1. A Taste of a Half Marathon Running WeekendLong Beach International City Bank Half MarathonOctober 12-13, 2013

2. The EXPO!! Lots of stuff to buy and races to sign up forDONT EAT ALL THE SAMPLES!!! (You dont want the runs on your big day!)Dont wear new clothing/shoes during the race that you just bought at the Expo (save it all for later)! THEN you can wear your BRAG SWAG! 3. You can often sign up for future races at great discount Expo-only pricesthats how I saved on the San Diego Half Marathon/Mammoth Half Marathon Challenge registration!! What will YOUR next race be? 4. Dont forget to stop by BIC Bands to pick out your FREE band!! (Gentlemen, get one for your wife or daughter!) 5. Gentlemen?... 6. Race Morning!! 7. And were off!! 8. Remember to THANK the volunteers; they are AMAZING!! 9. Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Isaiah 40:30-31 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.