What does dissappoint me is that this race is going to be a reunion of many of my friends from all walks of life.  I am looking forward to seeing my regular running partners: Susana, Marcela, Keisha and Nancy. (if they are all running this.) Also i will get to see high school friend Suzi and former co-worker friends Danielle, and Deborah. So while I won’t be racing alongside them I will be there in support.

So to continue my LA Marathon training and to make-up for missing out on Surf City, today I registered for 2 half marathons. First up is the Pasadena Marathon (Half Marathon).  This is going to be February 21, 2001 and looks to be a very picturesque run though one of the most beautiful parts of the greater Los Angeles area. There’s a reason their associated with roses!  While this will be my first running of the Pasadena half, Susana has run it in the past. This race is plagued with natural hurdles including an inagural delay due to California wildfires, and down-pouring of rain on the make-up race day. Fingers crossed for better weather on race day 2010!

Returning for my 3rd “magical” run, I am very much looking forward to the Disneyland Half Marathon in September 2010! This is easily my favorite race of them all. It combines running through my ol’ Disneyland stomping grounds, with a tour of my home town of Anaheim.  I find it to be pretty well organized (it is Disney afterall,) and the medals are true Disney collector’s items!

Both Pasadena and Disneyland remain open for registration, If you find yourself in the Southern California area during these times won’t you join me for an easy 13 mile run?

Check out the Yahoo! shoes.
I hope they chose a shoe that has Nike+

Today my name was drawn for the Nike Run Club’s monthly drawing to win a free pair of shoes!
I picked out the Air Structure Triax 10+.
They provide more support to prevent over pronation, although I think my problem is supenation (Ya like that Kris? Intrepenate that!)

Can’t wait to take them out for a spin now!

Seeing the encore presentation of Spirit of the Marathon in an hour. I can’t wait, its such a cool film!