There are so many things I need to talk about today. I don't even know where to start so I will just go through my last week and hopefully keep you entertained.
Sport Bra! Get your sport bra!
I have quite a few sports bras. I take care of my girls and I don't screw around when it comes to support. Two of my bras (Champion) have my approval for long runs, two bras for short & medium runs, and one bra just for yoga. I would really love to purchase another super supportive sports bra for long runs. Problem is that I have been losing weight, gaining muscle, and shape shifting so I'm hesitant to get a bra right now and wind up wasting $50 or so. However, I love a good sale so when I came across a brand name sports bra on a running website for 50% off I jumped at the chance.
Good thing I'm smart and opted to try this bra out during Turbo Jam instead of out on the streets for a run. Within 5 minutes of twisting and punching, the front zipper unzipped and there I was exposed. Not good. What if I was out for a run and this happened??
Pain. Serious Pain. Piriformis, hamstring, IT band, - basically from the knee to my hip on the left side. I'm working very hard to fix this. Building up the muscles, foam rolling, stretching, etc. I'm making an appointment to see a nearby doctor who specializes in sports medicine. He is an endurance athlete himself so hopefully he'll get me going good. Or at least get me to massage therapy or something.
Due to the pain, I've been scared of running. I know it's going to hurt. Yet when I wear the Newton's my mom got, the pain is seriously reduced. Thankfully, my mom loves me and just gave these miracle sneakers to me so I don't have to shell out $175. I will keep transitioning to them - and perhaps someday I will be a full time Newton runner. For now I will remain part-time Asics, part-time Newton.
As a New York Road Runner member and 9+1 participant, I volunteer at one race per year. Last year I handed out bagels post-race. This year I was at the t-shirt tent. Despite the fact that I had to wake up at 4 IN THE MORNING, I was still managing to have a good time. By 8:30am, the race started and we were told we were done. Wait! Not so fast! They decide to move us over to the "festival" area to hand out free junk food. As annoying as this was, I couldn't really say anything because a volunteer spot is a 4-hour shift and I had only done 2 hours. All was going well handing out the MSG laden garbage until the feisty post-race runners and spectators forgot about manners and started pushing & shoving each other. No, I'm not having that. I offered up my middle school teacher scowl and told them to settle themselves down and stop pushing for FREE JUNK FOOD - f*cking idiots. My mom's side of the freebie table was even more chaotic with pushing & shoving. She had to get all kindergarten teacher-y on them and withhold the treats until they could get their acts together. Jesu Cristo people - it's nasty ass chips we're talking about here. No need to become barbaric.
Weekly Public Service Announcement: If you are a woman with an A cup - DD cup+ WEAR A BRA. I do not care what you do in your house or in your yard but out in public, PLEASE spare the rest of us and put a friggin' bra on.
Next Saturday is the Mini 10k. Other than the marathon - this is my favorite race. Can't wait to tell you all about it!
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