Instead of a long drive for this one, I have a quick flight from Peoria into Atlanta (We never get direct flights from Peoria!). Once I arrive Friday afternoon, I'll drive across the border to snag state #11 at the Centerpoint Half Marathon. It's a flat course, so it should be fairly easy on my legs if I can hold back the reins. The route has lots of turns, which always help slow me down. My goal is to come in around 2:05. I think a 9:30 pace would be a good workout for me right now, but not straining too hard.
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| That's a lot of turning.... |
Once I complete Alabama, I'll head back to Atlanta to meet up with Kim, LJ and Elizabeth for the Georgia Half Marathon (state #12). This Half is a bit more hilly... but I'm in love with the finisher's medal already. My goal is to finish and not die; possibly even keep up to Kim?
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| Baby, that's not flat... |
My race outfits are complete for St. Patty's weekend. My fingers and toes are all green. And now I can finally start packing the suitcase. If you're running either race and see me, please come say hello! I know it will be crazy in Atlanta, but you never know who you'll bump into!
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| Green/White on Sunday (left) Orange/Green on Saturday (right) |
A lot of people ask me HOW I make these shirts... a tutorial coming soon!
Love the outfits and good luck, you will rock both races!!
ReplyDeleteyou'll do great Jess!
ReplyDeleteLuck of the Irish to ya!!
ReplyDeleteMarci!
Love the outfits! I am glad we have warmer weather here in the south, but the humidity is coming right along with it.
ReplyDeleteI'm doing back to backs this weekend also at these exact races! :)
ReplyDeleteOMG, really!! We definitely have to meet... Prattville will be easiest I'm sure. LOL
DeleteThe Prattville route has changed from previous years, I've done it before (I'm local). I haven't run the new route, but I know of a couple of hills. I haven't run Atlanta before, but from what I've heard I think its going to be tough! I'll look for you on Saturday! It would be cool if we could get a picture together at both races. LOL :)
DeleteI adore that your shoes even match. LOVE them. Save travels!
ReplyDeleteLove the outfits especially the shirts. I guess you could always start your own shirt making business!
ReplyDeleteYour outfits are adorable! Have a wonderful time!
ReplyDeleteback to back weekends are GREAT at knocking out states on a budget :)
ReplyDeleteSo now that you've posted your outfit, I think its safe to say i will for sure be bringing my white skirt and green top. Don't forget i have the fun foam cut outs to add to our skirts :)
Me too! Me too! White skirt, (lime) green shirt for me!
DeleteLove your outfits, running la marathon. Warm weather predicted, very excited.
ReplyDeleteI freaking love your outfits!!! And I think you are badass for taking on 2 halfs this weekend!!! Go girl!
ReplyDeleteGreat outfits Jess! LOVE THEM!!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck in both races. I am sure you will do great and I cannot wait to hear about them.
WOW! Good luck! I hope you have a great time!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the tutorial - I'm sure it's more fun and less expensive than ordering shirts!
That's 13.1 miles, all those turns? Crap, that looks like a heack of a lot more! Good luck this weekend! Can't wait to read the recaps!
ReplyDeleteGood luck running both!! I'll be in Atlanta (I am from GA), but not running the full or half. I am doing the 5k this year(its going on the same time as the full and half). Maybe next yr I won't be a chicken and actually run the GA Half. Those hills scare me, LOL
ReplyDeleteHave a great time!!!
ReplyDeleteSarah
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Love your outfits! I'll be rocking a pair of pro compression shamrock marathon socks, too, for my St. Paddy's Day 10k. Since I'm running this race with my much faster boyfriend, I would love to be wearing your bad luck to pass an Irish girl shirt! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteGood luck this weekend! You are a rockstar to tackle back to back half marathons! You will do great!
ReplyDeleteLove your outfits! If that's not a reason to run then i don't know what is!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the shirts!!!
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