Now That Was Fun!

What a blast!  From start to finish I loved the Portland Half Marathon.  The crowd was awesome-enthusiastic and full of energy.  Bands along the course ranged from bells to drums and Christian worship to techno.  My favorite music came from a DJ set up in an old bus on Front Street.  Some man stood on top of the bus and blew his whistle to the beat for hours!  Hilarious. 
The course is great for those who aren't crazy about hills.  It's the flattest half I've ever done. 

The weather?  It rained a bit.  I was a happy camper because we pretty much nailed the forecast.  The rain wasn't too heavy and it was warm enough to run in short sleeves and running tights. 

And as great as it was--the best thing about the whole dang thing?  The day after-when you can sit back and relax knowing you just ran 13.1 miles! Maybe next year I'll brave 26.2!!

Friends Nikki and Carl came from Spokane to do the half marathon!



The anxious crowd beforehand!




My sister Emily pacing me!



Running past my parents



Mission accomplished!




Outside Besaw's-time for an enormous breakfast (and Bloody Mary)