This is the best time of the year to sing Christmas Carols, this is the best time of the year to shop the holiday sales, this is the best time of the year to bake cookies, attend parties, and drink milled wine - but I cannot get on board with this being the best time of the year to run outside. Hmpf.
Yesterday was of course Monday, and I did a pretty good job of running myself ragged this past weekend. Saturday was NYC, mom and I hoofed our way from East to West side like old pros. I was proud of the fact that we did not take a cab, carriage, rickshaw, bus or subway ALL day. That had to count for some of those off day exercise bonus points. Sunday was haircut, a jewelry open house with Michele - and then, who can stop at just a jewelry open house, we hit up Target and Kohl's for good measure and some gifts...oh, and Jingle Bell Walk/Run garb of course!
I thought you all would be more forthcoming in your suggestions for ridiculous holiday attire for me to wear during the 5K this Saturday, but with only a weeks notice we had to get busy on the outfits.
Janelle, aka Coach, aka drill Sargent picked us up some pink Santa hats. And while I loved the idea of wearing a tree skirt - 1) it's festive, 2) it would cover my spandex covered bootie - and I DID find pink and purple sequined tree skirts at Target, they were $30 ea. and I just couldn't justify the cost.
So plan B includes some pink and purple argyle knee socks, some white garland with tiny colored ornaments on it - to drape, or make like a necklace, and some pink snowflake ornaments that I intend to fashion earrings for us out of. There will of course, also be pigtails. I think that is sufficient. Still not sure what I'm wearing underneath all that. Runners, please, what can I wear to cover my behind? I can't rock just these leggings in public - help! I would also appreciate any pre-race suggestions, stretches, warm ups, snacks, drinks, etc. Coach, if you are reading this, you are slacking! The only thing you have made clear is no coffee or cigarettes... :).
Last night it was around 30 degrees here and since I did not get my butt out of bed earlier enough yesterday A.M. I had to brave the cooler temps and that crazy wind chill alone (hubs was at class). Making things easier, however, was the package that was waiting for me when I got in the door. An old high school friend has been reading my blog and was generous enough to send me a pair of Under Armor leggings and two Under Armor turtlenecks along with a note of encouragement. Lord help me, I was excited to see running gear, if only in the hopes that it would keep my butt, well, and the rest of me, warmer.
I ran a mile on Old Farm last night, tracked the course in my car ahead of time. My apps - the running log and Pandora decided to just stop mid run/walk, so it was a lonely, cold, work-out. I guestimate my time to have been around 15 minutes. To run/walk on the road and not the squishy, supportive track at the high school makes a big difference in my time as well as how bad my legs hurt afterwards. I must say, I'm not looking forward to this 5K on Saturday...I'm going to need a hot bath to thaw and rest my muscles in for sure.
for a 5k you really don't need any food or drink before the race. I would suggest that if you do eat something, eat light. Something that will breakdown easily and give you energy. A powerbar or even a piece of fruit is fine. As for what to wear over your running tights, a pair of running shorts will work. That is what I do to be a little more discrete lol. We will do just fine on Saturday, it will be fun and you will be getting a t-shirt so maybe we should wear those over our longsleeve tech wear. We'll talk before then, but great job getting out and braving the wind last night. I too am not a fan of wind, but a cold quiet morning run is the BEST. Much love and keep up the good work. You are really doing well...I have to say, I am suprised.
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