Last weekend Mom went on a little trip for 48 hours. She went to Kansas City to see her friend Keri and run a half marathon with her. She had a great time. The race was cold 40 degrees and Mom and Keri pretty much missed the start of the race so had to start WAY in the back. The course was VERY challenging. Mom had not really trained for the hills- but loved them. Her time was 2:06 about 9 mins slower then her fastest time this year. She did not walk the race at all ( even with all the hills- she actually passed people) But, Mom was really happy with her time considering everything. Keri ran awesome and had a PR with a time of 1:56. Keri and Ken made her stay so nice. They had thought of everything. Had extra GU's, a cliff bar for breakfest, and the most cozy bed to sleep in. The best part was after the race we got to stop at Starbucks. Mom had also bought a new running outfit and it was a big hit. we did not get any pictures during the race. But, they had pros taking them which I should have the link for later. All we got was one after the race.
It is kind funny but we think Mom is kind of a running snob. Mom complained that since they paid 60.00 for the entry fee and it was fall race. They should of received a long sleeve shirt and was applled the shirt was not a technical shirt. Also, disappointed that the race started at 7am since it is dark at 7am. Mom also thought it was weird that at the water stops they had Gatorade before water- it is usually reversed. Mom also had a IPOD issue. It is working fine now. But, she thinks to much sweat got on it and the volume would not turn up or down. So by the end of the race it was as loud as it goes. She is sure other people could hear her music and it was almost hurting her ears. But, she did not want to mess with it or turn it off.
On another note Keri has the best friends! She has 2 friends that came and watched the race in the freezing rain. Then after the race they gave us there coats ( even though we were very sweaty). Wasn't that nice.
A side note on Keri's animal pants. Those are not running pants. When she was trying to pick out what to wear the night before she found those from Express from when she was in High School. And thought they would be funny to wear. They did get some looks!
Sounds like a great weekend! Congrats on the race and I hope you enjoyed the little vacation :) It sounds like Dad and kiddos also had a fun weekend at home. Success!
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