My friend, Samantha, lives life large. She makes NYC her daily playground, but has been known to venture out to the most exotic locales, when the price and shopping strikes her interest. I've even been able to come along with her on occasion.
She is also the finest connoisseur of Half Marathons I've ever known. This past weekend was the NY half marathon, and Samantha invited me to the city the day before to visit with her and some of her friends. Although I wasn't signed up for the race, I was able to finish 2/3 of their triatholon: Shopping and Margaritas!
Samantha and Mandy from the Marriott Marquis Lounge, overlooking Times Square.
Mandy and Samantha enjoying the world famous "Mango Margarita" at Mama Mexico.
Refill, please!
Mandy, Samantha and Kim the night before the big race. You go, girls!
Samantha tells us that she will be retiring from the Half Marathon circuit next year, downgrading herself to "support staff." As someone who would never have gotten involved with half marathons without her involvement, I'd like to go on record as saying I object! Sure, she's up to 8 of these races a year, and that seems like a lot, but think of all the great places she's seen. San Francisco, Virginia Beach, Pittsburgh... How can she give all that up?
2 comments:
Katie, you look great! So that plate in front of Mandy (?-floral print) in the third photo... Is that an optical illusion, or has one of my stolen hubcaps found new life as a elephantine serving platter in NYC?
You have a mariachi band serenading you, and all you can think of is more margarita! ;-)
Looks like fun. I miss you tons! Call me back soon.
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