March 16, 2012

A Kick In The Pants

So tomorrow's the big day.  And I'm not talking about the National Day for Beer Drinking aka St.Patty's Day.  Tomorrow is the day I cross that something off my bucket list called a 5K. 
You know what the kick in the pants is? I've been sick, all week.  Kendall had this cough for a few days earlier in the week that seemed to only bother her when she'd sleep and, well, looks like I've caught it too.  Only mine comes with coughing up what resembles vomit mixed with snot.  Hope you weren't eating just then.  And, unlike KP, mine seems to be the worst in the morning.  Guess when the race is?
Needless to say I've turned into a man and have become completely incapable of doing anything all week, especially run.  Monday I managed to put in 16 whole minutes on an incline walk and Tuesday I was able to complete 30 minutes of walking and that's it. So I haven't actually run a 5K in over a week at this point and I still haven't ever run outside.  
So pair my lack of training with my lack of health and that should equal a pretty sucktastic race.  Oh and did I mention that it's supposed to rain too?  Icing on the cake.
I've got my best man and some great ladies running with me so hopefully that will be enough to get the adrenaline going in the morning because otherwise I'm afraid I may fall asleep at the pre-race breakfast. 
Wish me luck. 
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23 comments:

  1. Good Luck sweets! You will do fantastic!!!!

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  2. You will do great! Can't wait to hear!!!

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  3. You're going to kick that races ass regardless. And enjoy LOTS of the green fruits of your labor immediately following. So, yeah.

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  4. You'll do awesome Shannon!! Here is hoping you feel better today and that tmrw goes great!! Congrats in advance!! Sooo proud of you!!!

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  5. Guuuurl, i've been sick, too! But I paid for this race, dammit, and I will finish even I if have to walk like an idiot. So. Here's the deal. You and I ARE completing our first 5ks tomorrow and crossing them the eff off of our bucket lists :) You're gonna rock it!

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  6. It's best to rest before a race! Adrenaline and fresh legs will make you kick major ass. Good luck, have fun, drink a beer for us!

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  7. Oh no! I hope you feel better!!! Good luck in the race tomorrow! You will do amazing I'm sure.

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  8. Your adrenaline will take over! You'll do awesome...plus the beer will taste delicious! Good luck girl!

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  9. You'll do GREAT! I haven't done much this week either and my run is tomorrow too!

    I think you'll really impress yourself, especially when surrounded by support and other runners - it's such a boost.

    Now go kick that race's ass girl!

    Can't wait to hear all about it!

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  10. You'll do great, and even if it isn't the best time you've ever run, you're going to feel like you climbed mt. everest afterwords!

    Although, not to be a debbie downer, but I also trained indoors for my first 5k...running outdoors was definitely interesting. I'll leave it at that, lol. ;)

    Good luck girl! Have a great race/weekend!

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  11. I am sure you will do awesome ... Mind over matter! The adrenaline kicks in big time and running outside for me at least is WAY easier since you arent WATCHING the clock and actually feel like you are going somewhere... GOOD LUCK, you can do it!

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  12. Seriously isn't that just the way it goes...ugh! Sorry you're feeling so crappy!

    You will have so much adrenaline and be so pumped about those green beers, the race will fly by! You will do great :)

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  13. Good luck, you'll do fantastic! Can't wait to hear all about it.

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  14. Oh No!! Hope you feel better.. I am sure once you get out there you will be kicking butt! Good Luck tomorrow

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  15. good luck honey!! you can do it!

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  16. Your adrenalin and drive will get you through the run no matter what!

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  17. Ahhhhh good luck to you lady!!!! I am so impressed, can't wait to hear a recap :)

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  18. Good luck! Let the rain help you get done faster- just to get out of the rain. I ran my first ever 5K 12weeks postpartum (with the stroller!) It took 38minutes. The next year I ran the same 5K again and cut 12 minutes off my time. You can do it & if you never do it again fine and if you do you know you'll always improve b/c you were sick, the weather was gross, etc etc. You can do it from the girl who hates running :)

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  19. Gah! No fun! I hope you feel better soon. You can do it!

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