Don't let your mind talk you out of a great race day. Here are 70 totally normal thoughts everyone has during their first 10K race.
- Race day. Let's go.
- 5K? Check. 10K? About to be checked.
- Crap, why did I think I could do this?
- A 10K is TWICE the distance of a 5K.
- That means I have to run TWICE as long.
- I'll probably die.
- There's a lot more people at this race than the 5K.
- I totally feel out of place.
- At least I look totally coordinated in my new kicks and outfit.
- I probably spent too much, but I look freakin' good.
- Good grief—I'll never get used to that starting gun.
- Tunes: on. Beast mode: activated.
- Don't trip.
- Don't trip.
- Pothole.
- Don't trip.
- They should call the first half-mile an obstacle race.
- So. Many. People.
- At least there are fewer little kids to beat me at this distance.
- It sure is hot. I'm already sweating.
- I'm going to be a hot mess for finish line pictures.
- Dang. These shoes feel goooooood.
- Money well spent.
- Does that sign say mile two?
- I completely missed mile one. Fine with me.
- This uphill snuck up on me, though.
- Ughhhhhhhh. Legs? So? Heavy.
- Longest hill in history.
- I'm pretty much barely moving right now.
- Pick up your feet.
- Ack, there's a race photographer. Act like you're not dying. Smile.
- Suck it up, buttercup.
- Halfway mark. Only halfway? I hate you, sign.
- If this were a 5K, I'd be done by now.
- Where are all the spectators?
- There are so many people at start and finish, but none out here.
- It's pretty quiet.
- Except that wheezer over there.
- Jeez, is he OK?
- He's OK.
- Uh oh, blister's a comin'.
- I knew I should have broken these shoes in longer.
- I blame the shoe sales guy.
- Nothing I can do now.
- THAT guy is passing me?
- No, not happening. I can at least keep up with him.
- Craaaaaap. This hurts.
- No walking.
- OK, maybe I'll walk for a little bit. 30 seconds.
- One? two? three?
- Pick it up, self.
- I'm going to chow down on the biggest cheeseburger after this.
- And fries.
- So worth it.
- What did that volunteer just say?
- The finish line is right where?
- Around the corner?
- No WAY.
- Wow, where did this energy come from?
- There it is!
- It's beautiful.
- This crowd is all here for me! I'm famous.
- Pass that girl. You can do it. Pass her.
- Only a? few? more? feet?
- Dying.
- Wooooooooooooo!
- Gah? done.
- Blister city. Lesson learned.
- Bring on the burger and fries.
- 10K? Check.
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