Happy Friday and hello from the sky!
I am currently flying to Florida for the ING Miami Half Marathon.
I’m excited to hang out with my INGClassof2012 friends! I PRd last weekend so the pressure is off and I’m just hoping to enjoy Miami – I’ve never been there before!
Since I have 4.5 hours on a plane I brought along a few books that I’ve been sent to review on RER. I was a little skeptical about The Virgin Diet book, but I saw the author on TV yesterday so I’ll give it a chance. Reviews coming soon…
I’ll be at the expo tomorrow and running the half on Sunday. Please say “Hi!” if you see me
There is also a Run For Something Better even on Sunday! ING Run For Something Better challenges children to get active, set goals and start a lifetime habit of physical activity. Each program is capped off with a fun running event involving the school or even the larger community.
Thousands of kids will run their final mile this weekend.
I attended the event in LA in October and these kids are amazing!
Check out Orange Laces.com to find out more. Aaaand check out the Orange Laces booth at the expo and pick up a pair of orange laces to support the cause!
Are you doing to the expo or race this weekend? Wanna be friends?
Question: What are you doing this weekend?
Victoria says
Good Luck! Can’t wait to read your recap! 🙂
Running LIbrarian says
Have fun this weekend!
Kristy says
Im running the same race! It’s my first half marathon & I’m so excited! Good luck. Have a great run!
RunEatRepeat says
Good luck!!! See you there 🙂
Emily @ www.main-eats.com says
Good luck and have fun!!!
Diana says
Have a great run and welcome to Miami!! You got lucky this weekend, it’s not sweltering here this weekend
Susan says
Have fun in Miami and hope you have a great race.
My husband & I went to South Beach in 2008. We call it that Paint, Pierce and Puke tour.
PAINT – we both got tattoos (just the henna version – and then found out the hubs must be allergic to the dye. Oops)
PIERCE – I got my belly button pierced while there, and
PUKE – we drank so much, I nearly puked one night…but luckily didn’t.
It was a fun trip to say the least. 🙂
Ashley @ Eat Run Live Happy says
Good luck! I bet Miami feels so much better than here in Missouri! Last night was my first STLBloggers meet up! It was so much fun! It’s nice to be in a place where it’s socially acceptable to take pictures of yourself, your food, the ceiling, your feet, and be tweeting with everyone that is sitting right next to you.
Kat says
Monica, I am so jealous you are in Miami! I attended college there, be sure to enjoy some AWESOME food. Miami has some great eats. My top picks are:
Don Pan- for pastries, and be sure to try an Arepa
The Big Cheese, amazing garlic rolls and pink sauce
Sergios, some tasty Cubano food 🙂
Shorty’s for BBQ
and if you are in South Beach, try the Big Pink- everything there is yummy.
Have a great run and enjoy the MIA!
RunEatRepeat says
Thank you Kat!
Erika Huerta says
I won’t be running the ING Miami race but I’ll be at the Expo! You’re going to love Miami!! It’s heaven on Earth! Enjoy it… 🙂
Lindsay says
Enjoy the race! (And the Miami weather). My weekend is full of family time and watching bands.
Sue says
We’ve an extended weekend with Monday being a public holiday. So it’ll be a relaxed and do nothing except what I fancy weekend. Have fun at the expo and run.
Leslie @ Triathlete Treats says
Love the oranges laces!! Good Luck!!!
Lauren says
I’m running the half! Coming a the way from Princeton!!!
RunEatRepeat says
Fun fun! Represent for P town!
tracey says
I used to live in Miami and did the half there last year. You will love the course. I’ll be there cheering friends on – I will track you so maybe I will see you!! Good luck.
RunEatRepeat says
Thanks!
Debbie says
Doing my final long run before I fly to CA next week for my first (!!!) half marathon (Surf City). It’s snowing and icy here in DC so I’m hoping I don’t have to run on the ‘mill. Good luck in Miami!
RunEatRepeat says
I’ll see you in Surf City!!!
Karen @ Runner Girl Eats says
Good luck! Hope you are able to enjoy my hometown! Miami is fantastic this time of year 🙂
Kate says
‘Thousands of kids will run their final mile’ – do you mean the final mile? This makes it sound like they are going to die once they finish running.
Kristy says
@Kate- its part of a healthy lifestyle program that the kids have been doing throughout the school year. Cumulatively they have run 25 miles and on Sunday they get to run mile 26.2, their final mile, across the official finish line. LOL their “final mile” does sound a bit ominous! Hope that clears it up.
Stephanie says
I want to help my kids school with the orange laces program but too bad for me you have to work for the ding dang school district 🙁 Sad day for me. If you know of a way I could help without being employed by the school please share. Good luck and have fun with the kiddies!!
Jessica @ From the Kitchen to the Road says
Have fun!
I am trying on summer clothes this weekend to see if I need to buy anything for my vacation in a week. My husband and I are FINALLY taking our honeymoon and going on a cruise. Yay.
RunEatRepeat says
fun fun!
Quix says
Swim, bike, run, and hosting a game night with friends! Should be awesomesauce, though I am getting major race withdrawls and it’s been just over a month… *twitch twitch*
Sharsti@theblondehairblueeyerunner says
I’m celebrating my nieces birthday with family, Going to church, and running:)
sally kate says
oh gosh, I saw the book in the grocery store last week and thumbed through it- you’re digging these food intolerance diet plans, huh! 🙂 I still think you should go back to school to be a dietitian!:)
Laura @ RunningJunkie123 says
My 5 year old did the kids 1 mile last year when I did the RNR DC Marathon. I thought it was put together SO well. She loves her medal and we have all intentions of her running this year (when I do my 2nd marathon!)
Lauren @ Eat Like An Elephant says
Staying in with the hubby tonight then some home improvement projects on the agenda for the AM 🙂
Happier Heather says
I’m getting married tomorrow!!
runeatrepeat says
AHHHHHHH!!!! Best wishes!!!!
sally says
I’ll be running the Manhattan Half on Sunday. So while you’re running in Miami warmth and sunshine i’ll be running in some “chillier” weather. =)
Enjoy!
runeatrepeat says
Good luck!
Leonorh@foodfaithfitness says
I am running the full! Maybe I will see you there!
runeatrepeat says
Yeah! Hope to see you. Good luck!
Lisa @ Jogging on Coffee says
The Thyroid Solution book looks intersting so I’m looking forward to your review. Those kids’ medals are so cute!
Jodea @ chillichocolatelove says
Miami is great! I’ve been twice and love it. South Beach is so cool and laid back.
My boyfriend is moving in with this weekend so ill be trying to be cool about him bringing all hits stuff over and taking up room!
Jenny says
We’ve got a 5k (and 10k, 25k, and 50k — I’m sticking with 5k at this point) here in Tulsa, and I’ll be running that tomorrow morning.
[email protected] says
I’m doing the 10k on that race:)
Krissy @ Shiawase Life says
Sounds like fun! Wish I was going, too!
Sabrina says
I am driving down to Miami tomorrow morning to cheer on a friend that’s running! I’ll be sure to say hello if I see you! Safe travels.