Just a few more days until half marathon time. It’s all about fine tuning and staying as injury-free as possible.
As I make my packing list, here are the most important things I’ll be sporting.
My new AirPods with my “run run run” playlist is probably my most important accessory. A birthday splurge. I am all about the tunes while I’m running to keep me motivated (and distracted)…I’m lost without music. I’ve been adding and scrubbing songs for months now. From Earth, Wind, and Fire to Miranda Lambert, Elton John to Maren Morris, Madonna to Stevie Wonder and everything in between…I think I have about 7 hours of music on my playlist. Hopefully I’m a little quicker than that!
Paired with my Apple Watch, another birthday gift that I’ve quickly grown fond of. I love how it connects me to other members of my running group and keeps track of my mileage and pace. I’m still figuring out all that it can do, but I’m enjoying it so far.
I’ll admit, I’m building my outfit around the shorts. I have tried several different brands, but I’m going with one of my pairs of Constantly Varied Gear shorts. I am a 5″ inseam girl. I love the comfort of them and don’t forget another key element – POCKETS!
But which pair to wear? I thought I would wear my colorful unicorns or mermaids, with my Sunday Runday tank top from Miles and Pace. But, then I feel pretty unstoppable in my Thunderstruck pair with my Strong Like Bull tank. No matter which pair, it will be CVG shorts, a tank top, and a coordinating V Sport Bra. (In a recent update, my thighs started leaning out in the last month, so it will be a size down plain black pair of CVGs!)
Finally, I have a little belt that I bought years ago from amazon to carry along the essentials – ID, gels, pain reliever. It has been with me since my very first Peachtree Road Race 4 years ago. Wouldn’t feel like a long race without it.
What a difference from that day four years ago, July 2015. I’ve covered many miles since then. I’ve shed many pounds and even some bad habits along the way. I’ve picked up some new ways of thinking (and ok, a few wrinkles). One thing is sure…it is a long haul, and one I still work at every day. I don’t really believe in “before and after” shots, but there are definitely differences along the path that are worth reflecting on.
I have made many changes between now and then. But I still feel the excitement in this picture…this is a girl getting ready to take on the Peachtree Road Race 10K for the first time! She is nervous, excited, and joyful all at once.
Here I am again in October 2019, facing something new with a tangle of criss-crossed feelings. The day is nearly here! So exciting! Can’t wait for this time with my running group, finally reaching the start line, when we can make our goals happen. Pictures, giggles, and fun to follow. And then, what will the next goal be?
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