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White House, racing, and feuds, oh my!

March 20, 2016 by MCM Mama 22 Comments

Today I’m wrapping up a busy and epic week. I mean, any week that involves a visit to the White House has to be epic, right? Not only did I get to hear the First Lady Speak,  I got to talk with Dominique Dawes!

White House Dominique Dawes

I also got a selfie with a favorite RBF who I don’t see often enough.

White House Sue

After my day of White House visiting, I had to immediately start getting ready for a weekend away. With everything that I’d been up to (RNR DC expo, Capitol tour, RNR DC, soccer tournament, White House, etc.), we were completely out of clean clothes and we were leaving town on Friday! So, Wednesday became a whirlwind of laundry and trying to get in some work hours. Thankfully the day ended with a run and a beer.

Beer run

Thursday was more of the same flavor of crazy: laundry, work, and packing. It’s amazing how much stuff four people need for a long weekend. Not to mention I was running a race and the weather called for 40 degree rain. I seriously packed all.the.layers.

Friday morning we hit the road pretty early, with a stop for lunch at Sidling Hill. The temps were ok, but the wind was CRAZY!

sidling hill

Finally we got to Charleston, WV and I picked up my packet for the UC half marathon. Then it was time to carbo load, because you know cheese fries and beer are the best night before a race fueling options. Or not. But I love that these days you can get a good craft beer just about anywhere!

beer fries

Saturday morning I was up early to layer up and head to the race. I’ll share a full recap later, but I got super lucky and the rainstorm headed out just as we were starting. The end result was perfect running weather for a half marathon. While my race was not a PR, I did run faster than I had the previous weekend, finishing in 2:16:40. This was race/state number 9 of 23 in my quest for Mercury.

UC half marathon

After the race, it was time to do a bit of sight seeing with the boys. We checked out some Hatfield and McCoy historic markers and then went to Matewan, home of the Matewan Massacre. Given Beer Geek’s love of history, no one should be surprised at these stops.

SW VA WV tour

Sunday continued with a long drive that included various stops for some hiking, some amazing views, and, of course, opportunities to gather some new counties. We stayed off the Interstate for much of the drive and it was so interesting how different these parts of Virginia are from the area right near DC. There were definitely some reminders to my children of how lucky they really are.

VA drive

Now I have a busy week ahead of me, trying to work and also do some fun things with the boys, since they are on Spring Break and Beer Geek needed to get back home for work.

I’m linking up with HoHo and Tricia for the Weekly Wrap.

Don’t forget to join us tomorrow for Tuesdays on the Run. This week’s topic is “Race shirt: wear it to the race or not?”

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  1. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    March 21, 2016 at 8:21 am

    Great job on another notch in your racing belt!!!

    I was a little disappointed in my trip to Florida–the only craft beer that I could find on most menus was Shock Top? Nothing local. Sigh.
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  2. Carla says

    March 21, 2016 at 8:52 am

    I loved living vicariously through your visit to the White House. So much. And your week is my last week. Although I found it far too easy to put aside the work and seize all the spring break play

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  3. Michelle Rogers says

    March 21, 2016 at 9:15 am

    Congrats on the White House visit — that had to be amazing!!! Did you enjoy visiting West Virginia? My hubby and I are seriously considering going there for our anniversary. Just for something different, because we haven’t been yet.
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  4. Mar @ Mar on the Run says

    March 21, 2016 at 9:50 am

    it was definitely a busy week for you!! The White House was such a great event. I need to get a race in WV – can’t believe it’s so close and I’ve never been.
    Mar @ Mar on the Run recently posted…April Fools Half Training Week 9My Profile

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  5. Jen @ Pretty Little Grub says

    March 21, 2016 at 10:06 am

    What a crazy week! I loved following all of you on Instagram during your day at the white house.
    Jen @ Pretty Little Grub recently posted…Run for L’Arche 2016 recapMy Profile

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  6. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    March 21, 2016 at 11:21 am

    I feel like you guys do so many fun trips! I need to do more race-cations!
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  7. Lesley says

    March 21, 2016 at 11:25 am

    It’s great the rainstorm moved out right before the race. My nightmare is running in rain, and cold rain at that.
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  8. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says

    March 21, 2016 at 11:48 am

    congrats on your race in tough conditions! So jealous of the white house day looked like you all had a blast
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  9. Carmy says

    March 21, 2016 at 12:09 pm

    What a fun outing! I’m also totally ready for TOTR tomorrow!
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  10. Sherry says

    March 21, 2016 at 1:00 pm

    So cool you went to the White House and saw the First Lady! Must have been awesome to talk to Dominique Dawes too! Loved watching her on the Olympics! Congrats on your race!
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  11. Margo says

    March 21, 2016 at 1:35 pm

    The White House? WOW!!! Lucky you. 🙂
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  12. Jenn says

    March 21, 2016 at 2:58 pm

    Busy, busy, busy! Looks like an amazing and full week, which are sometimes the best kinds!
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  13. Cassi says

    March 21, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    So much laundry, so little time! I almost would’ve taken everything to a laundromat to get it in one swoop.
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  14. Michelle @ Running with Attitude says

    March 21, 2016 at 6:26 pm

    You definitely had one crazy week! And what an amazing opportunity to go to the White House. Love Dominque Dawes! Congrats on another state and half marathon conquered!
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  15. Lex @ Flecksoflex says

    March 21, 2016 at 6:50 pm

    I really enjoyed watching all of the social media chatter around the White House event. It looked like a lot of fun! Dominique Dawes was one of my sports heroes as a little girl, and I got really into gymnastics because of her. Congrats on your race!

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  16. meljo @ a year in running shoes says

    March 21, 2016 at 7:12 pm

    Your White House visit has me turning shades of green!! So cool!!
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  17. Kim Hatting says

    March 21, 2016 at 8:02 pm

    I’m also a Half Fanatic…but need to do some work on planet hopping. I’ve been lounging on Neptune (I think?or maybe it’s Uranus?) for far too long. I’ve also been doing some longer races, so my training has taken a different direction this past year. #toomanychoices

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  18. HoHo Runs says

    March 21, 2016 at 8:07 pm

    Mercury? Wow. I’m trying to figure out how to get Mars. The easiest is 3 races in 10 days in 3 states. But, oddly I’m have trouble with the logistics of that. Good job on the half. It sounds like the family had fun sightseeing. The interstate can get old very quick. Thanks for linking with us Erika. Have fun with the boys on their Spring Break.
    HoHo Runs recently posted…Hello Spring! (WW # 33)My Profile

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  19. Coco says

    March 21, 2016 at 8:47 pm

    What an awesome week and great weekend! You really did luck out with the weather. It was so cold and dreary most of the weekend.
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  20. Tricia@MissSippipiddlin says

    March 22, 2016 at 12:44 pm

    What a great weekend yall had. I too love to see the sights around the city and countryside where I run. Congratulations to you in the race. I hear they have an interesting race called the Hatfields and McCoys there. Did you see anything on it? Thanks Erika for linking up, hope you get caught up this week, funny how the laundry grows even more after the trip!
    Tricia@MissSippipiddlin recently posted…Bad Juju??My Profile

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  21. Sandra Laflamme says

    March 22, 2016 at 10:15 pm

    Such an incredible week for you! I loved seeing all of the pics from the White House and hearing all about what Michelle Obama had to say! Looking great in your skirts as usual 🙂
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  22. Patty @ Reach Your Peak says

    March 22, 2016 at 10:27 pm

    I’m so jealous of all of you who got to go to that White House event! What an amazing opportunity! 🙂
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