Hi there! I took a much needed vacation and few days off from blogging but I am back from my Las Vegas 26.2! Hope you all didn’t miss me too much. I sure did miss you!
Let’s recap the last few days and talk about the Rock n Roll Las Vegas Marathon!
I arrived to Vegas on Wednesday morning with some of my girlfriends who also came in from the east coast. There is nothing more fun than exploring the city with your old college buds!
We stayed at the MGM…super close to everything on the strip.
It was a good time eating some good eats, doing some shopping, and gambling (yeah, not so much. I think I played the slot machines once.)
We also worked out at the hotel gym. I squeezed in a quick 5k for good measure. I love the treadmills that have TVs on them.
As well as some wine and window shopping at Christian Louboutin. Those red bottoms get me every time.
Most of the week went by fast but we were able to squeeze in lots of fun. Including the Michael Jackson Cirque de Soleil show. The dancing, acrobatics and music were incredible.
Sunday came around quickly! My friend Malaika was also in town and she ran the half. I stayed with her a couple of days after my friends had left and she had her own car. She took me to her favorite brunch place outside the strip. Hash House a Go Go.
We went back to the hotel and rested a bit then got ready for the night race.
The weather was super chilly for Vegas! I was not expecting it to be so chilly but it was in the 40s with 30 mph wind gusts and RAIN. We lined up to the start ready to go.
Going into this race my legs were feeling pretty tired although we took the monorail a lot while we were there. Still, Vegas is a ton of walking but my step count game I have to tell you was ON POINT. Haha. Also, I am absolutely NOT a night runner. I have morning run mojo in my veins. But I sucked it up and got it done.
The first half of the run was primarily along the strip and through part of old Las Vegas. Then it splits off and the full marathoners pretty much run through all the outskirts of the city. It was VERY dark in some parts but the street lights and flashing club lights they had on the course really helped. There was also a ton of water stations and volunteers were passing out Gu. So they kept us really hydrated which I was very happy about.
Overall I was happy with my performance for this race and especially since I ran a very hilly and challenging full marathon just last month. And I’ve run a total of 5 full marathons in 2015…the most I’ve ever run in a calendar year. So I’ll take it.
26.2 number 16 is done.
I had to buy myself a Tory Burch bag to celebrate. Now that’s my favorite kind of post run treat.
How was your weekend? Did you do a fall marathon this year?
Do you have any races coming up?
Pumpkin Spice 15k this upcoming weekend! Bring it on.
I was set to do the half, but then upgraded my entry to the full. My fastest time to date! 4:23, so I was just behind you. My friend told me it wasn’t the best run, but I thought it was decent. I enjoyed it.
Congrats Jennie! Glad to hear you enjoyed!
Congrats on the full in Vegas!!! That is amazing you have done 16 full marathons…. I need to get on your level 🙂
Thanks so much girl! We definitely need to meet up for a race here in Dallas sometime!
Looks like an awesome race! I love the rock and roll series. Good luck in your 15k!!
Thanks Jane!
Great job, love seeing your recap. Vegas RnR was my first half marathon race, I ran the inaugural race when it was still in the morning. It was freezing then too, I remember my toes being numbed the whole time. I would like to run this race again, but not sure how I feel about night running 😦
Thx! Yes I’d definitely like to go back for the half and perhaps the remix challenge! (5k Sat, half Sun) it was a good time seeing all of the lights at night!
Wow! What a week!
I love your new bag, definitely an amazing post-run treat. And well done on all your marathons! Wow 5…that is great!
I haven´t run any yet, I´m planning on running a half marathon next spring and training good for it, then maybe a full one in October…That would be the plan. On the journey you´re such an inspiration! What you run!
And your Vegas Trip sound so fun! It is best exploring it with girlfriends…
When I was in Vegas I didn´t really like it that much…I was there only one day, so that was´t that much…Maybe I just got a small impression, I don´t know… Glad you liked it though!
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Yeah I’ve been to Vegas before and not had as much fun, so I really think it depends on who you are with and you will have a blast! We certainly did!!!
Nice work! I couldn’t imagine running a full at night!! and brrrr I can’t believe it was so cold!
Yes girl plus it took us a HOT minute to get out of the finisher area so I was freezing my hiney off! The post run hot shower helped 🙂
Eeek!!! When you don’t live there I guess us tourists just expect Vegas to be hot all the time!
Yeah it gets cold in the later months just like everywhere else. 😉
Awesome job! Sounds like an amazing weekend.
It was! Thanks
What a fun racecation. Glad you were able to race and have a great time. 16 full marathons. How amazing is that!!
Thank you!
Congratulations on another awesome marathon finish and great racing year!!
Thanks! I think I need to get on board the 50 state train like you! 😉 🙂
Yes, absolutely!! You already have quite a few done!
Exactly!!!
Woot! Woot! You go girl! And in that temp with those winds…whoa!
I love that you treated yourself to a celebratory purse post-race. My kind of girl! 🙂
Woot woot!!
Congrats on your race!! I hear the weather was crazy! An evening race would probably be right my alley though. 🙂
Yeah go next year! I’m planning on going back too!! It was a fun little change up.