I Did It!

117 Days to Race (Still)

I did it! I finished the nine mile run before work this morning.  The stress of working out before work is unbelievable.  Did I allow myself enough time? Will I be able to cool off before my shower? Am I running too slow? Can I walk right now so I can drink some water? 

To shut my brain down I ended up turning on some music at about mile five.  I generally don't like to run to music.  I'm not sure why.  I want to hear birds and cars.  I like to hear my footsteps and regulate my breathing. Maybe I've been running long enough now that I don't need to do that so much anymore.  Anyway, I turned off the podcast I'd been listening to (Two Gomers Run a Half-Marathon--it's amazing) and turned my ipod to Alternative music.  Most of the songs in that category have a great beat. I was really liking it.  Until Nirvana came on. It just felt really, really wrong to be engaged in a healthy activity while listening to that band. But I finished.  That's what mattered.

I had a little time at home. I took a cold shower--it actually felt really good--then turned it to hot to get clean.  I don't like to take a shower immediately.  I like to cool down first.  I didn't have time this morning. But I made it to work on time. 

Barely.

I learned two things today.  I don't want to wear the shirt I wore this morning during the race.  It got too heavy.  Also I learned that my new running skirt has seams where it really shouldn't.  Chafing has become an issue.  At least I now know where I need to place more BodyGlide before I run.

I have another class in a few minutes.  I hope I can stay awake. . .