bib pick-up: more/fitness women's half marathon

bib pick-up for this race was at a special Expo rather than at NYRR headquarters. there were all kinds of exhibitors and race sponsors there, with raffles and give-aways and tons of stuff for sale, in addition to registration materials, t-shirts and goodie bags. i wandered around a bit to check out the goods and came home with a ton of stuff.

the t-shirt is kind of boring, but apparently it's at least a women's cut, so yay for that. and i bought some bondi bands (sporty head bands). i haven't tried them out yet but the colors/patterns are pretty cool at least. i'm not usually big on head bands but maybe these will help keep the sweat outta my eyes...

freebies included copies of more, fitness and eating well magazines; coupons and flyers; snacks; aveeno products (nice); hair ties; a cheer sign; a cute pink tote bag; and tampons. lol.

finished cheer sign, courtesy of my mom and sis:

my sis also sent the most awesome runner prep package ever assembled! tons of snacks (not pictured: chocolate squares that i devoured before managing to take a photo); all types of running fuel to sample; blister pads (*note: i used several of these in the days after the race); beer!!!; adorable water bottle; assorted sore muscle and foot care products; pack towel; LAZER FINGERS; motivational magnet; and PILAF!

it all came neatly packed in its own beer box. :) thanks marisa!!