Still Running…

I’m still running…for the thrill of finishing my first half marathon with my mom! It sure is easier now that the temperature has cooled a bit. I want to give everyone who beeps, waves and cheers me on a special thank you…sometimes I feel like I can’t take another step…and then you drive by and cheer me on – It definitely puts a little more zip in my step! I’m still trying out all kinds of new running things…yep, I’m all about shopping – even while running!

The talented ladies at SportsPottery sent me the cutest mug last week. They make these amazing personalized mugs , plates, frames, and christmas ornaments to celebrate your sports accomplishments. They made me a chocolate brown and blue mug (matches my dining room) with my name and half marathon girl Orlando 2008 on it. At the bottom of the mug they have the numbers 13.1. It is so awesome!! The great thing about the mug is that it is totally usable too – Microwave & dishwasher safe with no lead paint. The package arrived wrapped in lime green paper with a red grosgrain ribbon and a nice note – very classy packaging! This is the place to go for a gift that will totally floor the recipient…or get yourself a little memento of your accomplishment. They are not just for runners…pick your sport or accomplishment and celebrate it! They even asked me for my hair color…these are super personalized! The medal that you receive at the end of a race is nice…but can you use it everyday? I love their motto “You be a champ. We’ll make your trophy.”

I can’t wait to visit the ladies at SheRuns when I am at the Expo prior to the Disney race. They have all kinds of great running and workout clothes made especially for women. I really love their tees…they have the best sayings on them. They sent me one that says “Divas go the Distance 13.1″. I put it on last weekend and received comments everywhere I went! I think it is important to feel like a diva even when you might be sweaty and sore. Of course the SheRuns tee that they sent me says it all…SheRuns. Yes I do!

As I mentioned earlier the weather is getting cooler. What happens to runners when the weather gets cold ? Their noses run. I know its gross…but it happens. What to do? I have the nifty little Snot Spot – a washable, reusable fleece tissue that you wear over your hand or glove to catch those pesky drips. It is super soft so it won’t irritate your nose and it just gets thrown into the washing machine after your workout. You wouldn’t want to be washing your gloves or mittens after every run! Hey…snot happens…get a handle on it!