Six miles @ 8:29 average pace in some heat (when I say heat I mean 60 degrees but coming off of Utah winter… that feels really hot. Acclimating to summer running is going to be rough). Just as I was walking out the door in the morning to get my run in, I heard the Skyester wake up so my running plans got moved around a bit and I went out later.
PS It is supposed to get up to 90 degrees on Saturday in Las Vegas so I’m very happy that the race starts at 6!
I listened to this podcast with Allie Kieffer and it was exactly what I needed to listen to. She said something like this, “It’s pretty simple, you eat mostly whole foods and vegetables, you exercise… it’s just being a healthy person and then you will find a weight you fit into. We overthink how to be a healthy person.” I think our bodies tend to have a spot that they like to be at (which may change due to time of life/hormones/etc) and as long as we are eating pretty well, exercising and sleeping, our bodies find that ‘weight you fit into.’ I love everything she has to say about body image.
This week I’ll be hitting around 34 miles total (including the race) and the past few weeks I’ve been at around 46 miles. I am taking Thursday off and running 4 miles on Friday which is the day before the race. I usually take the day before the race off but my coach has me running that day so let’s see how that feels for race day.
Race week = no strength training which is nice because then I don’t feel guilty skipping it when I don’t feel like doing it;) I did get some stretching in with Skye though.
After school Brooke soaked in her time with just the two of us. Knox left with his mom and Skye was napping. It was her idea to give me a hand massage. I’ve done one thing right with parenting;)
She is my pancake buddy and will gladly join me for KodiakCakes at any time.
Gymnastics. Skye also worked on her strength while we were there.
And then we went on a few errands including finding a new couch for the area by our kitchen. We finally found one! It is leather which I am excited about because I love the feel of leather and how easy it is with kids. I’ll show you what it looks like when it gets here next week (they didn’t have the exact one in the store).
Brooke kept Skye happy while we were there. Andrew and I are convinced that Brooke is her favorite, Skye goes starry eyed when Brooke starts talking to her.
So does Beretta…
I really like it when Brooke sets the table…
Chocolate milk with dinner for Brooke’s recovery after gymnastics;)
PS we have an anniversary in TWO days. It will be our 2 year anniversary since our first date. In two years we met, got engaged, got married, blended a family and have a baby that is now almost 5 months old. We moved fast ha! Our first date was to Outback and I knew that night that there was going to be some type of future with us. We are going to try to get out for a mini date to celebrate but it won’t be to Outback because I am still scarred from eating there one time while pregnant and feeling super sick afterwards ha so we will have to do something different.
A random flashback picture from right before we got married:
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I am a little dramatic (I’m sure you have noticed) about many things but especially about some parts of running. There are definitely times during runs or a race where I might be a tad over the top about whatever I am feeling so I thought I would share my top 10 dramatic reactions to running. I would love to hear what things you might be dramatic about when it comes to running too…
1. When my technology doesn’t work… In normal life it doesn’t really bother me if my phone is dead or if my headphones don’t work but put me on a run and if my headphones are not working or if my phone runs out of batteries then I am not happy.
2. If I don’t have the exact nutrition that I like to have before a run, it seems like a MAJOR problem to me even though it really isn’t that big of a deal. There are plenty of other things I can grab but I just love my routine before I run.
3. Having to stop and then start again during a tempo/progression/faster run… whether it is because of the need to tie my shoes, wait to cross the road or because I dropped something, starting again is SO hard to do (it feels better to just keep going without stopping for me) so I feel in the moment that it is the worst!
4. When something starts to hurt a little bit. The big injuries deserve a few days of feeling dramatic I think but sometimes I’ll have a little hot spot and then my brain goes into automatic NOOOOOOOO mode. I overthink it and worry that it is going to turn into a big injury but then I take a day or two off along with some stretching and it disappears—> I definitely do not need to make such a big deal about it.
5. Hills. I swear while I am running them they are equivalent to Everest and then I drive the hill later on during the day and somehow they seem to have shrunk from a mountain to a 2% incline.
6. Andrew agrees with this one because it really is the worst (#runnersproblems) but when you do not push start on your watch or pause it properly or stop it at the end of an interval etc… I DO NOT LIKE THAT. I want to know exactly how far I’ve gone or what pace I hit for the speed work—> so when I push the lap button on accident or forget to stop it on time, I get a little bit dramatic about it.
Also, another Garmin problem is below that causes all patience to leave my body especially if it happens before a race:
7. I am a little dramatic over my running idols. Sarah Sellers replied to my comment on Instagram and Andrew laughed at me for how star-struck I was over the whole situation. I just really look up to these people and want them to consider me to be their best friend too;)
8. My running clothing favorites. Two weeks ago I couldn’t find my favorite pair of black Oiselle shorts that just feel so good while I’m running and I was so upset about it because I was worried that I lost them. When Andrew found them behind the washing machine I told him that I had never loved him more than I did at that moment. It has taken me years to figure out what things feel best when I run so losing them is very dramatic for me.
9. To go along with the above topic, when you are wearing something that does not feel comfortable during the run. Whether it is chafing me or moving around during the miles.. I’m NOT happy about it. I don’t think my brain can possibly think about anything else but how annoying the fabric is or how it feels. Just a little bit dramatic.
9. That I’m going to feel like this forever! It’s crazy how during an interval or workout or race I can be so dramatic and think that I’m going to feel like this (aka my legs are going to fall off) forever! This one I have learned to talk myself out of and to relax and remember that it will pass and that running fast for a few more minutes isn’t actually going to kill me.
10. Pretty much any emotion that I feel during the run is dramatized to the extreme. I.E. I feel so grateful I want to cry, I feel so tired I want to lay down on some random person’s front porch and ask for some water, I feel so proud of myself for hitting a pace that I feel like I deserve a medal, these endorphins make me feel like I’m on top of the world, that frustration over a workout gets me all worked up etc etc. Sometimes the run just makes any emotion feel bigger than I normally would feel.
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Ever dramatic about anything with your running? Can you relate with any of the things I am dramatic about with my running so I don’t feel like a total weirdo?
What is one piece of your running clothing/gear that you would be super upset about if you lost it?
Do you usually run the day before a race?
Ever eaten at a restaurant and gotten sick and never wanted to eat there again?
-I still can’t eat at Papa Murphy’s and that incident happened 20 years ago.
71 comments
RK
Hi! I have two questions. Which Oiselle shorts are your favorite? AND How do you like the Azaria diaper bag now that you have been using it for 5 months? I am currently 24 weeks pregnant and am looking for a cute, stylish, and practical diaper bag, and I think the Azaria might be perfect – though I am also look at the Freshly Picked Diaper bag. I would love to hear how it is working for you!
The Hungry Runner Girl
HEY!! First, huge congratulations on your pregnancy. I am so happy for you. I am in love with the Roga shorts from Oiselle… they are the best. Also, the Azaria diaper bag is so great. I was between Azaria and a few others and asked a bunch of my friends and they all told me to go for Azaria and I am very happy with it. It’s the perfect size and holds its shape really well (which I heard a few of the others did not). Let me know if you end up getting it and I hope you are feeling well:)
Darcy L
Roga’s are ON SALE right now!!! $35 is a great deal!!
Liz
What a great post! So funny…yes, I get dramatic about pretty much the same things you do, and have found that emotions become so much bigger when running. I wonder what that’s all about sometimes? It’s like your heart is so full of whatever the emotion is, it’s almost overwhelming.
I usually run super easy or walk briskly the day before a race – it just feels better to keep everything loose, plus I think it helps with pre-race anxiety.
Yes – PF Chang’s (the lettuce rolls, particuarly). My husband and I both became violently ill after those – we haven’t been there in many years.
Your happy running pic made me smile – I know that feeling and it’s truly a wonderful thing. I’m excited to see how well you do this weekend, Janae!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Oh I am so sorry about the lettuce rolls… that sounds awful. I will never post pictures of PF Chang’s for your sake:) I think you are right about the overwhelming feeling that happens during running… it just makes us feel everything SO much. Thank you Liz and I hope your Tuesday is a great one!
Victoria
I bet you will find that the run the day before helps you perform better in the race – I have my best races when I do a little bit of work the day beforehand. I had one of my best races a couple of years ago the day after a 3 hour bike ride haha.
The Hungry Runner Girl
This is so good to hear and it gave me a boost of confidence for Saturday. Okay, that is amazing that you did a 3 hour bike ride and then had a killer race the next day. Way to go Victoria!
Jenny | Running On Life
I will never be able to even drive by Bombay house…I think that’s what it’s called, without feeling nauseous because the smell when I was pregnant was the worst and I threw up. Also mi ranchitos. Got food poisoning there and it hurts to think about.
I’m the same way when people like that respond to me haha. I was excited when she accepted my follow request and my husband had a good laugh.
The Hungry Runner Girl
I’m just going to go ahead and join you with the Bombay house hatred:) I’m so sorry about your experiences at both restaurants… that is awful! HAHAH tell your husband that you are not alone, I was the same way! I hope you are having a beautiful morning and THIS WEATHER!
Jenny | Running On Life
The weather is amazing lately!! Park days all the days now. Or bikes. As long as my kids get good outside time we are all happy
Mary
Hi janae! I totally relate to those dramatic moments!
I have one more, though it is a bit TMI, sorry! I hate it when I am unable to do my business before a race or a long run. It totally messes with my head! Or I’m unable time that last pee before a race well. I either leave too much time and feel like I have to go again. Or I have to stand too long in the port-a-potty line. I freak out that I’ll have to stop in the middle or I’ll miss the race! But maybe I’m the only one that worries about this?
Have an amazing day! Your children are beautiful! Well done!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Oh Mary, YOU ARE NOT ALONE! I have that same problem… I’m already worrying about Saturday for this reason haha. Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a wonderful day. Thanks Mary.
Mary
Good luck on your race! You will do amazing! And no matter what, it will be a PR post 2nd baby! Enjoy your day, Janae!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Thank you Mary!! I love thinking about things this way! Have a wonderful day!
Natalie
Hahahaha YES!! I’ve definitely been there in the drama department of running! I get a little more anxiety than I should during a tempo or interval when there’s a stoplight ahead, and I think I might have to stop. I’m also right there with you on the “I’m going to feel like this forever” thing. During my tempo this morning, I had to remind myself that the pain I was feeling was such a small portion of my life in the grand scheme of things.
I do usually run the day before a race just so that I can loosen up my legs and not feel tight the next day. I call it my “shake-out” run. I need to find a race. I feel like it’s been forever since I’ve really raced, and I miss it!
I can’t eat at Cheddar’s or this place called Gattitown because of things that happened at those places YEARS ago—I’m still scarred to this day!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Great job Natalie on your tempo this morning and I love what you told yourself! SO TRUE! I hope you are having a beautiful Tuesday!
Amy H Chen
Question: you mentioned buying a sofa, but with Andrew in school and you’re home with the kiddos, and there are three to support… how do you guys support yourselves? I’m pregnant and thinking about costs even though both my husband and I work full time at decently paid jobs.
The Hungry Runner Girl
Hey Amy!! Congrats on your pregnancy, I am SO excited for you and your husband! About 8 years ago I started this blog and then it turned into my full time job about 5.5 years ago. I have a post here that explains a bit:
https://hungryrunnergirl.com/2017/02/life-as-a-blogger-why-i-started-my-tips-and-biggest-recommendation.html
Andrew will start working next March and at that point we will both be working! I hope you have a great day!
Elizabeth at Reserved for Running
I died with the Lion King picture. I absolutely agree about losing it over not stopping your watch properly. I did this other day and I’m sure I shouted a lot of bad words in my neighborhood. After I caught my breath, I looked down to check my time and NOOOOOO, it didn’t stop and I was WALKING for at least a few seconds. Yep….dramatic. As for shorts, my favorite pair are so shot that I have to jack them up every few minutes while I’m running. I know this happens and yet I keep wearing them because they are the perfect length and cut. I think I will go shopping tomorrow. :-)
The Hungry Runner Girl
HAHAH I had to laugh thinking about you in your neighborhood freaking out over your watch not stopping… I’m right there with you! Thanks for sharing and I hope you find a new favorite pair tomorrow!
Elise
Hahaha I definitely go full Lion King with my Garmin. I live in a city with a lot of tall buildings and it seriously stresses me out when my Garmin takes forever to find a signal. That meme made me laugh.
I try not to run the day before a race. Sometimes I feel like I should do a little shake out run but usually I just rest. And eat!
Good luck this weekend!!
x Elise – http://www.thirtythoughtstoday.com
The Hungry Runner Girl
Okay, that is SO stressful when that happens.. you deal with that a lot! Thanks Elise and I hope you have a wonderful day!
Diana
Haha what a great topic! I am definitely dramatic about running. Here’s just a few things that come to mind but I’m sure there are many more:
– At the end of speed work or tempo run I always end up repeating in my head- I’m going to pass out!! Or everything hurts and I’m dying! But then in fact, none of those things happen and I’m totally fine.
– I’m also super dramatic about having to stop my watch in the middle of a workout. Or when I’m behind a group of people walking really slowly and it messes up my rhythm. Or when I forget to start my watch and miss part of my run (did it even happen if garmin didn’t record it?)
– I need to end my runs on a .5 or whole mile so I will run around the block if I need to get extra mileage just so I don’t end on an uneven number.
– When my favorite running clothes are dirty and I can’t wear them for a race/ workout/ long run
I feel like I could think of a million more things too! It’s funny because I’m usually pretty drama-free in my real life, but you’re right- running just elevates all the emotions!
The Hungry Runner Girl
I LOVED reading what you are dramatic about and I kept shaking my head YES as I read them ha. Thanks for sharing and you are not alone. Have an awesome day Diana!
Rhiannon
I would agree with most of your list about things I feel overly dramatic about! Glad to know it’s not just me! :) I also get dramatic the night before a race – no matter how prepared I feel, I usually have a mini-meltdown and freak out and then I’m fine. I have to tell people I am around that I do NOT want to talk about it because that makes me feel worse, and I just want to wallow in my own misery for a bit. Sometimes that happens the morning of the race too, it just depends on what time it is. But once I get ready to start, I’m fine? My brain is weird!
Running gear – I would freak out if I lost my bluetooth headphones!
I have done both – running the day before the race and also taking a rest day. It kind of depends on what my taper week is like and how I feel. Sometimes it feels good to get the jitters out with an easy run.
I REFUSE to eat at Dairy Queen (because they served me still-frozen chicken strips, and their ice cream isn’t good anyway) and Pizza Ranch.
The Hungry Runner Girl
Definitely not you! Oh I totally forgot to add that to the list, I do those pre-race meltdowns like a pro too:) Both of our brains are weird. STILL FROZEN CHICKEN STRIPS… oh my goodness, that is awful. So Andrew and I had that same realization the other day when we were at Coldstone, we realized that DQ is not even remotely good compared to Coldstone ha. Have an awesome day Rhiannon!
Rhiannon
Agreed – I don’t eat ice cream very much because of my dairy sensitivity, but I certainly wouldn’t waste the few times I do on DQ!
Kristen
Silly goose #7 is you for a lot of us!
There is a restaurant near us that lots of people love but we finally decided this weekend has some ingredient or other that our little family has an allergy or intolerance to. Which is weird because it’s all three of us so my husband, myself, and our daughter. But we all have some kind of upset stomach every time we eat there and no one else seems to. Even if we share a large pizza and salad with another family! So it’s not food poisoning and we’ve decided it’s not a bug because we’ve gone separately (this weekend Girlie went with a friend’s family and felt sick at home later that night).
Easy solution but weird.
The Hungry Runner Girl
You are too nice… I’m just a weird girl from Utah that eats too much sugar;) That is SO crazy about that restaurant. That restaurant is not for your family, I hope you have a bunch of other restaurants close by that don’t hurt your stomachs. Have a wonderful day Kristen!
Erica
If I get the right amount of endorphins running, I can take my totally average running self to just one step below Kara Goucher in my mind.
Go see the movie I AM pretty! Have Andrew watch the kids, and call it pre-race prep.
The Hungry Runner Girl
YES YES YES!! Okay, I totally need to go see it… I’ve been wanting to so bad. Thanks Erica and have an amazing day!
Kate
I also get overly dramatic when it comes to running, but I can also get pretty dramatic about certain things in my “regular” life also. I usually have a distance goal when I start running and then before I reach that goal, I start talking myself out of reaching it; my legs hurt, I’m tired, it’s too hot. You know, the usually whiny things you say to yourself. But I keep pushing forward and when I complete the goal, I feel really great. After reading Deena Kastor’s book, I am totally pumped to replace any negative thoughts with positive thoughts.
I have a light jacket (Black Dog brand) that I bought in Boston years ago, and I keep it to wear after I run, when I have to stop at the store or something. I would hate to lose that.
I try not to run the day before a race, maybe an easy walk just to keep my legs loose. I can’t wait to hear whether your run before race day helps or not.
The Hungry Runner Girl
Haha I am right there with you, I get a bit dramatic about a few things too! Oh I am so glad you loved her book and she is helping me to be a bit more positive too. I hope that your jacket never ever ever gets lost. Thank you Kate and I hope you have a wonderful day!
Lindsey
Where did you look for your sofa? We are on the hunt for one now but I’ve mostly been looking online and haven’t started to look in store yet. If you looked at a few different places I would love to hear where you looked! We have two young children so we are also looking for something durable, comfortable, and stylish!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Okay, so as of a few minutes ago… we now CANCELED OUR ORDER. We bought it at Ashley Furniture but just realized that it is a few hundred dollars cheaper online and the salesman didn’t exactly tell us the truth about everything so we are back to the drawing table. After our experience (Andrew is pretty upset with the salesman ha) we will not be going back there again. I think we will probably end up going to RC Willey because we end up getting everything there since they offer such great quality and they are pretty fair with pricing. We are going to wait until they have another sale (they do them often) now because everything is usually a few hundred dollars off . I’ll keep you posted with what we find.
Mel_OutRunCf
Your list was awesome! I so relate! I would say that because of running I am more obsessed with the weather (and dramatic about it) than most people I know ha
The Hungry Runner Girl
Oh YES!!! I totally agree with you… I bet we check the weather about 50 times more than the average human each week haha. Have a great day Mel!
Kate
Hi Janae,
I just read your response to Amy and read your link on starting your blog. That is awesome! I forgot you are planning to coach and I am glad to hear you want to coach beginner to intermediate (that’s me). I am definitely interested in having you coach me. Keep us posted when you online coaching store gets up and running.
The Hungry Runner Girl
YES YES YES!! I really need to get my life together and start on that. I’ll let you know as soon as I do. THANK YOU KATE and have a fabulous day!
Catie
If I lost my sports bras I would be really upset. It took me months to find the perfect sports bras for my larger chest and I only own two! I would be really sad if I lost them.
Amanda W.
I am totally dramatic if my bluetooth earbuds are not charged or I forget them for the gym. I hate the cords!
My Athleta Crops….I have 4 pairs of them, they have lasted several years and they don’t even make the same pant now so I can’t get more. But they have all held up with no holes for at least 2 years now!
Do you usually run the day before a race? nope
I ate a Chilis Chicken salad when I was pregnant….got food poisoning. Confirmed that it was food poisoning at the hospital. Worst experience of my life. Haven’t gotten chicken at chilis since then. that was 15 years ago! The chicken hadn’t been cooked enough.
Alyse Barber
I hate when I wear leggings to the gym and end up running more than expected. I get so hot so quick. I should just always wear shorts. This is seriously the worst (I’m a bit over dramatic) – but when I started teaching during my first week my Aunt brought me a pork salad from Cafe Rio. I got the stomach flu from one of my students and since then I can’t order it. Its been like 10 years. If someone makes it homemade, that is fine. But Cafe Rio Pork has been ruined. I am counting down the days until your race. I am honestly so excited for you!!!
The Hungry Runner Girl
NOOOOO CAFE RIO PORK!?! THIS BREAKS MY HEART!! Thank you so much Alyse and seriously, let’s go RUN again!
Linda @ the Fitty
I listened to that same podcast! So cool that we’re tuned into the same one. If Tina ever reached out to you, would you be down to be interviewed?
Erinn
Ughhh I am really not looking forward to acclimating to summer running…I plan to have all my runs done either before 7am or after 7pm.
I’m really dramatic about complaining about when I need new shoes…I always let them go way too long!
I would hate to lose my headphones or my flipbelt!!
Running before a race depends on how far the race is…usually for short races its not that big of a deal.
I feel the same way about Papa Murphy’s and Subway!
Elizabeth
LOL @ #7. H is probably sick of hearing me talk about Sarah and Des and Krista because I’ve listened to all the Podcasts and read all the interviews. I’ve also watched Boston 3x since last Monday. May a little dramatic. Glad to know I’m not alone.
My other run drama thing is DO NOT TALK to me during the first mile when I’m not feeling it. H rides his bike while I run and once he made the mistake of asking what we were having for dinner.
I would be devastated if I lost my favorite running hat. It’s one I usually wear to races and it is so old. I have to wash it constantly because is gets really stinky. (Gross, I know) I really upset that Brooks quit making it. I have a small head and it’s the only one that fits and stays on. I keep buying new hats, but I can’t seem to find one I love as much as this one.
Stephanie
One of my big problems is that when I have a run that I feel SO GOOD about (I could even say that it was the kind of run to give me #lyfe…ha ha ha!), I want to buy fifteen thousand of every single item of clothing I was wearing on it!! Right now that means Oiselle’s Long Pocket Jogger Shorts (I’m so short it hits me mid-knee, and it hides all the stuff that I get really insecure about on my body) and Athleta’s Be Free knickers for bottoms. Sports bra is ALWAYS Books Rebound Racer. Top–right now I’m between Brooks Distance singlet, Mizuno inspire singlet, and Athleta’s high-neck chi tank (which comes in petite sizes!!!!!) or Brooks dash half-zip or Mizuno’s long-sleeved Inspire 2.0 long sleeved top or this half-zip I got a really long time ago from New Balance whose style name I don’t remember.
It’s a sickness I think. What *does* the DSM-IV call “needing fifteen more of the same item you wore on your really great run?!?!?!?”
In other news–I *totally* get being super pumped that Sarah Sellers re-tweeted you or responded to your tweet. In my book, you’re the same person. She’s your long-lost twin. Not joking. :)
The Hungry Runner Girl
I mean we are both mormon and from Utah so she should just want to be my best friend forever right?! Okay, that outfit sounds perfect… I want all of it! I hope you are having an amazing day day and your comment made me laugh so hard, thank you!
Stephanie
You run, you’re from Utah, you’re Mormon, and you’re married. You worked for a while as a teacher (a profession that helps people) and she is a nurse anesthetist (a profession that helps people). You’re TOTALLY the same person! I don’t think I could possibly understand anyone who doesn’t see that!!!
Kirsten @ little bites of my life
If my phone dies JUST as I start my run, that will put me in a bad mood!
Forgetting to start my Garmin feels like my run NEVER happened!
I have a favorite pair of Lululemon socks that I would wear for all of my half marathons. I once left one at a hotel. I was devastated! They were really pretty socks too!!!
Allison
I love what you wrote about body imagine….I am 17 weeks pregnant and am just really starting to show, but nobody else can really tell and it’s hard for me to accept the changes in my body sometimes, even though I am SO happy about them and know they are for the best reason! But that is such a good reminder…eating mostly right, moving your body, sleeping, and the rest will work itself out. I love it. Thank you!
Also, those napkins Brooke made are too cute and congrats on your almost anniversary! You have had a busy two years… :)
The Hungry Runner Girl
Congratulations Allison on your pregnancy! You are definitely in a tough spot right now and I get what you are saying. You are doing an amazing job and making the best home for your little one to grow! Body changes can be really hard but you are doing everything you can to have a healthy baby so keep it up! Keep me updated with how you are doing:)
K.C.
Did you see Emily M’s comment on this ManRepeller article? https://www.manrepeller.com/2018/04/best-advice-from-therapists.html She quotes you! :)
I’m with her – your “I can do hard things” mantra has helped me with more than just running. HRG inspires us all! Hope that brings you a little joy – and a little pep in your step for your upcoming half!
The Hungry Runner Girl
WOW. That seriously just made my day. Thank you for sharing that with me… thank you. I hope you are having a beautiful day!
Christina
Vegas half?! So fun!!
So my drama here is I need to hurry up and (sorry tmi) start and end my period before my half on Sunday. Nothing worse than being on the monthly or not sure if you will start it while at the race.
And I was crazy dramatic night before my marathon and the restaurant we went to said they didn’t have pasta. I ate salmon and mashed potatoes and kept saying wow I hope this goes well tomorrow not used to this prerace meal…yeah I’m sure I was great company…not! It went well, but messed with my head.
Samantha
I swear if my fiancé and I lived in Utah, the four of us would be best friends-“our” restaurant is Outback! :)
SnowEcho
yes i am a little dramatic. this morning i stretched a bit and headed out – then remembered that i forgot to eat! i didn’t eat yesterday and my legs felt heavy mid-run. so i literally ran back and ate something then headed back out again. it all worked out well :) i am also super fussy about my hair – and my feet. and in winter/cold weather with my running tights i gather them / scrunch them at the hips and knees so they don’t feel like they’re holding me back when i run. everything else i don’t care about lol.
in winter, i have become really attached to my fleece-y headband that covers my ears. its warm but not hot, and it stays in place. when i go uphill skiing/alpine touring i must have a headband on as well.
yes i run now the day before a race. i used to not do this and i find it doesn’t work for me. so i rest more in the days leading up to a race and lightly crosstrain and stretch/active recovery. but i make sure i have a high turnover easy run the day before, 30 min. i am scared to do more time than that though.
yes i have gotten sick at restaurants…and i don’t go back! i don’t fault you for it.
Bethany @LuluRuns
Oh my goodness, I just listened to that podcast with Allie Keifer too! I LOVED everything she said about body image! As someone who has gone through an ED (like many runners) hearing her perspective as a professional runner was a breathe of fresh air! So good! Also, thank YOU for getting me hooked on podcast/running. Best. combo. ever.
Lia
I recently listed to that Allie Kieffer podcast as well. I agree that she has a great body image message. However, I did think she sounded a bit disordered anyway. When asked what she likes to treat herself with or indulge in, she answered sweet potatoes. I mean, we all love sweet potatoes, but for a meal, not dessert. It just seemed weird to me. Tina mentioned her previous orthorexia podcasts, and I think someone who never eats anything “worse” than a sweet potato might fall into that realm. You can eat a piece of dark chocolate or something. I thought Tina’s reaction on the podcast was kind of a side-eye to Allie’s response too.
The Hungry Runner Girl
Ya know, I didn’t really think about that but you are right! I did wonder how it is possible to eat enough vegetables (she kept saying ‘mostly vegetables’) to sustain the amount of energy she burns each day… very interesting. Hopefully orthorexia isn’t a problem but who knows! I hope you are having a great day!
Lia
Thanks for responding, Janae! Allie’s answer made me immediately think if you especially due to your extreme love of sweet potatoes, so I was interested in your thoughts. At least you are real and eat some froyo and cookies now and again.
The Hungry Runner Girl
SURE!!! Thanks Lia… yeah, I think I have the opposite problem with my froyo/cookies/candy ha. I hope you are having a wonderful day!
Emily
Hi Janae! (First time commenter here)
You might have already said this somewhere, but is the half marathon you’re running this Saturday the Zion National Park half?
I’m the Emily who commented on a post on Man Repeller about a phrase that you wrote years ago that I repeat all the time, “I can do hard things” and I saw that you replied to my comment, so I realized that you still blog, and then saw that you are running a race this Saturday…
I live in Texas but am actually flying up for the Zion half! It would be so cool if you were running the same one!!
The Hungry Runner Girl
EMILY!!!! It is so good to hear from you over here. Your comment on that other post seriously meant a lot to me. I’m glad we can connect. I SO WISH we were able to meet up (I have heard the best things about the Zion half) but I am doing Mt. Charleston half this weekend:( If you are ever in Utah again, let me know! I hope you are having a beautiful day!
Ali
I live in Puerto Rico and our power goes out all the time…about once a week. It’s usually only out for a few hours and we’re completely used to it EXCEPT when it goes out while I’m running on the treadmill. I usually run on the treadmill while my daughter naps (if I don’t run outside early in the morning) so when it happens my run is just ruined. I experience complete fury and basically turn into the hulk haha
michelle
I’m SUPER dramatic when the roads are icy, like once I told my husband I simply couldn’t leave the house until Spring because there was a thick layer of glassy ice all around the house. And this is with my spiked shoes. Not dramatic at all…
PS Brooke wins daughter of the year for offering to give you a hand massage. You’re doing something right with this parenting thing!
Madhu
LOL…Garmin should be more sensible to find its own signals…we are taking it out for a field trip anyway…So unreasonable of Garmin :P
Aimee from Run Eat Drink Podcast @runeatdrinkpod
Yes! All the drama! Especially about pre-race meals and the technology! We can never eat at P.F. Chang’s again our food poisoning was so bad! We ran the Tinkerbell Half & I still don’t know how we finished while we were sick!
Joan Dukore
I get dramatic when I think I’m going to get a red light and when I get there, it turns green! I get myself all psyched up for my 30 seconds of rest only to have it taken away. Noooooooooooooo!
Krista
omg I can not believe it’s been two years!! Time flies ahhh. I love seeing Brooke doing gymnastics, reminds me of my gymnastics gym I spent so much of my childhood there
Lindsay
Oh my gosh, I can’t think of one thing I’m NOT dramatic about when it comes to running. I’m not very fast so sometimes I think speedwork is actually going to kill me. Like my legs are going to fall off and my lungs are going to stop working and that’s just going to be the end, right then and there.
Last weekend I ran a 10-mile race. I didn’t realize the last two miles were some sort of hill challenge and were STRAIGHT UP HILL. I was dramatic to say the least.