In the roughly two years since this journey began, I have learned many things. Here a few I think are most important to pass on:
– A good work-out can cure even the worst of days.
– The price of a pair of running shoes has nothing to do with comfort. Try them all on.
– Abs are made in the kitchen. Someone kind of famous said that, so don’t quote me if you use it. Just know that you can do sit -ups for days and run hundreds of miles…but if you want the six-pack you have to be friends with your kitchen.
– Bringing comfy shoes to wear under your desk is a life-saver. No one even has to know.
– There will always be people like this who think you don’t belong on the race course. Swim-Bike-Run anyway.
– Some drivers may stare at you but some may never see you at all. Always keep your eyes on the traffic.
– Wine is okay. So is a martini. And a margarita. Although I do not recommend them all in the same night, especially before a long run. Just sayin.
– Cotton is not your work-out friend. Wicking material, however, is amazing.
– Always have a plan B; Plan A doesn’t always work. And when in doubt, trust your insticts.
– Don’t take your legs for granted- ice ’em, stretch ’em, love ’em.
– Body Glide will save your life. Or at least your arms. legs and nipples
– After a while you get used to going in a porta-potty. But it is a good idea to always carry your own toilet paper.
– On your rest days, rest.
– It is important to either A) know how to properly blow a snot rocket, or B) never blow a snot rocket.
– Nothing will keep your more accountable for your work-outs, than having a blog will.
Back when I first started my blog I wrote Part 1, a much longer and much sappier edition- you can check it out here.
I love this post! Great list, all useful and funny!
Also I should have bought stock in Body Glide AGES ago! ♥ Definitely saved me too!
Great pieces of advice! Great lessons learned.
Workouts do cure everything. Comfy shoes are the best. Be flexible can save the day. Being seen is the runners responsiblity!!
Love it! These are great.
lol!!!!!!!!!!!
i will never blow a snot rocket. i sort of use my sleeves… gross i know! hahah. my sister jokes i can never borrow her shirts to run in 🙂
love your legs! i like that one 🙂
funny list, and also very true! i’m too afraid of the snot-rocket fail so i’ve never attempted. i’ll probly keep it that way!
I love how we accumulate this knowledge to pass one! I had friend who was new to running and he had NO IDEA not to wear cotton! He was so excited when I told him about wicking material.
All good lessons… and sometimes a Plan C is needed! And Body Glide can save your back/waist from hydration pack rubbing too! This was a great list!
Amen to the snotrocket piece… One time we were running “in a pack”, and this dude in front of me blew one and some got on me. GROSS. LEARN TO DO IT RIGHT!
I love this list, will keep some of it in mind 🙂