Monday, May 16, 2011

Running Confessions Of This Dumb-Dumb!

Everyone is typically soooo kind with their comments in the bloggo-world.  Take for example this weekend ... I usually don't write negative or "venting" type posts, but I had something on Saturday I had to get off of my chest.  Y'all ran to the rescue and supported me with "yeah, that's right's" and "we feel ya man's" ... pretty cool!

But based on some of your comments, some of you also seem to think that because I run like a thousand miles a week, and ran fast enough ONCE to make it to Boston, that I am some sort of running authority or something ... BUT YOU COULDN'T BE MORE WRONG!!!  I constantly commit running faux pas!  Here are a few of my most note worthy ...
  • From 2006-2008 I ran with size 10-1/2 shoes because I thought they would make me lighter and faster (my foot is an 11-1/2 to 12!)   Result ... a two year case of Morton's Neuroma! Brilliant!!!
My actual foot and shoes!
  • I read an article once that denounced stretching for runners ... so I thought I would test the theory.  I didn't stretch for about a 6 month period before or after running.  Result ... my only real bout with ITB pain that lasted about 2 months and drastically affected my Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon!  Smooth!!!
Even babies know they should stretch ... and they're stupid!
  • I run comfortably at 7:30-8:00/miles, but in my first marathon, The 2009 Little Rock Marathon, I ran my first mile at 6:30 and my second at 6:59 ... ummm, I hit the wall at mile 14! Very well thought out!!!
Reenactment of 1st two miles of Little Rock
  • I tried to run the 2009 Kansas City Marathon without ANY WATER!  I had read that some elite athletes have tried it ... so genius here thought he would too ... crashed at 22 with cramps!  Result ... bought a CamelBak! Soooooo smart!!!
Water ... wat...
  • I didn't know that the tradition with the girls of Wellesley College at Boston was to KISS THEM for good luck ... I thought it was the other way around.  When I ran through the scream tunnel, I motioned to one of the young ladies and pointed to my cheek as if to say "Kiss me here!"  She literally dropped her sign, put her hands up, turned red, covered her mouth and laughingly screamed, "Noooooo!"  The two runners behind me died laughing ... I just pulled my hat down and ran faster!  Nice one PERV!!!
Wheeeeeeew ... KISS ME!!! (Unless you're a 42 year old perv!!!)

So as you can see, I am still VERY MUCH a work in progress as far as running goes.  I was thinking about carrying a baton and marching like a drum major for the first two miles of this weekend's marathon ... I've heard it really helps with high knee kicks!  Any ideas?
... be great today!
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31 comments:

  1. LBMay 16, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    bahahha! classic!

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  2. Shannon (IronTexasMommy)May 16, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    This post is hilarious! Love it! I have quite a long lis of "Dont's", as well! :)

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  3. TeamarciaMay 16, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    ...and this is how we learn! haha!

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  4. StephanieMay 16, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    loved this post! I think we should all be required to write one just like this! :-)

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  5. KovasPMay 16, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    The baton is a good idea, especially if it's actually one of those GIANT swirly lollipops.

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  6. A Prelude To...May 16, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    I'm so glad I can learn some of those lessons through YOU!!! and not have to live them myself. Been there, done that with the non-stretching thing, though. Lesson WELL LEARNED!

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  7. Questionably TexanMay 16, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Love it!

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  8. RainaMay 16, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    haha
    I was NOT going to kiss any desperate wellesly girls, but I did move in for a high-5, and to my surprise they backed away from the fence. hah. Next time I might try your trick :)

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  9. PahlaMay 16, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    OMG, so funny!! That picture of the hobbled foot creeps me out, though, ick! Glad you've figured all these things out so we don't have to!

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  10. UnknownMay 16, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Too funny. Thanks for the giggle.

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  11. Lisa @ Eat.Pray.Run.May 16, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    okay, so i almost didn't make it past the creepy tiny feet in the creepy tiny shoes--BAH!!! thanks for sharing your (hilarious, if you don't mind me saying) mistakes. you've spared us all the same fate!

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  12. misszippyMay 16, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    We've all got our moments like that! Love the bound foot example...

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  13. EmzMay 16, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    love the shoes.

    btw - I was a smart baby....it was the growing up that got me stupid.

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  14. KitteeMay 16, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    hahaha thanks for the chuckle...

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  15. ajhMay 16, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Great post! We've all had our moments.

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  16. CarolineMay 16, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    that is hilarious!!!!
    how's the barn building coming along?!!!
    sing with me:

    " And days go by...
    I can feel 'em flyin'
    Like a hand out the window in the wind" !!!

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  17. Rachelle WardleMay 16, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Thank you so much for your comment on my blog because I was able to find your blog. I must admit to spending over an hour reading about all of your marathon experiences. You are incredibly inspiring and I am so excited to follow your progress.

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  18. Christina @ The AthletarianMay 16, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    So funny! Thanks for following :) I'm following you too! And I just took a look at your race schedule...a race every month except August...you are craaazy but I like it!

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  19. CharMay 17, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    I would call you an experimental runner. You try something new, it doesn't work, you don't do it again. Yep, in hindsight it may have been dumb but who has 20/20 foresight?

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  20. Tri-JamesMay 17, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Live and learn. You are doing well.

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  21. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    That was really funny! Thanks for making me laugh! Hey we all make mistakes and we figure them out along the way. Thats what is so great about being an athlete! Good luck to you!

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  22. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    I love this post! Sometimes you can only learn by experiencing...

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  23. Coy MartinezMay 17, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    You're new theme song is "you're so vain" by Carlie Simon! HAHAHAHA!! Ok, best line of the month by a blogger...yes you.. "even babies know they should stretch...and they're stupid". I'm gonna be laughing all afternoon thinking about stupid babies! Sounds like a line that should have been in the Hangover.

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  24. JessiePantsMay 17, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    New to your blog Jim, but really LOVE what you have to say.
    No one can say you haven't tried new things and explored options as far as running goes : )
    The small shoe thing is pretty out of this world, I can't even imagine how your feet must have felt!

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  25. JasonMay 17, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Love the new header but bring back the background pics....those were awesome.

    I want to hear your comments about peeing on the run in my Golden Warrior post today.

    Lastly, the high knees and baton are one thing but to make sure you have proper running form get the hat too. That will help keep your head steady.

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  26. ihaverunMay 17, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    The kissing story is hilarious.

    You are pure running awesomeness, no matter the faux pas. Live and learn, which is what you are doing =)

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  27. The Green GirlMay 17, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    It's amazing how different you look as you do each 'dumb' thing. I'd never recognize you.

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  28. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    At least you've figured out where you might have gone wrong...

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  29. StephanieMay 18, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Hahahah. This was awesome. My actual shoes. :)

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  30. TerzahMay 18, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Dogs and cats know they need to stretch, too, and they always look like they're enjoying it. I agree w/ Char...you're an experimentalist, not a fool. And I'd like to point out that you've now run fast enough for Boston TWICE, not once. :^)

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  31. LAPTMay 19, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    This is ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS. We're all works in progress!

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