Before I get to the true purpose of today's blog post, I've got to share a funny story with you about something that just happened! I'm on my way back from Tallahassee and am finaaaaaaaaaaaaaaly on my connecting flight. (Ugggh - weather! Seriously, Mother Nature, of all the days to have bad weather over Tampa, it just haaaaaaaaaad to be today around 5:30pm?!) Anyway, the flight attendant is this really young chick. She's asking everyone if they'd like a drink, and when she gets to the guy across the isle from me, she says something like "You were on my earlier flight. I remember you." Now, let me paint the picture for you: the guy across the isle is an older man, so I'm sure he was getting quite an ego boost that this cute, young chippy remembered him! But here's where that ego gets crushed. She then continues on and says, "I remember your tie. My dad has the same one." Ouch!!!!! I just had to look away at that point.
Ok, back to the real reason for today's blog post: what to wear! Do you remember my "what to wear" quandry from the Keys100 in May? (If not, shame on you! Go read all about it by clicking here.) But this is going to be the exact opposite situation! In May, it was all about staying protected from the sun and still trying to stay cool despite the insane heat. (Do you remember that? If not, it's review time, kiddies!)
Last week, when I told my friend Lourdes about Ragnar, she said "I hope it's not cold." Crap! She's right! It'll be February, and for you non-Floridians, Florida, even Miami and the Keys, can get damn cold in winter! (Don't roll your eyes at me! By "damn cold" I do mean less than 70...much less than 70!) I'll be watching the weather closely as the days get closer to race time, but think about it for a moment: you need something that you can wear for running, it's got to be something that you can start in and not want to stop midway to take off because it gets too warm. (Guys, get your minds out of the gutter!) It's got to be something cute. (Really?! You expect me to run and wear something not cute?! You know those pink Zensa calf sleeves are making another appearance, as will my blue ones! (Thanks, Mom!))
So returning to the task at hand: will it be my shorts (cute Nike or Adidas spandex), my black spandex capris (they were the ones I wore when I ran the Molly's House Angel Run in March, so you know they're "lucky"), or my full-length leggings? They're not spandex, so they don't really wick away the moisture, but they do make my legs look really long. That's a good thing, right?! (You best be shaking your head to say, "Yes, Kim, that's a good thing!") But then there's more! What about the rest of me? Long sleeves? Short sleeves? Will the team do costumes or some other "theme" for the run? I was thinking about that today. What might be a fun theme? 80s punk rock? 70s disco? I hate to admit it, but I am so not creative, so it's hard for me to come up with something original and fun. (Got any ideas or suggestions, readers? Post 'em up!!!! Help a sista' out!)
And what if it's cold-cold, like 65?! No, I'm kidding...kind of. Going back to the Molly's House run, it was about 52 degrees at the start of that race, and it actually was perfect! But like I said before, February can get damn cold. 40s, 30s, etc. (Yes, Florida can get into the 30s! I'm not BS-ing you!)
While the cold won't stop me, it might mean looking a little like I'm going skiing and not running. Mittens? Scarves? Turtle Fur head band to cover the ears? Hmmmmm, I'm going to have to think about this. (Turtle Fur's cute, but I don't know if I could run with it for a while.)
What's a girl to do? How about some good weather voodoo ju-ju dance?! Want to join me?????? You know you do! :-)
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