Track is back

Nov 30, 2011 | 10 comments

Happy Hump Day folks! I’m totally amped because I’m hitting the track tonight. I haven’t been on an actual track in a while and even though I know it’s going to hurt, I’m completely looking forward to the ass kicking.

Before I moved I was running my 800’s on a parkway with quarter mile markers and it was lovely. However, since I moved it’s a tad bit too far to travel before or after work. If I did suck it up and travel it would mean leaving the Lloydster by himself for far too long at home. I know he’d be fine because he would just pee on my new furniture but I’d rather not have him “christen” it just yet.

The past couple of weeks I had a Turkey Trot to use as speed work and I attempted some 800’s on Bayshore using my Garmin but it wasn’t the same as the good old track.

So today I will embark upon the local college track and join a different running group for these lung busting sessions. It’s sort of like a first date. I’m nervous and excited all at the same time. Will I be the slowest? Will I vomit? Will Derek Jeter show up?

I want to make a good impression and not be a turtle but at the same time I love a running group that pushes me. Hell, if it weren’t for the BRA speed demons I wouldn’t be the runner I am today.

Wish me luck and speed. Or at least someone to hold my hair back.

10 Comments

  1. Jason
    Jason on November 30, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    If you puke on day 1 you will easily be chosen as badass of the group. No Doubt! I'd be impressed for sure…..that is of course after I laughed for a good 30 minutes.

    Kick the snot out of that track workout…..you ARE the speed demon now!

  2. Katie
    Katie on November 30, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    hooray! running groups are almost always awesome.

  3. TNTcoach Ken
    TNTcoach Ken on November 30, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    Woman you're going running! Do like I do and give them a fake name……. HA

  4. Casey
    Casey on November 30, 2011 at 4:40 pm

    No puking allowed. It needs to be at least 85 degrees for that. No worries, you'll be fine.

  5. fancy nancy
    fancy nancy on November 30, 2011 at 4:54 pm

    Here's to a speedy day!!! I am moving with my running group from track to open road starting today….guess I have to get some reflective gear so I don't become roadkill!

  6. Laura
    Laura on November 30, 2011 at 6:20 pm

    Have a blast! New track+new group is a recipe for awesomeness.

  9. Ed
    Ed on November 30, 2011 at 11:08 pm

    Puking is all about how u handle it not that you are doing it! Being seasick a million times has taught me one thing about barfing…it is all how u rebound!

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