RnR Seattle 1/2 Marathon Recap

I have a thing for matching people.  Brooks made it possible for me to do so at a race so as you can guess, I was pretty happy about that.

I woke up at 5:40, ate a bagel, changed and met the girls at 6 o’clock in the lobby.  We walked to the starting line (a little less than a mile from our hotel) and went into the VIP tent for a little while.  I ate some grapes there and got excited to get back to the area after the race for massages and post-race celebrating.

We then walked over to our corrals and took a million pictures because that is just part of a blogger’s responsibilities;)

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I’m always amazed how many people are there at Rock’n’Roll races and how they are able to organize everyone so perfectly.

This race offers a marathon, 1/2 marathon and 8k.  The 8k sold out!!  We all started right at 7:00 a.m.

One thing I love about doing this race is that Seattle gets light SOOOO early during this time of year.  I love that because it is bright for all of the pre-race activities too.  Sunlight wakes me right up.  I don’t love starting races when it is still dark outside because it makes me feel like I should be in bed with about 10 blankets on top of me.

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The coolest part for me was the fireworks that went off from the startling line when the elites started.

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And then we were off:

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The first mile is downhill which really helps to get your legs moving.  You then get an uphill and you run through the city for a bit.  There is one tiny portion that is an out and back (like .35 miles worth) and the turn around spot gets a little congested but other than that the entire run is a big loop kind of a thing.  There are parts where you are running alongside to the marathon course and portions where they cut off a different way but everything is perfectly marked.

The first 5 miles did not feel great for me.  Whenever I travel I make sure to eat all of the food and treats and obviously our nutrition affects how we feel so it took me a few miles to feel feel good.

Right around the 10k you pass under the Brooks guitar man.  At this point I was feeling a lot better… just in time for my favorite spots:

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Running by Lake Washington is my absolute favorite part of the entire race.  It is shaded and on a gorgeous path that runs right along the water for a while.

I SPY RUN HAPPY!!!!!

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Running through the Memorial always gives me huge goosebumps.  If you run this race make sure to take in every second of this part because there is nothing like it.  This part is what makes it one of my favorite races.

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The two parts that I don’t like about this course one bit—>  the two tunnels.  I don’t know why but they feel like they go on forever (I think the first one is like 3/4ths of a mile) and they are just really hot and stuffy.  I always slow down in them even though I want to get out of them as soon as possible ha.

Maybe the views for the rest of the race spoil me so when I get in the tunnel I just get extremely bored.

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You run along the interstate for a bit (with some ups and downs… FYI this course is hilly!!!) and then you come back to some water views.  Running along the water is the best.  Whether it is the ocean, a lake, a river or a pond… doesn’t matter.  I just love running by the water.

At about the 10 mile mark it started getting hot.  I had water or gatorade at most of the aid stations but I didn’t take any gus.  When I’m not ‘racing’ I don’t really need anything during the 1/2 and instead I just take 500 pictures and listen to all of my favorite songs.  PS I can’t say it enough—>  this course is beyond beautiful.  There is so much to see and a ton of variety along the whole thing.

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There is a great (I’m trying to start using positive words with hills instead of the normal words I use to explain hills;) hill at mile 10 that will get your legs burning but there are a lot of spectators at that point to keep you motivated to get to the top.

I started feeling the best that I had felt all day at mile 12 so I sped up a bit.  I didn’t run the tangents well at all so when 13 miles beeped on my garmin I still had a bit to go.  The end of the race is tough.  You go down and then UPPPP a short and steep hill but man, I was so out of breath on that uphill and couldn’t recover my breathing to give any sort of speed for the last stretch to the finish line.  Turns out I should probably run up hills or something more than just once a week on my trail runs.

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My splits from my garmin—> 6:54, 6:54, 7:15, 7:09, 7:09, 7:05, 7:10, 7:14, 7:46, 7:08, 7:07, 7:12, 6:43, (7:18 pace for last little bit… I didn’t do great with the tangents an weaving so I had more to go).

I’ve gotten really good at asking strangers to take my picture.

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After the race it is just like a big party.  The weather was perfect and so people were just hanging out and celebrating for a long time.

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At the VIP area I was able to get a killer 10 minute massage and dig into a fruit parfait.  They also had hot dishes to eat too but I just needed something cold and refreshing.

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Our group had three PRs!!!!  I seriously adore these girls and I look forward to our yearly trip so much because everyone is so nice/drama free/happy/hilarious.

LoraEmilyKristen, Meghann,TinaAnne, Lauren and Jesica!

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The medal and I loved having my name on the back of my shirt!

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I wanted to use this race as a marker to see what my current fitness is by testing out what paces felt hard, medium or comfortable.  Final conclusion—> I’ve got a lot of work to do in order to hit my goal in 16 weeks.  I definitely wasn’t racing this race but my pace was not easy at all (is running every easy?  I think there are easier runs but it is never ‘easy’ ).  I felt comfortable at parts and had fun but I was definitely putting in work especially on the hills.  I started to compare my current fitness to my fitness from when I ran my 1/2 marathon PR which was 11 minutes faster than Saturday but I had to stop myself from comparing.  I wanted to take the last 8 weeks to recover from Boston and to do more strength training which means that slowing down is inevitable!  It has been my off-season for speed so that I can be ready to train for my marathon starting now.

Comparing yourself to where you used to be is pointless.  Focus on where you are now and put in the work that it takes to get to where you want to be.

I am confident that with my coach’s training plan and a whole lot of work that I am going to be able to slowly build up my strength and speed for St. George.

Time to get to work.

I’m really excited.

Marathon training is my favorite.

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Favorite race distance to train for?

Most BEAUTIFUL course that you have ever done?  Have you ever done a Rock’n’Roll race?

What do you do with your race medals?

Ever been to Seattle?  Favorite city to go visit?

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Looks like a gorgeous run, we have family in Seattle and I’d love to do this one day! Seattle is actually one of my favorite cities, if it didn’t rain 10 months out of the year I’d want to live there.

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It doesn’t rain 10 months out of the year……. :)

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Lol well then I guess I’ll have to move there now :) We’re actually visiting on Friday and I’m looking forward to the weather!

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This looks like such a great race, and an awesome Brooks group! Congrats!
Favorite distance: marathon
I’ve run two rock n roll races: Nashville and San Diego.
I give my medals away to the children’s hospital.

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I’m glad you had a great race! Tune runs runs really do teach you a lot and help you set the pace for your goal run.

My favorite race distance to train for is the marathon. I also love the half but I rarely actually train to run that distance.

I have a wall display for all my medals.

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Looks like such a beautiful race! I did the Rock N Roll half in New Orleans this past January, and the full in Nashville last April. I loved both of them!

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I love the half marathon, it’s my favorite distance by far.

My favorite course is the Sarasota half and it’s just breathtaking.

Have not been to Seattle though I have many friends there.

I have a friend whose daughter has a very rare cancer and all of my medals are for her. #TeamJaimie

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I love Sarasota half too! Always a favorite.

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Looks like an amazing race and course, and you did so awesome! I know what you mean about thinking about how far you have to go to reach your goal. I took some time off for injury this winter and I feel like it set me back a few steps…but like we know as runners progress can’t always be linear.
I have been saying lately that I really want to visit the west coast and now I think I want to look into running this race next year (although I will definitely need to work on running hills.)

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So pretty! I love training for marathons because of the structure of the training plan. Most gorgeous course I’ve run was the Nantucket Half Marathon. Absolutely amazing. I’ve only run Rock N Roll Philadelphia half marathon twice, and Dallas half marathon once. Never been to Seattle but I’d really love to go!

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Great job! Seattle is GORGEOUS and I would love to run this race someday. I ran a few races out there when my best friend lived there. One of my favorite races was a 10 miler that went over the narrows and had over 8 miles of water views!

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I did a hilly half this weekend! My legs were burning for the first two miles, but fortunately once I’d warmed up this stopped. I was worried I wouldn’t get round it – which isn’t normally a concern for me. More hill training needed for sure.

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way to go! Your paces are ones that I can only dream of running someday! I’m really looking forward to following along with your marathon training and seeing you crush them goals this fall. I hope to crush a few goals of my own on my way to the finish line in Chicago in October!

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Looks like such a fun race – well done!

My favourite distance to race/train for is the half – love it!

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I favorite race distance is definitely the half. I can’t wait to race it again in the fall!

I love your advice about not comparing yourself to where you used to be and focusing on the now. That’s wise and so spot-on. Thank you for that :)

I’ve never run any destination runs, so I’ve only done runs in Texas. (Austin and Houston are the farthest I’ve strayed.) But I’ve done Rock ‘n Roll Dallas before and really enjoyed it.

My race medals are all shoved into a drawer. I don’t really care about hardware.

I’ve never been to Seattle, but it looks a lot more gorgeous than people lead me to believe always talking about rain. My ultimate city to visit is ANYWHERE in Hawaii. I want to go there SO badly.

So glad you had a great trip! I know you’ll get to where you need to be in your training if you keep up your determination and efforts. I’m definitely rooting for you!

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The Pacific Northwest really is beautiful. :) and I totally agree with the sun coming up a lot earlier. I love it too.!!

Great job on your race.! The half is definitely my favorite distance.

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Great job! I think my favorite to train for is a toss up between the half and full.
What is the hot thing they had that is on a stick?! Is that like a french toast stick? It looks amazing!!!!
I really loved the Richmond Marathon for scenery. :)
I just hang my medals on my dresser mirror but I am planning to get a medal rack from Etsy someday :)

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I love Seattle! I’ve run the RNR marathon twice, I actually got engage at Lake Washington the day before the race in 2012! Seattle is one of my favorite cities to visit, Victoria BC is another. So beautiful!

All of my race medals are in a box in my closet. I’ve never decided what to do with them so they just end up there.

Running by water is the best! I love a course that goes by water!

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Seattle is awesome. I would love to do a race there.
The Top of Utah Half is definitely the prettiest course I’ve done. You just can’t beat that Cache Valley and its gorgeousness.
My medals are hanging on my bookshelf. I need a more official place to put them. Haha

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I’ve never been to Seattle but I would love to go one day. The scenery looked pretty and the atmosphere looked fun on the race course!

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I just had a huge smile on my face this entire post because I am moving to Seattle in July!!!

With my upcoming move I am in a huge ‘purge everything’ mode and so I just recently threw out all my racing bibs and medals I’d been hanging onto. I’m sure I’ll arrive at Regret City some day, but man those things are heavy!!!

Have a great morning!!!

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Wow, that looks like such a pretty and fun race! I love running with beautiful scenery so I don’t get bored at looking at the same thing mile after mile. Good luck with the start of marathon training!

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Such a beautiful course! I live in the Seattle metro area and would love to do this race someday. The races on the Eastside around Lake Sammamish and the Issaquah Alps are so beautiful also.
The half marathon is my favorite distance! It’s long enough but you can still get in some speed.
I’m so excited for you and your training for St, George!

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It looks like such a well put together and fun race. RnR Seattle is one I really want to do (my brother and his wife live out that way). I’m glad you are confident with your marathon training. That is def one of the most important ways to start the cycle!

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I love training for half marathons.
I ran a half in Montana on a ranch. It was so beautiful.
I want to visit Seattle. I have never been.

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I’ve done the Seattle Amica one in November and that one is hilly too. Most beautiful is the Royal Victoria Marathon up here in BC. It’s on Vancouver Island in Victoria and the views are off the charts. I’ve never done a Rock ‘N Roll and I really want to! Great job this weekend, and you’re going to nail that marathon. Can’t wait to follow your training.

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I’ve heard great things about that marathon on Vancouver Island. It’s definitely on my bucket list!

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The Rock n Roll Chicago has tunnels too and I hate them. It’s so hot & humid as it is then the tunnel feels a thousand times worse. I really wish they could avoid them. I have no idea how you snap so many pics when you’re running. That takes talent!

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I actually gave away some of my medals from smaller/shorter races at a bachelorette party this weekend- I’d organised some races like the egg and spoon race so gave them to the winners!

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Your speed amazes me! But I know you work hard for it too. It was so great meeting you in the VIP area. That made my day and helped put my nerves at ease a bit too.
The course was beautiful but I agree that the tunnels were the worst and we had even more on the marathon course to go through. I think I lost a lot of time in them.

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Great job Janae! I wish I could run a time like that and say I was just taking it easy. That’s amazing! I think that the half is my favorite distance to train for- the long runs aren’t too long and the mid-week runs aren’t too much to handle. It’s easy to fit in when you’re busy with life!\

Pittsburgh has some beautiful races, and I also ran a really pretty one at Lake Erie last week. It ran around Presque Isle and the road is right beside the beach the entire time! So beautiful!

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Tell me what to do in Seattle! I am going next month and am excited!

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My favorite race distance to train for is the half marathon! The most beautiful course that I have ever run was the Biggest Loser half marathon in Erie, PA. The course was shaded with trees and you got gorgeous views of Lake Erie. I have never done a Rock’n’Roll race, but it is definitely on my running bucket list. I recently got a race medal holder for my race medals, which I hung on my wall to display my medals. I love Seattle, it is so beautiful and there is so much to do there! My favorite city to go to is Charleston, SC!

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Right now I’m focusing on 5ks but I’m hoping in the next year or so to be able to do at least one half marathon.

I haven’t figured out what to do with my medals yet. Right now they are just all together on a shelf, noting special.

How do you take such awesome, non blurry running pictures?

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I like your tip on comparing yourself to where you used to be. Seattle looks like such a fun city, it’s on my short list of places to visit!

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Um, you did AMAZING for “not racing”!! Your not racing time is my working really hard and killing myself time. Congrats!

My favorite race distance is probably the marathon.

Most beautiful course is St. George and I have never done Rock n Roll but want to try!

My race medals sit in a box with my race bibs and other stuff. Someday I’ll do something with them!

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Great race – I love the shirts! Though I’d have to roll those sleeves up, I get overheated so quickly! You take pictures DURING the race?? Do you find that slows you down? I know you said you weren’t racing(!) but I would find picture-taking distracting. Boring tunnel bits and all ;)

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HEY!!! It probably does slow me down a tiny bit while I am taking them but over the years of blogging about races I have gotten really good at it;) When I am racing my phone is nowhere to be seen though! I hope you are having a fabulous day Jenni!

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My race medals always just end up jammed in a drawer or box…I’m not really one to display them but I also would hate to throw them away. Luckily switching more to trail and ultra running means the races are way low key and often there aren’t even medals, just thinks like coffee mugs, or nothing at all.

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I can never get over how speedy you are! Keep rockin’ the running!

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Way to go girl!!

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I did the RnR Seattle full in 2012 and it was one of my favorite courses. A mix of nature, city, and hills! And I PR’d :)
RnR does such a great job with their races. I sometimes get annoyed with their gimmicks to get people to sign up, but I’ve never had anything but a blast at their races. I’m signed up for Nashville next April!

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Congrats on an awesome race! I’m actually visiting Seattle for the first time this fall, and I couldn’t be more excited!

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Favorite race distance is definitely the half. All that to say, I haven’t trained for one in a while, but it’s my FAVE. ;)

I recognize a lot of those bloggers. That had to have been a fun group. The race looks AMAZING. <3 I've always wanted to do a R'n'R. Seattle is a beautiful town. I visited there last December, and the Christmas lights were so pretty.

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You nailed all my favorite and least favorite parts of the race. The tunnels are the worst, especially the second one with the steep banking. The hill at the end is just mean. But the lake Washington part is so stunning.

Good race! I got an abysmal time, so I’ve got a lot of work to do!

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I think halfs are perfect to train for because you don’t have to do double digit runs every weekend like marathon training, plus you can incorporate more cross training an such in as you go.

Banff, AB was the most beautiful course ever. It’s incredible.

Seattle is so pretty!! I love Pike Place market!!

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Your black shorts are compression shorts? What kind are they? I have been wanting to get some but I want ones that don’t ride or bunch up too much.

I like training for the half best, although the payoff at the end of the full marathon is so rewarding!

I have a cool bird hook hanging on the wall in my treadmill corner at home. All my medals are on there. I also have some running photos of me and a cool picture my husband took of a trail pathway that I enlarged and framed so when I am on the treadmill it looks like I am going down the trail instead of staring at the wall!

I love my half course in Leipers Fork, TN………..it is gorgeous! And I did enjoy the RNR Nashville (aka Country Music Marathon) course too………both are VERY hilly!

I love the Nashville area, it is my favorite to visit!

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For not racing, you sure are FAST!

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Sounds like you had a great race and a fun weekend!! Your time was great even though you weren’t racing. I’ve always wanted to visit Seattle. It seems like such a cool city… a marathon is a great way to take in the sights!!

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I don’t like tunnels either, mainly because my Garmin always conks out in them! I’ve done the Rock N Roll Virginia Beach half… it’s relatively flat (minus the bridge you run twice), and you finish on the beach! I get stuck in the comparison trap too, but I’m working hard on fixing that. “Comparison is the thief of joy!”

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Congrats on a great race! It looks like it was definitely a beautiful course. I loved seeing some familiar faces in your photos – glad you all had fun!

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I’ve never been to Seattle – would love to go, it is just a bit of a hike from Ottawa.

I just ran a race on the Toronto Islands yesterday – it was very scenic! It was in parklands, but with a view of the city! Really cool.

I think I’m starting to really like the 10K distance the most.

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I would kill to be that fast!!

So jealous of your trip! Looks like you had a blast.

I keep all of my medals on a medal rack that has a US map with all of the states outlined on it. You can fill in each state with chalk as you race in it!! On my way to a half in every state!!

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What a beautiful course!! I have a fear of tins so I would definitely be gating that part!

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great job girl!!! Even though you’re not considering yourself to be in “Racing” shape, I think you did great!

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That looks like a beautiful course! Thanks for sharing all the great pictures. I’ve never been to Seattle, but after seeing everyones photos from this weekend it makes me want to go! I’ve run several RnR races: Savannah, Raleigh and Vegas several times (back out to Vegas this year for 1/2 number7!) I keep all my medals (all 6 of them) hanging up in my room and my medal from my first full is hanging on my desk.

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I thought of you when I saw the “Run Happy” on the barge…I thought “oooohhh, Janae is going to love that and I BET we will see a picture on the race recap.” :) Sounds like you had another great experience in Seattle. This was my 2nd year running the Seattle RnR and I realized that I really enjoy this race for a couple reasons…one the weather has been gorgeous the past 2 years!!! It is also a great course (I think). Yes, it gives you some hills but nothing too, too crazy. This was my 4th RnR race and I love them. They are expensive (unless you get in with the deep discounts offered at the expo for the following year….yes…I got suckered into registering already for 2016) but I feel the price is worth it. They energy at the RnR’s is incredible and the organization knows how to put on a good show and keep everything well spaced out with so many people.

Beautiful weather is continuing today in Seattle! Until next year…………..RUN HAPPY!!!! :)

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Im actually planning on visiting Seattle in a couple months bc my brother lives there. I’ve never been so I’m excited to check everything out! Congrats on the race!

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To train for: Marathons – I don’t really train for halfs anymore because they usually fall right around the time I am traning for my yearly marathon or after when I am already used to the long runs. I also try to keep my miles up enough so if I ever want to run a half I can :)

Marin Corps Marathon – can’t beat running through our Nation’s capital! I have never done a rock and roll race – almost ran the DC once but couldn’t make it up that weekend a few years ago.

I have some in my room at my mom’s house around the neck of my ballerina statute and the others are in a bag in my closet with my last one (Madison Half) hanging in my closet. Random, I know.

New York City is my absolute favorite place to visit in the US. Never been to Seattle – looks beautiful though and looks like you had a great time! The Brooks guitar man is GREAT! I also love your shirts!

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What a beautiful race course! :)
-I’ve never trained for a race until I started training for my ultra, I’m enjoying it so far:)
-I’ve never ran a Rock ‘n’ Roll race but they look like fun
-I have a plaque that says “Races” and a hook to hang my bibs and medals.
-I’ve never been to Seattle.
Congrats on your 1/2!! :)

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I like halves but am starting to really like training for triathlons even more. It allows me to cross train and not get bored. I love Seattle, grew up near it and my husband and I love to go visit. I also made mys sister and I a rack to hange metals and race bibs.

Glad you had a great race and a beautiful day!

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I grew up just north of Seattle. My brother lives on Capitol Hill. I love the whole area.

Your pictures made me homesick!

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I was at the race on Saturday too cheering for my friend since I didn’t participate this time. The course looks beautiful and I can’t wait to do it next year! How did you get your name on the back of your shirt? That’s awesome!

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Half marathons are definitely my favorite. I haven’t done an RnR yet but I’m signed up for the Montreal one this September which I’m extremely excited for. Sadly I think I lost/threw away my medals with all my moves. Oh well. As for my favorite half marathon, Mankato Marathon in Mankato, Minnesota. I went to college there and that’s when I really started running so it’s nostalgic for me. Also it’s very well organized and not congested. I even went back last fall from NYC to run it. I won’t be able to go back this year to run it but I know I will totally go back again in the future.

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That looks like such a pretty race! Bummer about the tunnels though… I would NOT like running through those! ha!

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I love this post! Very interesting recap & I especially love the part about not comparing current status to past results. It’s all about moving forward!

My husband lived in Seattle while we dated. I remember visiting this time of year and how pretty it was.

I’ve done R&R Savannah the past two years. Loved it & will be running again this year.

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Eek! I am 8 months pregnant now, but this post makes me excited to get my fitness back to 100% post-baby. I have really missed running, but sadly my pregnant body does not like it. I’ve been swimming, spinning, and doing lots of pilates and some yoga instead, which has actually been such a great change after training hard for a half marathon last summer. But I will be so glad to get a good run in again!

PS – Janae, I remember you taking Brooke out in a jogging stroller. How old was she when that was no longer very practical?

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I love Rock N Roll Races! I just did San Diego two weeks ago and I’ll be doing San Antonio in December. I have two favorite coirses…one in the mountains. It’s gorgeous and the second is just along the coast. So serene and beautiful!

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I needed this today! “Comparing yourself to where you used to be is pointless. Focus on where you are now and put in the work that it takes to get to where you want to be.”
I am still waiting to get the OK to run after a broken ankle so my goal is to remember to take it slow and not compare myself to anyone or what I did pre-injury!
THANK YOU!

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Glad you had an incredible time in Seattle! Sounds like the race was fun and a great transition into marathon training.

My favorite race distance to train for is the marathon, because it is an investment and challenges me. I like feeling 100% invested in my races. :)

The most beautiful course I have raced would be a tie between the Seattle Marathon and Portland Marathon. Any course that hugs the water is a winner in my books. I keep all of my race medals and hang them from a few corkboards in my fitness room. They are good reminders of where I have been and all I have accomplished over the years.

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i have heard such great things about this race. what a gorgeous course!

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Great work on a tough course!

So, on your positive speak with hills, I’ve been doing this and I’ve notice a huge improvement in hill performance. Now every time I see a hill on a run, I yell “I love hills!” Yes, this leads to odd stares. That said, my hill performance is drastically improved.

Beautiful courses: I’m torn between Grandma’s and Twin Cities. Grandma’s is lakefront views down hill. Twin Cities is beautiful parks and lakes in leafing season. Bottom line- go run in Minnesota.

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I’m so excited to see someone mention Grandma’s. As a native to Duluth, MN, I’m partial to the race and the beauty of this area. Running the half this Saturday.

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You are so speedy! I love that you got your donut after the race. Best tradition.

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I used to have a monogamous relationship with the marathon…until I realized it can be really possessive and not let you see your friends or eat whatever you want whenever you want, and it can be tiring with all its drama. Sooooo, I broke free and me and the half marathon have a pretty chill and awesome relationship – and it lets me see other distances when I want and always welcomes me back with open arms.

I have done a number of RNR races – always really well organized. Most beautiful race I have ever done? Probably Bermuda marathon…running along the coast with the turquoise waters…gorgeous.

My race medals are all displayed hanging on a rack…in a room that pretty much only I go into…those medals really only mean anything special to me.

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Your plan will pay off in the long run (pun intended!). After my marathon, I took 11 days completely off from everything. Now that I’m coming back (my marathon is one week after yours), I can definitely tell you that the struggle is real. However, I’d rather let my body and my mind recover completely before starting a new marathon cycle than keep training to not lose fitness and end up burnt out or, worse, injured. I know we will be back stronger, but it takes time, patience, and effort!

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Congrats on a great race! I am hoping to run the Rock n Roll half when it comes to Brooklyn in the fall! Looks like a good time.

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You did fantastic!!! Looks like such a beautiful course too and a fun race- I so love Seattle!

xo

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Congrats on the race. We have to work on your stance in the starting block =).

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I’ve never done a Rock and Roll series race and I’m dying to do one!! Definitely on my bucket list. It’s just so hard to travel sometimes.
I have a bib and medal holder that I hang everything on. It’s pretty full right now so I need to update to a bigger one!

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I love all race distances! I am currently training for a half marathon. I display my medals on a hook. I also like to hang my race bibs on a line and write the race, time, and how I felt.

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Fantastic job on the race. Onward to marathon training! :) Love your pictures!!
Favorite distance: marathon, but I do want to nail a fast 1/2 and 5K as well
I can’t believe I have never done a rock n roll race!
Most beautiful course was the Maui olympic tri. Stunning!
My medals are in a box in my garage :)

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Congrats on a solid race! I don’t get to run too many hills, so a race like that would be rough for me!

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My sister in law and brother in law live in Seattle, and we’re planning a vacation there next year! We have visited before–it’s a cool city, for sure! Next year this race is June 18th—I’m thinking we’ll go so I can run it there next year!!! Exciting!!!! My first Rock and Roll race!

Fav course—Key West Half —we rounded the corner at the beach, just as the sun was rising. Gorgeous. It was super humid, even in January, which made the run tough, but it was pretty…….

Fav distance to train for…..I’d say half-marathon now. At the beginning of August I start training for my first marathon, the Philly Marathon, so we’ll see how *that* goes :)

My favorite medals hang on my bed-post :)

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Congrats on a great race! This weekend I did the Yellowstone Half Marathon and it was the prettiest course I’ve done to date. I wish I could add pics here to show you.

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Such a fun day. Glad I got to experience it with you … well, far behind you, but you know. :) Next year maybe you can run easy and pace me to another PR. LOL! St. George has nothing on you. I smell a sub-3-hour marathon approaching. xo

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I’m thinking of doing the Dublin RnR in August as part of training for another half marathon 6 weeks later. I’m not sure if i could stop racing, and just relax and take pictures. Seeing these pictures make me want to enter a Rock n Roll half though….

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I am signed up for my first RnR in Savannah, GA in Nov! I am excited!!!! But, after reading your re-cap, I so want to run seattle! Beautiful pictures! LOVE!

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I’m totally in your starting corral photo. Awkward! You flew by me right at the beginning- just saw the name on the back of your shirt. Congrats on the speedy race!!!

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You are adorable and such a delight — so happy I got to spend a little time with you, and I can’t wait to keep tabs on your training for the next few months!

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