Completed my 2nd Shamrock Half Marathon this weekend. It was great weather in the low 70s and sunshine. We got down to Va Beach about 1ish and went to the expo. Looked around picked up our packets and took some pictures. We went to dinner early but the food took awhile-I was so hungry. Woke up the next morning earlier than I wanted 4:30am but I was up. Went down to the lobby and got a grab and go from the hotel. Put my temporary tattoos on and drank some powerade. I probably drank too much because we walked to the starting line and got there about 6:45 and the race started at 7. The lines for the potta potty was too long so I waited and waited and ran the whole time without stopping. I had a moment where I thought I may actually get close to 2:35 but it wasn't meant to be. I finished in 2:40 so about 2min slower than last year. But-was 10 min faster than my last 1/2 two weeks ago and most of my times have been over 3hrs lately. Hopefully training and crosstraining will help me with the speed. Jess finished in 2:20 and was stretching on the beach when I finished. We went back to the hotel and I grabbed the signs and cameras and ran back to the finish to get Pop and Erik coming down the boardwalk. I thought I was going to have more time but they finished in 3:30 which is really good. Lindsay finished in 3:18 she ran with me until about Mile 5. I did get some beer in the finish tent and irish stew! I also went into the ocean and soaked my legs some-it was fun. Went into the pool and jacuzzi after and relaxed some before dinner at Lynnhaven-yum seafood! It was a great weekend-I know next year Erik/Jess is planning on Las Vegas during that same time-I really unsure about what to do especially since that involves flying for hours! I love doing the Shamrock-it gives me motivation through the winter to keep at it.
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