Nike Women's Marathon -- San Fran weekend in review

I did it! I completed my first Half Marathon in the beautiful city of San Fran this past weekend. Wow, what and amazing experience. I highly recommend it. I have to admit, I am sad that this whole experience has come to an end. I love having a challenge in front of me, so I now find myself thinking "what's next?"...full marathon? ummm...maybe!

Weekend in review:
Favorite quote: “last seen standing in queue” random Brit – runner-up: “next year, I think I will train” Kelly

Favorite motivational signage being displayed on the race course: “you’re hot, call me later—my number is 555-blah, blah” –runner up: “my wife is faster than ur’s”

Best body marking: “run b_tch, run”

Best race moment: mile 10 – arriving at Point Lobos, seeing the Cliff House and the incredible ocean views from the hilltop…then… feeling completely weightless as I floated down the hill. Ahh…only 3 more miles to go.

Worst race moment: being offered chocolate at mile 12 – the thought of eating chocolate at the moment was enough to make me wanna….

Saddest moment: missing my time goal by 17 seconds! Must I be so self-critical...

Rockstar post race recovery regime: Bloody Mary, vodka/soda, 3 bites of Mexican food…ummm, lunch of an elite athlete. Then a trip to the Bliss Spa for a lovely sports massage. Does it get any better than that???