So.... for those living under a rock, Irene the mighty Hurricane made landfall this morning on the NC coast. (Poor people!) With that being said, we were not expected to get almost any rain but to have a lot of wind. This past week I have been preparing my mind for a windy, raining run. You see... today I completed another half marathon.
Last night, I had a horrible sleep. This tends to happen before a race. Im not sure if its the nerves or what, but my mind races with wacky dreams. (had a dream about getting a dog in doors... like as a pet!, another of how I had another best friend besides Alex, and I was going to this girls baby shower but before I went, I waked around this neighborhood in the dark and came across this 2 story house that was having a show with Elvis in it.. just weird stuff) Lets just say, I got up early. Forget the alarm, sleep wasnt helping. So I got up, reheated my oatmeal and added yogurt to it. I just couldn't stomach it. It wasnt happening. I have been doing this for a week now but just couldnt this morning. I checked the weather and then went and made my egg mcmuffin sandwich for later. (Its so yummy and easy to make!!)
I got out the door on time and made it to the Y to get organized and meet Alex there. She helped with the registration of people and then stayed to cheer me on. (Did I mention the bestest friend ever!!) I got all organized and made sure my dad still had Alex's number because he came to watch me race. (Bestest Dad ever!!) Dad didnt make it to the race start before the gun went off. The first 4 miles were pretty hilly. Lots of rolling hills but no stray dos in the neighborhoods that we went into. (yeah) I came out of the neighborhood and met Daniel at mile 4.5 (I think). I handed him my gatorade bottle and he handed me my trusty running water bottle. I went off again and was running for a good mile before I noticed that he had written a note on my water bottle that said.... I heart u... u rock! (so sweet!) He clearly thought about that and went into the house after he went to his car to write it on the tape to then tape it to the water bottle. Unfortunately I lost the sticky sometime between mile 7 and 9. At mile 8.56 I met Alex and my Dad. I gave her some shoes, socks, and a gatorade for a trade off. I thought it might rain so that would have been a good time to switch off on shoes. (thankfully I didnt need them) Anyways... while I was running before I saw them, I decided instead of a trade off, I just wanted a refill. Alex was talking to my dad before I got there and said that people stick their hands in the cups, etc... you dont know where they have been blah blah blah. When I was running the water bottle was closed so Alex did what was natural and opened it with her mouth... Ahahahaha!! My Dad joked with her dirty hands (or something like that)! Its ok though... I was appreciative and its not like I dont know her.
So off I was again.. I made it to mile 9 and thought... YES 4 more miles to go! WELL.... lets just say that the race people were not prepared because miles 5.5-11.5 there was NO water and NO gatorade. I was prepared with my camelback and water bottle BUT I was running so low on water it wasnt even funny. The first stop that didn't have any, I was not that concerned over but then there was another and I got mad.. I mean REALLY mad! How was I to spend 50 bucks on a race and have no water or gatorade! I tried to make the best of the situation. I told myself, there has to be another station soon and kept thinking it. I learned that if I just drank gatorade and no water afterwards, I would get cramps in my side. So it was sip the gatorade then the water. Thankfully mile 11.5 came up and I actually stopped and poured out my gatorade and filled most of my water bottle with water. I was so thirsty by then because I was empty on water. Like not a drop left. I told the gals at the station that they were my hero and went on my way. I made it to the finish line and was so thankful to have the race complete. I must say that my watch said 13.32 miles and not 13.1 but whatever. I got a COLD washcloth that was much appreciated. I then heard all the stories of what happened between Alex and my Dad while I was gone. They were all funny but my dad thinks we are dramatic in some respects. (hehehe) We got sodas and sandwiches and sat in chairs inside with ac for a while. Alex told me that there was this girl that we both sort of know and she chatted with her for a bit and the girl told her to tell me to come by her table later. (her table was about moms who stroller jog... Um HELLO!!! I am childless! Anyways... I never went by. What am I supposed to say... nice to see you after almost a year...crickets chirping.. you dont give Alex or me the time of day. Um no.
So my Dad ended up leaving after a while and went to visit Valerie and Alex went on her way too. Overall race report... windy, cloudy, and definitely some stories for later.
O yes... and I now know where the Snyders of Hanover plant is. :) I ran past it.
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