Opportunity was a knockin

In a couple of weeks I have to be in the LA area, but only for a few hours........so I thought to myself that is too short to be in such a wonderful place I should stay for the weekend.

What to do, what to do?

I wonder if there are any half marathons going on that weekend.

The answer is yes, yes there are.




So I will be doing Palos Verdes on Saturday and Pasadena on Sunday. Half Marathon Double Header Weekend!

and then I convinced some friends to come along and have titled the upcoming epic road trip the LA Rocks Road Trip (always good to title things). It is going to be awesome (as long as I remember to pack the compression gear).  #16 & #17 here I come. And then it will be break time until September. I just couldn't pass up the chance to run in such beautiful places. 

Comments

  1. Colorado GalMay 3, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    I'm officially giving you the title of half marathon addict :) LOVE IT!

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  2. JinaMay 3, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    You are so hardcore! I love the name of the road trip. I name things, too.

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  3. Yo Momma RunsMay 4, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    I'm so jealous! My sister lives there, and I love it. Wish I was racing with you! Have a great time (like I even need to advise that).

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  4. TX Runner MomMay 4, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Awesome to have back to back races! Have fun!

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