Yesterday afternoon I landed in Richmond, VA around 5:20pm with just enough time to change into my jeans and meet the group. 
I stood on a toilet seat cover for help.
We had a big ol’ party van with colored lights and everything. It was fun.
The van swept us off to the hotel where we had 45 minutes to get ready for dinner. 
The Sabra peeps left us a welcome package in the room. More on this later. 
We went to CanCan Brasserie
I was pretty hungry at this point and started with two pieces of that delicious nutty fruit bread. 
And I got the second wine down on this list after I asked the waiter for something sweet and fruity 
Me and Brittany!
Here is my new friend Ram Shackle Glam 
I’ll introduce you to the rest of the group today…
Din-ah!
(Tip: Get the trout. I wasn’t in love with the salmon and everyone who got the trout was happy.)
I am bummed I had to use flash, but they dimmed the lights halfway through dinner (so romantic) and I had to capture this fleur de sal chocolate cake. It has some kind of boozy ice cream and a cookie too.
I set my alarm for 6am, but when it went off it was still dark. I stalled for 30 minutes and finally set out toward the canal path Brittany told me about. Since it was still pretty dark when I left I didn’t feel comfortable or confident running and kept stopping. 
Once the sun came up I kept stopping to take pictures! It was gorgeous!!
I ended up doing about 5 miles, but they were stop and start with a half mile walk at the end.
Now I’m sipping on an iced coffee and talking to you nice people 
I’m off to tour the Sabra factory and eat lots of hummus! You can follow along with the hashtag #SabraTastemakers on twitter.
Question: Ever been to Virginia?
I live in VA (about three hours from Richmond) and I LOVE living here! I think you and Ben and Vegas need to move east!
Yep, I have! Just once, for a wedding. I’m from KY, so you’d think I would have had more opportunities to go there.
I live in Richmond about 2 blocks from Can Can! Had I known you were in town I would have brought you a watermelon 🙂 Hope you had a great time!
Had I known you were going to bring me a watermelon I would have stopped by your house!
I’ve only passed through VA on drives farther south. It’s such a beautiful state.
Looks like you’re having a great time. Can’t wait to hear more 🙂
I live in Richmond! Welcome! We have some awesome places to run.. The trails are incredible around the river, if you find the time! Glad you are getting to experience my little town, enjoy! Oh, and check out Maymont park if you find the time!
Looks like a great place to run!
I think I would have made a dinner out of that bread and dessert. And wine!
I should have done that – the main meal was lacking but the bread and dessert were where it’s at!
I’m from Richmond! Love all your pictures, isn’t it a pretty city? What’s funny is a had no idea the Sabra factory was there. Have a great time!
Yes, Richmond is so pretty!
Definitely jealous of that factory tour – I can (and do) eat Sabra with a spoon.
I absolutely love Virginia. It’s beautiful, and it’s paradise for a history buff like me.
Seriously, I wish I could explore all the historical sites!
Looks like a lot of fun! I have never been to Virginia!
I ran my first half marathon in Williamsburg, Virginia! Beautiful state from what I saw of it!
I ran a half in West Virginia when I lived in MD! This reminded me 🙂
Sounds like so much fun!! Cannot wait to hear about the factory!
What a great dinner! And how nice that you got to see Brittany again so soon. Love you girls! 🙂
I’m in Richmond!!! I love CanCan… if you like burgers theirs is especially delicious. What did you think of Carytown? Did you see the deuling froyo (yapple and sweet frog) right next door to each other?
Are you doing anything else fun while you’re in town?
🙂
Sadly, I won’t get a chance to try the dueling fro-yos 🙁 I’m just here for the Sabra stuff and on my way home tonight.
I can’t wait to hear all about your factory tour!
I love Virginia. A few of my siblings have lived there….it’s gorgeous, has tons of history and is close to so many other great places.
yep, i live in the metro richmond area, about 30 min. south. sorry it’s a dreary day here. hope you enjoy your visit. so cool that RER is here!! p.s. did not know that sabra was so close.
I’ve never been to Virginia but it looks beautiful!
I recently visited Richmond and LOVED all the running. Definitely check out Belle Isle and Maymont Park while you’re there. Also, Heritage is a delicious and awesome new little spot in town and they have a phenomenal drink list/bartender, should you need to ‘rehydrate.’
I wanted to run to Belle Ise, but it was too dark (for me). I wish.
Actually I have, I stayed at the Omni Hotel downtown and went to a few nice places in Richmond. I love the old cobblestone roads and stuff it really takes you back. I was there for a work conference though so it wasn’t as much fun as it could have been. There was a great little beer and restaurant place not far from the Omni that was awesome. I suggest if you get the chance trying it out.
My husband is from Virginia. And I used to drive through it all the time on my way to and from college (MA to NC). Have fun at Sabra!
Why did you stand on the toilet seat cover? I usually just stand on my shoes.
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i am SO ANNOYED that i never thought about the toilet seat cover thing!!! i’m always messing around with paper towel!!!!!!!!
I had NO idea that the Sabra factory was only about an hour away. Hmmm I LOVE hummus. You are SO lucky to be able to do that.
Fab sunrise pic!
I can’t wait to hear more about the Sabra visit! Love that hummus! 🙂 They have the best flavors.
Yup, I’ve been to Virginia but never Richmond!