social media mention. All opinions are my own.

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    1. Tref Sport says

      2014-03-12 at 3:48 am

      Great event, thanks for sharing images 🙂

      Reply
    2. Shannon in Tustin says

      2014-02-18 at 8:41 am

      That looks pretty fun; love a small, hometown kinda race!

      My 12 yr son had FOUR water polo games to play; we were on deck for the whole day. But it was a good day; he had fun and played well. 🙂
      #happymom

      Reply
    3. Sue says

      2014-02-17 at 9:48 pm

      Saturday was all about resting my feeting…in between eating my way thru’ Hong Kong.

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2014-02-18 at 9:55 am

        Sounds like a good time to me 🙂

        Reply
    4. Natalie Wolfsdorf says

      2014-02-17 at 5:43 pm

      So cool that you met a reader from New Zealand! I am born and raised in LA but having been living in New Zealand for the past 8 years as my mum is from New Zealand.

      I thought I was the only person in NZ who knew abour RER! I guess not!

      Reply
    5. skinnyrunner.com says

      2014-02-17 at 12:40 pm

      Yes you are a weirdo. Thats all.

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2014-02-17 at 3:17 pm

        You missed me 🙂

        Reply
    6. TheSilentAssassin says

      2014-02-17 at 7:50 am

      Saturday 12 mile tapering for PhxFull. I love love small races. The running community setting is rather intimate and easier for me to find my groove. I’m no social butterfly so smaller races force me to interact. Stay fierce!

      Reply
    7. Erica says

      2014-02-17 at 5:42 am

      Hi Monica! I love reading your blog and run half marathons myself. Just wondering what ear buds you use or recommend. I have managed to get by with just some cheap ones but after breaking a few that have lost sound in one ear, I am ready to look into getting some for running.

      Thanks!
      – cannot run without mah music!

      Reply
    8. Josie says

      2014-02-17 at 4:38 am

      Looks like a fun race!

      Reply
    9. Cheri @ Overactive Blogger says

      2014-02-16 at 2:56 pm

      Dog tags = cool!

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2014-02-16 at 11:01 pm

        Agree – love it as a switch up from the norm!

        Reply
    10. Ashley @ BrocBlog says

      2014-02-16 at 12:20 pm

      I like having a crowd when I finish but since I prefer small races during the actual running part Ive gotten used to small crowds.

      Reply
    11. Cate says

      2014-02-16 at 11:23 am

      Congrats on completing another race. I love taking road trips for races. I hope you had fun at the wine tasting. My Saturday was pretty low key – eye appointment, run, and watched Argo. Exciting, huh?

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2014-02-16 at 2:31 pm

        That’s my kinda Saturday, I dig it 🙂

        Reply
    12. Livi says

      2014-02-16 at 10:26 am

      refueling with cookies. that’s my kind of race!

      Reply
    13. april says

      2014-02-16 at 9:30 am

      i had a pretty lazy saturday… i ended up just making dinner and watching “blue jasmine” on the couch. no complaints here 🙂

      i’ve never participated in a small race, but i think it would be nice to not have to dodge thousands of other runners at the beginning of the race!

      Reply
    14. Lisa @ runnermamablogger says

      2014-02-16 at 7:54 am

      You are so cute! I love your personality. I am running my first half this spring do you recommend compression socks or should I not? Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!

      Reply
      • april says

        2014-02-16 at 9:32 am

        personally, i have never raced in compression socks, but i have worn them after a half marathon (or just long runs in general) and i have found them VERY helpful in recovery.

        good luck with your first half!! =)

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      • runeatrepeat says

        2014-02-16 at 2:30 pm

        For your first race I recommend doing everything the same as training. Don’t try anything new race day <- golden rule. But, I am a fan of compression socks for sure! If you want to try them you can also use them after the race to help with recovery.

        Reply
    15. Mary@RunWalkLift says

      2014-02-16 at 6:46 am

      Your time was like my last half (I’ve only done 2). I was not really feeling it, so I wonder what I could do if I had the perfect race. It takes a lot of commitment to do all the races that you do. I amazed at what you can handle.

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2014-02-16 at 2:28 pm

        Thanks, I’m sure my body thinks I’m crazy for putting it through all this 🙂

        Reply
    16. Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says

      2014-02-16 at 6:27 am

      Awesome race! That’s really cool that it is on a military base. I worked all day Saturday and then spent the night relaxing with my hubs! We are doing our Valentines celebration tonight and I can’t wait!

      Reply
    17. Megan @ TheSkinny-Life says

      2014-02-16 at 6:12 am

      I prefer small races actually. Less people dodging! That’s something that can be difficult about the bigger races. Looks like you had fun….especially with the wine!

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2014-02-16 at 2:26 pm

        So true about the people dodging!

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    18. logan mathis @ Flatstomachgoal says

      2014-02-16 at 5:46 am

      I love military bases. My dad is a CSM and has been in for 30 years. I am of course older now and don’t live with him but military bases were amazing. So relaxing and convenient. There are some absolutely amazing one out there. I was a big fan of Meade and Lewis.
      As for Saturday, I didn’t do anything. I need to learn your ways and start running all the time. Do you have a post showing how you got into running and making it a habit? Like, how you started integrating it in your life? That would be neat to read. Great job and keep it up!

      Reply
    19. Elizabeth @ Positive Change says

      2014-02-16 at 5:30 am

      Great race! We have a race here on a base and it looks really cool. Saturday I went shopping all day and had a long run in the morning!

      Reply
    20. angela says

      2014-02-16 at 4:42 am

      I’m getting used to races with no spectators since it’s been so cold here in MI. Not sure how I’ll react when people start coming out again lol.

      Oh and on Saturday I PR’d my 10k woot woot!!

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2014-02-16 at 2:25 pm

        Congrats on the PR!!!

        Reply
    21. Laura @ RunningJunkie says

      2014-02-16 at 4:07 am

      Saturday morning I worked at the gym, then went to my daughter’s soccer game and had a friend come over and we all hung out, ate pizza, and watched Bridget Jones Diary. I loved it:-)

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      • runeatrepeat says

        2014-02-16 at 2:25 pm

        I love that movie 🙂

        Reply
    22. Lis @ 26.2x2 says

      2014-02-16 at 4:04 am

      I ate a TON on Saturday, the doggies got a bath…and I ran 4 miles. I wish it could have been longer, but I am getting over a stomach bug. 🙁

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2014-02-16 at 2:24 pm

        Feel better <3

        Reply
    23. Jenn says

      2014-02-16 at 2:55 am

      So you dragged your husband to another race that you half asses. Do you ever do anything for him? I thought the goal was to dress better. Those stupid neon sunglasses, forever 21 polka dot sleeveless blouse, and braid that looks like a 10 yo.

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2014-02-16 at 10:51 am

        Hey Jenn, My friend said the same thing about those sunglasses (well not that they’re stupid because my friends don’t talk to me like that)! She said they look like a 10 year old. Ha! I don’t care, I love it 🙂

        Reply
      • Nicole says

        2014-02-17 at 10:31 am

        You must be a super fun person to hang out with Jenn! Sure wish I had friends like you!

        Reply
    24. Losing Lindy says

      2014-02-16 at 12:39 am

      I have never been on a base before, I am not sure what I would be expecting

      Reply
    25. Kelly says

      2014-02-15 at 9:51 pm

      I studied most of the day after going out to brunch with my sister and one of my best friends 🙂

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2014-02-16 at 2:23 pm

        Brunch is the best!

        Reply
    26. Jojo @ RunFastEatLots says

      2014-02-15 at 9:16 pm

      Those dog tags are a great idea!

      Today, I bleached my hair (going to henna it), trained on the bike, went out to get froyo even though it was snowing.

      Reply
    27. Becky @ Ok, so here's the plan says

      2014-02-15 at 8:24 pm

      I’m totally fine with small crowds like that – I have only run relatively small races so far. I’ll have to try out one with more spectators one of these days!

      I ran 4 miles today, did dishes, hung out with my dog and ignored the fact that it was snowing (again) – a mellow Saturday for me!

      Reply

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