Victory!
On Sunday I ran 12.57 miles on the race course I’ll officially run (as a half marathon) on November 30th. It’s a beautiful course, really top-notch! It flows right along the river and is shaded by old oaks and palm trees and has gorgeous views of sailboats, bridges, and pelican-and-seagull-covered docks. It even has small rolling hills which are very unusual in this area. Oh, and the eye-candy that was out running the course in prep for the big race was phenomenal. I had a great time. My pace was great, I felt great, and I know I’m completely ready for the distance.
But what I’m REALLY excited about is my total and complete victory over the ultimate evil known as CHAFE! I ran 12.57 miles and I had nary a red mark on me! Now that is truly a victory worth celebrating. I FINALLY found the right boob-rig (as I call my regular bra + compression bra combo) and it does a great job of both supporting, wicking, and NOT rubbing. I win, I win!
Today I ran my usual 6 miler and though I felt ok during the run, by this afternoon it was clear that I am fighting a cold. Booooo. My boob-rig is apparently great at staving off chafe but not so good at fighting off germs. Perhaps I expect too much from it.
Today’s weight: 139
Mood: Sniffley
Misc: Why are public restrooms in parks so incredibly FILTHY?!?! How hard is it to put the toilet paper IN the toilet and FLUSH, people? And the full, dirty diaper left on the counter — UNFORGIVABLE.
I want to celebrate with the whole running and anti-chafe device thing, but I’m frankly still too busy giggling at the thought of you giving a wedgie to the lady from the Glade commercial. Maybe Sean and Daniel could do the wedgie, feed her eyes to the cocky and then come on back to your place for the rest of that good dream?
And I hope you got to a cinema somewhere today to see that latest 007 offering.
Yay! you’re ok
. Sorry missed ya past couple days. We were all wondering what’s going on. But since you’re battling cold and running the amazing course you’re forgiven 
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Sorry about the chafing
. Would rubbing some vaseline before you go for a run help? And some aloe after.
That’s great!!
Please fill me in on your boob-rig. I totally need a new sports bra as mine has become a little too big and my boobs are in danger of poking my eyes out while running.
I’ve heard Body Glide works well for chafing.
I was going to comment, but I’m not worthy.
Congrats on the run!
It’s really amazing to see your progress and consistency - good job!
Wow, if I log that many miles in a week I feel like I did something good. You are a machine.
Hope the cold goes away quickly!!!!!
Hey! We’re running a half on the same day! I’m sure it’s not the same one though…because mine is in Seattle and there is difinitely no palm trees. Congrats on you run…I’m only up to 11 miles…hope to do a 12 miler this Sunday. Keep us posted on how it goes. PS-I totally commiserate with you on the evile chafe thing…