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My Friday and the Long Beach Marathon Expo

Half Marathon· Marathon

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11 Oct

My day started the usual way, a run and an eat…

morning run (800x800)

breakfast of monicans (800x800)

Then, I got some work done before taking a lunch break at the nail place. This makes me feel good Smile

nail day (800x800)

Eventually I made my way down to Long Beach for the race expo. Ahhhh, it made me realize how much I miss the LBC.

i love long beach (800x450)

I scored a great parking spot on the street and did the usual bib pick up, grab a shirt, eat some samples.

long beach marathon expo t shirt booth (800x450)

I spotted a few of my favorite things too! ProCompression has a booth at Long Beach . Stop and say “hello”!

long beach marathon expo (800x800)

SportHooks is at the Long Beach expo and Chicago too! They are selling the cutest danglers that can be used on the hooks or as a decoration or ornament too! Great idea!

sport hooks booth (800x450)

sport hooks booth long beach expo (800x800)

Then, reader Claudia spotted me as I was taking this picture and it almost resulted in both of us having to go the hospital. Long story Winking smile Sorry! (Please tell me it was Claudia and not Lauren, I met a few people today and I’m not sure.)

26.2 miles is for suckas (450x800)

i should have picked 13.1 (800x450)

long beach expo (800x450)

long beach fountains (800x450)

On the way home I heard Miley Cyrus’ Wrecking Ball three times. I actually love the song. But, I don’t understand why she is licking the sledge hammer in the video? Other than that I’m down for whatev.

Now I’m ready for a glass of wine and some relaxation time.

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    1. Kim says

      2013-10-12 at 10:58 pm

      Hi! I like your blog because I’m running a half marathon this spring and it gives me motivation to get out there and run 🙂

      This weekend I’ve mostly been studying, we have exams coming up in two weeks so I’m pretty stressed out right now. A couple of friends hang out at my place yesterday and we studied and ate pizza 😉 And on friday I met another friend and we drank wine and ate food! That was my weekend this far, today I’m studying more and doing laundry..

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    2. Lauren says

      2013-10-12 at 11:55 am

      I am running the LB half! Super excited to be running a race with you! Will you be running the half or the full?

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    3. Emma says

      2013-10-12 at 10:26 am

      Chicago Marathon on Sunday!! I am so excited!

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    4. Becky says

      2013-10-12 at 9:55 am

      I PR’d the 10K at the Dempsey challenge in Maine this morning and saw Patrick Dempsey which was clearly the highlight. He’s Mc Dreamy in person too! Enjoy your race tomorrow!

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      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-10-12 at 12:03 pm

        Congrats!!!

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    5. LosingLindy says

      2013-10-12 at 6:27 am

      good luck this weekend!

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    6. TartanJogger tartanjogger.com says

      2013-10-12 at 1:55 am

      Looks good!
      Enjoy your run, looking forward to hearing all about it! 😀

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    7. Jodea @ chillichocolatelove says

      2013-10-12 at 12:13 am

      Well, I’m about to make sweet potato pancake for breakfast and smother them in jelly and almond butter. Not sure how the weekend can improve after that, but I am getting a haircut followed by a birthday party at mine… For me!

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    8. Sue says

      2013-10-11 at 10:26 pm

      Tracking friends running the Chicago and Melbourne marathons and then supporting/volunteering/cheering friends doing the 12hr ultra Back 2 Endurance race (local event). All the best for Chi-Town!

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      • Sue says

        2013-10-11 at 10:27 pm

        Sorry I meant LB! Got ya mixed up with SR!

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    9. Claudia says

      2013-10-11 at 9:44 pm

      You got it right! It was me! 🙂 I really did not know how to react to that guy! I just need to learn how to kindly say no but I think you handled it better haha. It was nice meeting you and good luck on Sunday again!

      P.S. Very happy we didn’t end up having to go to the hospital before the marathon 😉

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    10. Jojo says

      2013-10-11 at 8:47 pm

      So how did taking that pic almost result in a trip to the hospital? Now I’m all curious.

      Good luck with the race!

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    11. BlushandBarbells says

      2013-10-11 at 7:53 pm

      I can’t believe you get pedis. I only run 10ks and I am way too embarrassed for anyone to see my toes. How do you manage to keep all nails intact? I’m missing at least 3 (but that might be from hiking?) I’m totally jealous.

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      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-10-11 at 8:25 pm

        I am a pedi girl, have been since high school. I think my feet are used to it 🙂

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    12. Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says

      2013-10-11 at 7:31 pm

      I just arrived in Chicago since my husband is running the marathon on Sunday!

      I am excited that Pro Compression has a booth at the expo – can’t wait to go tomorrow!

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    13. Liz @ Carpe Diem and Run says

      2013-10-11 at 7:30 pm

      Good luck!

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    14. Courtney says

      2013-10-11 at 6:37 pm

      I have a trail 5k tomorrow at the summer camp my husband and I met at. Perfect fall weather and the trees are looking spectacular. Should be good.

      Good luck at your race!

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    15. Vicki @ WITC says

      2013-10-11 at 6:35 pm

      Expos are so fun, I always buy stuff that I don’t really need though. 🙂 I love those medal hangers, so fun!

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    16. april says

      2013-10-11 at 6:29 pm

      i love race expos! good luck in LB this weekend! =)

      my mom and i are going to bon jovi’s show at staples tonight, yay!

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    17. Zaneta says

      2013-10-11 at 6:25 pm

      Looks like a great time! 🙂 I’ve only had the reader run in once before… I bet you get it a lot! 🙂
      I don’t get Miley either… at all lol…
      This weekend I’m am relaxing with a cup of tea and some apple chips and a book! Maybe get some crocheting done! 🙂

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    18. Laura P says

      2013-10-11 at 6:19 pm

      We’ll be celebrating my baby turning two! This includes pizza and cake, so can’t go wrong there, lol.

      Good luck in Long Beach, can’t wait to read your recap.

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      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-10-11 at 8:24 pm

        Happy Birthday baby!

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    19. lexi says

      2013-10-11 at 6:07 pm

      supposedly she’s licking the sledge hammer to show how much she “likes” the pain.

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    20. Bethany says

      2013-10-11 at 5:42 pm

      Last long run before NYC on Sunday. 16 miles on the plan then taper.

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    21. Nikki @ grab your kicks says

      2013-10-11 at 5:30 pm

      Expos get me so excited for race day! I love them! All that running related stuff in one spot gets me giddy!

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    22. Jessica says

      2013-10-11 at 5:24 pm

      Yeahhh…. the song is decent, but the video is ridiculous. Trying too hard IMO.

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    23. Emily says

      2013-10-11 at 5:22 pm

      I had “Wrecking Ball” stuck in my head for about three days. I like the song, but not THAT much. 🙂

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    24. Ashley says

      2013-10-11 at 5:21 pm

      Nursing myself and a now sick hubby.
      And hopefully getting a long run in while cheering along all my racers this weekend!

      Reply
    25. Hayley in Training says

      2013-10-11 at 5:18 pm

      Aaah, expos! Long live samples. 😀

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    26. Eric Iwamoto says

      2013-10-11 at 5:17 pm

      What am I doing this weekend? I’m also running the Long Beach Marathon! I’m kind of nervous since this will be my first full marathon, but I’m excited too!

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