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I’m Sarah Mac. I’m a writer, mom, runner. This is my original running blog, Running Starfish, started in 2009 to chronicle my first (and supposed to be last) marathon, all the way through qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Trials Marathon.

Eugene Marathon Expo Day One: Compression Socks, Celebs, Free Dessert

I'm in Eugene for the very first time! Cruised into town on Thursday evening. #1 stop: food at at co-op. #2 stop: run to Hayward Field. Hope for goosebumps.

The run to Hayward Field ended in my taking a wrong turn and seeing the student tennis courts. Then looping around and trying to avoid skateboarders as I sneaked a peek at the historic track.

I'll see it Sunday, when I line up for the half. Wooo!

I'm down here to represent Oiselle (tweet tweet!) at the Eugene Marathon expo. Day one was a little slow, but I had fun running around the expo trying to find food and feeling stalkerish in my love for Lauren Fleshman and Stephanie Rothstein. Super fast runners, plus entrepreneurs. Could I be more in love? Nope. They started Picky Bars! I am a 'Picky Eater' for sure. These bars are gluten and dairy free, but super delicious. Love.


Since I'm running on Sunday after standing around for two days at the expo I turned the one and only Sally Bergesen for advice. Guru Sally said "Compression Socks", Guru Sarah Lesko said, "Compression Socks!" So compression socks I have. I think they helped yesterday. I'm about to go out for a "jiggle jog" with Larisa so we'll see. I've been having dead legs all week. But as I say about the Eugene half, "It's about the pancakes, and the track." In it for the fun and the food as usual.

Of course I went out to grub last night. Found a funky fusion restaurant then ate dessert at the Sweet Life. While standing in line the dude behind the counter was like, "Whoever does a peace sign first wins..." I didn't hear what but I flashed my peace sign as fast as lightening. I love to WIN! It was a cheesecake cupcake. Yum. Two desserts for me.

Eugene (Meh Race) Vacation (Fab.u.lous.)

Easter Weekend