It’s getting to be about that time.
Racing time!
And I am quite honestly the MOST excited I’ve ever been to chase 13.1:
…I feel ready.
…I feel strong.
…I feel happy.
Because I know I’ll cross that finish line proudly.
Know what else is *totally* exciting me about race weekend?
The weekend forecast, for starters – could that *be* any more perfect running weather??
The fact that I already have my race day outfit all picked out.
I heart sweat– obvs.
(paired with these which I’m totally buying later today!)
The race course, which I’m DYING to run – it’s in a beautiful area, with lots of gorgeous views, annnd it’s wicked flat:
The sheer fact that I’m running this race on my two year (whoa!) blog birthday is pretty unreal. Very fitting if you ask me. What’s also fitting? That I’ll be seeing one of my oldest blog friends, Alicia, this weekend for a sushi date with my sister! Also fitting? That my even longer time blog friend, Heather, is celebrating her two year blog birthday on the same day of her second half marathon, just a week after me. Stars aligning…must mean something, yeah??
And finally? It’s making me so happy to know that I’ll be seeing familiar faces on race day – my sister and M will be there as our cheering squad (and may even hop in for a few miles!), and my mom – team photographer. Means the world to me to have them there. More than they probably know. That and the fact that I’ll be running side-by-side with Scott, my #1 fan and favorite running partner ever. We’re gonna rock it, babe. ❤
…and someone else I’m super-excited to see on race day? This girl! She is so frickin’ inspiring – I can’t wait to meet her in real life, especially now that she’s moved back home and wouldn’t ya know, that “home” is wicked close to where I live. Small world!
So yeah, all sort of excitement going on for me today. I’m ready for you 13.1. Ready to kill it.
…Yeah, I said it. 😉
EatDrinkBreatheSweat 
I am SO excited for you. Can’t wait to hear all about it!
And Happy Blog Birthday!
Penelope
Thank you!!! And PS. I hear you’re coming up this way for a visit next summer – I can’t wait to meet you! 🙂
Have so much fun!!
That is PERFECT weather for a race….KILL IT1! 🙂
I’m honestly amazed at how perfect the forecast is – the previous two half marathons I’ve run have been um, less than ideal race weather conditions. One race had us running in 80+ degree heat (in September no less, totally unexpected!) and the other had us running in SUPER muggy, SUPER hilly conditions. I am so excited to run 13.1 on a sunny, gorgeous, calm day like Sunday will be. Unreal!
You will kick ass! And I’m totally jealous of your flat course. You saw what mine looks like!
I am really excited to run a flat course after my last half with all those damn hills at the end that nearly killed me!
But seriously, you are ready, you are conditioned, you will roll right through those hills. I know it!!
What a weekend you are going to have!! So excited for our sushi date tomorrow…. I better start packing – my flight leaves in 3.5 hours!!!
It’s going to be a pretty awesome weekend, you are SO right! I can’t wait to see you tomorrow!!!! Get packing girl! 😉
Have fun and Happy Blog Birthday!! Can’t wait to see pics of happy faces! 🙂 Enjoy every single mile!
Thank you!! And yes – that is the plan, to run happy, all 13.1 miles worth 🙂
Yay!!! I can’t wait sis, you are going to rock this! And I am looking forward to running a few miles here and there too, for sure. So funny, I dreamed about this half marathon ALL night last night. Alicia was in it too, must be cuz of our sushi date tomorrow! You are going to do awesome, I’m very proud without even knowing your time, cuz it doesn’t matter, what does is that you are doing this.
I love that you dreamed about the race last night – I think it means you definitely ought to hop in for a few miles (or 13.1…lol). You are the best sis, thank you for being so supportive and proud, means the world to me. xoxo
This just made me smile like a dummy – so excited for you!! You know I’ll be waiting for that text from you right??? I wish I could be there to run with you. But, I’ll be cheering you on from WAY down south 😉
You’re comment made ME smile like a dummy, you are so sweet! I wish I was running this race with you but I KNOW you’ll be there with me in spirit!! I promise to text you as soon as I can after the race – or maybe I’ll have Jo do it since she’ll have easier phone access at the finish line 😉
I can’t wait to hear about it! Good luck!!!!! You are going to kill it.
Ohhh your comment reminded me: note to self – email Amber after I cross the finish!! 🙂
WAHOOOO – what a fabulous weekend for a race!!! You are going to be a running rockstar! Enjoy!!!
A-mazing weather this weekend. LOVE it!!!
LOVE THE GEAR! GOOD LUCK!
Awesome attitude. And, yes, IDEAL weather! You are going to kick that races ass.
“He” won’t even see it coming #asswhooping 😉
Perfect running weather, chic running outfit, flat course, awesome training, and a great attitude?! Sounds like a recipe for success my friend! Best of luck! I am looking forward to reading all about it:-)
That’s the plan, run happy, run proud, run freeee! 🙂
You’re going to rock it! Can’t wait to read how it goes 🙂 Go get those miles!!
wooohoo! wish I could come cheer. I know you will be awesome. rest up!
You are so going to rock this race!!! I’m going to have to live vicariously through you. 😉
And you couldn’t ask for better weather!!
Seriously, I am amazed at the forecast. Truly. Totally going to run this race JUST for you, I swear!!
Why it took me so long to see this…I have no idea…but thank you!! That is *the nicest* thing anyone could possibly do for me when it comes to running!! I’m touched and honored it’s you! 🙂
Have a great race Jess!! That weather report is amazing! Nice change from the muggy mess we ran in August. Also, love the running tights (capris?) are you sure you won’t be too hot?
I was TOTALLY thinking about that this afternoon as the temps started to rise. Now I’m all indecisive – shorts, capris? Hmmmm. Decisions!
You are going to KILL it!!! And htat is really cool that it is on your blog anniversary. Love that. 🙂
Have so much fun!!!!!!!!
Isn’t that kinda neat?? I totally didn’t even realize it until Heather reminded me, go figure!!
Yayayayayay!!! Good luck girl…I just KNOW that you are going to do unbelievably amazing!!! I can’t wait to here all about it! Can I be your virtual cheerleader? Yeah!
yippeeee! This makes me so very excited for you and I wish I could be on the sideline cheering you on! But I’ll be cheering for you from Dallas. PERFECT weather…and I sure do love that flat course. 🙂
You are going to do great lady!!! I will be thinking of you 🙂 Enjoy and have a blast!
Wow, the stars are aligning beautifully for you! Best of luck my friend, you are going to rock it tomorrow. I’ll be thinking of you while I’m out running tomorrow morning! 🙂
My Google Reader is bursting at the seams as I’m about a week behind on my blog reading. You’re probably running right now, but I still wanted to say good luck and I am thinking of you this morning! I can’t wait to read a full recap!
Your posts are so inspirational lately, Jess! Can’t wait to hear how the race goes!! 🙂
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