Day 47
Remember that before I hurt my knee I had begun training for a half-marathon at the end of August? Yeah, that was last night. And although there was no way for us to still run (my knee isn’t ready for that yet since last time it felt better, I ran, it got worse), I did, however, force Matt to take us to the “expo” to pick up our race shirts and check out the set up.
I brought my camera but since we got there around 7:30pm, and the race started at 9pm, mostly everything was gone. Lame! Although, it seemed like it was a pretty small/somewhat lame expo anyway, which makes since since the race is considerably smaller than, say, Big Sur, or something like that.
We did get our shirts (which I will definitely be modeling at a later date!) and our numbers, and our racing bags:
Swag bag
We got a sample of Bear Naked Granola, two local magazines, and come coupons to local businesses (including Jamba Juice!). Pretty much what I expected. I am not a huge loose granola fan so I don’t know if I’ll try it or save it (and Matt’s) for a super-giveaway box? 
We’ll see.
Overall I am disappointed that I got hurt. I am disappointed that I was unable to run this race. I am disappointed that I am disappointed! But I have been able to learn this: if I am going to be a runner, it’s gonna happen. Runners get injured all the time and I need to find a better way to deal with it other than being bummed… because that just isn’t working. Also, I don’t think I want my first long-distance race to be at night. If you know me, you know I’ve got terrible vision. With my contacts, I’m alright but adding darkness with a headlamp? Seems sketchy. Now I know I want it to be a day run. Even though I didn’t compete, it got me jazzed on when I can! I am thinking don’t push it on the running and instead, maybe do a bike race?
September 18th there is a 63 mile, 30 mile, and 12 mile bike ride very locally and I am contemplating dragging Matt along to do it! Now that we purchased better bike seats, the long rides feel like nothing! Then again, we aren’t riding for time we’re just riding and talking
What do you guys think of bike races? Do you get the same “high” as you do from running races?
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