I decided that I would brave the cold this morning and go running outside. So, to find an appropriate outfit. Something that would let me run, yet keep me warm...Before I tell you what I came up with, let me say that I have promised myself that I would not buy anything in the way of new running things until I hit 10 miles. So, I was limited in what I had to wear. I decided on layering running tights and silky exercise pants on the bottom, a long sleeve shade shirt underneith a hind outdoor winter running shirt. My pants were olive green, my top was navy blue with florescent green stripes. For my hat I wore Anna's sparkley pink butterfly snow hat. So, now that you have the full picture, I go out the door and head off for my 3 mile run. As I start out, my pants start to creep down. You see, I have not worn these pants since last winter and apparently I have lost a little weight. Eventhough I would look like the biggest dork, I decided to tuck in both shirts to the elastic waist of my pants so that it would give me a little bulk and hopefully the pants would stay up. It worked! Almost. I was running good, going up a little incline and all the sudden I feel a little chill. Yes, the unthinkable happend...My olive green silky pants were down around my thighs. Everyone behind me caught a little glimpse of my cute bum. Luckily it had on a pair of running tights. I had to decide if I wanted to run with a wedige, or take the silkies off, tie them around my waist and run in nothing but thin tights. Not a hard choice-the wedgie. They were not long enough to tuck under my sportster ( I tried that too), so the whole rest of the way I could be seen tugging them up every couple of steps. I made it home in record time. I have learned 3 lessons from this run.
1-I must be a runner at heart to have worn this outfit
2-if you loose weight, buy new things
3-make sure your pants are long enough to tuck into your sportster-just in case you have a problem like mine
I have also recalled a saying from my old days. My buddy will be able to recall it... No pain, no gain. I have a feeling I will be repeating this a lot through out my up coming training.
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Hehe... have fun shopping for new running clothes.
So funny! I could totally picture it.
Hilarious! You are one dedicated runner!
Oh my heck.. that is SO funny!! Now where is the photo to go along with the story!! LOL!!!
horrible, but hilarious! im certainly glad it wasnt me, but way to go--endure to the end. i still cant believe youre willingly training for a marathon!
LOL, Amy that is sooo funny! I was hoping there would be a cute picture of you in your running gear!! You have a beautiful family! I love that you got a blog now! It's a great way for all of us to keep in touch!!
Love,
Andy
I tagged you on my blog! Check it out. :)
I love the story buddy. Here's another saying for you from the good old days, caffienation=inflation. I'm sure you don't remember, but we had that on a little paper with a picture of someone running with a pot-belly while drinking soda. Julia found it somewhere in the house a while ago, and my sisters think its hilarious. I miss health-occ.
Hi Aimee, I found your blog from the Pappenfuss's site. Congratulations on determining to do a marathon. That's great. Your running story was too funny. Yes, you must be a true runner, especially to go out in the cold. Your kids are really cute, I hardly recognize Anna. Take care!
Amy, I just realized I spelled your name like Aimee Thompson. Sorry!
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