Just Plodding Along

This little number arrived last Tuesday. I was instantly excited. One, awesome skull running jacket, two, mail delivered number = no crazy packet pick-up in downtown Chicago. Worth the $19 which is what it probably would have cost to drive down and park, plus the three hours of travel/ traffic.  The Monster Dash was the second race of my double header weekend. I did not spring out of bed all bright out and bushy tailed. Instead I stumbled to the kitchen to slam some coffee and a protein pancake without opening my eyes cursing the ridiculousness of so many races in so little time. I then debated through three outfits. What to wear, what to wear. Luckily everything goes with cat ears. I finally settled on shorts and a short sleeve. My biggest fear is being too hot since I excel at sweating. D & I rolled out at 6 a.m. A little too early, my fears of traffic and no parking apparently are ridiculous in the early morning hour.   We parked at Soldier's...

So Saturday I am doing this half marathon: Sunday I am doing this half marathon: The last time I did this it was this past spring running the Palos Verdes and Pasadena  half marathons. It was tough but fun and I felt like a bad ass after. Yep I just ran two half marathons back to back....I am kind of a big deal. The game plan for this weekend is this: Run hard at the trail race. Run/ take pictures/ enjoy being in the city for the Monster Dash. No time goals really. Though breaking two hours is always floating around in my mind. I want to go out and enjoy the fall weather and beautiful courses of both races. And of course get some sweet medals!