Waking up at my parents house in Miami is my favorite thing in the whole wide world. Except when they buy a new down comforter that I am allergic too. Luckily they have a stash of Claritin so I was eventually able to breathe through my nose. Once I regained my senses, literally, Matt and I hit the road for a neighborhood stroll.
The plan for the day was to run 7 miles. But on Friday I received an email from our half marathon organizers telling us that the race has been rescheduled to a weekend we are unable to race and from beautiful Key Biscayne to ugly middle of Miramar by the Miami Dolphins stadium. There are no other half marathon options for us in Florida until October so I’m a little bummed. Between the canceled half marathon and the breakfast feast i knew was waiting for us at the house, I had zero motivation to run. 7 miles turned into 4.5miles and I’m ok with that.
After breakfast Matt and my father did what they do every time they hang out: eat oysters:
We brought down about 100 oysters so they had a lot of shucking to do but my father was left solo so that Matt and I could spend the day in Ft Lauderdale with his family. The day started with a Makers Mark toast to the newly engaged couple (us!) and ended with cake:
Ain’t nothing wrong with that 
in between the booze and sugar there was enough food to feed a village. Around 12:30am our sugar high wore enough to safely drive to my parents house for round two of the comforter that is slowly trying to kill me.
Ever been registered for a race that was canceled? What happened?
Luckily they are offering full refunds for us so I am not too upset but still disappointed.
What keeps you motivated to make long runs?
I am def motivated by races. I am looking for the next race I can sign up for now to keep the momentum going
eharris29
/ February 18, 2013Too bad about the race. I’ve never entered one that has been cancelled before, but that has to be a bummer for sure. Hopefully something else will pop up soon. Enjoy Miami!
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 19, 2013I’m keeping my eyes open for one!
pickyrunner
/ February 18, 2013I’ve never had a cancelled race but I would be pretty peeved if it were me I think. That cake looks pretty delicious though!
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 19, 2013Yea I am pretty upset but getting my money back def helps me feel better.
Alex @ therunwithin
/ February 18, 2013dude oysters? man I love those, I haven’t had them in ages. That stinks about the race, don’t worry there are always others.
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 19, 2013Weve been eating loads of oysters these days and that just fine with me
Her Happy Balance
/ February 18, 2013I want in on the oyster party! Sorry about your race being rescheduled :/ That’s a bummer. And a 4.5 mile run instead of 7 miles is totally acceptable in my book.
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 19, 2013Come on down and ill buy the oysters!
allisonhayes91
/ February 18, 2013That’s really disappointing, but at least you get your money back!i agree that waking up in my own bed in my parent’s house was the best feeling for me ever throughout college. Yay for the congratulations cake!
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 19, 2013Yea getting my money back was def a good consolation prize!
Running In Heels
/ February 18, 2013Sorry about the race!! At least you get to eat lots of yummy oysters
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 19, 2013The oysters def cheered me up
melissaontherun
/ February 18, 2013WOW that hasn’t happened to me yet but I agree, races def keep me motivated. I. want. that. cake….
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 19, 2013It’s a bummer but I’m sure there will be other races
Chelsea @ LittleOneRuns
/ February 18, 2013wow! *knock on wood* that hasn’t happened to me, YET! i’m sorry
that’s a real bummer, i’d be a little angry lol but it would mean to me that i get to go longer 
and i’d be cool with that!
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 19, 2013It’s def a disappointment but it will just give me more time to continue my casual runs
Amanda
/ February 18, 2013I would be so pissed if my half got rescheduled. At least you get a refund! I hope you find another half that motivates you. I’m definitely motivated by races too, so I’d be disappointed.
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 19, 2013I’m sooo bummed but I’d be really pissed if I didn’t get the refund!
buttonedandbustled
/ February 18, 2013I’ve registered for a race too far in advance that the time conflicted with a work conference. I was completely bummed that I lost my money and my motivation. I will make it up this year! I hope you fin another half marathon that you like!
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 19, 2013Thanks! Luckily I got my money back or I’d be extra bummed.
kelseyruns
/ February 19, 2013Sorry about the race, bet that cake helped a little though!
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 19, 2013The cake def helped
Alex @ Cookie Dough Katzen
/ February 19, 2013Enjoy your family and Miami. Bienvenido Miami ami!
Runner Girl Eats
/ February 19, 2013Gracias