Saturday we slept in nice and late and once we got moving, we realized we needed to really hustle if we wanted to make the train into the city. We hustled and were on our way. Because we were rushed to get going, I hated eaten and by the time we got into Boston it was 2pm. PANIC! I was so hungry.
When we got off the train we immediately were looking for a restroom for Kathryn, and I recognized the mall that we had gone to with delicious pizza last time I visited. We hustled through and found ourselves a spot at the bar for some food. I was so hungry I thought I was going to be ill. I ate a little and couldn't even enjoy my delicious beer. After we ate, Kathryn accompanied me to the floor of the mall by an entry way so I could sit and see if my stomach would calm down so we could enjoy the day.
I finally was feeling a little better, so we made our way outside to check out some of the running stores nearby. I wasn't super impressed by any of the apparel at the expo and I really wanted a memento from the weekend. The stores were so jam packed that I walked in and turned right around. Plus they were selling all the same gear as the expo. Some day I'll buy all the Boston gear, but it'll be a year that I qualify and run it. Not a spectating year.
We made our way toward the finish line to snap some pictures. As I was snapping here and there and doing my best to stay out of the way of others who were trying to take their commemorate photos. Kathryn nudged me and pointed to the side, asking if the people over there were important.
Um, yes. Desi Linden is someone I would consider "important". Shalane, Molly, OMG OMG OMG! I saw that Desi was taking some photos, so I freaked out and asked her if she'd take one with me as well.
OMG!!!
II thanked her for taking a picture with me and told her she was going to kill it on Monday, and that I couldn't wait to watch her win it.
And then I proceeded to cheese and freak the eff out. Hi, my name is Jeri and I have zero chill.
There was a crowd around Shalane, so I hung out near the back in case I could get an opportunity to take a picture with her as well. Within a minute or two they all left. We happened to just be there at the exact right moment. They took a giant press photo together before they left, and I did my best to photobomb it, but I haven't been able to find it posted anywhere. That would be the coolest.
I also wanted a picture with Molly, but she was hanging back from the fencing, so I didn't want to ask, since it seemed like she didn't want the attention or just wasn't feeling up to it.
We snapped up a few more pictures and then walked to Kathryn's friend's hotel to meet up for a drink and some catch up time. Kathryn humored me and listened to me explain to her why all those women are such a big deal. :)
Eventually we made our way back home for some relaxing time, my stomach never did feel 100%, so I was really thankful that on Sunday I felt back to normal. I do not want to spectate the marathon with a wonky stomach! No thank you.
We ate at a delicious lunch spot, and I found some much needed vegetables. Honestly, this was the best meal of my trip. I want to eat that salad every day for the rest of my life.
Also it was snowing, so wtf. Meanwhile back in SoDak, they had 12 inches, so I shouldn't complain about a light dusting I guess.....
After lunch we ran to Target so I could try to find a jacket to wear to spectate the race, and then we hung out having girl time--nails, bubbles and crappy reality tv. Yes please.
Throw in some kiddo snuggles on the couch, and I'd say it was a darn good lazy day!
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