2016 Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon Weekend

November 11-13

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Friday Travel

My second year running this city. Flying in on Friday night, instead of Saturday morning. Last year I brought my wife, this year our daughter joined us. I'll be running the 5k and Half, my daughter the 5k and 10k, and my wife just the 5k. Stayed at the Excalibur, which is closer to more places. Unpacked and ready about 8 pm. Dinner at Shack Shack, walking distance from hotel. A little exploring of the shops, and a stop at the Hershey's Chocolate World, which I wanted to visit last year, but had no time. In bed after midnight, but that's kind of normal in Vegas.

Saturday Expo

Early wake up for walk to find outside entrance to Monorail without going through smoke filled casinos. Coffee with a running friend, and off to the Expo via the monorail about 10:30 am. Overnight stay makes getting to the Expo early a breeze, unlike last year. Brought my previous Toyota Ride n Drive certificates, and with 3 more additional, $100 in certificates to use at the Brooks store.

Light lunch, the back to the hotel. About an hour rest before headed back to race start.

Saturday Race

Entered into the corral on gravel. Put on Xero sandals, and didn't take off for the race. Road construction debris on many sections. New sunglasses kind of dark. Like last year, they gave out lighted Styrofoam sticks, which were also use in the traffic cones to mark the path through the dark parking lot.

Sunday Half

Earlier start than last year.

Monday return

My daughter had an early morning flight to get back to college for a test.