Stream of Consciousness- half marathon edition
Now you might laugh, because I did when my friend told me what she was doing. Before she ran her full marathon (that right there tells you she might be a little crazy), my friend got a spray tan. I thought, “who the heck cares!” In my mind, when you’re running for that amount of time, either you’ll have that “glow” (or for me it’s a really red face), or you’ll sweat off the whole tan. I was the unofficial photographer for her and her pictures looked awesome! She had a nice golden glow to her, and I thought, “okay, you sold me.”
Did you know my one of my favorite shows of ALL time is Friends? Yes, I LOVE Friends and have seen every episode. At least 4 times twice. One of my favorite scenes is this one.
I’m happy to say that wasn’t me. Though I have to admit I always get a little nervous. Probably because of that episode. What if I don’t stand right? What if I didn’t get enough of the “blending cream” on my hands and cuticles? That’s definitely going to be noticeable! Plus, tonight, it was so loud in there I couldn’t hear the computerized lady giving instructions. And then I heard, “you have 5 seconds”. No mississippi.
My gear is packed. New shirt, new matching rain jacket (on account of the old forecast (now it’s only 10% chance of rain)). iPod with new playlist….
This is scary…I’m typing this wondering, “who is breathing so loud?” Is it the show my husband is watching downstairs? My son who has had a cough? I got up to listen through his door. The heavy breathing? Me. Yeah, it’s my wheezing going on. Nice, huh? Let’s hope that’s gone by race day. Did I not mention I cam down with a cold on Monday? Lovely.
We leave tomorrow for CA. It will be a full car. Not just the 4 of us, but my mother-in-law and her mom. I told Brett, “I don’t mean to be a diva, but I need to sit in the front seat. I’m not going to screw up my back sitting in the middle. It’s not going to happen.” There were no issues.
People ask if I’m nervous. I say “no, not yet”. It will come. Always does. I’ll have a “Part II” tomorrow!
I am seriously laughing. Just so you know I’ll be the ghost running down PCH, I’m sure you’ll spot me… And the car…fun times. I think traveling 350 miles to run 13 deserves the front seat.
Good luck! If you actually do that spray tan, you will have to share pictures.
Okay, I meant, since you did it. Distracted by one of my children crying from their room. Oops.