OK, now the fun race report.

My friends and co-marathoners,  Karla (R) and Layla out for a super easy pre-race run Saturday. 

Yes, it is Kara Goucher!  She seems super nice and was doing a Q&A at the expo.  Totally dedicated to helping high school runners.  PS, she's pregnant...can BARELY tell!

Karla and Layla with the ELVI (didn't know Elvis had a plural did you?)  Elvis was in the building... and outside...and on the race course...oh and don't forget...

and sometimes SHE lives...

Reunion after 10 years apart! Pretty girls Karla, Trisha and Layla.

Me...pre-race.  Yikes!  Nervous much?

So we went outside to get a cab and guess what?  "it'll be a 30 min wait"  What we said?  We took off walking and lucked out.  We met up with Bobby Martinez (L) and his brother.  

I saw the race numbers and offered 20 bucks to get to the start.  They gave us a lift to the race NO CHARGE.  In fact, Bobby checked in with us after the race!  Wow, that's some good karma!  PS, he also ran a 3:17 marathon for a 2 minute PR!!!

The HUGE start!

 

Favorite picture of Me (on the left), Layla and Karla.  Race complete, no injuries and everyone happy!  NICE!!!

Layla (L) in for a post race soak.  I know they say ice is best but a hot tub?  WITH beer?  really?  What choice did we have?  The gal on the right is our old friend Trisha.  

 

Race shwag...obviously I need practice gathering the haul.  Of course, I did say I'd be good.  :)

Like I said, didn't make the goal but still happy!  San Diego was fabulous.  It's a great race, met wonderful people, a little vacation with friends and even managed a little shopping.  Now that is a good weekend.  I think it may be a DO-OVER!!!!