Just throwing these out there because they’ve happened to me in the last couple of runs. Please tell me I’m not the only one…
- I miscalculate the “out” portion of an “out and back” and then have to sprint a mile to the car during an “easy” run.
- I walk in the opposite direction I plan to run in to warm up. But sometimes just as I want to turn around and run, another person (coming toward me) jogs past me in the direction I want to run in, so I feel stupid turning and passing the person again. Instead, I just run the way I was already running and then get my calculations messed up when I finally feel there’s enough distance between us to turn around.
- A speeding bee flies directly into my left ear making me scream, jump and slap myself in the head in front of all my neighbors.
- I forget to breathe.
- I get sweat marks in the “crotchal” region. No, I did not pee my pants! …Well, not THIS time anyway.
- I inadvertently speed up when Sin Wagon from Dixie Chicks comes on my playlist.
- I think I can change into/out of my running clothes MUCH faster than I actually can.
- I smile and wave to a passing runner/biker/walker and GET NOTHING IN RETURN
Day 11 Sub-2-Half Training
Went a little something like this:
Hit snooze button at 4:45.
Got up at 5:54.
Shower.
See clock says 5:13 and wonder how I will get to trail by 5:30.
Get dressed; braid wet hair.
Let dog out; put on socks and shoes.
Gather bag with work clothes.
Gather purse and lunch bag.
See that clock says 5:22.
Realize I don’t have my iFitness belt.
Run upstairs.
Realize I needed to eat something.
Find banana.
Throw bags in car.
Drive to trail.
Adjust belt and music at stoplights.
Park alongside highway.
Jump over drainage ditch to trail.
Realize parking lot gate is open this morning.
See that clock says 5:51.
Realize I will only have time for four miles.
Shorten warm-up walk.
Run.
Think about whether or not I am running too fast.
Decide pace feels tough, but comfortable.
Miscalculate “out and back.”
Realize clock says 6:22 with about a mile+ left.
Sprint to car.
Realize the easy run turned into a progression run.
4.27 Miles
Avg. Pace: 8:58
Mile 1: 9:19
Mile 2: 9:08
Mile 3: 9:01
Mile 4: 8:33
.27: 8:27 pace
15 comments
I end up passing someone JUST before my turn-around ALL THE TIME and feel like an idiot turning around. Doh!Rushing in the morning makes me CRAZY! Nice job on the run!
I call those crotch lines, unfortunate sweat patterns. Hate 'em. 🙂
Sweat marks in the “crotchal” region is why I ONLY wear black capris or tights. Less of a problem with running shorts so my colors are more varied there lol.
p.s. nice pace on your run!
I get attacked by bumble bees all the darn time and this last time I swear it touched down on my head. I did some weird arm flailing knee high run in place thing and boy was I ever glad to be alone on the trail cause I looked like an idiot haha.
That actually sounds like a great run – despite the hiccups. I've been doing treadmill runs, so two things happen:1) I get on the treadmill and as soon as I warm up one of the kids starts crying.2) I bring the iPad to watch a show and as soon as I get ready to run I notice its out of batteries.These two things alternate, but basically one or the other happens every day 🙂
I HATE when I wave at someone and they leave me hanging!! What is up with that? Plus, I've never once hit an out and back evenly, I'm running-math challenged that way. 🙂
I have never had a bee fly in my ear, but I have had other bugs (I'm hoping it was a mosquito) and probably looked crazy trying to get it away! I have often gotten nothing in return from passing runners. It's sad. 🙁
You are not the only one!!!
OMG, I hope you won't be offended if I say I really had to laugh when I read the opening lines of your post today.I guess because I CAN relate!
I always feel weird when I wave or say hi to another runner/biker and they just stare at me…
that “stuff” on your run cracks me up! Especially the sweaty crotch region!!! LOL!Can't wait to say I'm a half marathoner and then one day a marathoner??! Hmm…
Thankfully, the only one that I can't relate to is the bee in my ear. I'm scared now that it's just a matter of time.I have definitely eaten my share of little no-seeums though, that's a start right?
Oh Kerrie! You make me smile!
This totally cracks me up! Wearing black bottoms totally helps mask the crotch sweat 😉