Today I made my way to Mockingbird to spectate the Rock N Roll Dallas Half. It was a beautiful morning but I could already tell the heat was going to make for some tough racing conditions. We settled in after mile 7, right before the top of The Hill. The kiddos armed with Kleenex and me with a cowbell, we set about the business of yelling our heads off.
Derek Tattooed Runner making this look easy! Hill, what hill?
Next, Of course there were THREE dudes in just the right color of blue while I was looking for Robert. He's on the left looking strong!
He only looks like he's flipping me off. I'm 98% certain he was not, but throwing up his horns instead.
I saw, Lesley from Racing it Off , April from Marathons and Martinis , Lucy, Hot Latina, Staci, Marci...got hugs from most of them!
Not sure why I look so much taller in this photo. I'm not.
Andrea and her brother. I've known Andrea since 6th grade; her mom was my home ec teacher!
Of course there was my bestie, Sare Bear.
And Marla looking fierce in her 2 nd half marathon ever. Her first was just last month! (she's married to Derek)
And finally Mama C! She raced her own half yesterday and paced her cousin today. Mama C is incredible! And she always has her camera out!
Getting me some Mama C hugs!
We had so much fun spectating. I love being on the other side. It's a great to see the course leaders but it super inspiring to see the "back of the pack" runners. They are often the ones digging so deep and really discovering what they are capable of! I couldn't help but imagine my finish next Sunday. I will be one of the ones grimacing towards the finish, digging deep and hopefully, discovering what I'm really capable of accomplishing.
To those of you I missed on the course, I'm sorry! It gets crowded quickly and I ran a bit with several runners so I did have my eyes off the course. If you heard an obnoxious cowbell at mile 7, that was me. I loved seeing each and every one of you but it gave me chills to see the runners I've coached over the years. I love seeing them giving 100% to a sport that they now love!
Awesome!!! Erica
ReplyDeleteI need to do this more often! Plus, I love yelling (like at football games), so it would work out great. Very cute sign!
ReplyDeleteIt is SO much fun! It's like yelling at a football game but you actually KNOW a lot of the players!
DeleteFun times! One of my best girlfriends from college ran this one as her first. I'm hoping that she will get hooked and that we'll have to meet up for a half sometime.
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming out to support us! I was totally not prepared for that heat... it was a killer!
ReplyDeleteI really need to spectate more...however it always leaves me wanting to be running instead!!! I always get chocked up watching Boston...it's just so moving! Can't wait to be there this year again!
ReplyDeleteYou are too adorable out there with your cape!
ReplyDeleteUh-oh are you giving me a run for spectator of the year?!?!? Cuz that cape is pinktastic and SO fun! Love it!!!
ReplyDeleteKept trying to look for you yesterday but you weren't too far off from our dudes and Beth's sister so probably got distracted seeing them! You are so awesome for being out there! Kate, Beth's sister, later said who is TPG? We kept hearing people yell at her - ha!
ReplyDeleteVery cool to hear you cheering, TPG! Thanks for the boost! And, let there be no doubt: 100 percent certain I threw out the Hook 'Em Horns; those other dudes in blue -- totally biting my style.
ReplyDeletethat cape. THAT CAPE! amazing. you might give the redhead some competition for her sparkle pants!
ReplyDeleteNothing beats the silver sparkle disco pants!!! Nothing!
DeleteI LOVED seeing you!! Thank you for the hug, the pep talk and all the cheers!
ReplyDeleteFirst off, THANK YOU!! It was so glorious to see you out there and while I was expecting pink, I was pleasantly thrilled by the PINKNESS of the cape and the whole thing!! It was a huge lift! Also, slightly (no, mucho mucho) jelly of you getting to see all the Frunner peeps!!! You are appreciated for sure!!
ReplyDeleteI had so much fun spectating at the DC rock n' roll race last weekend. It's definitely inspiring!
ReplyDeleteYou are the best spectator! I'm planning to spectate the Bentonville Half this weekend -- my race. It hurts my heart to go to the starting line on crutches but I'm really gonna need some folks to return the favor when I'm a runner again! And now I want a cape!!
ReplyDeleteCheering at races is so much fun! I've cheered at two in the past 2 months and had a blast. It's a great way to give back...more cowbell, baby!
ReplyDeleteGirl, you completely made my race! Seeing my name on that neon pink sign thrilled me to death and made my hot heavy feet feel a whole lot lighter going up that hill. Hope I can return the favor one of these days! Thank you so much!!!
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