I know you enjoyed running with me through San Diego…but Napa this is a whole new ballgame! Have you ever been to a 5K where everyone was dressed the same? Been chauffeured to your race in a brand new hybrid? Run through a vineyard? Been served amazing wine afterwards?
Me neither until this weekend…
Taking a moment to act as Vanna White for our wonderful Toyota. As you can see we were all sporting our Oakley gear and new Asics Gel Nimbus…many of us were green eyed monsters that didn’t get the pink pair. Sorry only sold in Brazil!
I think for a runner there is no greater experience than getting to see somewhere new. This run with 100 other inspiring women, truly through a vineyard in Napa was incredible. I certainly was not concerned with my time, as I wanted to soak up every moment.
The next morning I headed out for a solo 8 miles. I just wanted to take in as much of the area as I could from my favorite view point…my feet!
Ok so there was one pit stop during my run because I just need some kind of picture out there…these don’t do the scenery justice.
More details to come about the entire Oakley Women’s Retreat…it was phenomenal, but for now I’m just getting back in to the swing!
What is the best place you have ever run? Have you ever done an all women’s race?
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Gratitude Journal
June 29
I am grateful for gingerade
I am grateful for auto timer on cameras
I am grateful for repaired iPods
I am grateful for chicken salad
I am grateful for roasted veggies
Scott Jurek is my BFF
SlimKatie @ Runs for
Wow, that's amazing! I dream of running the Ragnar Relay in Napa Valley. I imagine it to be beautiful!I've never done an all-women race, but I think my favorite place to run was in Minnesota for the Ragnar Great River. Lots of countryside, very peaceful.
melissa @ fitnessnyc
I can't think of a more beautiful place for a race!
Marlene
Sounds like an awesome experience – can't wait to hear more!I've run one all-women's race and would totally do it again. It makes for such a fun atmosphere.
Morgan
How awesome!!
Silly Girl Running
It's beautiful out there! :)Did an all ladies' race last Saturday. :) Fun. ;)
fancy nancy
How awesome!!! Very cool that you were all dressed alike!It looks so beautiful out there! It is definitely on my list of places to visit….and race! ;-)
Coston
Looks like a lot of fun!! Cool!! :-)
Brian
Best place to run — Vegas! You never know what you'll see.All women's race — nope! :-)
SupermomE12
How awesome!!! Glad you got to go and have this experience. Love the pics! :)
Haley @ Climb Run Li
That sounds awesome! I love Napa Valley, it's so gorgeous there :) Is that an annual thing they do?
Christy @ My Dirt Ro
I love all ladies races. I do a 5 mile one every year and am signed up for another this fall.Love the pink Nimbus, how does Brazil score?
crewser
Thanks for stopping by my blog today! Napa is beautiful! I have family in Sonoma and I love visiting wine country. May have to look into racing there in the future!
Colleen
Sounds like a great run! Can't wait to hear more about the weekend. I was just in Napa a few weeks ago and there is no better way to see it than by foot (or bike!)
Alma
Lovely! Looking forward to a recap about the retreat.
Jacky
Hi there!I would say the best place I've run has been (other than my own Girona) Canovelles/Granollers which were great for views and organization. Loved the waterfront in Barcelona (after exams) too!Women's race… yep! Did the women's triathlon in Barcelona, the run/race for the cure in Barcelona too, then a women's 5k in Lloret and the women's race here in Girona. Would love to run an all women marathon but none are available here so unless I come up on the lottery and get to come to the US I guess that'll have to wait ;)
Mon Amour
Sounds like an awesome race to do! I love running through beautiful courses in new locations
Marisa @ The Pace of
What an amazing opportunity! Love Napa!