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ING Miami Half Marathon

Half Marathon

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27 Jan

Half Marathon #3 of 2013 is done.

It was not my best time for a half, but I had a lot of fun last night aaaand am a-okay with that. Go Pineapple Go! (No idea what that’s all about.)ing miami race

ING Miami Half Marathon: 2:14:16ing miami race

I ran the ING Miami Half Marathon after a night out. So, I wasn’t in great shape for this one. The start time was 6:15am – ouch, right? But, it was warm here too so it’s for the best.

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I stopped to go the restroom and walked for a bit <- I NEVER do that in races anymore, but I realize that if I’m going run a lot of races this year I need to learn how to just stop and smell the flowers porta potties sometimes. It was just about the experience on this one.

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Overall: I really enjoyed the race. The course is flat and super gorgeous! The expo was solid and I had a great time. I mean, who wouldn’t love Miami in January?!ing miami marathon

Added bonus: Super cool spinner medal! Seriously one of the coolest medals I’ve ever gotten. ing miami marathon

After the race I headed to the Orange Laces race. Over 5,000 kids ran their 26th mile for the program. It’s a really great way to get kids active!orange lacesorange lacesorange laces

Then, it was time for a shower and some food! Yes, please.guacamole

I met a skateboarding dog too – could this weekend be any more awesome?!skateboarding dog

Unfortunately, now it’s time to say goodbye to all our company. I’m headed back to SoCal. See ya there! florida view

Question: What did you do this weekend?

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  1. Christina says

    2013-01-29 at 7:58 am

    Glad you found one of our pineapples! We are Baptist Health South Florida, a group of six hospitals and over two dozen urgent care and diagnostic centers throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe Counties. The pineapple, being a sign of hospitality and welcome, is our logo and we use it to showcase our brand in the community. As the official medical partner for the ING Miami Marathon & Half Marathon, we cheer on all that make up “Team Pineapple” – active folks in pursuit of health and wellness. Congrats and glad I found your blog! – Christina, Marketing & PR, Baptist Health South Florida

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  2. Melissa says

    2013-01-28 at 7:51 pm

    I ran my first ever 20 miler! I went to the beach to do it though because I’m sick of the Yale Loop and surrounding areas. 🙂

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  3. Jenny says

    2013-01-28 at 2:25 pm

    Monica, I must say 2013 is your year – you’re looking so good!!!!

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  4. ERIKA says

    2013-01-28 at 1:49 pm

    Did you enjoy Miami? How was the race?

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  5. Sarah Z says

    2013-01-28 at 10:54 am

    After a night of wine 🙂 I ran a personal 5k and I rocked it. I couldn’t believe that I just could get out there and do it in the cold of Wisconsin.

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  6. Adam says

    2013-01-28 at 10:07 am

    Congrats on #3 in 2013! Great blog, great photos, and great to see you this weekend! And yes, the ING Miami Marathon medal is always awesome. 🙂

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  7. momtaxijulie says

    2013-01-28 at 9:06 am

    I ran a 10k! Working up to that half that you bust out so easily. One of these days 🙂

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  8. Stellina @ My Yogurt Addiction says

    2013-01-28 at 8:44 am

    This race looks like a lot of fun! You must have so many medals Monica!

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  9. Chris says

    2013-01-28 at 8:25 am

    Wow, three halves just in January!
    I ran a half in Chicago – my first real winter race (I’m from Australia, we don’t really have winter)! I had an amazing time (that I PRed certainly helped) and am looking forward to knocking off a few more halves this year.

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  10. Emily @ MainEats says

    2013-01-28 at 7:50 am

    Congrats on another race done! Looks like it was fun!

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  11. Bri @ Back to Bliss says

    2013-01-28 at 6:51 am

    Unfortunately, I did not spend my weekend in Miami, but the team that I coach did win a big shiny trophy that’s almost as cool as your spinning medal!

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    • RunEatRepeat says

      2013-01-28 at 8:04 am

      Congrats! What kind of team is it?

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      • Bri says

        2013-01-28 at 1:59 pm

        I coach cheerleading two seasons a year – aka spend half my life on the mat 🙂

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  12. Blogging Runner says

    2013-01-28 at 6:22 am

    Great job on your race, glad you had fun! I love your dress in the last picture, you look beautiful! 🙂

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  13. Kassidy says

    2013-01-28 at 6:02 am

    Sometimes you just could sit back and take it slow. You’ll probably beat your PR again anyways! Good race!

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  14. Katie says

    2013-01-28 at 5:56 am

    you look stunningly beautiful!! i swear you dont take a bad picture!

    congrats on another great half!

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    • RunEatRepeat says

      2013-01-28 at 8:02 am

      Wow Katie! Thank you 🙂

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  15. Karen says

    2013-01-28 at 3:44 am

    Glad you enjoyed my hometown and had a good race! Love that dress btw 🙂

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    • RunEatRepeat says

      2013-01-28 at 8:05 am

      LOVED your hometown! The weather was perfection 🙂

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  16. Angela says

    2013-01-27 at 10:46 pm

    Work work and more work. Pretty lame. 🙁 That guac looks SO good!

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  17. Christine @ BookishlyB says

    2013-01-27 at 9:47 pm

    Jack crap- I did jack crap all weekend. It was awesome and much-needed. Yay on half #3!

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  18. Sharsti@theblondehairblueeyerunner says

    2013-01-27 at 9:23 pm

    Got to see lots of family:)

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  19. Sue says

    2013-01-27 at 9:15 pm

    Was in Yangon (Myanmar) for the inaugural YOMA Yangon Marathon 2013 – fantastic and well morganised event. The best bit was all the town people coming out and cheering – best crowd support ever!

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  20. Aimee says

    2013-01-27 at 9:06 pm

    Uhhhhhh the dress? Where get??? I love it! And r those mine I mean your Oakley glasses? Totally cute cute cute Miami babe!

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  21. Jen says

    2013-01-27 at 7:59 pm

    Monica, I really love that you finished in 2:14 and some change. I just completed my first two 1/2’s ever in 2013 (TINK was one!), and my times are a bit slower than yours, but you give me a REASONABLE goal to work toward. And you remind me that this is about having FUN and moving my body.

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    • RunEatRepeat says

      2013-01-28 at 8:02 am

      Yeah, it should be fun to run a half, right?! We’re not professionals 🙂

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  22. Susan says

    2013-01-27 at 7:36 pm

    That would be a great finishing time for me….maybe some day. So glad you had fun. That’s the most important thing to me with all my half marathons. Not negative splits, not PRs but enjoying the race and trying to just take it all in. (Although I would like to get a little faster. Hee Hee)

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  23. Teresa @ www.fitinwoodbine.com says

    2013-01-27 at 7:26 pm

    Enjoyed the Maryland snow and got in a cold 4 mile run today!!

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  24. Missy says

    2013-01-27 at 7:10 pm

    I did not go to Miami. Jealous.
    I do think that AZ turned into Seattle this weekend though so it was fun experiencing a real rainy weekend.
    Congrats on another race!

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  25. Kim says

    2013-01-27 at 6:54 pm

    I think Miami at this time of year would be awesome!!! (cause I live in Kansas!).
    Way to go!!! 3 of 13 half marathons already done and we are still in January!! You Rock!!!!

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  26. Sally says

    2013-01-27 at 5:51 pm

    I PR’d at the manhattan half marathon here in Central Park! 19 degrees and I finished in 2:13:07. A full 5 min PR and I actually feel great. I’m not sore at all. I am super jealous of your medal though! It’s way cool. We didn’t even get medals:( I like to see that you enjoyed your Miami experience and recognize that doing so many races means some are meant to be done with a more relaxed attitude!

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    • runeatrepeat says

      2013-01-27 at 7:19 pm

      Congrats!!!

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  27. Alicia at Poise in Parma says

    2013-01-27 at 5:44 pm

    It never hurts to head to Florida this time of year – no matter where you live! Congrats on finishing another half.

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  28. TorontoRunner says

    2013-01-27 at 5:42 pm

    Love the kids part!

    I can’t faaathom such EARLY starts for a race. :O That’s nuts, I’d most likely miss start time.
    Congrats Monica!!

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  29. Amanda-SlowLaneRunner says

    2013-01-27 at 5:38 pm

    ING Miami sounds amazing! Running in “warmer” during Jan would be so wonderful! My weekend race was canceled due to snowy and icy trails-but it was a nice quiet weekend!

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  30. Jessica @ From the Kitchen to the Road says

    2013-01-27 at 5:32 pm

    Sounds like a good time. I’m glad you had fun!

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  31. Kim says

    2013-01-27 at 5:28 pm

    This looks amazing! Congrats on the race. I have just signed up for my first half marathon and if only I could do it in your time!

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    • runeatrepeat says

      2013-01-27 at 7:24 pm

      Good luck!

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  32. Cate says

    2013-01-27 at 5:15 pm

    Great job! You finished three 1/2s in January and that is amazing! I’ve always wanted to run that race! Looks like you had fun and that is part of all this running, right? Safe travels home!

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