I know you are looking for a marathon post and that will come soon…but really I have to tell you about getting to see everyone because I love meet ups!!
For starters the wonderful adventurous Abby was our host for the weekend. We have meet previously in Florida and get along famously! She and her husband are so kind and I love hearing about their adventure racing. 
Abby, me and Lauri (they rocked the race together!) post sweaty brunch.
She showed us the infamous Reading Terminal where I could have wandered around for hours looking at food…and yet I ended up with an egg sandwich…oh but David got his cheesesteak on! 
DINNER
I was soooo excited for dinner with Abby and Denise (plus our spouses). Denise and I have been talking for it feels like ages and to meet up was amazing. I have long known that if I lived near these ladies we would be friends and this was just confirmation of that! 
Me, Abby, Denise… us and our handsome men…and further proof I need a new camera.
EXPO
I love expo’s..they wear most people out, but I love it. 
Friday Abby and I met up with Ali for a bit as we explored! Saturday a whole slew of bloggers showed up and it was so fun to chat, find out everyone’s goals and put real faces with all the stories I have read. Truly runners are a great group, but blogging runners are even more wonderful! 
Kristy, Abby, Gina, Kari, Katie, me, Chris, Brian 
Kristy, Abby, me, Gina, Kari, Katie, Meghan, Gene
I was uber bummed that a few folks like Jeri, Jess and Michelle missed out! But race weekend with travel is always crazy.
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Gratitude Journal
Nov 21
I am grateful for a safe flight home
I am grateful for an easy train ride
I am grateful for David letting me whine
I am grateful for cold pizza
I am grateful for rice krispie treats
