I’m Going To Israel

Hello!! I am traveling to Israel today. Israel. Today. This is so crazy and exciting and scary and fun!!!?! Because I’m traveling alone and nervous and usually a spaz and forget something I actually made a packing list this time and didn’t wait till the last minute to get ready. Yayyy!!

I made a packing list and checked it as I packed. And since I’m traveling for a marathon I also had to make sure I had all my running gear. I wrote my running must haves on a gallon sized plastic bag.

Then, I checked the marathon course elevation. Uh-oh. This this is HILLY! I’ve read some race recaps and have heard the course is either up or down the entire time, there’s no flat. AND I read several accounts that this is ‘one of the hardest races I’ve ever run’.

I plan to take a lot of pictures and really enjoy the experience so I’m not worried about my race time, but I am worried about hiking some of those big hills while jet-lagged.

I got a backpack and filled it with books, snacks and my overnight flight necessities: eye mask, ear plugs, extra socks, neck pillow.

This morning I hit the sidewalk for a 9 mile run. It’s probably the last decent run I’ll do before the race. I might try to get in a shake out few miles before the marathon – hopefully the hotel has a good gym.

Follow me on INSTAGRAM  // TWITTER // FACEBOOK to see what I’m up to over there.

I plan on blogging and updating social media while I’m gone, but I’m not sure about how much time I’ll have (plus RER’s admin stuff sometimes acts funny when I travel). I’ll try to recap each day’s activities and food (obviously) so stop by and see how it’s going.

Question: Where is the farthest place you’ve traveled to from your home?

Me: China. The food was amazing. I love food. Food food food.

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