This weekend I had the privilege of traveling to Tucson, AZ with my friend Heather so she could run he Tucson Marathon. Her hubby couldn't go at the last minute so I was able to be the stand in support crew and cheerleader. It took me back to my Team In Training days of managing my teams at different events around the country. I had it easy this time because I just had one athlete to keep up with. We stayed in the beautiful Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Resort.
This pool was her (our) reward after the race on Sunday! The resort had 6 pools and they were all heated.
On Saturday afternoon we drove the marathon course and came across the Biosphere 2. Heather was supposed to be staying off of her feet but it was a very cool place to tour. The Biosphere 2 was built back in the early 90's when they sealed 8 Biospherians (Scientists & Doctors) inside the glass enclosure to measure survivability. During this 2 years they conducted many science experiments in the 6 different ecosystems that the recreated inside the Biosphere. Sounds a little strange - but it was very cool to tour. The University of Arizona owns it now and uses it for many different research projects.
Inside the jungle ecosystem
We enjoyed a nice pre race dinner on Saturday night then headed to bed early to get ready for her big day. I had the rental car during the race and followed her along the course. I was able to see her about 7-8 times along the course. It was a downhill course out in the dessert and the weather was perfect for running.
Mile 7
I wore this silly Christmas Tree headband so she could easily spot me along the course. I also made noise makers with empty water bottles and rocks so she couldn't miss me.
Mile 17 looking strong.
Notice the mountains in the background. It made for pretty landscape to look at.
She did it!!
We spent Sunday afternoon at the pool. It was strange being in a pool in December.
Thanks for letting me tag along for a fun weekend!
This pool was her (our) reward after the race on Sunday! The resort had 6 pools and they were all heated.
On Saturday afternoon we drove the marathon course and came across the Biosphere 2. Heather was supposed to be staying off of her feet but it was a very cool place to tour. The Biosphere 2 was built back in the early 90's when they sealed 8 Biospherians (Scientists & Doctors) inside the glass enclosure to measure survivability. During this 2 years they conducted many science experiments in the 6 different ecosystems that the recreated inside the Biosphere. Sounds a little strange - but it was very cool to tour. The University of Arizona owns it now and uses it for many different research projects.
Inside the jungle ecosystem
We enjoyed a nice pre race dinner on Saturday night then headed to bed early to get ready for her big day. I had the rental car during the race and followed her along the course. I was able to see her about 7-8 times along the course. It was a downhill course out in the dessert and the weather was perfect for running.
Mile 7
I wore this silly Christmas Tree headband so she could easily spot me along the course. I also made noise makers with empty water bottles and rocks so she couldn't miss me.
Mile 17 looking strong.
Notice the mountains in the background. It made for pretty landscape to look at.
She did it!!
We spent Sunday afternoon at the pool. It was strange being in a pool in December.
Thanks for letting me tag along for a fun weekend!
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