North Carolina decided to leap from winter, directly into summer. The temps this week have been up to the high 70s, possibly even the low 80s - which, sitting and relaxing in the shade, can be enjoyable. However, when running through the streets of Davidson, not so much. I ran 10 miles on Monday. Actually, I think I ran 5 and walked 5. I was miserable. The heat was oppressive. I got a sunburn on my shoulders. Everything that could be blooming, is in bloom - and so my allergies are acting up. Basically, I am miserable while running.
I have a race on Saturday. This race starts ridiculously early on Saturday. I expect that it will be hot, even for the morning, and I know that it will be hilly. I know that I will be inhaling allergens for 2 hours. I am dreading this race.
Normally, before a run, I pack this -
For this race, I am packing this -
Some people, might be eating protein, drinking water, and slurping GU before the race. Oh no, not me. I will be spraying Astlin up my nose, popping Zyrtec, and pouring Alaway drops into my eyes. I will be stuffing Kleenex into every possible pocket on my outfit, and I am hoarding cough drops in the zipper pocket of my skirt. I will be a running pharmacy.
My plan for this race? Don't die.
Do it, and finish. And then, maybe, Ryan Gosling will be available to make it all better?
If not, maybe you'll listen to me vent? I can offer you cough drops and Kleenex.
:( So sorry! I will you will still kill it though! Good luck!!
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