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ASICS LA Marathon Weekend: Arriving in LA

March 18, 2015 | blogging, fitness, running, Travel

WOW what a whirlwind weekend! I was looking forward to it for so long, and now I feel like I blinked and it’s over! I can’t wait to share with you some of the amazing experience I had all courtesy of the amazing folks at Asics. They truly went above and beyond to make our stay special. I want to back track and start from the beginning, Friday morning!

I headed to the New Orleans airport early because it was foggy and pouring rain. I parked and made it in quicker than I thought so I had a long time to wait. A lot of folks have asked why I fly out of NOLA as opposed to Jackson…3 reasons: 1.) No direct flights from Jackson. 2.) No southwest in Jackson so flights are more money. 3.) When I fly from NOLA I get to spend time with my parents the night before I fly out. ANYWAY, I was ready to get going and we finally boarded the flight!

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I scored an exit row seat so I had more legroom which was nice. I was able to take a nap, but by time we landed in LA it was almost 2:00 and I was starving!

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I was met at baggage by my driver who was holding up a card with my name on it (so cool!) and he took my bag and we headed to the hotel.

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I was staying in Santa Monica, at the gorgeous Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows.

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I had to hurry and check in and get to the hospitality room so we could get to the expo. The sweet girl in charge of us was taking Nathan and I since we had earlier flights. My room was amazing and so was my view!

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Way in the distance in between the trees you can see the Santa Monica Pier. Also, the finish line of the race was just a bit down Ocean Avenue to the right of this picture, right in front of the hotel.

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I headed to the hospitality suite, and I was starving. I had only had a smoothie at the airport and was getting woozie. Thankfully, super sweet Noelle with ASICS had gone to Whole Foods and gotten us sandwiches. Food has never tasted so good! I scarfed down my sandwich and an adorable ASICS cookie almost too cute to eat (almost folks, I may have had a few over the course of the weekend), and we headed to the convention center.

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We made it to the expo! Time to shop and get my bib!

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We headed back to the hotel with just enough time to change before happy hour at the hotel and then the VIP party. When Nathan and I got back to our rooms (they were side by side) we both realized our AC was not working. Yikes! I was sweating getting ready for the party, and I called maintenance as I walked out the door, crossing my fingers it would be fixed by time I got back.

We got to hang out outside and have a drink or two with the Kastors, some of the ASICS crew, and the other #TeamASICSLAM folks before our bus came to get us for the party.

Forecast for that night was BRIGHT, but we were ready. Smile Stay tuned…..

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QOTD: Do you bring food to the airport with you?

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  1. Katrina says

    March 18, 2015 at 6:49 am

    Isn’t it so much fun to get to LA and ‘earn’ all of these hours in the day?? 😉

    • Heather says

      March 18, 2015 at 6:52 am

      Yes it was nice…except on the way home haha!

  2. Haley @ Running with Diapers says

    March 18, 2015 at 7:05 am

    I always travel with food. Usually I bring granola or trail mix. I get the shakes if I don’t eat on a schedule. Just the other day, I had to grab a sandwich at my grocery store while shopping because I hadn’t eaten all morning. I was walking throughout the store chomping down on a cuban while I shopped. <— I got lots of stares. lol but I felt better instantly.

  3. Karen says

    March 18, 2015 at 7:49 am

    Sounds like a great start to the trip!! 🙂 I do usually bring a granola bar or something along with me for plane rides…just incase! I love the NOLA airport….don’t care for the drive, but love the airport and the prices of the flights! 🙂

  4. Lesley says

    March 18, 2015 at 7:56 am

    I can always find breakfast at the airport but since I prefer to fly out early, I more likely than not pack a lunch.

  5. Mindy @ Road Runner Girl says

    March 18, 2015 at 8:05 am

    Sounds amazing so far Heather! Can’t wait to read more about your trip!

  6. Jen says

    March 19, 2015 at 1:02 pm

    Wow, looks like so much fun already! Love the view from your room!

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    March 18, 2015 at 2:59 am

    ASICS LA Marathon Weekend: Arriving in LA

    WOW what a whirlwind weekend! I was looking forward to it for so long, and now I feel like I blinked

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    March 19, 2015 at 1:44 am

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