Rocking the two guitar stance!
Let’s start with the expo. This past weekend was the San Jose Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon. It’s one of my favorite Bay Area races and this would be my 6th time running it (out of 8 years). I swung by early on Saturday to pick up my bib and make the quick rounds before the tweet up planned at noon.
We’re hitting the road soon. The next big thing coming to a city near you!
As usual, the organization was spot on and breezed through bib pick up, did some snooping around the official gear and made my way through the expo. I took some fun photos, the First Lady got to spin a few wheels, grab some stickers and buttons. A good time was had by all.
I came back through at noon for the tweet up and ran into some familiar faces.
Left to Right: @Mexigarian, @mesharon42 (on IG) – me and the First Lady, @TrainWithBain, @ChristineCre8s, and @QwietSt0rm
Had to grab a selfie with Instagram rock star @mesharon42
Left to right: @stacywash, Me and the First Lady, @SeeSharpRun and @LaurenOlerich
Fun with shoes!
I know there were some other runners around that were trying to find us. I need to come up with a better way to make it more apparent where the meet up is going to be or an identifier that let’s folks know where we are. I think I may attach a balloon to me next time. There were some other folks that swung by as well that I didn’t get a chance to take photos with, so I guess we’ll have to do it all over again next year.
On my way out of the expo, I also ran into these fine folks:
@djc_03 and @noelene16. the power couple from Instagram – the First Lady got a STICKER!!!
And I finally got to meet up with @run4bling who I had run into earlier in the day… First Lady got a POSTCARD!!!!!!!! (and chocolate, of course)
And on my way back to the hotel, I got to meet up with Michael who flew in from Texas as one of the race entry giveaway winners. It was great to meet and catch up with him a bit. I’ll see you in Vegas in month!
With @mhawley, who won a free race entry (and the shirt — TWINS!) through this blog. BOOM!
That was how Saturday went down. Later that night, wifey and I and the First Lady headed down to a familiar pizza place where we typically eat the day before and had a quiet dinner. There was some coloring, pizza eating and fun with pasta. Of course, I had to have my hydration situation all set up:
Shock Top Belgian White and water on the rocks!
Next up was laying out the “flat runner” or the “invisible man” and getting ready for race day.
Retro 2007 shirt, nike watch, Road Runner shorts and shades all set for the morning.
Race day recap will be up Tuesday.
If you want to see some more photos, follow me over at my Instagram account.
SPOILER alert: it contains race results and post race pics.
How was your weekend?
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So fun! I’ve got to try to organize a meet up before my next race. It would just be interesting to see how many show up since its not a large race at all. And I hate to be a spoiler but CONGRATS!!!!
congrats again on a stellar race :) :) love that the first lady got to join you at the expo and all the photo opps! :)
I like that RnR shirt! Can’t wait to hear about how the race went :)
Looks like a fun time was had! Love the shoe shot of friends!
So fun!!! I really need to do a meet-up at my next race…it is so good to put faces with names!
Looks like another great meet up AND shoe pic!
You ran an awesome race– congrats!! Love the many people you got to meet, too.
Ahhh great FUn!
The RnRSJ was awesome!! Had I not won an entry, I would have missed out on this event. The only complaint I have is the host hotel should have offered breakfast earlier than 7 am for runners.
It was nice to finally meet you and the family! As my second, of 4 RnR events this year, I would have to say this was as well done as the RnR San Diego which I hear is one of the best. Good luck in San Antonio and I’ll see you in Vegas!
So fun & love the pics!!! :)
I can’t wait to read your recap! You totally rocked it! :)
Your tweet up looks like a ton of fun! Love all the pics, but the shoe one is my favorite.
Congrats on a great race!