I went on a run today. I don't plan on starting my training until I get back to school (because I'm getting my wisdom teeth out soon), but I just felt like getting outside today. I haven't ran since I've been at school, due to my lack of winter running clothes before christmas, and the giant snow storm after. Also, I haven't been outside to run since last spring, due to the air conditioning at the gym. So, naturally, I WAS TIRED.
And I only ran 1.69 miles.
UGH.
To give myself some credit, my neighborhood is extremely hilly. Even when I'm up to 7 miles on a treadmill, I can barely run 3 miles around my house. It's very unfortunate because I prefer running outside, but the hills are just too much on my lungs at this point. Also, I underdressed. I was freezing. I figured wearing a long sleeve polyester t-shirt, a vest, and running shorts would be enough. Nope. It would have been OK if the wind wasn't ripping through all of my clothes. If it weren't for the clothes situation, I would have pushed my self to at least 4 miles, but I was just TOO DAMN COLD!
So anyway, as I'm running, two unfortunate things take place:
1). I realize the sports bra I bought freshman year (1 of the 2 sports bras I actually own), no longer fits. And, not only will I need to buy a new one, but it will have to be made from a material that isn't cotton if I want to not die during my training. So, "why don't you just buy one and stop complaining" you ask? Because they're EXPENSIVE! If any one knows of any stores selling a good running bra for less than a million dollars (or $35), please let me know. I'm poor.
2.) It's cold outside, and when I run in this weather I have to blow my nose. I can't very well bring tissues with me on a run because I don't really believe in littering, nor do I have pockets in my favorite running shorts. So, naturally, I decided to quickly press my finger to one nostril, and blow quickly out of the other unto the ground. I thought this would be a good idea. It would have been if a long stream of snot didn't linger long enough for the person in the car driving past to totally judge me.
Things I need to spend even more of my money-that-I-don't-have on:
-A nice running bra
-Better running socks
-A running hat (one of the nice kinds that has holes at the top), or a winter running hat
-A watch.
Things to improve myself for next time:
-Run some where else
-Wear proper clothes
-Take time to make a mix before hand so shuffle won't keep giving me slow love songs (the.whole.time.)
Name: Katie Goodwin. Person: The tall one. Goal: rock hard abs (and a half marathon, I guess)
sports bras..yes must not be cotton...cotton is the worst, it chafes in the summer and stays wet and gets COLD in the winter. spandex blend is best...MARSHALLS! where I buy all my running clothes on the cheap because they are marked up more than 100% at many running stores (yes i know from experience, used to work at a running shoe store)
ReplyDeleteabout the snot, i hate to admit it...no i take that back, i am proud to admit i blow snot rockets with the best of the athletes! plus blowing your nose in the cold us the best way to get a sore, raw nose and face...so rocket away girl! :)
-Rachel
Hi Miss Katie,
ReplyDelete1) GOOD FOR YOU!!!
2) Get your lazy ass boyfriend to go out and run with you.
3) If I can help in any way, advice on training, injuries, accesories, whatever let me know.
4) Next time you come over bring your stuff.
Mr. O
Anything you need to know, Mr O will know! he's been running for many years, probably longer than you've been on this earth- haha! I much prefer spring, fall and summmer running as I DO not like the cold and don't like the feeling of my face freezing and the nose hairs feel like little marbles in your nose. well, I will be cheering you on!!! Mrs. O
ReplyDeleteRachel- Marshalls! How did I not think of that?!! I'll definitely have to go look there sometime before I go back, because I DESPERATELY need some things that aren't cotton. I have absolutely NO good running clothes for summer (I've been running just 3 or 4 miles so the cotton T's didn't bother me too much). I'll definitely have to improve on the nose-blowing, but I'm sure with practice I'll get better at it =).
ReplyDeleteMr. Oetinger- Thanks =). I'll definitely keep you informed if I have any questions. My cousin Rachel (who commented before you) has been my main source of info thus far because she is an absolute runner ADDICT, but the more information the better. Right now I'm only running about 3-5 miles, so I haven't gotten into the brute of it yet. Also I'm TERRIBLE at running outside because I've always been lazy and taken the gym-route, and my lungs just aren't used to running outside, but I definitely am planning on changing that next semester- I'll definitely bring my clothes next time. I'll definitely be lagging behind, but any tips will be helpful, even if it's just on a better running style. I never did any sports in high school or anything so I really don't know what I'm doing- I'd be grateful for any help you can give me!
Mrs. Oetinger- I definitely like running in the spring the best- it's nice out, sunny, and pretty. Like you I HATE being cold, and I really dislike winter. An unfortunate time to start training but better now than never. Plus, when spring rolls around I'll be getting into my harder routines and I'll at least have the nice change of weather to break into! Thanks for the support!