Review of Athleta Running Vest

The Letter U

Ultra

 

 

My One Hit Wonder, Hungerford Ultra 50 miler. My Greatest Victory. I have never pushed my body to those limits. I ran on adrenaline, I ran on faith, I ran in 80 degrees beating sun, I ran with my boys, I ran supported by my family, mom and dad and I ran scared. I have never ran where you had to stop to eat, drink and pray. I have never felt that much pain and pleasure all wrapped together.

Time is the only factor that has prevented me from running another. I absolutely LOVE the Ultra. It didn't hurt that I placed so high on my first "Run" at it either.

 

 

"Training is the opposite of Hoping." Nike

Sunday Long Runday

Lacey and I were checking all week trying to plan for our long run. We switched our run from Thursday to Sunday due to the frigid temperature.

Danielle rocked her long run out Thursday on the TM.

 

It was 19 degrees out but the sun was softening the blow of the coldness.

I am at the frustrated stage of these cold temps. I have said it before and I will say it again. I truly believe that everyone is deceived on what Hell is going to feel like. I think it is going to feel like below freezing temps. The cold that is so cold it BURNS. That is my idea of HELL.

However, I will not know, I am HEAVEN BOUND, I think it will be perfect running weather every day in Heaven!

 

I picked up Lacey. We drove to the local middle school to park and run. Lacey pulls out this funky looking blue fanny pack thing. "Ok, I got this for $7 dollars at Walmart, I'm just gonna try it.."

I just stared at it. She had 4 packs of chews, water and her phone in there. It could have fit my water and my smallest kid in it.

 

When we got out to start running I was laughing so hard at that backpack bobbing on her bottom.

She turned around "Ok, stop it, I know I know."  she laughed along with me.

At mile 2, Lacey chuckles, "Hey, I think I am getting used to this."

 

Before mile 3, Lacey didn't take much convincing to ditch it in the park at 7 Lakes.

 

I thought the park roads would be more cleared off then they were.  

 

About mile 5, I couldn't deny it any longer. "Lacey, I gotta pee."

She was relieved because she had to go too.

 

I was leading her to a outhouse about 2 miles away.

Before we arrived, my foot hit a hole and it was too late. I lost half my bladder.

 

Laughing, we stood outside the outhouse. I looked at her to take the lead. I always get creeped out by the goofy stories of men or snakes in the bottom of the toilet thingy.

Lacey peeped in and quickly came out.

"Lacey, I am good, I will just pee in the snow."

 

With our head back in the game, we headed towards the beginning of the park.

 

My  knee was getting irritated by the icy roads. "Come on knees, just a little more." I whispered to myself multiple times.

 

Another long run under the belt. We would have liked to go faster but it was a slip and slide out there.

 

13 weeks until Bayshore Marathon.

Danielle and I are both doing Rock CF Half Marathon on March 29th. This is a first for me.

They have a great website. If anyone has ran this race I would love to hear your pros and cons.

 

Athleta Running VEST: Jammin Run Vest/Lime/xxs = 31.99 

More than Half OFF

Great Fit. Light weight and I love the bright colors.

They also have free shipping on more than 50$

Kinda Dorky, I am doing this for Melissa, I think she would look great in it!

I purchased this water bottle from Gone for a Run and it was easier to carry then it was too look at. I Also purchased this Dress from there, It is the Solstice Cowl Dress in Sapphire. It is more fitted than I would normally buy. It too was more than 50% off. I wore it to church today. My new favorite dress. It is like a jersey material. Check it out.

Guess who is taking their fanny pack bootie pack back to Walmart!

I am still laughing over that one.

 

Have A great Night, Love to hear some Reviews on Rock CF.

 

Anita