After my hair cut this morning (just a trim!), Ryan and I headed to the Women’s Half Marathon race expo at the Vinoy (the same hotel where we got married!).
My sister ended up going earlier with my dad to register for the 5K after they took a spinning class at the hotel’s gym this morning. Looks like we’ll both be running tomorrow!
When Ryan and I arrived around 11 a.m., the expo was hoppin’! We made sure to walk around all of the booths and check out the goodies.
I really, really wanted to buy a sparkly pink race skirt for tomorrow but immediately decided against it when I saw that the skirts were $62. I hope the sparkles have real crystals in them for that price!
I didn’t buy anything other than some Gu Chomps (my race day fuel of choice), but had a great time talking with some of the vendors.
I tried out The Stick, a neat massage stick, on my calves and that baby felt great! I can see why they’re popular with runners because the pressure from the stick felt great on my muscles.
Once we picked up my bib and race shirt, we headed home for lunch.
I made myself a roast beef sandwich with apple slices and an unpictured cup of rice pudding on the side.
Oatmeal bread is so darn delicious!
After hanging out with my family for a bit, my sister suggested hitting up Revolve, a local thrift store, and Starbucks as an afternoon activity. We bribed Ryan into coming with us with the promise of a Frappuccino.
Revolve had some amazing ‘80s clothes that made me wish I had an ‘80s-theme party on my radar.
Only $15 for that gorgeous little number. I was so tempted to buy it for a future ‘80s soiree, but decided against it since I still have this little baby in my closet…
After thrift store shopping (I got a dress for $8!), we drove to Starbucks to take advantage of their buy-one-get-one-free holiday beverages (2 – 5 p.m. through tomorrow!).
I ordered a peppermint mocha latte and loved every sip.
I think Ryan was quite a fan of his Frappuccino… and the whipped cream.
There we go…
Now we’re back at the house debating dinner plans. To go out or stay in? That is the question!
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I love thrift store shopping! I don’t have a talent for picking cool outfits from thrift store, but it is fun to find whacky outfits!
hehe such a cute outfit with the sparkly skirt! And I seriously thought that was YOU in an ACTUAL MAG COVER! I wouldn’t doubt that someday it’ll happen 🙂
I have never heard of Gu Chomps (except for your blog?) Do you cramp up at all afterwards? I really can’t eat before I work out or run, but always feel like I could use something after the 5th or 6th mile…… PS That white outfit is AMAZING, ha ha! You should have bought it and just planned your own 80s party lol! 😉
Ignore the ? After “Gu Champs”– whoops! Typing on my phone and I have to fix grammar mistake 😛
i actually don’t cramp up and it’s great! i don’t take all of them at once though. i usually take a few at a time, but never more than 4 at once. so far so good!
I have “the stick” because I was having calf problems after long runs and it’s so amazing! Definitely an investment 🙂 good luck tomorrow girl!!
I have to try that stick for my calves – they are always sore and tight!
Good luck at your half marathon. Have fun!
Enjoy a fun dinner out 🙂
You guys are so crazy! I love it. Hey–I use a kitchen roller on my muscles—it works GREAT and is much cheaper than the fancy running ones. (You know–the tool you roll out pie crusts with) I carry it with me at all times and at the sign of any soreness–I’m rolling! Try it! e
great idea!
Me too! I use my wooden rolling pin on my legs- it feels great! I can’t imagine why people pay so much for something they have at home 🙂 or maybe buy a plastic sprinkler pipe at home depot for pennies! 🙂
Yep, I legitimately thought you were on the cover of Women’s Running. That’s one tricky picture!
your hair is so shiny and pretty. i know you always say it’s the thinnest hair in the world, but it really doesn’t look like it is! always full of body & shine!
I see the running skirts booth to the right of your picture! 🙂 good luck tomorrow!
I say, go out!! 🙂
Looks like a super fun day! That running skirt is awesome……
You guys are so cute. Looks like you had an awesome day. And – um – that 80’s dress rules!!!
I say go out and a have a lil date. 🙂
Can I ask where you get Gu-Chomps at? They sound interesting, but I’ve never seen them anywhere.
i’ve found them at sports authority and dick’s sporting goods!
I love “The Stick”!!! I bought one online and I use it almost every day. It feels incredible on my hamstrings, which seem to be infinitely tight. Also try it on your IT bands – they’re a common problem area for runners.
I have a few numbers in my closet that are frighteningly close to the dressed you tried on in your blog! Thanks for the Christmas ideas… Good luck to your and Leslie in your race tomorrow. Love the hot pink sleeves. Hope they help!
thanks, aunt laurie! on our next trip to raleigh we’ll have to try on those dresses! 🙂
I had my first holiday drink at Starbuck’s this morning too, after our hike. It felt so good drinking somethin warm and delicious after a rainy hike.
I saw the BOGO sign, maybe I’ll be back at 2pm later for another drink.
I’m planning to wear a sparkly skirt for the Tinkerbell half marathon. Good thing I am borrowing someone else’s skirt, did not they know they cost that much? That’s a price for a whole outfit for me.
I honestly thought you were on the cover of a running magazine for a minute! I was very impressed and then kind of embarrassed 🙂
Haha I also thought you were about to be on the cover when the picture popped up in my blogger reader! Looks like you had an awesome day 🙂
Good luck tomorrow! I’m running the Philly half tomorrow and spent my day doing much of the same kind of stuff (minus the awesome 80’s dress up ;))
good luck to you!!
Ooh expo look fun! Can you pick up a sparkly skirt from a regular store and wear that instead? Itd probably save a lot of money!
Good luck tomorrow! “The Stick” is amazing, by the way, and has done wonders for me! Hurts.so.good. I used to always use Gu Chomps and recently switched to Shot Bloks. I like them even more and they are easier to find. Cran-Razz are my fav, I recommend!
Have fun at the WHM! I was supposed to run the half there, but ended up having to change my plans and did the OBX half last weekend. Look forward to doing it in the future!
Good luck on your race tomorrow!!
And isn’t it crazy how expensive workout gear is … especially the cute stuff?! I think I should be allowed to wear my running clothes to work, for the money I’ve spent on them! 🙂
ha!! yes!
I swear by the stick! No matter where I go I have to have it on me. It’s a life saver even if I haven’t been crazy active–it helps get out every day kinks. Definitely recommend investing in one : )
🙂 Loving those 80’s dresses, my dear!
Nicholas and I have plans to hit up Starbucks tomorrow afternoon for holiday treats 🙂 YUMM!!
heather & nicholas sittin’ in a tree…. 🙂 miss you, pretty lady!
hahaha. oh, yes. I love that tree 😉
miss you, too 😀
How fun! My sister and I keep talking about wanting to go thrift store shopping – too bad she’s in Baltimore and I’m in LA… :-/
I have both “the stick” and a foam roller and to be honest I find that the foam roller does a much better job. Plus they are only half the cost of a stick. 🙂
http://www.team-sparkle.com/
$25 for a skirt and free shipping. Boom.
awesome!! thank you! 🙂
I was at the Expo yesterday and was totally overwhelmed. I saw those skirts too, they looked ridiculous! Afterwards I did a treadmill workout at their gym and was definitely being judged hard by all the marathon ladies walking by me. Oh well. Good luck in the race tomorrow!
pssssh – you should sing this song to them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znt8c4Cdm6U&ob=av2e
Hahaha good call. I’d so win that sing-off. Especially wearing a sparkly running skirt. And great finishing your run in that awful humidity!
Thrift stores are so awesome! That would definitely be cute for an 80s party. I hit up Starbucks and got a peppermint too. How can anyone pass that up?
Those dresses are hilar! I wish I had an 80s party to go to too. Sigh. At least there are tacky Christmas sweater parties to look forward to!
As effective as the Stick is a kitchen rolling pin- it’s my go-to after a long run!
I went to an 80’s party last night and could have totally used that dress! Too funny!
i’m jealous! i LOOOOVE ’80s-themed parties.