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Eat More Watermelon at the Marine Corps Marathon

Marathon· Travel

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25 Oct

Updated to add: Pile on the Miles 2013 sign-ups start next week! We will be piling on miles and NOT pounds this Nov with the free challenge. Stay tuned!! 

This morning I found myself right back where I started… last week. LAX!

LAX Airport

I’m headed to Washington DC for the Marine Corps Marathon!

The National Watermelon Board is a sponsor of the race and they gave me a bib for this one! They will be handing out watermelon at the Kid’s Race and after the Marathon on Sunday! <- Head’s up: If you want any watermelon you have to beat me to the finish.

a love letter to watermelon and runnning

Since I’m going with Team #EatMoreWatermelon I thought I should dress the part so I busted out my watermelon costume…

running with watermelon (800x800)

But after a few laps around the block I realized:

A.) My neighbors think I’m crazy and will probably not allow their children to trick-or-treat at my house.

and

B.) That dress is NOT runner friendly!

Luckily, they sent me a shirt to sport instead! Vegas digs it.

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Keep an eye out for the Watermelon Team at the expo and after the race. Tell them RunEatRepeat sent ya to get some watermelon and bring it back to her!

watermelon for me (800x800)

Since I am the #1 fan of watermelon, I have to suggest we carve a watermelon instead of a pumpkin for Halloween this year!

watermelon carving bat

(source)

Question: If you had to be a food for Halloween what would you be?

What are you doing this weekend??

 

Disclaimer: I am attending MCM through my partnership with the Watermelon Board. All opinions are my own.

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    1. weight loss success says

      2013-10-27 at 11:58 am

      It not too late to gud luck to you..

      Reply
    2. Lala says

      2013-10-26 at 1:50 pm

      I totally thought of you when I saw the watermelon booth at the Expo! I’m running the MCM10K…I’ve never run a full, but I’m making it my goal for next year. Have a great time, and dress warmly!

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-10-26 at 7:11 pm

        Good luck!

        Reply
    3. Livi says

      2013-10-26 at 12:31 pm

      I would be chocolate! yummmmmmmmmmayyyyyyyy

      Reply
    4. LosingLindy says

      2013-10-26 at 6:28 am

      That dress is adorable, the shirt is cute too. Have fun!

      Reply
    5. Jojo @ RunFastEatLots says

      2013-10-26 at 5:20 am

      I am going to be running in the MCM! Going to the expo today 😀

      See ya there, and hopefully I can snag some watermelon after the race!

      Reply
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      2013-10-26 at 12:23 am

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    7. Victoria Mackasey says

      2013-10-25 at 7:50 pm

      I’m running my first half marathon in Niagara Falls on Sunday. Nervous, but excited!

      Reply
    8. Viv says

      2013-10-25 at 7:27 pm

      Your watermelon costume is cool. Shame it is not runner friendly.

      Reply
    9. Missy says

      2013-10-25 at 5:44 pm

      That watermelon costume is super cute!

      Reply
    10. Erika says

      2013-10-25 at 5:40 pm

      Ahh this weekend I’m going to a Halloween Party. I didn’t feel like spending a ton of money on a costume soo I’m going to be a simple witch.

      Good luck this weekend!

      Reply
    11. Kim says

      2013-10-25 at 5:29 pm

      Not gonna lie–I saw the booth today at the MCM expo and I thought a) is this for real? And b) where is RER?! Only to hand you be on the plane flying here. Hope you’re ready for cold temps on Sunday! Hope to randomly run into you–but since you’re super speedy and I’m only trying to finish this race (ideally sub 4:30) I think we might miss each other (boo!)

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-10-25 at 6:04 pm

        My legs are tired from all these races – I am not going fast! Hopefully we’ll meet 🙂

        Reply
    12. Jodea @ chillichocolatelove says

      2013-10-25 at 5:28 pm

      I love the idea of dressing as food. I’d be something big and round purely for comedy value. Maybe a pumpkin or a killer tomato. I just got back from seeing my favourite band, Arctic Monkeys. Tomorrow chores and chill in’ and Sunday watching my boyfriend in our local annual ten miler, The Great South Run.

      Reply
    13. Amy @ crazysweatymommy says

      2013-10-25 at 4:43 pm

      An avocado salad roll from the sushi guy at the local grocery store

      Reply
    14. Crystal@thefastfitrunner.com says

      2013-10-25 at 4:00 pm

      I had watermelon yesterday morning. It was amazing! It really is a great, great treat on race day. Its sugar, carbs, and tons of water. What better fruit for race day?!

      Reply
    15. tess says

      2013-10-25 at 3:55 pm

      You are hilarious. Crazy. Who knew there was a watermelon board? Have a great run and a great time!

      Reply
    16. Emily says

      2013-10-25 at 3:25 pm

      OMG love the dress! That’s awesome!! haha. 😛

      Reply
    17. Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona says

      2013-10-25 at 3:12 pm

      Hope the race goes well in DC.

      Tonight I’m doing absolutely nothing (and looking forward to it). Tomorrow I have a yoga class and a soccer game.

      Reply
    18. lisa says

      2013-10-25 at 2:49 pm

      working 🙁
      hope you have a great time in dc! i live about 10 min away & ran there this morning. saw some mcm signs being set up (ran past the mile 10. thankfully i had already finished MY mile 10!) & of course porta potties

      Reply
    19. Laura @ RunningJunkie says

      2013-10-25 at 2:32 pm

      Good luck! It’s super cold here in DC right now! Brrrr……

      I’d be a pumpkin. No contest.

      Reply
    20. Liz @ Carpe Diem and Run says

      2013-10-25 at 2:30 pm

      I would be a blueberry because I love love love blueberries! Like a lot 🙂 And cute dress – but you are right, probably not runner friendly 😉

      Reply
    21. Nicole says

      2013-10-25 at 2:25 pm

      How cool that the Watermelon Board is sponsoring you!!

      Carving Watermelons….never thought of that, but I can totally see a Frankenstein-green face ending up on a watermelon at my house this year! 🙂 Safe travels!

      Reply
    22. Clarinda says

      2013-10-25 at 2:05 pm

      I saw that watermelon dress, and I thought, “How is she going to run in that? Won’t her boobs pop out?” Good thing they gave you a shirt to wear. 😉

      Have fun handing out watermelon! Sounds super fun!

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-10-25 at 6:06 pm

        My lil boobs never pop out, it’s probably for the best…

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    23. Running Librarian says

      2013-10-25 at 2:03 pm

      Hope to see you at MCM! It is my first full…yikes!!! Good luck on the race and please do not eat all of the watermelon!

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-10-25 at 6:08 pm

        Good luck on the marathon!!! I will save you one piece.

        Reply
    24. Shannon in Tustin says

      2013-10-25 at 1:25 pm

      CANDY CORN!!!

      Reply
    25. Debi says

      2013-10-25 at 1:20 pm

      Love the dress!!!!!!!!

      Reply
    26. Taylor @ Single-tracked Mind says

      2013-10-25 at 12:56 pm

      I’m running and going to the Bridge School Benefit Concert in Mountain View!

      Reply
    27. Heather @ Heather Getting Fit says

      2013-10-25 at 12:47 pm

      When I was in elementary school, my sister and I went as “spaghetti and meatballs”. We both had huge spray-painted cardboard “plates” around our waists, we wore red turtlenecks and had yarn “spaghetti” wrapped all around us (she had meatballs, too, but I can’t remember what they were made out of). We also each had cardboard giant forks and knives wrapped in foil. It was pretty legendary.

      Reply
    28. Ashley says

      2013-10-25 at 12:44 pm

      I’d be chocolate, for sure. I probably already am like 85% chocolate.

      And I AM running a race this weekend 🙂 The Rock and Roll in Saint Louis! 🙂

      Reply
    29. Chloe@SearchingForAHealthierLife says

      2013-10-25 at 12:42 pm

      A Marshmallow?! They’re my favourite 😀

      Reply
    30. Courtney says

      2013-10-25 at 12:40 pm

      What?? Team Watermelon? Sign me up 🙂

      I’d go as a taco….that’s my favorite!

      Reply
    31. Maureen says

      2013-10-25 at 12:39 pm

      If there are reports of a crazy lady shoving kids to the ground to get to the watermelon samples, I will smile because I know it’s you. 😉

      Reply
    32. april says

      2013-10-25 at 12:36 pm

      love the watermelon costume, but you’re right, definitely NOT runner friendly! good luck running MCM this weekend =)

      speaking of “food” costumes, they showed a “sexy” sriracha costume on the chew today… haha

      Reply
    33. Kathy says

      2013-10-25 at 12:34 pm

      We are taking the family to an apple orchard which by the way my 8th grader is super excited for!!! Love that!! She told me she has never been to one…oops?! Guess we missed that milestone along the way…hahhahah!

      Reply
    34. Kathleen says

      2013-10-25 at 12:11 pm

      running MCM! see you there!

      Reply
    35. Ali says

      2013-10-25 at 11:57 am

      Cute dress! Definitely looks like the wrong shape for running, though–I can see how that would be awkward! Have fun in DC, too. I was living in DC before moving to Australia, and I still miss it sometimes. Can’t wait to see your pics!

      Reply
    36. Monica says

      2013-10-25 at 11:47 am

      I saw these guys at the Expo and almost stopped to tell them to sponsor you. I’m so glad they already did!

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-10-25 at 12:39 pm

        Good lookin out 🙂

        Reply
    37. Kelsey @ Fueling Strong says

      2013-10-25 at 11:21 am

      Watermelon after a marathon sounds like the perfect pair. I’d even go for a handful at mile 20.

      Reply
    38. TartanJogger tartanjogger.com says

      2013-10-25 at 11:12 am

      Love the shirt!
      I’m looking forward to reading how you get on: I’ve heard so many great things about this marathon!

      Reply
    39. Ashley @ BrocBlog says

      2013-10-25 at 11:10 am

      i actually might be a food for halloween. I dont know which one yet but I do like food.

      Reply
    40. Kellie R. says

      2013-10-25 at 11:02 am

      I would be hot apple cider in the hopes that I would be mixed with some sort of liquor!

      Reply
    41. Rebecca Jo says

      2013-10-25 at 11:01 am

      I’m on vacation next week & have no idea what we’re doing… that’s actually kinda nice 🙂

      The dress doesn’t look like its runner friendly… I would be a kiwi – then I wouldn’t have to shave my legs. 🙂

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-10-25 at 12:38 pm

        Ha!

        Reply
    42. Elizabeth says

      2013-10-25 at 11:01 am

      Have fun in DC this weekend! If I wasn’t moving I would be out there running with you/fangirl-ing out if I happened to bump into you.

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-10-25 at 12:35 pm

        Good luck on the move!

        Reply
    43. Jessica J. says

      2013-10-25 at 10:56 am

      I’m running a 10K on Sunday! Last year it was pouring rain for this race so I’m excited to see the forecast of only 10% chance this year 🙂 PS. Can’t wait for Pile on the Miles. I’m running the Seattle Half Marathon on Dec 1st so training will be my motivation for November miles!

      Reply
    44. Karen Levin says

      2013-10-25 at 10:53 am

      Hey Monica,
      So very cool that you are coming to our side of the country again! Lots of our friends are doing MCM. Just know… It was gotten really COLD out here and Sunday is supposed to be chilly as well! Have fun and maybe we’ll see you on the course!

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-10-25 at 12:26 pm

        Brrrr! Can you turn up the heat for me?

        Reply
    45. kristen says

      2013-10-25 at 10:46 am

      I could honestly live off watermelon I will definitely need to look for a shirt to wear! I’m excited to try a new run/training group this weekend to train for my second half marathon 🙂

      Reply
    46. MartinaNYC@runtomakeadifference says

      2013-10-25 at 10:45 am

      I have to say: that costume is too cute!!!

      Reply
    47. Anna @ Fitness à la Anna says

      2013-10-25 at 10:30 am

      Usually, my fav fruit to have after a race is oranges, but watermelon is the NEXT LEVEL AWESOMENESS!! Loves it 🙂

      Reply
    48. Jackie says

      2013-10-25 at 10:25 am

      Nachos, duh! Hah!

      Reply
    49. Bethany says

      2013-10-25 at 10:25 am

      I would be a cannoli. My favorite desert. I have a Halloween party, shopping and a group run on Sunday. Busy weekend.

      Reply
    50. sally @ sweat out the small stuff says

      2013-10-25 at 10:23 am

      I’d go as a caramel or a candy apple =)
      I’m running the last 10 miles of the NYC Marathon route (including the Queensboro Bridge which is at mile 16 of the course) as my last long run before next weekend.
      I’m having a big birthday bash to celebrate turning 40.

      I’m probably also going to be checking your instagram on Sunday for pics of MCM.
      Happy Running and Happy Watermeloning! Something tells me the Watermelon Board should just sponsor ALL your races. I mean you ARE the biggest watermelon advocate/lover around =)

      Reply
    51. Anne says

      2013-10-25 at 10:23 am

      I am flying to Dublin tonight to run the marathon on Monday. Can’t wait.

      Reply

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