We've had rain for over a week now. Supermodel and I discussed possibly running on the road today instead of trails to avoid mud. We decided 12 miles on the road would be long and boring compared to navigating an occasional, small, mud bog on the trails.
It rained last night but had stopped this morning. The sky was grey with storm clouds. Supermodel arrived at my house at 7:30 AM, ready for our run. We're tough. We don't let a few clouds or sprinkles discourage us from accomplishing our training. It's important to stick to the plan!
When she walked up my driveway, commenting seriously about the weather, her sore knees, and hips... I couldn't focus on what she was saying, because she was wearing something... a little special.
"You have a sparkly shirt on," I said.
"It was the only tank top I could find. I might need to peel," she said matter-of-factly, clearly not concerned that she would be running trails in a sequined shirt.
Trail runners do not wear sparkly, sequined clothing on runs. Not only was I embarrassed for her, and me, I was worried the sequins might act as a lightening rod. I made a mental note to create some distance between us on the trail.
We ran. It rained. Supermodel didn't want me to create too much distance between us because she was afraid the moose her husband had recently seen on the trail would "get us". We got muddy. For much of the run, we felt like we had 1-3 pound weights on our ankles because the mud was so thick. We saw a creepy man in a hooded sweatshirt carrying a suspicious gun-looking thing in the middle of nowhere...
"What's our plan?" I asked. [I like plans.]
"If he comes towards us, run the opposite way," she said. "Fast."
That's called the every-guy-for-himself plan where I come from.
The creepy man wasn't carrying a gun and he didn't seem interested in us. He went his way and we went ours.
There was no moose, no other runners or riders tempting fate by running in the rain, under clouds that could have thrown lightening at any moment, and Supermodel's sequins actually looked pretty out there.
We finished our run, wet, dirty and spared from a lightning strike or moose attack.
We both decided that although we love running trails, we prefer the tidy kind of trails. No mud, no bugs, no wildlife. The kind where sequins don't seem so... out of place.
Forget the moose, it's the eagles and raccoons you have to worry about. Both really like sparkly things. It's a blessing you weren't attacked.
Posted by: Jane | 06/13/2009 at 03:28 PM
What else do you expect a SUPERMODEL to wear?
I wouldn't have run on the trail because I have a serious aversion to mud.
Posted by: Connie @ Fat2HotMommy | 06/13/2009 at 04:29 PM
How could Rena tell your legs from hers? I think you both have killer calves.I love that sparkly top and now want one to do my running in!
And I think that is so neat that there are moose near where you live!
I do run on the roads though...or the treadmill. I actually am HATING my running...but I'm still doing it. I think I'm going to switch up my plan though and go for distance instead of time...since I'm such a slug I want to make sure I can do the actual race.
Posted by: christy | 06/14/2009 at 04:58 AM
Jane - I'll make sure I pass this very important information along to Supermodel. Thank you. :-)
Connie - I suppose you're right...
Rena - I'll have you know those socks are specifically for trails and serious trail runners are VERY in to ugly socks and shoes. My socks are black with a charcoal grey ankle and trail running socks are supposed to be higher. A serious trail runner wouldn't be caught dead in no-show white socks, or white socks of ANY kind. ;-)
And yes, I know you love me [I love you too!] and will post my weekly workout. I'll post next week's workout [begins tomorrow] with my next post. Promise!
Christy - Rena knows my legs... trust me. Supermodel has gorgeous legs. Mine are like fire hydrants.
I think you're smart to simply focus on building up to your distance. Take your time and do NOT worry about speed right now. You're doing great!
Posted by: Chris | 06/14/2009 at 07:45 AM
Really I think Supermodel is on to something here with the sparkly top. Now if they only made that in say a dri-fit tank...
Way to be rockstars and conquer the muddy trail, sparkles and all.
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