This is me after 10 miles in the rain.

10/10/2010

Today was my last long run before my half marathon next weekend! It was pouring rain when I woke up at 6:30 and I thought about canceling my run, or doing it on the treadmill again. But I knew my friend Bre wanted to get in a long run today too, and she's an awesome running partner who never bails on me, and helps me pace myself. So I just hoped the rain would lessen a little.

Thankfully it did, so we ran about 10 miles in the light rain. It was hard. Not eating right and not sleeping enough have really taken a toll on my body. Funny how sometimes you don't notice these things until you go for a run.

This is how I looked after 10 miles in the rain. Notice the crazy hair (I did not know my hair could get that big!). And the latte from Starbucks. Yep. That's how I roll.

Why yes, I totally consider a latte to be a recovery drink!

I think my hair exploded. It may take a few hours to detangle that mess.

Sorry for the poor picture quality. Had to use my cell phone. Because my little Nikon Cool Pix is a piece of crap, and my mom stole my dSLR again.

The truly sad news is that I probably won't PR or get under 2 hours next weekend. My body just isn't in shape for it. It's kind of a bummer, but I'm going to focus on just putting out a good solid effort and hopefully just pace myself with Bre.

How are you guys doing this weekend? Anyone have a race? :)

10 Comments

Melissa link

10/10/2010 09:49:53 pm

10 miles on 10/10/10 very cool!

Astrid link

10/11/2010 12:54:02 pm

PR or no PR, you will be awesome in your half marathon! I am excited for you. And you hair actually looks preety. I have curly hair too, but since it's been short, it is a lot easier to manage ad so easy to straighten.
Maybe we should come up with careers for eachother and solve our limbo problem!

Marilyn @ Lipgloss and Spandex link

10/11/2010 02:00:27 pm

Melissa, I'd forgotten about that! haha, it was pretty cool.

Astrid, thank you for the encouragement :) I could sure use it. And for the compliment! The funny thing is that my hair isn't that curly--it's just a little wavy, but somehow it managed to tangle itself into that messy curly situation? And yes, let's make some career decisions together! I could use the help. :)

Carolyn link

10/13/2010 12:02:33 am

Hi there!
Just wanted to thank you personally for your note! I appreciate the feedback and you are right!

I look forward to following your blog too and soon I hope to be in spandex running fast! For now its just cotton pants running slow! LOL

Thanks again!

Erin link

10/13/2010 12:55:11 pm

Personally, I think running in the rain is badass. Just remember how badass you are when you're running next weekend!

Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun link

10/14/2010 02:49:55 am

I think I would look like a drowned cat after running in the rain. You still look gorgeous!

Stacey link

10/14/2010 12:15:29 pm

Thanks for stopping by my blog. Have a great weekend.

Cori link

10/14/2010 12:50:17 pm

Hey it's Cori from WHT. I just wanted to share that I ran today! It's been a long time since I have been running, like 10 years!!(High School track.) Anyhow, it was actually very rewarding. Granted it wasn't far or very long, but I did it! YAY

Marilyn @ Lipgloss and Spandex link

10/17/2010 12:04:07 pm

Carolyn, you are very welcome! And remember, fast is relative :P

Thanks, Erin, Stacey and Tina!

Cori, I'm so proud of you! You are awesome for getting out there and going for a run! :D

Lizzy link

10/17/2010 01:03:29 pm

Hey girlie!!
thanks for the sweet comment on my blog! I hope your half went amazing and that you bust under the 2-hr, you can do anything you set your mind to, and you are stronger than you will ever know!
xoxo!

This is me after 10 miles in the rain.

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