We got back late last night from Leavenworth, WA from the marathon. Sore today but glad to be done!
We left mid day Friday and got into Leavenworth by 7pm to pick up race packets. Had a pre-race dinner in Leavenworth and crashed early at our hotel.
We left hotel by 5:20 Saturday a.m. to get to catch a 6am shuttle at the Fish Hatchery to get to the marathon start.
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| The shuttle took runners 11 miles up a forest road into the mountains. I didn't have a camera on me but the first 11 miles were absolutely gorgeous - through the mountains along a beautiful river into the town of Leavenworth where the second half started... |
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| Mile 17 after our first pit stop to see our support crew - Evelyn, Ashley, Darby, Fiona and Carmen. SO happy to see them! |
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| Beautiful fall day and scenery for the run.... |
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| Mile 26 and still smiling! |
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| DONE! |
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| Cheering squad |
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| So happy Evelyn made it! As usual she had all sorts of treats for the marathon end. |
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| Including a bier for the car ride afterwards. YUM. |
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| Gorgeous fall day! |
We didn't get any pictures of the town of Leavenworth, but its adorable and was PACKED with visitors for their Oktoberfest. The crowds were a bit frustrating, but we got our pizza and beer after the run and felt much better. We headed back to Portland Saturday afternoon as neither of us had much energy to explore the town and partake in festivities (and we wanted Sunday to get things done around the house), but we would love to go back to Leavenworth again (without the 26.2 mile run ;)
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