Wow- some of you already have your 5K reports up and some even have full weekend reports- you people are quick!!!! In an effort to not bore you all to death with one long report, I will make this a three parter. First part will be Saturday, the second part will be Sunday and the third will be Marathon Monday. There are going to be lots of reports to read- my advice is to read them all- we all have a different story and perspective. But if you cannot read them all, of course read mine 
The adventure started very early Saturday morning. I was still packing as of 1am and had to be up at 5am! It was going to be a whirlwind weekend and sleep was going to be a hot comodidity Mom and I were off to the airport at 7:30. While checking my facebook at the airport, I noticed Denise was on the same flight- I got up to look for her and she spotted me right away! So exciting to finally meet! We have been looking for each other at local races for a long time; meeting at the airport was extra special!!! We had a little bit to chat before the plane took off which was great! Once boarded, the flight was only 46 minutes (love it!!!). After we landed in Boston, I snapped a quick photo with Denise and we headed off to the T-line…the first of many trips we would make on the subway!
As soon as we got to the hotel, all we could think about was food (ok, all I ever think about it food) and we got ourselves fed. Then it was off to the expo to pick up my bib. Honestly, I wasn’t over-impressed with the expo. With exception to watching the awesome video they had running and finally getting my photo with Yasso (after three failed attempts), I was disappointed. It was ridiculously crowded and overall, I have seen better at other race expo’s. We spent quite a bit of time there but I was ready to go after a while.
After the expo, I decided to hit the up the Bloggy Happy Hour. Unfortunately, the actual Happy Hour never occured. The bar knew nothing about us coming so instead it was more of a hang out in the lobby, snap some photos and have a chat session. Regardless of how it worked out, it was so much fun- especially because I got to reunite with Morgan, meet Aron and meet so many new great people!
By the time I left the bar, I was beat. My mom and I were both starving so we hit up some dinner before getting back on the T-line to head to the hotel. I laid out all my 5K stuff and headed to bed. I slept like a baby!!!
Up next…the 5k and more bloggy lovin!!!
SO glad to have met you, even if it was in a big scattered pile of bloggers!!! can’t wait for the 5k report!
LOVE that you brought your Philly shirt for your picture with Bart! LOVE him! Can’t wait to read more!
oh how fun! sounds like you had a fantastic time, can’t wait to read about your 5k.
Nice to meet you even though it was brief. I thought we were going to hit the brunch but both Em and I felt like going to the Expo early to avoid crowds and didn’t make it. I concentrated on my fave blogger this weekend so you are the only blogger I met! Sounds like it was a great weekend.
I’m loving all the Boston reports! Can’t wait to read about your 5k and your spectating day.
Looks like a blast!!
Great pictures – so much fun!
Sooooo jealous of all your fun time in Beantown and getting to meet all the famous bloggy peeps! Looks like a BLAST! Can’t wait for more of the recaps!
It was great seeing you again and meeting the momma!!!
Keep the recaps coming!!!
it was the perfect way to kick off the trip! so glad we finally met and i got to see you at happy hour. now let’s not wait too long before we meet up again!
how cool that you ran into denise on your flight!! i am sorrryyy i missed youuuu. but we will unite soon and become super oblivious to everything else.
Pingback: Boston Trip Report Day 2 & The B.A.A. 5K Report « Finishing is Winning
What a fun first day at Boston. So cool you got to meet a few bloggers. Going to read part 2 now.
I’m sad I missed this event!!
It looks like a fun day! The 45 minute flight sounds perfect.
It was SOOOOOOOOO nice to finally meet you!!!!!
Aw, great photos!! I’m so jealous!
(I’m catching up on reading blogs, I’ve been horrible about it lately)