Savannah 1/2 Marathon

This past weekend, my best friend Kristi and I headed down to Savannah for the Rock 'n Roll 1/2 Marathon and it was a blast! I had been wanting to do another 13.1, and to visit Savannah again, and whenever I get to hang out with Kristi it's a good time!

 

 We took off Friday to head down to Savannah and get ready for the race.

 

 Kristi's big pumpkin

 

 My little pumpkin

 

 Waiting for the ferry

 

 Here we are getting our packets and getting pumped for the race!

 

 And since the packet pick up was across the river, we got some nice views waiting on the ferry to take us back.

 

 The race started at 8, but we had to be parked by 6:30, so it was a super early morning Saturday, but well worth it!

 

 The Savannah 13.1 course was great! It had a few small hills, but most of the course was flat and several miles were through the scenic downtown squares. I have to admit that it was SO NICE to have areas that were easy for the spectators to get to. You have NO idea how awesome it is to take a turn and realize that a bunch of middle schoolers have set up in a parking lot and are blasting music for you and singing. Or that someone in a banana suit is holding a sign saying "If a marathon was easy they would call it your mom." It definitely helps keep your spirits light and your energy up! Race fans are the BEST! 

 

 Kristi schooled me in the run, as we all knew she would, but at least she was there to cheer me on at the finish! I ended up with a 10 min PR over my last 13.1 at a 2:42, but I know I can go faster than that, so back to training I suppose! I am looking at doing a 15K in January in ATL, and perhaps the Publix ATL 13.1 in March.

 

 Bottom line, we both finished, we both PR'ed, and we both had fun! And, as a bonus we were in the lowcountry, so we got to have a quick roommate reunion with Kathryn and Leah! It was the first time we have seen Kathryn since her and Dan got engaged too!  

 

 The four of us, back together again! All in all, it was a great weekend!