Tonight I simultaneously:
-broke my not-running streak
-practiced barefoot running
-completely a virtual 5k
-practiced my running posture
-cleaned my treadmill off (With my bare feet)
-learned a valuable lesson about blisters
-terrified my husband
Wait, what?
Today I ran The Brass Monkey 5K Virtual Race.
I was competing in category 2:
2. Running with the least amount of clothing (without violating any provincial or state laws). Each item is considered one piece (e.g. 1 sock, 1 shoe, 1 pair of tights, 1 jacket are all considered one.)
Which makes the picture of me on the treadmill make more sense. I'm going to continue to refer to it as "running barefoot" so I don't pop up during any creepy google searches, okay? Okay.
Things I learned:
1. I felt really silly. I didn't tell my husband beforehand. In fact, I was trying to go as fast as I could so I would finish before he came home. This didn't happen. Our treadmill is in the garage. I heard him bring the trash cans up from the drive, so I was prepared when the garage door started opening. I shrieked "NOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Thankfully he heard me, and stopped, otherwise the neighbors would have had quite a show. He came through the side door to investigate, and yeah, he was a little shocked to see his wife running, erm, barefoot.
2. Apparently I don't need a sports bra to run, if you know what I mean. This is both neat and really sad.
3. Barefoot (actual barefoot) running on a treadmill is painful. Blistery painful. Can't walk from room to room without walking on my heels and even then it hurts kind of painful.
And for Chris K, a bikini picture. I'm not so good with the art, so forgive me.
Anyway, yes, Brass Monkey Virtual 5k time: 27:53
Excuse me while I spend the next three days gimping around on my crippled feet.
Was it worth it? Maybe.
I think you're going to win this race :-)
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She wore an itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini....
I loved when my mom used to sing that song to us on road trips :D
AHAHAHAHAHAHAH. That is all I've got right now. You're my hero for the week.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! You are crazy funny! I'm not sure what my husband would do if he came home to me running naked on the treadmill! HAHAHAHA! You are brave. Also brave to run barefoot on the treadmill, Eee!
ReplyDeleteSO glad you found my blog. :) I am going to stalk your blog now. :) Hope you don't mind!
omg that is a riot, i could never run without a bra, pants maybe but bra no!
ReplyDeletewow! I never could do that...and I don't know if I would ever WANT to do that :) good work!!
ReplyDeleteRose you freaking kill me!! next up, Nekkid Bachelor Workout.
ReplyDeleteomg you are so awesome! fucking sweet.
ReplyDeletewow girl! you are brave for doing it and brave for putting it on the internet! no one wants to see me in a drawn on bikini, trust me. Eveyrthing would be jiggling like mad. You should submit it to SI since they do those painted on bikinis!
ReplyDeleteThe thing about the tm is I can kind of zone out and get into a rhythm. It keeps me on pace, so I don't have to think super hard about each step and how fast I'm going and what not. Outside you have to constantly be adjusting. And it just seems to take so much more effort. Maybe I'm running wrong!
Oh wow! I am not sure if I could do that... I am not well-endowed but would feel funny running that fast without support. I'm sure it was fun, though!
ReplyDeleteI FREAKIN' LOVE THIS!
ReplyDeleteYOU, woman, are CRRRRAZY!!!! :D
ooooooooh those feet look sore :'( ......but what a crazy challenge, eeerrrrmmmm count me out!!!!! rockin' bod btw.
ReplyDeleteLOL!!!! I am cracking up. You are awesome.
ReplyDeleteYou're nuts :D
ReplyDeleteNew follower here. YOu are hilarious!!! I think there would be too much chafing on my thighs for me to run, ahem, barefoot. Also, kudos to you for being confident enough to post those pics! You look great!
ReplyDeleteThis is impressive girl! Your poor feet! Looking at those pictures made my feet hurt too! lol. You are awesome though :)
ReplyDeletehaha! this is way too funny! It's a good thing your husband stopped the door before it was too late! I bet he was more amused than scared. You're way gutsier than I would ever be!
ReplyDeletehope your feet are feeling better soon!
You are hilarious! I run barefoot, but I'd have to hold the (rather small) girls with one arm while running thanks to nursing my two boys.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear your hubby didn't open up the door the whole way. ;o)
I think I would have some chafing issues running naked. Awesome job on committing to the event.
ReplyDeleteHoly Smokes. This made me laugh! You are too funny. ;)
ReplyDeleteNow THAT is dedication. To what, I'm not sure, but impressive!
ReplyDeleteSuh-weet, you are soooooo in my Blog Mom Bikini Calendar. I'm not sure if you are a Mom, but I will make an expection for a hotty like you.
ReplyDeleteYou.crack.me.up
Freakin awesome!! And you have a hot bod young lady!
ReplyDeleteGood time too, especially given the circumstances :-)
That is so bad ass!! (Um, I'm not going to run "barefoot" or in a bikini when we do the half, mmkay??)
ReplyDeleteCoolest Runner Ever? The award goes to Rose!
Oh, trust me, I'll be fully clothed. Possibly in costume, but all my bits will be covered, for sure.
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