Yesterday I felt like I needed to jump start this “I’m gonna do active stuff” kick. And I DID! AAHHHH! I ran/jogged/walked two miles, biked a mile and did some arm exercises because why not? I forgot my ear buds so I had a lot of time to think and I decided that I
A: Have no clue what to wear to run in November. I’m pretty sure some sort of moisture wicking something or other is necessary buuuuuttttt I want to make custom team shirts for me, mom and my aunt… and no one does that for a reasonable amount of money.
B: I don’t think I can modgepodge screen print on performance wear.
C: I am also starting to see lots of articles about people bringing gu or special jelly beans or salt packet, etc etc. Do I actually need that stuff or is it another one of those “you need this because we say you do and not because you actually do” types of things. Did sports companies have a industry wide board meeting to discuss how they don’t make enough money off of their customers because all we need is one outfit and some good shoes? Was the result of that meeting the realization that if they put jelly beans in a special package saying it would help you in races that they could make thousands of dollars? If so, it’s working because I want these magical jelly beans just to see what they do. I’m resisting because all the vegan/hippies/thifty folks say honey and salt packets work just as well. Well the fact that I need to bring anything other than water to put in my mouth during this race is news to me.
D: Why don’t runners ever seem to be carrying anything? Keys? Water bottles? Magical jelly beans? Cell phones? Where do they put it all?! I thought I was 100% certain about buying a spibelt but then I read a review that said Galaxy S3’s don’t fit in them. UGH.
E: What are shin splints and why does that seem to be the number one concern of everyone when they’re talking about possible problems during a race?
F: Why can’t I eat cake and drink beer and still be able to train effectively. I eat a mountain of fruits and veggies but I LOVE cake and I LOVE beer. It’s not fair. I don’t think I’ll adhere to this rule. ROAR!
This Princess Wants to Run! 