Yes. That was the medal for finishing the half marathon! Isn't it adorable!!! It was quite tough for me, since I didn't train for it plus I was sick, but I finished!!!! I was not happy with my time obviously, but I was proud that I didn't give up and finished the run! Running along the coast was absolutely amazing.
The run was on Sunday, so we walked around the area on Saturday. First thing we did is of course getting the bib for the half marathon! And then, coffee!!! We found a place called Lumiere, which is close by and had pretty good coffee!
Then, we went to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It was not my first time, but I never get bored with these amazing sea creatures. Also, you can never get disappointed with the jellyfish exhibition.
Some awesome jellyfish videos.
Next: The 17 Mile Drive. It was a drive along the coast, and the ocean was just so blue!!! It was way better than the Santa Monica beach. So much quieter and cleaner. After that, we walked around the town a little as well, I loved the chilly weather and string lights in the trees and on the stores! It was really festive!
Next day after the run, we went to Santa Cruz for lunch and met up with my dear friends, and then we went to the Natural Bridges State Park. I have been to Santa Cruz so many times, but never been here! The sand was so soft, and the sunset was beautiful.
We drove back to LA after that and on the way, we saw the super moon!!!! It was so big and round!!! Can't ask for a better way to end our weekend getaway/half marathon.
