I’m praying hard and thinking positive to get through these last few weeks of running before the Marine Corps Marathon. I thought this fun running survey would be a good way to shift from away from “complaining Heather” earlier this week. Today is about the FUN of running! =)
I saw this survey on Banana Buzzbomb and I saved it for the perfect occasion – which happens to be today!
1. Best run ever: This is a really hard question for me. I’ve had the opportunity to run in some pretty amazing places, including: Antelope Island (Utah), Venice (Italy), San Francisco, Klagenfurt (Austria)…it’s so hard to pick just one. Can I pick all of the above?!
2. Three words that describe my running: Empowering, Powerful, Free. I may not feel that all the time right now, but it’s definitely what I feel about running normally!
3. My go-to running outfit is a SkirtSports running skirt, sleeveless or short sleeve technical shirt (no favorite right now), Moving Comfort Sports Bra, Zensah Compression Calf Sleeves, Swiftwick running socks, and Saucony ProGrid Guide 5 shoes.
4. Quirky habit while running: I’m not sure if I have one of these, Kirk couldn’t think of one either and he runs with me more often than anyone else. Any readers who’ve I’ve run with who can help me with this one?
5. Morning, midday, evening: Late morning is my ideal time. Getting a chance to sleep in, sip on a latte, relax in bed or on the porch…a slow start to the day. Then after I’m relaxed and fully awake – a run! That’s my perfect timing.
But, in a normal situation, I’d rather run in the morning and get it off my plate! ;)
6. I won’t run outside when it’s icy or cold + rain. I don’t mind really cold, LOVE running in the snow, I’ll suffer through heat (and complain), and thoroughly enjoy a warm & rainy run. Does this question remind you of the Post Office motto at all? ;)
7. Worst injury—and how I got over it: Stress Fracture in my right tibia. That sucked. It hurt, I missed a marathon, and no running for weeks. A slow climb back out from this injury with a walking regimen and then trying to rebuild my endurance.
It was a hard injury to deal with, but I learned a lot about listening to my body and learning when you should back off and stop to prevent an injury!
8. I felt most like a badass mother runner: When I finished my first 50K earlier this year. Wow, that feels like a lifetime ago! But seriously, that was an amazing race and I will get my running mojo back and become a more accomplished ultra-marathoner in the future.
9. Next race is: The Marine Corps Marathon. I’m thinking this race is going to require a tutu. I wish I had a Better With Veggies shirt to wear with it!
10. Potential running goal for 2013: The big race for 2013 is Ironman Cairns, which of course ends with a marathon. The rest of the year is TBD – it’s all about Ironman for me.
I almost forgot to share that I had an un-sucky run last night! Nothing too long or amazing, but 6 miles with 3 miles of intervals. And it didn’t suck! Every decent run is a HUGE blessing right now, it reminds me that this is something I love and it will be fun again. :)
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Questions for you:
- Add the two digits of your age together and answer the question that goes with that number in the comments!
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Hooray for a non-sucky run. :) Also, I bet you could get Vistaprint to whip up some T-Shirts for you…just saying.
2 + 8 = 10
Potential running goal? Maybe actually run in a race?
NO! I’ve got it…run with BLENDS in May. [This would be a good goal, since I hate running with anyone.]
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen recently posted..Friday Flashback: Vegan Spaghetti-Os (!)
I was inspired by Friday’s responses so I AM getting a shirt made! I’m trying a smaller shop who is turning it around really quickly for me – so excited!
you are a badass with 50k! holy moly yes! and enjoy this weekend, remember FUN!
lindsay recently posted..Thursday Things: Skora and More
I guess I didn’t know you as well back in March. :) It really was fun and I want to do more – just need to get back the fun of running first!
7 – I’m actually very lucky in that I’ve never really been injured. I’ve had some IT band strain and lost a few toenails, but that’s it.
Lee recently posted..Dinner at Vedge
That’s awesome – keep up that trend!
Your running quirk could be how you fall during all your trail runs… but didn’t you fix that? ;)
Way to focus on the positives! You are going to be great!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..Friday Peeves and Positives
That IS true, I like that one. :) Another positive is that I AM going to have a BWV shirt, can’t wait!
keeping this in my back pocket too. :)
Running goal for 2013: 10K PR, 10 mile PR.
Calee (@chimes) — life + running recently posted..#fitnessfriday [3] + @veganmofo
I don’t think I’ve ever even run a 10M road race, only a trail race. Great goals!
AND YAY FOR UNSUCKY RUNS!! :)
Calee (@chimes) — life + running recently posted..#fitnessfriday [3] + @veganmofo
Glad you had a good run.
My age adds up to question 8: I would have to say it was during the run of my first half-distance triathlon last fall. I was running well (after not swimming or cycling well), and as I passed another competitor, she said, “You are bada**!” That gave me the boost to finish strong.
Beth recently posted..Things I’m loving about October
you could totally get a shirt made in time! DO it! AND do the tutu… :)
I have a quirk while running – I count my steps in time with my breathing rhythm… but only up to a certain number, then I stop a while, soon I realize I am counting again subconsciously!
Kristina recently posted..salted caramel milkshake [homemade Baileys recipe]
I finalized the details on a custom running shirt tonight – so excited!!
I’ve never heard the counting quirk before, interesting. Are you a math person typically?
yep, I’m an accountant :) (which was a big part of running spas all these years…)
Kristina recently posted..chocolate dipped sugared kale chips
Great idea – a fun running post! :) Saw this on Heidi’s site and loved it too, especially the badass running question. ;) 50 K?! So intense, Heather.
So, my two digits bring me to 9, which means my next race is…well, probably a 1/2 marathon in March! Two members who are speedy marathoners at my gym just signed up for core work with me, found out I blog, and asked if I’d be a local blogger for their 3rd annual half marathon! Pretty neat. Which means I should train and run it too! ;) You know I’m not a huge racer; surprised I have an answer for this one!
Bonnie recently posted..Friday: Focus on FUN!
See – I used to love running enough that a 50K was fun – I’ll get it back!
I’m so excited you’re going to be doing a race! How cool that you’re going to be an official blogger for the race – they’ve picked a great representative!
So glad you had a good run! You’re right- just one can remind you why you get out there nearly everyday.
You should have a shirt made! There are a ton of sites that let you create your own shirt. Perhaps they could even use your cool logo!!!
Christie recently posted..Pregnancy Update: 28 weeks (3rd trimester)
The shirt has officially been ordered! Eeek…so excited! It was harder to find one that I liked that met my timeline. Hope you are doing well!
I love surveys!! I’m so glad you had a good run yesterday!! My number would be 9… and I have no idea about my next race! lol
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables recently posted..Get Fit With Me: Pilates Style
I think I always have a next race and it’s great that you don’t feel like you always need one – I’d love to be motivated like that!
Oh man… I think you need to find a way to make a better with veggies shirt before Sunday!!! I can’t wait to see you rockin’ that tutu on Sunday. :)
And whoa- you ran a 50k?! I don’t think I knew that! Truly badass!!
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The shirt is ordered – you’ll be one of the first to see it in person. Tutu + custom shirt = awesome, right?! ;)