Running, earning points and what I want for Christmas

by - Tuesday, December 09, 2008

Last night I got in my scheduled three miler, which ended up being closer to a 4.3ish miler, but I'm not complaining. Overall things went well. I was tired when I got home from work, but I knew I wanted to get out and get this run done.

It was definitely chilly went I started and for a while I was wishing I had layered one of my lighter fleeces over my Under Armour, but after about the second mile I wasn't feeling too cold anymore and by the end I was really glad I hadn't worn the fleece.

I did try out this new pair of running gloves my mom bought me at an expo. I'm not a fan of running in gloves because they usually make my hands all sweaty, but these gloves rocked and I only found myself wanting to take them off at the very very end.

I did the same route on 16th St. that I did last week and it worked well except for a few a street crossing right at the beginning and end. There's a traffic circle separating D.C. from Silver Spring that is a true pain in the ass to navigate in car or on foot. Lucky for me, a very nice lady stopped and let me cross the street when I had the right of way after a whole of bunch other cars hadn't.

Adding my commute (1.5 miles of walking round trip!) and my stretching to my run, I earned 6.4 points to kick off the HBBC! Not a bad start!

I've got a 6 miler on tap for tonight. Time to hit up MapMyRun for a good route.

Edit:
I was looking for awesome night time/early morning running gear so that I can see where I'm going. I always think head lamps look clunky and I just can't bring myself to strap something on my head. But then I stumbled across this:


It's a running hat, with a little light built into it. How perfect! I want one so badly. Hint, hint Christmas is just around the corner and it's less than $20.

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13 comments

  1. Hey that hat is pretty cool!

    What kind og gloves do you have? I need a new pair. BAH!

    Great job on the run chica!

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  2. Great job on the points you racked up!

    The hat looks super good. If Santa brings it let us know how bright the light is.

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  3. That's a cool hat! Nice job on the run.

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  4. dude that has always been my issue with head lights.. love it!

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  5. I've seen those hat-light things at eddie baure stores too. they are usually listed as a camping accessory.

    sounds like a great run! i'm still trying to get mine in today. bah.

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  6. LOL... I'll call Santa for you :-) I lurve my running gloves. I found them on sale after last Christmas for six dollars. They are made out of the same type of fabric as running shirts. Good stuff!!!

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  7. Good just with the run.

    I've seen that hat. But I thought the light was more for others to see you.

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  8. That hat is such a great idea. Hopefully Santa comes through.

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  9. hey! How hard was it to find a job in journalism after graduating? I am so lost as to what I want to do or if there will be jobs out there! Chicago doesn't offer much to first year grads! Do you plan on a Chi town marathon? Thats my ultimate goal.

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  10. Thanks, Jess, good luck to you, too! And I might have to look into that hat a little more...

    And good news on the injury front - sounds like I'll be back to running in about a month... just in time for the Challenge's end :)

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  11. nice hat! what a great idea!

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  12. Yes, warm, reflective clothing is necessary. The hat can also be used for coal mining too so that's a nice bonus.

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  13. That hat looks awesome! I only wear gloves at the beginning and then I end up taking them off when I warm up!

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