Hmm… that’s a nice title, huh? But that’s really all this post is, just short chunks of random things on my mind.
Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Relay
Did you hear that a 4-person relay component has been added to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon in San Diego? I was already 99% sure that I would be at the race anyway to cheer my friends on while they run the course. And while I’m not prepped to run a marathon, the idea of the relay sounds fun!
Good Idea, Bad Idea
Good idea: running without my knee straps for a 4-mile run wearing compression tights.
Bad idea: running without my knee straps for a 3.2-mile run wearing shorts.
I was so excited to wear shorts out running, but apparently I need some level of support for my knees. While the compression tights were specifically engineered to help support the joint, the shorts left my knees free and open to the world. Thus, my joints kind of hurt at the end of the run today. Bummer… guess it’s back to the straps.
Run Happy Place
Have you entered the contest Brooks is holding where you can win your own ‘Run Happy Place’ an entire structure that would be constructed in your hard devoted to running. It comes complete with treadmill, TV, water, tunes… I could go for that! So maybe I shouldn’t be telling you to enter because you’ll take away my chances! š But I’m definitely “running happier” thanks to Brooks and my new Adrenalines.
Running Music
Just found this site, haven’t downloaded anything yet but I may give it a try. Have any of you checked out Motion Traxx?
Food is Fuel
Another site that I stumbled across: Go Faster Food… Food for Runners – Food for Athletes
Jill Will Run 
that brooks contest sounds like a good deal to me! don’t worry, i won’t win š i just tried for today’s prize and didn’t win of course – story of my life. oh well. thanks for the share!
stinks about your knees but at least you didn’t go out on a long run and find out an even-harder way. hope they are feeling better and don’t forget your straps next time!
Lindsay: I almost want you to win now… just so we can break your streak!
And you’re so right about it being better I was on a short run. I hadn’t looked at the positive side of that, thanks!
That is awesome about the RNR! that way I can get some of my friends involved who don’t want to run it this year. I hope we get to meet then. It is a crazy, crowded day, but it would be really fun to meet you in person.
Sorry, but i may have to enter the Brooks contest. I am an Adrenaline fan myself. Ironically, the only online contest I have ever won was on your blog! LOL.
Sorry about your knees. I agree with Lindsay… at least you didn’t go out for 10 or 12 miles to discover that.
Lisa: Absolutely, we’ll find a way to meet at the RNR. Alissa and I agreed on a spot at the expo to meet and that worked out well.
And that’s okay if you enter the Brooks contest… if I have to lose to someone it may as well be to someone I like! š
ok, I totally have to check out the Motion Traxx site – I could use some new tunes!!
I have a half marathon in oct ’09 in cardiff, out training to that.I have found that listening to music helps keep the pace. as long as you listen to music that has a bpm of roughly you step cycle, then that helps loads. Keeps you mind off the pain