Bags are packed and confirmation sheets are printed… Friday, I’m on a plane to San Antonio to begin what might be one of the more “interesting” weekends of my running journey. The only other thing I can really compare it to is getting ready for a 50 miler. Yes, this day will require 11 fewer miles, but the logistics and having to rest/fly in between two races brings a sense of the unexpected.
What am I carrying?
2 bags: 1 shoulder bag, 1 carry-on
2 bags within my carry-on: 1 with San Antonio race gear, 1 with LV race gear
3 pairs of shoes: 1 for walking around, 1 for racing, 1 for recovery
What am I wearing?
San Antonio Half Marathon
INKnBURN Endurance shirt (fitting name), black Road Runner Sports hybrid shorts
Recovery between races
Calling this the RunEMZ outfit — RunEMZ shirt from her 24 hr./100 mi. treadmill run, black Jordan nylon pants, red barefooters
Las Vegas Full Marathon
2013 SF Marathon shirt (figured out the sleeves issue), Pearl Izumi white arm sleeves, navy blue Adidas shorts, Chartreuse ProCompression calf sleeves
*both races will be run in Mizuno Wave Inspire 8’s
What I’ll be saying (in an interview)?
I’ll be interviewed before the Las Vegas race with the start line announcer. If you are at the start line around 4, I’ll be on the stage doing my best to answer some questions. I’m hoping I can say something coherent and maybe something to get the crowd jazzed up to #stripatnight.
Who am I hoping to meet?
EVERYONE! Seriously. I post photos of what I’m wearing because I love to interact with the running community at expos and on race day. We all share our stories, RT each other, like our pics on Instagram, so why not cheer each other on in real life?!?! If you see me say hello, let’s take a pic together, give each other a high-five, sing a song, whatever. I may ask you what your twitter handle or instagram name is, because that is how I’m able to connect the two, but give a shout out and I’ll shout out right back at ya. LET’S DO THIS!
I’m also super excited to be (hopefully) be able to meet Dorothy, @MilePosts. She is a major inspiration to me and the running community. I helped design her I RUN THIS BODY shirts and we’re always bouncing ideas off each other, so I’m hoping I finally get to talk to her in person.
So excited at the opportunity to meet the amazing @MilePosts at RnR Vegas this weekend. #StripatNight #sa2lv #fitfluential
— Pavement Runner (@PavementRunner) November 15, 2013
Also looking forward to the @KatSNF and @SeeSharpRun reunion. We’ll all be there this weekend and would love a follow up pic with these 2 running stars.
With Katrina and Linzie at the Disneyland Half Weekend (2013)
How I’ll be running?
San Antonio Half Marathon: 9 minute pace. Looking to hold that the entire time for a sub-2 finish (1:55 give/take)
Las Vegas Full Marathon: I’ll start at a 9 minute pace, but would like to stay between 8:30-9. Aiming for a sub-4 finish.
And there you have it… that’s my Sunday. If you are looking for more details on logistics, I posted about it here.
I’ll be sharing all weekend long, follow along!
Twitter: @PavementRunner
Instagram: @PavementRunner
San Antonio: #RnRSA
Las Vegas: #stripatnight, #RnRLV
San Antonio AND Las Vegas: #SA2LV
Taking any last-minute advice.
Good luck! It’s going to be an epic ride. Can’t wait to follow along through social media!
Sending a virtual high five to you and all running this weekend SA2LV!!
ahh you are so close to me! fly into austin first!!!
Hope you have a blast!
wheeee!!!! GOOD LUCK!
GOOD LUCK! RNRSA was my first half ever!
You are amazing! Can’t wait to follow along on Twitter & IG.
last minute advice: remember to breathe deep and take it all in! you got this! i have been following your exploits for sometime. best of luck!
You’re a beast! I’ll be following along via social media, and as a local to Vegas, hope to meet up at some point. Good luck to you!!
Good luck! Hope it all goes smoothly!
I can’t wait to read all about it! Super excited to follow your hashtag this weekend! GOOD LUCK!
Good luck with everything! Hoping all the logisitics work out well so you can just focus on the running. As others have said, I’ll be following along on social media. GOOD LUCK! Run strong!
Lots of luck!!!
Get it boy! Good luck on both races and can’t wait to read your recaps! I’m looking forward to your IG diary of the day :)
Good luck! You are going to rock it. Can’t wait to follow along on instagram, always fun to see your shenanigans.
I am excited to follow you this weekend!!!! Good luck. I know you’re gonna rock the sh$% out of these two races!!!!
You are awesome!!!!