Last night I signed up to take part in the Mermaid Run in Moutain View on March 22nd. I’m really excited about this because I’ve been wanting to do the Mermaid Series ever since a co-worker told me about it a couple of years ago.
Last year I didn’t do it because I was scared that it would be too much for me. Since I’ve signed up for the TNT half marathon, a little old 5K is no big deal. In fact, I did more than a 5K on Saturday when we were practicing.
My sister said she’d to it with me, so this will be a fun “sister day” thing for us to do. She’s going to sleep over the night before, since we have to be there pretty early on Sunday morning. LC and I haven’t done something like this before, so it will be a nice way to bond with each other as we push our bodies physically. We’ll be walking, not running, but it should still offer us a nice workout.
The course itself seems mild – no hills at all, which is a good thing. The views should be beautiful, since it’s near the water.
I’ve heard that the Mermaid Series offers really cute, girly t-shirts, and I can’t wait to get mine. I’ll definitely post a picture as soon as I do.
Signing up for the half marathon has really opened me up to a new world of possibilities. As I said, a year ago I didn’t sign up for this run because I thought it would be too much for me. Now I know that I can do it, because I have already done this distance and more in my practices for TNT. That feels great!
Bella on the Beach 
Sounds like a fun (and scenic) 5K. Another gorgeous one is the Bridge to Bridge each October in SF.
I don’t think I’ve heard of the Bridge to Bridge before. It sounds awesome. I’m definitely going to look into it.
Do you know that living in the SF Bay Area my entire life, I have never walked or biked across the Golden Gate Bridge! (I’ve driven it many, many, many times). It seems like such a shame. I definitely want to put that on my “to do” list for the spring. I think a walk would be beautiful and a bit less hectic than trying to bike across with all of the tourists.
You’ve inspired me!
Wow that is exciting. Good Luck with preparing for the big day. Have a great week ahead.
WTG on the 1.2lbs this week! And, that run does sound fun! My parents gave me a postage scale, (whatever for, I do not know…) but it’s in my kitchen, I’ve yet to use it to weigh anything, not even a letter…
LOL. Can you use a postage scale for food? That’s too funny that your parents gave it to you. I wonder what they thought you’d be using it for. 🙂
Ooooh, that looks nice! Have a good run!
wow! i think the name is fabulous:) And look at YOU, joining marathons and walks and runs and oh my!
xo