10-12-12
We arrived in San Francisco on friday. The day was grey and dreary, which was okay with me because I had a migraine all day. The temperature is nice and chilly but not too cold. I don't think I'm going to need the goodwill clothes we bought. Not sure if I mentioned this before but we went to goodwill to get warm clothes to wear at the beginning of the race and then take off and donate when it warms up. The hills here are bigger than I was expecting and I'm ner vous we didn't have enough hill training. One of my teammates mentioned I should get compression sleeves for the run sunday. I've never worn them and everything says don't try anything new on race day, but now I'm debating whether to buy some or not. I'm really worried about being sore afterwards. Instead of taking an ice bath, I think I might soak in the ocean after the run. It's supposed to be pretty cold.
Tomorrow michelle and I want to take a taxi to view the course. That way we know what to expect and what's coming next. I wonder how much a taxi will cost to drive us 30 miles lol
The atmosphere here in sf is very exciting. Our hotel is right in downtown and the expo tent is right outside. There is a wall of all the participant names. We found ours and took pictures. The expo tent is full of vendors. Everything from sports drinks and running earphones to hair stylists and makeup artists. Niketown is a real place and packed with NWM items. I'm debating whether to buy a shirt or not. Will I wear it after the fever of this weekend is gone? After wandering around the expo and stores, we rested for a while and then met the group for dinner. Down in the lobby, Kates parents were supposed to jump out during the group photo to surprise her so we could get pictures of her face. I was so anxious, I'd been texting them all day. I don't think I'm looking at the camera in any of the photos because I was watching all around for them. When we finished the photos and the group started walking to the restaurant I called them and ran over to see them. They decided to wait until Saturday to surprise Kate. I was so upset. This has been the hardest secret to keep!! And I am so excited for their family, that her dad is healthy enough to be here. As we walked to the Stinking Rose her parents text me they were coming to meet us still! All the girls at the table thought I was being so sketch all day - getting "lost" on the way to dinner, texting the whole time and taking random pictures. When kates parents showed up she was soooo surprised!! It was awesome. I'm so happy for them.
the food at the restaurant was really good. Then we walked back to the hotel and I passed out. I was exhausted.
I woke up at 5:30 California time and came up to the restaurant on the 36 floor. Here's my view.
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