#runningrican

[malloryrunsthis]

runningrican replied to your post “Last (unofficial) Friday of Summer”

It's refreshing to see that other runners get nervous about long runs. Right now for me, 13.1 miles is a daunting thought. I even think like that on 6-8 mile runs.

scott-runsultras replied to your post “Last (unofficial) Friday of Summer”

I get nervous about long runs too. 20 is my mental barrier. I've done it dozens of times in the last year and I still don't think I can do it when I start.

happyhealthycook replied to your post “Last (unofficial) Friday of Summer”

I find your confession very comforting. I had butterflies for forever every time I would go out and run more than 10. I thought it was just me. :)

fromthebackofthepack replied to your post “Last (unofficial) Friday of Summer”

Also doing 17 miles! Also terrified!

It's amazing to see that no matter how races or miles you run, there's still a little bit of doubt in the back of your mind. That's probably why runners are awesome: we're really good at facing our fears, taking them on and then looking back and saying "that wasn't SO bad."

[malloryrunsthis]

5 Random Things About Me!

I've been tagged by angeldrinkstea and veggielife and maybe a couple more but I'm bad at getting around to these things!

I am absurdly afraid of being by myself in the dark. I'm talking pitch black kind of dark.  I used to sleep with a nightlight (through about two years ago) and now my blinds are never completely closed so that streetlights still peak through. During the Ragnar Relay (trail) I talked and sang to myself while doing the night run to keep my mind off of the dark and being-aloneness.

I really wish I had played sports in school. I did gymnastics (not very well) until I was 14  (and 5'9" at that point already) but I never was on a team for anything. I'm jealous of my younger sisters who are involved in sports and have the real chance to be good at them!

I am the oldest of four girls: we are 27, 24, 16, and 8. And yes, we all have the same parents!

I've lived in 7 states and three countries. All before I was out high school! #armybrat4lyfe

The reason I procrastinate on these things is that I suffer from an anxiety about what to write about and then who to tag at the end! And that's why I also rarely forward on the "send this to your 10 best followers" stuff. THE PRESSURE!

So I'm tagging the last five people to pop up in my activity section: cmjhawk86, runningrican, rasmtazberry24, triathledad, and katiegirlchasesinfinity 

[marinemindset]

Five Random Facts!

Tagged by gainsforgotham and chelsearuns.

I am an extremely loyal friend. 

I was/am an only child. When we become close friends, I consider you part of my family.

I was going to go to law school. When we had our child, I shifted my focus from law school because I didn't want to spend the formative years of my daughters life with my nose in the books. I regret nothing.

I was the valedictorian of my college graduating class. 

I'm totally into chick dramas and YA novels. I don't care... I like them and thats that.

Alright.... my turn... I choose yearwon, puukani, thisfearlesslife, and runningrican

[malloryrunsthis]

ariavie replied to your post “Not a Graphic T-Shirt Friday”

I'm running a really scenic race tomorrow for fun. Redwoods, a river crossing, and a few miles on the beach. Should be nice :)

You would be ;) That sounds so nice and relaxing. I hope we will be getting another amazing picture post!

a-yogi-who-wods answered to your post “Not a Graphic T-Shirt Friday”

im stoked about a couple dates i got lined up this weekend. not fitness related, but who knows, one of 'em may send me running for the hiils

Multiple dates? Playaaaaa. Good luck!

runningrican answered to your post “Not a Graphic T-Shirt Friday”

May or may not be watching movies, probably drink, probably doing family stuff, probably doing strength stuff, no runs planned, tis' all

Well that sounds like an ideal weekend, if we're being honest.

Everyone is having such awesome weekends! I think we need to share more often since it's such a quiet time on tumblr. 

[fatman2fitman]

If I remember correctly did have some knee issues a little while back? I'm just coming over some wicked pain from my knee over this past weekend and had to brace it for a few days. I ran 6.5 this past Fri and on Sat morning I woke up with pain when. I iced and wrapped since. My knee feels 97% today. By tomorrow AM it should be good. I've never really had knee issues before, but I'm a little nervous though, as the pain was scary. I'm planning an easy 4 tomorrow AM. How's your knee?

My knee was hurting a bit a week or two ago. Nothing too bad though. Yesterday it started to really hurt on my long run. It's a bit tender now, but I'm not in any real pain. I could run on it, but I think it would be uncomfortable. Today is a rest day anyway. I'm going to see the doctor in a little bit to see what can be done about it.