Best 2013 Half Marathons per Self Magazine

I was reading this Self Magazine article and it really struck me! Running a half marathon is such a growing experience in its own right, but can you imagine running a half marathon on the Great Wall of China?! I'm still trying to wrap my head around even the notion of that experience. There were multiple locations mentioned in the article, Indianapolis, Great Wall, China, Miami Beach, Los Angeles, New York City, Montreal, Oslo, San Diego, and Las Vegas.

Indianapolis
OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon

Great Wall, China
Great Wall Half Marathon

Miami Beach
Allstate Life Insurance Miami Beach 13.1 Marathon

Los Angeles
The LA Marathon

New York City
Allstate Life Insurance New York City 13.1 Marathon

Montreal, Canada
Oasis Rock 'n' Roll Montreal Marathon & Half-Marathon

Oslo, Norway
Rock 'n' Roll Oslo Half-Marathon

San Diego
Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon & Half-Marathon
to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Las Vegas
Zappos.com Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon & Half-Marathon

I've never seen the Great Wall, but that would be BEYOND fascinating. I have visited Norway before and it is beautiful! I've never seen more vivid and beautiful colors. 

What would be your favorite half marathon destination?

• P90X - Shoulders and Back session at 4:30 am! :::yikes:::
• Running - 3 miles 1% incline, 30 min (to be done tonight!)
• P90X - Ab RipperX (to be done tonight!)

Breakfast

• Cranberry Almond Oatmeal aka my new (again) favorite :) I couldn't wait to go to sleep last night so I could have it for breakfast. Sad, but true.

• Tropicana Trop-50 (not a favorite of mine, I think I'll stick to a cleaner juice from now on) mixed with Arbonne Digestion Plus (LOVE!)

Lunch

• Arbonne Protein Chocolate Shake, mixed w/ PB2

Dinner

• Arbonne Protein Chocolate Shake, mixed with PB2 

Snack

• Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt with blueberries

A-Z Survey about moi'

I randomly came across this survey today. It is borrowed from, Chronically Vintage, but I did edit it a tad!

A. Age: 29

B. Bed size: Queen

C. Chore that you hate: Folding laundry

D. Dogs: I love them, but I only have a cat right now. I want a Westie.

E. Essential start to your day: Brushing my teeth - no doubt

F. Favourite color: Purple

G. Gold or Silver: Gold, probably

H. Height: 5'3"

I. Instruments you play: I took piano in elementary school, but I don't really remember a bit.

J. Job title: Editor

K. Kids: One amazing kid

L. Live: Every day with faith, love, inspiration, and joy.

M. Mother’s name: Deborah

N. Nicknames: Ern, Rin, Minnie Mouse, I could go on and on

O. Overnight hospital stays: A few

P. Pet peeves: Burping, texting on a date, and not paying paying attention

Q. Quote from a movie: "The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds, and that's what you've given me" from The Notebook

R. Right or left handed: Right

S. Siblings: Yes, an older sister

T. Time you wake up: Well, I have a thousand alarm clocks, but ideally at 5 am. Yes, I'm an early bird.

U. Ultimately:I'd like to finish graduate school, since I tend to be a professional student.

V. Vegetable you hate: Lima beans. Ok, that isn't a vegetable, but I think I like all veggies. My final answer will have to be lima beans.I'm cringing at the thought, as I type.

W. What makes you run late: Ussually myself, but I tend to think it's the kid. I tend to underestimate how long stuff takes for me and him. :)

X. X-Rays you’ve had: Haven't a clue.

Y. Yummy food that you love: Hmm - chocolate, peanut butter, almond butter, oats, eggs, chicken (in any way, shape or form), avocado, italian food, mexican food, sushi, and I could go on and on like Celine Dion.

Z. Zoo animal: Penguins are so darn cute!