I have to be strict with myself, nobody else will do it for me!

I'm still working on getting rid of the dang honeymoon weight, and the next couple of days won't do a lot to help. I have a fun obstacle/mud run on Saturday though, so I guess I'll be a little more rested for that.

They only have beer flavored water there, I'll just stick to the water flavored stuff instead though, no big deal there. I just feel slow and "off" when I don't work out, that's the biggest annoyance. Had to hit the coffee this morning, which I almost never do anymore.

And I returned my new shoes and got a different pair last night, so I was ready to get them on and run with them!

I think instead of drinking at volleyball you should run laps around the court.

What's wrong with you people? I'm enjoying becoming a runner, but I'm not going to let it interfere with my drinking.

Mani runs better after a few beers, I don't!

!! Well said.

Preach it...

::fistbumps::

This is why I refuse to "diet". I run so I can eat and drink what I like!

Here's to Drinkers With A Running Problem!

Yeah.

Isn't this why all the running clubs finish their group runs at the bar?????

Wait, they do? Why am I not in a club?

I'm too anti-social I guess, I prefer running alone

I prefer to drink I mean run alone too.

I used to think drinking alone was a really bad sign...lately, I think it's most enjoyable!

I like to drink run alone.
I like to drink run with friends.
I will drink run just about anywhere.

Why the strike thru's? You can do BOTH!

Ran my first 5K Saturday. Despite all the advice, I started out too fast. I felt hemmed in by the pack, and pushed forward to have some room, and then just kept the pace too long. I looked at my watch at one mile, and it said just a couple seconds over 8 minutes, way too fast for me. I hit a wall at two miles but kept slogging on and finished in 28:04.

I wasn't even close to winning in my age group (50-59). There was a running club there, and they had three old guys run it in 23, 24 and 25 something. To get one of those shiny medals, I need to be either 3 minutes faster, or 4 years older.

Brain, you did great! you finished and you finished in a great time for your first! You did what everybody does. Its just jitters and inexperience.
BTW, given time, you will achieve both 3 minutes faster and 4 years older!
Great Job! Be proud of you!

What ^^^ said! Way to go, that is indeed a great time for a first race.

Mine was probably the most physically draining race I've ever had, my quads and lower calves are still not happy with me two days later. Starting a 5k mud race with a steep quarter mile uphill is just as much of a pain as it sounds like!

Congratulations MyBrainHurts!! You did great!

YAY for you!!!

Looking at the Spartan Race for next year. Looks a like a good one. Plus, its in AZ. I like AZ.

Old people seem to love AZ, not sure why.

I hope you're running it in laps though, you need to do it at least 3 times for it to be a sufficient challenge!

Its big, its empty and its warm! Dont have all them young whippersnappers in the way making all that noise!
Dam hippies! ::waves his cane in the air::

I'm a little sore after this weekend as well. Who ever had the idea of throwing some gravel into the mud should be shot! My knees and elbows look like road rash. But running uphill on the trails with 10 pounds of mud and straw stuck to your shoes is a great work-out.