Humpday Humor

Today is a gorgeous sunny day in central Illinois.  Running temps are perfect in the mid-60's... and of course, my hubby is working until 10pm tonight.  Looks like it's going to be a strength run for me today with the kiddos in the double jogger.  RuN HaPpY!

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Bahahaha... I posted this and just realized it's not Wednesday (humpday) yet!!

O'dear, I'm one day ahead of myself!  Hilarious!

Wake Up!!

No joking around.

I got up at 4:30 am this morning for a quick 5K before my hubby was off to work.

The forecast predicted a nice day and it was my only chance to get in a run (without the stroller).

I forgot how peaceful those early runs are.  Dark and quiet.  Little to none traffic.

Only the passing shadow every time I pass a yard light.

It also means I get an afternoon nap!

The run was just for fun.  A couple hours later, I got a killer workout in Spinning class. I've been slacking on my cross-training lately, so if felt good to get a good burn without pounding pavement.

It's official.

This morning, I registered for the Oshkosh Half-Marathon... in 10 days!!

Woot-Woot!

Do you ever do pre-dawn runs in the dark?

I did a lot last summer while training for my fall half-marathon. I have a tough time running in the hot humidity, so mornings worked the best for me.  But it's hard getting my butt out of bed that early!  Although the incentive to run fast is built-in... I have to be back in time for hubs to work.  I'm always pushing distance (just a little bit further...), making the run back a race against the clock!

Humpday Humor #2

Middle of the week... it's all downhill from here folks!

I'm going to run super fast today... like someone is chasing me with a spear!

10x400 intervals await me.  Is it sick that I'm kinda excited about this?!

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Hump-day Humor

One of the things I love about running races is all the creative signs that spectators hold to cheer on runners.  It really helps to pass the time and always puts a smile on my face.  Here's some fun ones...

Some of my personal favorites have been... 

Person dressed up in cow suit holding sign that says "Get Moo-ving!"

Person dressed up as grim reaper holding sign that says "The end is near."

What the funniest sign you've seen during your races?

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