This past weekend Eric, Julia, Matt, and I ventured to Nashville, TN for our race. I decided not to do the full marathon, due slightly to the fact I would have an inadequate amount of time to train well. Maybe I'll do a full in our new country...that would be awesome. Well, deciding not to do the full was a decision that I am SO glad I made seeing how it was pouring down rain our entire race. I'm not talking about a drizzle that turns your hair frizzy. I'm talking about drenched clothes, soggy socks, and dripping hair. Water was pouring off our noses. It was normal to land in a puddle that covered your entire shoe and made you glad you put on waterproof mascara. Yes, I put on makeup. And also to mention it was cold. So yeah. Not exactly the ideal race weather. Thankfully poor weather didn't stop hundreds of spectators coming to cheer us on or the make-shift fully stocked bars that people set up outside their houses as they watch thousands of runners pass by at the crack of dawn. OR passing out bacon as people ran by. We really rely on these guys and their bacon for motivation. Regardless of the rain, it was still an entertaining run and the spectators were so encouraging. The actual run wasn't too miserable, it was after we finished. Freezing cold, numb fingers, just standing there in the rain, already soaking wet. But we had fun and I would definitely do this race again.
We stayed with our good friends Chris and Marie. It was so much fun to spend time with them and catch up. I love and am so blessed by my friendship with Marie. We have known each other for a few years now, and always have the best time together. We can literally talk about anything and everything. And we do. They were great hosts and pointed out all the hotspots of Nashville, from where Taylor Swift lived to where Scarlett and Gunnar play duets at the Bluebird. After the race, we were so freezing all we could think about is how to get warm. Matt had this brilliant idea of going to the local Y and relaxing in the sauna and hot tub. And that we did! Saturday evening, after our naps, we went to Burger Up, then we cruised through downtown Nashville listening to all the Honky Tonk music from afar, and ended up at Frothy Monkey and enjoyed some hot chocolate. We were so worn out from the day that we crashed hard that night.
Thanks to my parents who watch our most loved and valued Addie Grace! We had a blast in Nashville but I definitely missed my sweet baby!
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| Julia and I before the race...starting to get soaked. |
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| All of us after the race...completely drenched and freezing. |
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| Marie and I at dinner. |
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| My handsome hubby and I at Frothy Monkey |
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| Matt and Julia at Frothy Monkey |
