Chasing Kris

I chose two half marathons this year for my summer and fall races.  I'm between the two now, tweaking my training plan and getting ready for the Folsom Blues Breakout Race in October after finishing the Salinas Valley Half in August. Each year, The Husband and I try to find an interesting destination race for our anniversary month in August.  This year's choice was the Salinas Valley Half because of it's proximity to the beautiful town of Monterey, California and because the race was affordable and well advertised.  We arrived on Friday morning in Monterey and checked into the Monterey Marriott  which had a terrific location close to the wharf area.  The hotel was clean and the staff was very accommodating and welcoming.  They had a lovely complimentary wine tasting and taco pairing in the evening and they helped my husband find a nearby florist for an elegant orchid as an anniversary gift. We set out early Friday evening to walk the wharf area and see the sights.  We