Last night, Stacy held a little marathon pre-party for Diana and I.
The party was to include dinner, dessert and some motivational speeches. The attendees were Stacy, Diana and my Mom.
My contribution was super yummy cupcakes!!
When Diana walked through the door, I about died.
hilarious!!!
See that hanging out of her backpack? Yep, it is a pacer stick for me. She actually used a bamboo stick and constructed this lovely thing. Only problem was that the stick says 3:43…apparently she missed the memo that our goal time is actually a 3:42!!
Following an awesome dinner, it was time for gifts. Obviously the best part of the evening.
I gave Stacy and Diana gift cards to beauty brands for post-race pedis. And Diana gave Coach Stacy (she has coached us basically the past year) new sandals, which will look awesome with her pedicure!
Then it was Stacy’s turn…
After reading the sweetest letter to Diana and I (the tears were flowing), she brought out some gifts.
In the gift was a copy of the super sweet letter, which included some pretty awesome quotes,
a pace band for our race,
Get yours at races2remember.com
some seriously kick ass socks that I have been wishing for,
These totally have a double meaning.
and most excitingly, custom made Miles with Style shirts!!!!!!!
“We put the RUN in Runway”
“No Limits, No Regrets, That’s my STYLE”
These shirts are freaking amazing. I was in shock!!! I had NO idea that Stacy, my Mom, and my Aunt Holly had been working on these things. They are exactly what I would have had made, should I had been making myself.
After putting on the shirt and modeling for the group, I got another surprise…..
It was better than Christmas!!!
See all of those shirts?? In total, 35 shirts were made. The shirts have a specific point, which was explained to me. And I love it so much. There will be much more to come with what the plan is for these beauties. So please stay tuned. Perhaps you will receive one someday very soon 🙂
All in all, it was the perfect evening. And just what we needed to lift up our spirits and give us a little boost.
Supporting us through everything we do!
Can you spy my new Lululemon skirt?!? I LOVE IT!
I am so fortunate to have these people in my life. Everyday isn’t easy, but with the help of my family and friends I make it through. Thank you to everyone who loves me, supports me and encourages me. It means more than you even know.
XOXO,
Ali
Woohoo!! Love the shirts! And that pacing stick is amazing! When I was a pacer my pacing partner had our stick stick out of his backpack just like that. You both are going to do amazing and of course look amazing too! Good luck with the 3:42!! I can’t wait to hear all about every mile!
That is AWESOME!!! What fantastic support!
I LOVE the shirts! What a great way to support your blog! Good luck to both you and Diana!
Thank you, Andrea!!!! I hope you enjoy your shirt 😉
I will be wearing mine tomorrow! Promoting! 🙂
This post almost made me cry and I’m not even involved…you truly have the best support system/running buddies/friends! I die for those shirts, so cute. As always – best of luck on Sunday! I love you!!!!!!!
Thank you, Lindsey!!!! I cannot wait to write my post race blog. I am so anxious and nervous already!!!
Love you!!!!
Good Luck this weekend!!! Also WHERE DID YOU GET THOSE SHIRTS MADE?? LOVE!!
Ps – who is this Lindsay Finger person? She sounds horrible 🙂
My friend stacy had them made at a local store here!!! And that Lindsey Finger….she’s one of a kind!
Those shirts rock! and your friends do to. Have a great race. Trust your training and of course: Run Strong, Finish Stronger.
Those shirts are super cute! Good luck on Sunday!
That is an amazing show of support! Have a great race, best of luck to you!!!!
What a great support crew. And I absolutely love your shirts! Too cute.
So nice! All that support (and those awesome shirts) will give you a boost!
You are going to be an amazing pacer and friend this weekend!!!!