Me & Running

Writer's block has gotten the best of me in the past 3 weeks. So I'm stealing this idea from my friend #runmeganrun, who may or may not have borrowed it from one of her friends. :-)

All you ever wanted to know about me and running:

1. Best Run Ever: 4th of July Coronado Independence Day 15k.  I was stressed for the two weeks leading up to the race because, for the first time, I had a course time limit that I was worried I wouldn't meet.  A few friends were doing the race with me, and soon after the start, I was left to run alone, hoping I would make it to the finish line in time.  The adrenaline definitely helped out and though they may not have been stickler's about cutting off the course, I made it to the finish line and wasn't the last person in.  This race really helped boost my confidence.

2. Three Word to Describe My Running: unexpected, independent, and consistent. I never thought that I would enjoy running. It was always something I wished I liked and never saw myself running a full mile, let alone a half marathon.  I usually run alone.  Every once in a while I have a partner, but even then I tend to stick to myself, consumed in my own thoughts.  That's not to say that I don't enjoy having a running partner, but I like to run alone more often than not. I'm the same way with shopping.. I enjoy a partner in crime, but feel rushed when someone joins me.  For the first time since rowing in high school, I've found a something that keeps me motivated. If I haven't gotten out for a run in a few days, I get antsy and can't wait to get my shoes on and out the door.  After 8 relatively sedentary years post-high school, this is unheard of! Just ask my friends.

3. My Go To Run Outfit: capris (I don't do shorts), tank top and my Brooks Adrenaline 11's.

4. Quirky Habit While Running: during races, I like to compliment people on their outfit choices/covet their outfits, resulting in planning a shopping trip to the nearest Road Runner. 

5. Morning, Midday or Evening Runner? Either morning or evening.  Ideally, I love running in the evening just before the sun goes down.  I love early morning runs, but I hate alarm clocks.

6. I Won't Run Outside When  It's.... HOT! I don't do well when the temperature climbs above 80. Don't get me wrong, I love warm days when I have nothing to do but lounge at the pool, but I don't want to run in it.

7. Worst Injury & How I Got Over It: *knock on wood* I have yet to experience a serious injury related to running.

8. I Felt Most Like a Bad-Ass Runner When... I finished my first half marathon.  I wanted to call every P.E. teacher I had in high school and tell them about my accomplishment.

9. My Next Race Is:  Athleta Girl 10k in Del Mar, CA over Veteran's Day weekend OR Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot at Lake Murray, San Diego, CA

10. Potential Running Goals for 2013: Participate in at least one relay, hopefully a Ragnar; improve on my speed so I am able to shoot for a 2:15 half marathon time; if I lose all sanity, I would love to train for a marathon!