Maybe it's just because I have no sense of humor, but I've never worn a costume to run a road race. There will be the occasional over-achiever that shows up to a 10K or half marathon wearing a tutu or seasonal costume, but there are nearly always at least a handful of runners who show up to a 5k wearing a tutu and bobbly headband. These are the folks who take the term "fun run" literally, so I guess that makes sense. I've worn a green shirt to a St. Patrick's day 5k, and a blue tank a running … [Read more...]
If You Want to be a Runner, then BE a RUNNER.
My collection of 2012 racing bibs... so far. "The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." -John Bingham I have always loved the treadmill. I felt like I had a lot more control over my workout. And seriously? Running on roads is for "real" runners. I am so NOT a "real" runner-- I'm just a wannabe. Even as I've completed 5 different 5K races so far this year, I still didn't feel like I could actually call myself a runner. I see those "real" runners, … [Read more...]