Well, yes I might have some inkling... I was in the Nation's Capital this past weekend celebrating one of my best friend's last weekends here in the United States before she leaves for 27 months to serve in Nicaragua as a member of the Peace Corps. It was a crazy weekend filled with lots of wine, a dueling piano bar in the National Harbor, and an unlimited supply of margaritas at her going-away party Saturday night. Down here where I work five days a week and am trying to stick to my running schedule, let's just say those kinds of nights don't happen. I think all the running around and late nights just got to me. It was too much fun and I'm so proud to send her off in style with a great final weekend! Congrats, Jamie!
Well, since I was up in Cap City on Saturday, which was a "long run" day, I flip-flopped the days. I ran as soon as I got home after the grueling five-hour drive (I thought the traffic was supposed to be going north on Sundays, not south?). The weather was painful and I was drenched with sweat (yum) by the time I even left my neighborhood. A ton of people were out Sunday night though, so that was interesting. On my last few minutes of my run I saw a little girl throwing the football with her dad, bringing a smile to my face and making me reminisce of the days when my dad first taught me how to throw a spiral. (P.S. Favre to the Vikings... disgraceful.)
Anyways, yesterday I slept through my alarm so I didn't get to my run before work. It actually worked out well though because I had been wanting to run down on the boardwalk to give myself a little variety. I work only four streets up from the beach so that makes post-work beach time happen with ease. Love it!
Breakdown: Found parking quickly (+1). Had to wait to cross three crosswalks and saw my life flash before my eyes as I almost got run over by a jacked up truck (-3). Nice breeze (+2). Got to see beach goers and decided I would have to go after my run was over (+1). Saw a 14 year-old kid get arrested on 12th Street (-1). Finished and made it back to my car right around the time a woman started cursing out her husband for leaving her on the other side of Pacific Avenue (+10). So all in all, a positive, eventful work out.
Lastly, big news. I officially signed up for the race today. Yes, I have had my doubts. I was worried I wouldn't really be able to run the 10k on Halloween. I still don't really know what I'm thinking. But I did it. I registered. It's only 74 days from today- gah!
If you're looking for where to sign up, visit www.wicked10k.com. The more runners the merrier! Plus we get Blue Moon at the end of the race. Is that a good idea? Not sure, but I'm in.
Side note... the registration page asked me what estimated finishing time was. I said under one hour for 6.4 miles. That sounds awful; I'll be training for less.
Also, I no longer want to slam my head on my desk every five seconds from massive migraines! Big bonus points for this former caffeine addict!
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