Fun Stuff!

Borrowed these from another blog that I follow (and highly recommend).  http://ccooper.typepad.com/writing_on_the_run/

(Added the highlighted comments myself.)





You Know You're a Runner When ...      
 

. . . the theme from “Rocky” gives you goose bumps.  Or is your ringtone!

. . . you keep running clothes in the carry-on and regular clothes in a checked bag.  Don't want them to get lost.

. . . you give up running for Lent.  I'd rather give up sleep.

. . . you plan vacations around races.  Absolutely!  Where are we off to next, Rach?!

. . . you spend $100 on running shoes but buy other shoes on sale.  I think I own more running shoes than other shoes.

. . . you can easily convert kilometers to miles, and vice-versa.   50K = 31 miles

. . . you have a tan line when you take off your runner’s watch.  Other tan lines, too!

. . . you’re excited that your next birthday will put you in a new racing age group.  Whoo-hoo turned 40!  And celebrated with Karla!

. . . you get a massage but it’s not for pleasure.  Every month.

. . . you use “easy run” and “5 miles” in the same sentence.  Or longer . . .

. . . you go into Starbucks more often to use the bathroom than to buy coffee.  Pretty close, but yeah.
. . . you enjoy going to the golf course, but not to golf.  Good times with Laura & Blue.

. . . you give up Friday happy hour because you have a long run the next morning.  I actually trade my husband – he gets Happy Hour on Fridays if I can run both days on the weekend!

. . . you spend more on running clothes than on school or work clothes.  (See the 5th one.)

. . . you’re the only one outside in the pouring rain.  Or with Aimee in the blizzardy snow!

. . . you’re actually proud of your blackened toe nails.  Proud of my calluses, actually.

. . . there is a “running” playlist on your iPod.  My iPod is only for running.

. . . you go for a run the morning of your wedding day.  Check!  Great run with Noni.

. . . you get mad that an injury keeps you from running, not that it damaged your body.  Injury?  What's that?

. . . your first question to the doctor is “How soon can I go running gain?”  Or to Olivia right after I finished my first ultra!

. . . you have no problem awaking early Saturday morning, but hit the snooze M-F.  Actually up early every day.

. . . you’d rather take the steps than the elevator.  Even after running a 50K.

. . . you generate more laundry than a newborn.  No wonder . . .

. . . you know exactly how far that daily run was.  And have logged it multiple times. Right, Joanna?!

. . . you run for fun. No, seriously.  This one’s for you, Ali!

Your turn.  How many describe you?!?

31-miler . . . Check!

 

Way Too Cool Race Review    


I can cross ultra off my list of things to do!  Whoo-hoo!  Yesterday I ran the Way Too Cool 50K.  Even though it's still a little painful to walk today, I can honestly say that I enjoyed it.  The course was beautiful, the trails were in pristine condition, and the weather was perfect.  I am happy with my race, too -- ran it in 5:15 -- finished 214th overall (out of 698) and 12th (out of 96) in my age group.  I think I ran a pretty smart race, too.  Didn't start off too fast and fueled when I needed to.  The best part (besides Goat Hill -- ha ha!) was randomly seeing Dave & Jack!  At about mile 29, we had to cross a road, so there are volunteers directing traffic.  Guess whose car was first in the traffic stop right when I was crossing the road?!?  Ours!  Dave & Jack came to see me finish.  The timing couldn't have been more perfect! 

Thanks to NorCalUltras, my running buddies, and Dave & Jack for a super fun weekend!

      

Ready or Not ...

Tomorrow's the big race!  Around 8:00 am, I'll embark on the longest run of my life (so far) -- Way Too Cool 50K! 

I'm excited!  No expectations, so that takes a lot of pressure off.  I just want to enjoy my time out on the trail.

I guess (and hope) I'm ready.  The miles are in the tank.  Hopefully Cool is ready for me!

Perfect Race = Lots of PRs!

Just a quick shout out to all my rockstar friends who ran the Napa marathon last weekend!  Both NSET and EnDUrance Reno had a great showing.  And, lots of PRs!  Way to run fast, my friends!  You all rock!

Winter Running, Part Deux!

Yay -- another snow day!

Snow day = delayed school start = a little extra sleep and a morning run without rushing about.  Except for the head wind that literally stopped me in my tracks going up Somersett, I got a fun little run in.  Love getting the day off to a good start!
 

Welcome Back, Winter!

Snow, snow and more snow!  While I'm appreciative of the mild winter we have had so far (it has allowed me to get in many more trail runs than expected), I really do enjoy running in the snow.  It is so peaceful and pretty.  This morning was an epic snow run.  No matter which direction we were running in, it was snowing right in our faces!   I didn't have a visor on, so my eyebrows felt like Bert's -- from Sesame Street.  A big icy unibrow!  The thick snow made it a little more slow-going than usual since our feet felt heavy, but it was still a great run!  It was so bright out, and the trees looked so cool.  I wore my trail shoes for more traction, but also because I need to break them in a little more before Way Too Cool.  It was an added bonus to get them cleaned off!  I look forward to a few more snowy runs.  I will try to remember to wear a visor, though!

Happy Valentine's Day!