Well hello.
I’m currently blogging from a hotel bed, where I just ate multiple delicious chocolate muffins for breakfast.
Breakfast in bed?
Isn’t that what I’m supposed to do on Labor Day?
YES.
After banging out a little 20-miler Saturday morning, I boarded the Hamptons Jitney for a weekend getaway.
I’m running the Hamptons Marathon on September 24, and yet I had never been anywhere near the Hamptons.
A long weekend seemed like a fitting time to check this place out. Apparently it’s pretty nice.
Saturday was spent stuffing my face with every food imaginable at a BBQ. I then drank several glasses of wine, debated karaoke but fell asleep instead.
Yesterday I slept in gloriously late. Tons of air conditioning and a hotel bed? I can think of no reason to set an alarm or wake up early. It was amazing.
And then, because Coach Cane said to, I ran five miles.

Um, running five miles the day after you run 20 miles? Not so easy. My legs took a full three miles to loosen up.
But then I felt good.
And now, it’s time to taper.




After the running fun, it was off to scope out the marathon course.
We took a ferry to get there. Shelter Island is cool. And ferry riding is fun.




About the marathon course: I think I’ll be able to manage it.
There are some hills. Some small rollies at the beginning (“rollies” sounds gentler than “big rolling hills” I think) and two or three big hills, including a beast around mile 18. That should be fun.
It’s also not a super fun-looking course. There will be plenty of shade because the course runs mostly through back roads. But I’m a bit disappointed it doesn’t actually run through the awesome East Hampton streets or past massive, scenic houses.




Instead, the course is mostly this:




With a bit of this:




The marathon starts and finishes at a local school, so I got out of the car and let the school know I would see it soon.




The school had no response.
Also necessary: a pit stop for a little walk on the beach.








And then, magically, while driving away from the course, something amazing happened. This came out of nowhere:




My one post-marathon request was a cookie from Levain Bakery. I had no idea there would be a location right near the finish line. Holy perfection. Sign me up. I can’t wait.
Also added to my post-marathon request list: some wine tasting.




Yesterday that Handsome Friend of mine took me to Wolffer Estate for a little wine tasting. Who knew Long Island is filled with awesome vineyards and wineries?








I wanted food, too. Some cheese with my wine, please.




What is it about drinking wine at the vineyard that makes it taste so much better? We ended up buying a few bottles. I plan to drink both of them myself upon finishing the marathon. That should go really well for me.
Today I want to rent a bike and ride around. Someone is currently making calls to try and make that happen. Stay tuned.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful long weekend!
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I had a dream about the Hamptons last night after reading this blog post. Your blog boasts such influence on my subconscious!
Also, I love that skirt. How do you manage to be so stylish in running clothes and also not? I’m pretty sure the majority of my wardrobe is Brooks and Nike, not Anthropologie or J.Crew. Le sigh.
Cookies at the finish line? Count me in!
You are going to kill that course! Im excited for you!
I think the rollies will actually be good. The NJ Marathon I ran in May was literally pretty much all flat (except going up and down highway overpasses – that was the extent of the hills – which weren’t really hills) and after a while, the running motion felt so monotonous and boring — so I think a hill or two will be good!
Handsome friend is awesome, and you’re going to kick the marathon’s butt!! Chocolate muffins sound delish right now!
Yayy! Also, Levain cookies are AMAZING. Enjoy!
I’m jealous! Looks like you’re having an awesome weekend! It must have been great to see your race course 🙂
I am so envious of the jumping picture. I so wish I could get mine to turn out like that. It looks like you have a great long weekend with time to sleep in….nothing can really top that can it?
It looks so nice there! I can’t believe the kids don’t start school until Sept.7 though…kids here started a month ago!
No matter how many times I try.. my jumping pictures are never good. Yours is amazing. Jealous of your getaway weekend.. I was busy running around to wedding venues and barely got a chance to breath.. but we booked a date so it is worth it 🙂
Is that skirt from Anthro? I TOTALLY almost bought that skirt on clearance yesterday but I talked myself out of it. Totally regretting it now.
Wow!! It looks like you’ll have some great stuff to look at along the way!!! Enjoy your weekend
The course may not be that “exciting” but it sure does look beautiful!! You are going to do so great! I am so excited for you! Cookies and wine at the finish. That is definitely a win.
You are going to do AWESOME on this course!! Remember, you PRed at the National Half Marathon with a lot of “rollies” there too! 🙂 You got this!
hahaha there WOULD be a bakery right at the finish line for you. now only if there was 16 handles too…
I’ve never actually seen the Hamptons, so thanks for the tour. Although all that grass is a little boring :). You’re gonna be awesome!
cute outfit!
Congrats on prepping for your marathon!! Long Island is great. Your photos make me want to go back. I wrote a blog about a little town there, Sag Harbor. If you get a chance to pass through, go to Murf’s for a good time or a drink.
wow that beach looks awesome!
You are going to do amazing at this marathon. I know it. Have a fun Labor Day!