Moab, UT for "The Other Half"

For my third and final half marathon of the season I was lucky enough to run "The Other Half" in Moab, UT. I've been to Moab half a dozen times, but have never experienced the beauty of the Sorrel Resort and the Colorado River. The Resort was a perfect retreat for me and my girlfriends. We spent the day hiking to Delicate Arch, then the evening shopping on Main Street, and sitting around the camp fire listening to Indian Folklore. Running was tough for me this time around. However, the route was amazing! Our room was only yards away from the finish line, so I went from a face plant on the porch to the Jacuzzi. :) Then it was time for the BEST hamburger of my life and the BEST massage I've ever had.

Here are some of my favorite pics...

Sorrel Resort - Pool Area

View of the Colorado River from the pool at the Sorrel Resort.

Lounging on the swing looking at the view from our porch.

Trying to stay warm as the sun tries to come up.
(Start of Race - Mile marker 31 / Old Dewy Bridge)

Starting Line (1700 runners)

Mile 2

I did not run well, but I finished. :)

View from our room at the Sorrel Resort.
(TIP: Request Room IDA)

Next to the river at the Sorrel Resort.

Delicate Arch in Arches National Park

Delicate Arch

Girlfriend Getaway - Park City, UT

I'll take any excuse to go on vacation even if it is just for the night. My girlfriends and I drove about 40 minutes away to Park City, UT and spent 24 hours eating, drinking and reading. Yes, READING! We enjoyed the final edition of the Stephenie Meyer Twilight series "Breaking Dawn." We all gave the book two thumbs up!

Check-out the pics...

8 women, 3 bedroom condo, 1 book, 0 kids

Dresscode - Black
Twilight Flair - Required

A few of the gals taking a snack break.
It can't be all about the book, right?

Zions National Park

Visited Zions over the weekend with my mom and sisters. Growing up Zions was the family vacation spot, but its been years since I've been back.

5 things I learned about traveling with the girls...

1) iPod required
2) Soft serve twist waffle cone after hiking is like HEAVEN on Earth
3) Don't expect them to wait at the bottom of the trail for you while you hike
4) Start with Angels Landing before everyone remembers what hiking does to you
5) Cheese Pizza and Ice Cream are a girls best friend

Bridge to the Emerald Pools

The Lodge

Breathtaking view from the Emerald Pools trail

Small Waterfall at 1st Pool

Our "Secret" family spot

(Never too old to waterslide)

"Secret Spot"

Trail to the Narrows

Mmmmm!!

It's MINE!

The girls at the lookout above the Arch

AHHH! (We're like kids again)

Soft Serve Ice Cream...$3

New hiking boots...$75

Hotel Room... $189

Zions with your sisters... Priceless!